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BBC News
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Birmingham Airport passengers warned over M42 roadworks
Travellers have been warned that motorway roadworks could affect their journeys to and from Birmingham Airport in the coming M42 will be closed overnight between junctions five and six next week, National Highways said. Junction six leads to both the airport and the National Exhibition Centre (NEC).The closures are due to run from 21:00 until 05:00 BST on 2-6 June, except on 5 June when they will start at midnight to allow people to leave an event at the Minogue is due to perform at a venue on the site after adding an extra Birmingham date to her international tour. National Highways added that a parallel road, the A4545, would also be closed overnight 2-6 June and diversions would be in place for both passengers should be "aware of the latest roadworks", Birmingham Airport posted on the social media site M42's junction six southbound exit slip road will also be closed overnight on 16 June for roadworks, with a diversion route by junction five, National Highways will also be some closures on the A45 for up to four weeks from 16 June, while work is carried out between the M42 junction six and the Clock Interchange. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Sad reason woman stole bus and went on 7-mile journey before spitting on cops
Shazma Ansar spat at three officers after stealing the bus and driving for seven miles, smashing into parked cars - a court heard she was suffering from paranoid schizophrenia A knife-wielding woman stole a bus from an airport and took it on a seven-mile journey which ended in a smash with parked cars for a tragic reason. Shazma Ansar, 29, used the blade to threaten driver Mark Lewis and demanded he take her to London from Birmingham shortly after midnight. He went to get police for support but found the bus had gone when he returned. But she was eventually arrested on St. Benedicts Road, Small Heath, after smashing into stationary cars and wedging the bus between vehicles when she was trying to turn around. In custody she also spat at three different officers. Birmingham Crown Court heard Ansar, previously from Shard End, suffered paranoid schizophrenia and had not been taking her medication at the time. On Wednesday she was sentenced to a hospital order with restrictions under the Mental Health Act, reports BirminghamLive. She admitted threatening someone with a knife, aggravated vehicle taking, three charges of assaulting an emergency worker as well as driving without a licence and insurance. Ansar had boarded the bus on Timberley Lane, Shard End, shortly after midnight on September 24 last year. She asked to go to Small Heath but when Mr Lewis said he was going to Birmingham Airport she agreed to go there instead. Prosecutor Sally Cairns said: "When they arrived the defendant was the only passenger. She lay down across the back seats. Mr Lewis drove the bus to a stand at Birmingham Airport and displayed the 'out of service' sign. He asked the defendant if she was going to leave. She demanded to be taken to London. "Mr Lewis told her he couldn't do that, but he could take her back to where she got on. The defendant walked down the bus, close to the driver's side, with a kitchen knife in her hand. She said 'if you don't take me to London I will kill you', swearing at Mr Lewis." Mr Lewis agreed and convinced Ansar to let him go to the toilet. Instead, he alerted police at the airport but when they returned the bus had gone. It was next spotted on Coventry Road where Ansar turned off into St. Benedicts Road which had cars parked on either side. Ms Cairns said: "As it drove down the bus clipped wing mirrors. The defendant turned left and tried to turn the rear of the bus. It collided with a parked car and pushed that car into another car. The defendant carried on driving dragging parked cars caught on the bus. She tried to manoeuvre the bus by doubled parked cars but the bus became lodged." Police arrived to find Ansar beeping the horn, 'acting bizarrely' and 'asking for a Lamborghini'. She was arrested but later on that morning she spat in the face of a detention officer after asking to be let go. She also spat at two police constables after being taken to Sandwell Hospital having complained of chest pains. Psychiatrists have confirmed she suffers from paranoid schizophrenia with symptoms including hearing voices and acting upon them, the court was told. Ansar is currently being treated at Chadwick Lodge secure mental health hospital in Milton Keynes. Recorder Rebecca Wade agreed to the recommendation for a hospital order with restrictions, concluding Ansar had a 'lack of insight' into her mental illness and offending as well as taking into account her 'persistent history of none-compliance with treatment'. She added she posed a risk of causing serious harm to the public if not detained.
BBC News
6 days ago
- BBC News
Blue Islands plane makes emergency landing after engine failure
A passenger plane travelling from Birmingham to Jersey had to make an emergency landing shortly after take-off when one of its two engines stopped Blue Islands plane, which typically has space for around 70 passengers, took off at 15:00 BST on Sunday but had to return to the airport, landing successfully in strong winds.A spokesperson for Birmingham Airport said the passengers had disembarked BBC has contacted Blue Islands, a regional airline for the Channel Islands, for comment. The airport spokesperson said: "One flight was diverted, but no other restrictions were placed on the runway as a result of this."We apologise for this inconvenience and encourage those impacted to contact their airline for latest information."
STV News
06-05-2025
- STV News
Jet2 flight diverted after mid-air 'medical emergency' declared
A Jet2 flight which departed from Edinburgh had to divert after declaring a mid-air 'emergency'. Passengers travelling on Jet2 flight LS3915 from Edinburgh to Rome departed the Scottish capital around 6.50am on Monday morning before the crew issued a 700 squawk code. After half an hour in the air, the flight diverted and landed at Birmingham Airport. Jet2 confirmed the flight was diverted due to a passenger requiring medical assistance. FlightRadar24 Flight LS3915 from Edinburgh to Rome diverted to Birmingham this morning FlightRadar24 The aircraft continued on to Rome and landed after 10am. A spokesperson said: 'We can confirm that flight LS3915 from Edinburgh to Rome diverted to Birmingham on Monday, May 5 due to a customer requiring medical assistance. 'The aircraft subsequently continued its journey to Rome.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The National
06-05-2025
- The National
Jet2 flight from Edinburgh Airport declares mid-air emergency
The passenger plane, travelling to Rome, was forced to divert its flight path after it issued an SOS message about 40 minutes into its journey. The LS3915 flight took off at around 6.50am on Monday from Edinburgh airport and sent out the distress signal while it was still over UK airspace. It was scheduled to land in the Italian capital city at around 10.20am. READ MORE: Plans submitted for floating holiday lodges at popular family resort The plane was then diverted to Birmingham Airport at around 7.30am where it landed safely at around 7.40pm. A spokesperson for the airline told the Scottish Sun: 'We can confirm that flight LS3915 from Edinburgh to Rome diverted to Birmingham due to a customer requiring medical assistance. "The aircraft subsequently continued its journey to Rome.'
