Police Employing 'Hidden' Dashcams to Catch Speeding and Dangerous Drivers Sunday, February 8, 2026 dashcam police speeding recklessdriving technology enforcement roadsafety evidence motoring publicparticipation Most drivers are familiar with visible enforcement tools such as speed cameras and bus lane cameras. However, many who flout road rules assume they can evade detection once they’re out of the direct sight of these … Read More
Grandmother Banned from Birmingham City Centre Urged to Stop Shoplifting After Being Caught at Primark Sunday, February 8, 2026 shoplifting birmingham probation court crime rehabilitation theft supervision support offender A 66-year-old grandmother and serial shoplifter, Debra Shaw, who has been banned from Birmingham city centre, was recently caught shoplifting at Primark, prompting a court to urge her to stop her repeated offences. Shaw’s … Read More
Drunk Women Assault Couple, Shoving Man onto Train Tracks and Breaking Girlfriend’s Teeth at New Street Station Sunday, February 8, 2026 assault birmingham newstreetstation alcohol violence rehabilitation suspendedsentence traintracks victimimpact judiciary At Birmingham New Street Station, a violent confrontation unfolded when two intoxicated women, Morgan Cox and Ellouise Parker, both aged 23, assaulted a couple on a train platform. The incident escalated after Cox and Parker … Read More
Birmingham YouTuber Shares First Overseas Trip: Pyramids, Scams, and Solo Adventures Sunday, February 8, 2026 youtuber travel egypt pyramids scams birmingham vlogging taxi haggling adventure Last month, 23-year-old Birmingham vlogger Jacob Williams embarked on his first trip outside the UK to celebrate his birthday in Egypt. A proud resident of Kingstanding, Jacob documented his experience for his YouTube … Read More
A Jumbo Jet Full of People Die on UK Roads Every Six Weeks—and We Just Accept It Sunday, February 8, 2026 roadsafety westmidlands visionzero roaddeaths speedlimits sustainabletransport cycling pedestrian enforcement infrastructure sport Every six weeks, the UK’s roads claim the lives of as many people as would fit on a jumbo jet—a staggering fact that reflects a dangerous complacency in society. Mat MacDonald, the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Road … Read More
I visited ‘grim’ Birmingham park – and it could be the worst in the city Sunday, February 8, 2026 birmingham henrybarberpark flytipping rubbish litter dumping environment community seagulls pollution In Japan, the absence of bins encourages people to take their rubbish home. In Birmingham, however, the lack of bins has turned Henry Barber Park in Bordesley Green into a dumping ground. At one entrance, a pile of bin bags … Read More