Fake Apple AirPods Seized in £150k Raid at Bescot Market Tuesday, December 16, 2025 counterfeit airpods bescotmarket enforcement tradingstandards safety walsall police electricalgoods consumerprotection Council officers, alongside West Midlands Police and private-sector brand protection teams, seized counterfeit goods valued at £150,000—including fake Apple AirPods—during a raid at Bescot Market in the Black Country. The … Read More
NatWest Urges Hotel Guests to Verify Wi-Fi Networks This Festive Season Monday, December 15, 2025 natwest hotel wifi scams cybersecurity travel christmas safety fraud hotspot As the festive season prompts travel and hotel stays, NatWest has issued a crucial security advisory to its customers: always verify the hotel’s Wi-Fi network by checking the official guest book before connecting. This … Read More
£100 Fine Warning for Drivers Splashing Pedestrians in Wet Weather Monday, December 15, 2025 driving wetweather fines penaltypoints rain safety motorists puddles fireservice highways Drivers are being urged by fire services to exercise caution when driving in wet conditions to avoid fines and penalty points on their licences. With heavy rainfall forecast across many parts of the UK today, the Met Office … Read More
Large Fire Erupts at Factory in Walsall; Public Advised to Avoid Area Sunday, December 14, 2025 walsall bloxwich fire factory emergency westmidlands fireservice blaze incident safety A major fire has erupted tonight in Bloxwich, Walsall, prompting an urgent response from emergency services. Ten fire crews are currently tackling the blaze at a factory located on Newfield Close. Local residents reported … Read More
RAC Identifies Two Essential Buttons to Defrost Your Car Fast This Winter Saturday, December 13, 2025 rac defrost winter motoring safety carcare frost climatecontrol windshield ice Waking up to a car covered in frost and ice is a frustrating winter routine for many motorists, but the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) has highlighted a simple solution that could speed up the defrosting process. Recent … Read More
Birmingham Mum Flees City in Terror After Brother’s Threats Over the Phone Friday, December 12, 2025 birmingham threats family violence mentalhealth court restrainingorder abuse safety sentencing A Birmingham mum was forced to flee her home and leave the city in fear after receiving terrifying death threats from her own brother over the phone. Kevin Bennett, 43, became enraged during a call on August 12th this year, … Read More