When Can Cars Stop Inside Yellow Boxes? New Fines at Midlands M5 Junction Sunday, February 22, 2026 yellowbox trafficrules driving enforcement m5 westbromwich sandwell congestion fines motorists Yellow box junctions are among the most misunderstood road markings on UK roads. Many drivers are unsure about when it is legal to stop inside these painted boxes, leading to frequent traffic blockages and, soon, fines. At … Read More
Warning Issued as Fraudsters Target Homes in Black Country with Same Distraction Tactic Thursday, February 19, 2026 fraud burglary blackcountry westbromwich distraction elderly scam police utilities safety Police have issued a serious warning following a spate of distraction burglaries targeting elderly residents in the Black Country. Between February 12 and 18, three fraudsters gained entry to homes in Sandwell, particularly … Read More
I Visited a Black Country Estate with a Rare 13-Year-Old 20mph Speed Limit — and Witnessed it Broken Instantly Saturday, February 14, 2026 speedlimits westbromwich road safety blackcountry trafficcalming schoolsafety sandwell speeding community transport In the West Midlands, speed limits are typically straightforward: motorways and dual carriageways set at 70mph, A-roads at 60mph, and most residential streets at 30mph. Yet, one corner of the Black Country breaks from this … Read More
'Most dangerous' bus service in West Midlands revealed with highest crime rate Monday, February 2, 2026 westmidlands buscrime number74 violence theft publictransport safety westbromwich birmingham dudley sport A popular West Midlands bus route has been identified as the most dangerous in the region, recording the highest number of criminal offences on board. The notorious Number 74 service, which runs between Birmingham and Dudley … Read More
Ten Black Country Areas with the Highest Offences Recorded by Speed Camera Vans Monday, January 26, 2026 blackcountry speeding speedcamera offences newtonroad westbromwich roadsafety trafficenforcement mobilecameras drivers Speeding continues to be a significant concern across the Black Country, with numerous drivers caught exceeding speed limits by mobile camera vans. Recent data reveals that the A4041 Newton Road, heading towards West … Read More
The Midlands Property Hotspot Where Buyers Risk Losing Years Off Their Lives Monday, January 26, 2026 sandwell westmidlands lifeexpectancy property houseprices greetsgreen blackcountry commuting health westbromwich People relocate for many reasons, including upsizing, downsizing, or being closer to work and family. Yet, two recent studies reveal a startling paradox: a West Midlands town with the region’s lowest life expectancy has … Read More