Rachel Reeves Approves 3p Per-Mile Tax for Electric Cars Sparking Concerns Over Adoption Thursday, May 21, 2026 electricvehicles taxation rachelreeves mileage charge evadoption netzero petrolcars environment leasing The UK government’s plan to introduce a 3p per-mile tax on electric vehicles starting in 2028 has raised alarm among industry experts and environmental advocates. While aimed at closing the tax gap between petrol and electric … Read More
Speed Camera Vans Catch Hundreds of Drivers on Birmingham’s Busiest A Roads Thursday, May 21, 2026 speeding enforcement westmidlands roads safety drivers birmingham cameras traffic police West Midlands Police have deployed speed camera vans on the region’s busiest A roads, resulting in hundreds of drivers being caught for speeding. These enforcement efforts target heavily trafficked routes used daily by … Read More
Worker Exposes Hazardous Rubbish and Clinical Waste Piled Outside Dudley Health Centre Thursday, May 21, 2026 dudley nhs healthcentre waste clinicalwaste pollution rubbish rodents community council Dudley Council’s leader has launched a fierce condemnation of the NHS following the discovery of rubbish and clinical waste accumulating outside the Ladies Walk Centre in Sedgley. The waste, including hazardous clinical … Read More
Ollie Watkins Hails Victor Lindelof as Aston Villa's 'Unreal' Man of the Match in Europa League Triumph Thursday, May 21, 2026 astonvilla europaleague olliewatkins victorlindelof unaiemery victory football soccer championsleague scfreiburg sport Ollie Watkins has praised Victor Lindelof as Aston Villa’s unsung hero following their stunning 3-0 victory over SC Freiburg in the Europa League final in Istanbul. This win marks Villa’s first major trophy in three decades … Read More
Birmingham Woman Diagnosed with Cancer Hours Before Niece’s Wedding After Initial Reassurances Thursday, May 21, 2026 cancer birmingham breastcancer diagnosis survivor resilience marathon treatment inspiration womenshealth sport Jay Kaur, a 53-year-old counselling therapist from Birmingham, experienced a life-altering shock when she was diagnosed with breast cancer on the very day of her niece’s wedding. Initially, doctors had dismissed the lump she … Read More
Blue Badge Rule Change Could Affect Drivers with Common Hidden Conditions Thursday, May 21, 2026 bluebadge disability adhd hiddendisabilities transport accessibility enforcement localauthorities parking healthcare The Labour government has been cautioned against automatically awarding Blue Badges to drivers with ADHD, as Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander raises concerns about the scheme’s potential exploitation. The number of Blue … Read More