alcesterroad on Birmingham Dailyhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/alcesterroad/Recent content in alcesterroad on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 08 Jun 2026 04:25:00 +0000'Mortified' Single Mum Faces Job Loss After Drink-Driving Crash in Birminghamhttps://birminghamdaily.co.uk/mortified-single-mum-faces-job-loss-after-drink-driving-crash-in-birmingham/Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:25:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/mortified-single-mum-faces-job-loss-after-drink-driving-crash-in-birmingham/Helen Dickens, a 43-year-old single mother from Droitwich Spa, is facing serious consequences after a drink-driving incident last November. Driving along Alcester Road in Birmingham, Dickens collided with a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) while over the legal alcohol limit. The crash has left her not only dealing with legal repercussions but also fearing for her job, as she faces a 12-month driving ban. Expressing deep remorse, Dickens described herself as “mortified” over the incident, acknowledging the gravity of her actions and their impact on others.