Since its launch on June 1, 2021, Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) has been operational 24/7 to improve air quality in the city centre. Drivers need to be fully aware of the CAZ boundaries, rules, charges, and potential …
Daljeet Dullay, a man from Harborne, has pleaded guilty to charges of burglary and assaulting a police officer. The incident took place during his first date with a woman he met through social media at a hotel in London. …
Syed Hussain, a former superintendent with West Midlands Police, along with Farah Ullah of Peterborough, has been formally charged in connection with an alleged £720,000 fraud. The charges mark a significant development in an …
A tragic incident unfolded at the Ricco and Loren bar on Market Street in Lichfield, where a serious assault led to the death of one man and injuries to another. Billy Allison, 36, from Solihull, has been charged with murder …
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has unveiled the updated road fuel scale charges that will apply from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027. These charges are intended to capture VAT on fuel purchased by businesses but used for …
Two residents of Beechmount Drive, Birmingham—59-year-old Elrashid Elaagib and 41-year-old Samar Abdelsalam—have denied charges relating to illegal dumping and vehicle number plate tampering. The pair appeared before …
HMRC has announced revised VAT road fuel scale charges effective from May 1, 2026, which could lead to increased costs for drivers of petrol and diesel business vehicles. These changes affect how businesses calculate VAT on …
A 94-year-old driver has been charged following a serious collision in the West Midlands, which resulted in either a fatality or severe injury. This case marks the oldest individual charged with any crime in the region over …
The latest Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates for April 2026 have been published, showing significant increases for many vehicle owners starting April 1, 2026. Notably, some high-emission vehicles could face charges as high as …
A 28-year-old man from Solihull has been charged after West Midlands Police seized a significant quantity of Class-A drugs and an offensive weapon during a raid in Birmingham. Officers conducted the search at an address on …
Leicestershire Police have been using jackhammers to excavate a garden in Broad Avenue, Evington, as part of a continuing investigation into the disappearance and presumed murder of 60-year-old Gary Piatek. Mr. Piatek was …
The Labour Party government faces mounting pressure to introduce higher charges aimed at discouraging the rising number of SUVs and US-style pickup trucks on UK roads. Recent analysis by Clean Cities of Department for …
Bristol City Council is considering a significant increase in the daily charges for its Clean Air Zone (CAZ), potentially raising the fee from £9 to £14 for non-compliant cars and light goods vehicles. Introduced in 2022 to …
UK grime artist Ghetts, born Justin Clarke-Samuel, now faces additional criminal charges related to a tragic hit-and-run incident. Previously charged with causing the death of 20-year-old Yubin Tamang by dangerous driving, …
Drivers across the UK are expressing strong opposition to a proposed overhaul of car tax proposed by Labour’s Rachel Reeves, which could see motorists charged 3p per mile starting in 2028. According to recent reports, this …