Solihull Home Extension Sparks Local Dispute as Owner Insists 'Not a Popularity Contest' Thursday, June 4, 2026 solihull planning homeextension neighbours dispute council property development letting enforcement A quiet cul-de-sac in Solihull has become the center of a heated dispute following a proposal to extend a home’s garage. Residents of Bonneville Close, Millisons Wood, near Coventry, voiced strong objections after homeowner … Read More
Thousands of Drivers Risk Losing Licences Amid Calls for Stricter Speeding Controls Wednesday, June 3, 2026 speeding dvla licences rac roadsafety iisa enforcement penaltypoints government campaign An investigation has revealed that over 4,000 drivers in Britain continue to drive legally despite accumulating 12 or more penalty points for speeding—enough to normally trigger a licence suspension. The RAC, which conducted … Read More
Blue Badge Rule Crackdown: Over 100,000 Fines Issued for Disabled Parking Misuse Sunday, May 31, 2026 bluebadge disability parking fines enforcement accessibility mobility uk compliance law A recent crackdown on Blue Badge misuse has led to over 100,000 fines being issued to drivers misusing disabled parking bays across the UK. Freedom of Information data collected from councils nationwide reveals that during … Read More
DWP Deploys Spy Vans with Cameras Outside Homes to Catch Benefit Fraudsters Saturday, May 30, 2026 dwp benefits fraud surveillance pip welfare crime law enforcement government The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is introducing a new initiative involving vehicles equipped with hidden cameras to monitor individuals suspected of committing benefit fraud. This move aims to crack down on … Read More
Hundreds of Counterfeit Labubu and Disney Toys Seized in Walsall Amid Safety Concerns Thursday, May 28, 2026 counterfeit toys safety walsall labubu phthalates childhealth enforcement tradingstandards recall In a coordinated operation in September 2025, police and Walsall Council Trading Standards officers seized over 500 counterfeit toys from three shops in Walsall. The fake merchandise, including well-known brands such as … Read More
How Speeding Drivers in Birmingham Are Dodging Consequences Tuesday, May 26, 2026 speeding enforcement birmingham westmidlands warwickshire speedcameras roadsafety motoring law policing New data reveals that drivers in Birmingham and the Black Country are more likely to evade penalties for speeding compared to other areas in the Midlands. Enforcement appears inconsistent, creating an uneven playing field … Read More