A heated debate unfolded at a recent Birmingham City Council meeting as Conservative councillors called for a public safety emergency declaration to address rising violent crime, while the Labour administration highlighted …
Solihull Council is preparing to implement a robust crackdown on fly-tipping after data revealed over 3,000 incidents in the 2024-2025 period. Although this marks a decrease of 752 cases from the previous year, the volume …
West Midlands Police have intensified roadside checks and multi-agency operations across Birmingham, focusing on drivers committing five key offences on the roads. So far this year, authorities have removed 7,000 uninsured …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is preparing to implement a rigorous new crackdown on fraud among Universal Credit claimants. Under proposed reforms, the government aims to recover an additional £1.2 billion in …
Starting in the new year, over 25 major roads in Birmingham will see speed limits reduced from 40mph to 30mph, potentially leading to a surge in speeding fines for drivers. This change is aimed at improving road safety and …
Significant changes are coming to Birmingham’s road network starting early 2026. Over 25 busy routes across the city will see their speed limits reduced to a maximum of 30mph, marking the end of 40mph zones in the area. The …
Residents of Bearwood’s Wattis Road are growing increasingly frustrated as delivery vans from DPD have taken to parking overnight on their street, limiting spaces for local permit holders. On Wattis Road, motorists can park …
Driving on motorways often tempts some motorists to exceed the 70mph national speed limit. Many believe they can safely travel a few miles per hour over without facing penalties, relying on the idea that police enforce a …
A new crackdown on illegal use of Amazon Fire TV Sticks has begun, with authorities conducting home visits in 14 counties across England. Organizations such as the Premier League, Sky, and the Federation Against Copyright …
Birmingham drivers will soon face penalties for specific traffic offences as the city council installs new cameras at three key locations known for dangerous rule-breaking. These cameras, set to be installed this month, aim …
Birmingham’s decision to lower speed limits on its major expressways from 40mph to 30mph has ignited a heated debate among motorists, officials, and safety advocates. Despite a petition gathering over 1,250 signatures …
A new generation of traffic light cameras equipped with dual-purpose technology is swiftly catching drivers across the UK, raising fresh warnings about road safety. In Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, these little-known “speed …
Motorhome and campervan owners may soon face heightened restrictions amid a growing campaign targeting vehicle camping along Scotland’s North Coast 500 route. Robin Pettigrew, a resident of Lochcarron and administrator of the …
The past week has been marked by a disturbing series of pedestrian accidents, with five individuals struck by vehicles—one fatally and four sustaining serious injuries. These incidents highlight an urgent and ongoing road …