How the Ghosts of the Burger Bar Boys and Johnson Crew Still Haunt Birmingham in 2025 Sunday, December 28, 2025 birmingham gangs violence territory crime drugtrade law enforcement youth The Burger Bar Boys and Johnson Crew are infamous names in Birmingham’s criminal history—rival gangs that brought decades of violence and fear to the city’s north. Their reign over the drug trade and territorial disputes left … Read More
Over 13,000 Drivers Caught by Speed Cameras on Busy Birmingham Road in 2025 Thursday, December 25, 2025 speeding birmingham speedcameras roadsafety traffic leebank belgrave newjohnstreet coventryroad enforcement Birmingham’s average speed cameras have recorded a staggering 90,000 speeding offences on busy city roads so far in 2025. This figure highlights the ongoing challenge of speeding on major routes throughout the city. Among the … Read More
What Motorists Need to Know About the New Council Spy Car Targeting Illegal Parking Monday, December 22, 2025 parking enforcement spycar safety council zebrazones busroutes traffic cameras schools Local councils have introduced a new covert enforcement vehicle designed to tackle illegal parking hotspots. This spy car, fitted with high-tech cameras, is specifically targeting motorists who flout parking restrictions such … Read More
Every Birmingham Road Gaining Average Speed Cameras as Expansion Begins Sunday, December 21, 2025 birmingham speedcameras roadsafety coventryroad traffic enforcement speeding citycouncil transport motorists Drivers in Birmingham will face increased speed monitoring in 2026 as the city council expands the network of average speed cameras across six new routes. This expansion is part of an ongoing effort to improve road safety and … Read More
Everyday Pavement Parking Could Be Banned Across England in 2026 Sunday, December 21, 2025 pavement parking england driving regulations safety motorists enforcement government pedestrians New driving laws set to take effect in 2026 could transform the way millions of motorists park their vehicles across England. Central to these changes is a potential nationwide ban on pavement parking, a manoeuvre already … Read More
Calls Mount for Stricter Enforcement of Scotland's 2023 Pavement Parking Ban Saturday, December 20, 2025 pavementparking scotland enforcement walking wheeling accessibility safety legislation disability mobility Campaigners are calling on Scottish councils to strengthen enforcement of the pavement parking ban introduced in December 2023, as recent data indicates that the issue has worsened rather than improved. According to a … Read More