Language

Fraud

'Desperate' Birmingham Dad Convicted for Using Friend to Cheat Driving Tests Due to English Difficulties

A Birmingham father-of-three, Charanjit Singh, was convicted for fraudulent driving test attempts after having a friend take his theory tests on his behalf. Singh, a labourer from Mary Road, Handsworth, struggled with limited …

By Abbie Brown · Friday 24 July 2026 · 2 min read

Tesco

Tesco Apologises for Mistaken Welsh Signs in Cornish Stores

Tesco has issued an apology after displaying bilingual signs in Welsh instead of Cornish at a supermarket in Helston, Cornwall. The signs incorrectly featured the Welsh word “pysgod” for fish and “tatws melys” for sweet …

By Rebecca Duffy · Thursday 5 February 2026 · 2 min read

Midlands

From Caldmore to Weoley Castle - the Pronunciation Traps Catching Visitors Out

Nothing instills quite the panic like staring at a road sign and having no clue how to pronounce it. Even here in the Midlands, we have our share of linguistic landmines that trip up visitors and locals alike. Many of these …

By Rebecca Duffy · Thursday 25 December 2025 · 3 min read