Measures Implemented to Ease Costco-Related Weekend Traffic Chaos in Midlands Sunday, April 19, 2026 costco traffic congestion coventry midlands fuel petition council parking community Residents near the Costco store and petrol station on Torrington Avenue in Coventry have endured persistent weekend traffic congestion for six years. The surge in fuel demand, fueled by Costco’s reputation for low-cost … Read More
Midlands Cities Ranked Among England’s Poorest, Birmingham Ranks Second Sunday, April 19, 2026 deprivation birmingham midlands poverty nottingham stoke-on-trent walsall wolverhampton sandwell middlesbrough A recent national ranking of deprivation in England has placed several Midlands towns and cities among the poorest, with Birmingham ranking as the second most deprived city in the country. Only one location ranks worse than … Read More
94-Year-Old Driver Charged Over Fatal Midlands Crash Sunday, April 19, 2026 elderly driver midlands crash dangerous charges road safety government eyesight dvla 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 … Read More
Drivers Over 85 Implicated in Serious Midlands Crashes Amid New DVLA Rules Wednesday, April 15, 2026 elderly drivers dvla midlands road_safety crashes eyesight regulations government licences Recent data exclusive to BirminghamLive reveals that drivers aged over 85 have been involved in serious crashes across the West Midlands, resulting in fatalities and severe injuries. This alarming trend adds urgency to the … Read More
Labour Launches New Fund to Repair Birmingham and Midlands Bridges, Flyovers, and Tunnels Tuesday, April 14, 2026 infrastructure bridges flyovers tunnels midlands birmingham transport government funding repairs The government has unveiled a major initiative to support councils across England in repairing aging and deteriorating infrastructure, including bridges, flyovers, and tunnels. The new Structures Fund, opening today … Read More
Inside a Midland Town Foodbank Where Queues Grow Longer Every Day Tuesday, April 14, 2026 foodbank midlands poverty charity community donations hardship queues volunteers deprivation In a deprived town in the Midlands, the local foodbank is facing an unprecedented increase in demand. The queues outside the community charity are growing longer each day, reflecting the growing financial hardship faced by … Read More