Calls to End Legal Loophole as Cyclist Causes Fatal Collision in England Saturday, May 30, 2026 cycling accident speed law pedestrian safety prosecution loophole government tameside Following the tragic death of an 80-year-old pedestrian, calls are growing for the introduction of a speed limit for all cyclists in England. Tony Jenkins, widower of Patricia Jenkins, has appealed to the Labour Party … Read More
DWP Vows to Combat Rising Benefit Overpayments Amid Fraud Concerns Friday, May 15, 2026 dwp benefits overpayments fraud welfare universalcredit prosecution fraudact penalties recovery The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces intense scrutiny as benefit overpayments soar to nearly £10 billion, driven largely by fraud and error. Data for the financial year ending April reveals that total overpayments … Read More
Camera plea on Birmingham road where entire lay-by blocked by rubbish Thursday, April 9, 2026 flytipping rubbish dumping birmingham castlebromwich collectorroad solihull cctv prosecution waste Fly-tippers are recklessly endangering motorists by turning a busy Birmingham road into a dumping ground. Over the past month, rubbish has repeatedly been left along the Collector Road in Castle Bromwich, heading towards … Read More
Mercedes Driver Caught in Sutton Coldfield Sets New Police Speed Record Monday, April 6, 2026 mercedes speed prosecution suttoncoldfield police speeding roadsafety record law enforcement A Mercedes driver has been caught driving at an extraordinary speed of 155mph in Sutton Coldfield, setting a new police speed record in the area. The high-speed incident prompted an immediate police response, resulting in the … Read More
Midlands Car Boot Sale Issues Warning Over Fly-Tipping Fines and Bans Wednesday, March 25, 2026 flytipping carboot warwickshire environment fines market cleanup prosecution bans litter A popular car boot sale in the Midlands has issued a stern warning to both sellers and buyers about the consequences of fly-tipping at their events. Following last weekend’s gathering at Furnace End Market and Car Boot Sale … Read More
Firm Fined £40K After Teen Labourer Falls Six Floors to Death at London Building Site Thursday, March 19, 2026 safety construction accident workplace fall scaffolding investigation prosecution regulations roofing A tragic accident claimed the life of 19-year-old Renols Lleshi, who fell six floors down a ventilation shaft at a building site in London. On July 5, 2023, Renols was dismantling scaffolding on the twelfth floor roof garden … Read More