UK Households Urged to Test Electric Blankets After Safety Failures Friday, December 5, 2025 electricblankets safety oxfordshire consumerprotection onlinemarketplaces firehazard testing uk heating legislation UK households have been urged to check their electric blankets following alarming safety test results. Oxfordshire County Council’s trading standards team recently tested 920 electric blankets at county-wide events, … Read More
First Average Speed Cameras Deployed on Major Birmingham Road Friday, December 5, 2025 birmingham speed roads safety cameras enforcement traffic police regulations collisions Birmingham City Council has announced the installation of the first new average speed cameras on Coventry Road, marking a significant step in the city’s road safety efforts. This initiative expands the existing average speed … Read More
Children Face Increased Risk of Harm Over Christmas, Warns NSPCC Friday, December 5, 2025 christmas nspcc childline abuse neglect domesticviolence children family safety alcohol As the festive season approaches, the NSPCC has issued a stark warning about the increased risks faced by children during Christmas. New research highlights that many families in the West Midlands—and across the UK—experience … Read More
LIVE: Firefighters Battle Blaze at Walsall Storage Unit Containing Fireworks Thursday, December 4, 2025 walsall fire firefighters storage fireworks emergency blaze safety explosive incident A significant fire is underway at a storage unit in Walsall, where a large quantity of fireworks has caught fire. The blaze erupted several hours ago, and emergency crews are still working tirelessly to contain the flames. … Read More
Reclaim the Night Walk Unites Oldbury Against Gender-Based Violence Thursday, December 4, 2025 reclaim walk oldbury sandwell gender violence safety community awareness support Next week, the Black Country will come together for the Reclaim the Night walk, a powerful event aimed at challenging gender-based violence and promoting safety for women and girls in public spaces. Organized by the Safer … Read More
‘Make Birmingham Safe Again’ Sparks Debate Over Public Safety Emergency Declaration Wednesday, December 3, 2025 birmingham crime violence safety council knifecrime police community youth enforcement 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 … Read More