UK health officials have issued a warning to travellers due to a shortage of rabies vaccines, critical for preventing a deadly viral infection prevalent in many overseas destinations. The Foreign Office-supported Travel …
A popular Lidl air fryer has been barred from entering the UK after border officials identified significant safety concerns. The Silver Crest Air Fryer, model JD989A, has been rejected at the UK border because it failed to …
Stellantis has issued an urgent recall of 10,000 vehicles across the UK due to concerns that engine parts could detach and fall off while driving. The recall affects cars and vans equipped with the 1.5-litre BlueHDi diesel …
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued an urgent travel warning for Guatemala following the announcement of a 15-day ‘State of Prevention’ effective from 6 April 2026. This emergency measure is in …
Drivers in Birmingham are set to face increased enforcement of existing road rules as the city council announces a crackdown targeting banned turns and dangerous driving behaviors. While the regulations have been in place for …
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a new travel warning following reports of explosions in Algeria. On Monday, April 13, fresh guidance was released urging British nationals to stay alert after …
Pure Padel Clubs Ltd is applying for a premises licence to sell alcohol at its new padel courts located on Streetsbrook Road, Solihull. The company has submitted a formal application to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council …
A decision looms over whether The Fust-un, a proposed microbar in Hawes Lane, Rowley Regis, will receive an alcohol licence, following formal objections by nearby residents. Sandwell Council’s licensing committee is set to …
Jet2 has issued an important travel update for UK holidaymakers flying to Portugal, specifically to Madeira (Funchal), following reports of adverse weather affecting the region. The airline’s official website now features a …
A shopkeeper in Birmingham was violently attacked and robbed after stepping in to assist a neighboring business on Queens Head Road in Handsworth. The incident occurred shortly after midday on Saturday, April 4. The …
Since its launch on February 9, Birmingham City Council’s Mobile Enforcement Vehicle (MEV) has issued more than 3,100 penalty charge notices to motorists illegally parked across the city. Known as the “spy car,” the MEV …
The Met Office has announced the arrival of the UK’s first mini-heatwave of the year, predicting temperatures to reach up to 26°C on Wednesday, 8 April. This warm spell promises to bring a notable lift in temperatures across …
West Midlands Police are appealing for assistance after a woman was sexually assaulted in a bar on Birmingham’s Broad Street. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, February 15, and no arrests have been made so …
Birmingham City Council has launched an investigation into the construction of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) on Warwards Lane following serious safety concerns raised by local residents. Neighbors have described the …
It was an ordinary journey home one September evening. After a full day’s work from eight to four, I boarded the number 24 bus into Birmingham city centre, never imagining that this ride would change how I view public …