Drink-Driver Banned for 40 Months Following M42 Crash Thursday, June 4, 2026 drinkdriver m42 crash ban birmingham magistrates alcohol offence motorway safety A drink-driver has been banned from driving for 40 months after crashing his vehicle on the M42 motorway. The driver was found to be over twice the legal alcohol limit at the time of the incident. At Birmingham Magistrates' … Read More
Popular Fold-Out Crib Withdrawn in UK Due to Serious Suffocation Hazard Tuesday, June 2, 2026 crib suffocation safety infant travelcot recall uk productwarning babygear opss The New Mummy Crib Backpack, a fold-out baby travel cot sold as a convenience item in the UK, has been urgently removed from sale following a safety alert highlighting severe risks to infants. The Office for Product Safety … Read More
Popular Children’s Clothes Recalled in UK Due to Cut Hazard Tuesday, June 2, 2026 recall children safety boden uk trousers cuts poppers opss product-safety Parents in the UK are being urged to act quickly following the recall of several children’s trousers sold by Boden due to a risk of cuts. The affected trousers have faulty poppers that may crack and develop sharp edges, … Read More
More Children’s Sand Toys Recalled in UK Following Discovery of Asbestos Contamination Monday, June 1, 2026 asbestos safety recall children toys sand contamination which? amazon regulation Two more children’s sand kits available in the UK have been withdrawn from sale after consumer watchdog Which? found they contained dangerous asbestos. This latest discovery comes after numerous products—especially children’s … Read More
Anger as Council Installs Speed Bumps Beside Potholes on Great Barr Road Sunday, May 31, 2026 speedbumps potholes greatbarr birmingham trafficcalming roadmaintenance localgovernment community safety infrastructure Residents and business owners on Booths Lane in Great Barr, Birmingham, are voicing frustration over the council’s recent installation of speed bumps, which have been placed directly adjacent to numerous potholes. Locals … Read More
9 Birmingham Tower Blocks Set for Major Transformation, Revamping City Skyline Saturday, May 30, 2026 birmingham towerblocks renovation housing refurbishment sustainability safety councilhomes infrastructure community Nine prominent tower blocks across two Birmingham neighborhoods are poised for comprehensive transformations that will enhance both their appearance and functionality. On the Bromford Bridge estate, four towers—Kingspiece … Read More