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
Hundreds of Counterfeit Labubu and Disney Toys Seized in Walsall Amid Safety Concerns Thursday, May 28, 2026 counterfeit toys safety walsall labubu phthalates childhealth enforcement tradingstandards recall In a coordinated operation in September 2025, police and Walsall Council Trading Standards officers seized over 500 counterfeit toys from three shops in Walsall. The fake merchandise, including well-known brands such as … Read More
East Midlands Airport Evacuated Over Suspicious Luggage Alert Tuesday, May 26, 2026 eastmidlands airport evacuation security luggage safety disruption passengers flight incident East Midlands Airport was temporarily evacuated on the morning of Tuesday, May 26, after a security alert was raised regarding a piece of checked-in luggage. At around 9:30 AM, passengers were instructed to leave the terminal … Read More
NHS Heatwave Warning: Elderly Urged to Stay Indoors Between 11am-3pm as Temperatures Soar Tuesday, May 26, 2026 nhs heatwave elderly health safety temperatures dehydration heatstroke vulnerable cooling As a relentless heatwave grips the UK, the NHS has issued a strong warning for elderly residents to stay indoors during the hottest hours of the day to avoid serious health risks. Temperatures are expected to spike to a … Read More
Exclusive Poll Reveals Strong West Midlands Support for Banning Social Media Use Among Under-16s Monday, May 25, 2026 westmidlands socialmedia under16 ban australia children screentime safety poll uk A striking 82% of people in the West Midlands support banning social media access for under-16s, according to exclusive polling conducted for Birmingham Live. This aligns with growing concerns about the impact of excessive … Read More
Mum Followed and Intimidated While Out with Young Children in Sutton Coldfield Monday, May 25, 2026 suttoncoldfield harassment intimidation women safety children community police wellbeing support A 29-year-old mother in Sutton Coldfield has shared her experience of being followed and intimidated while out running with her two young children. The distressing incident unfolded last Saturday morning, May 16, when the … Read More