A Birmingham mum was forced to flee her home and leave the city in fear after receiving terrifying death threats from her own brother over the phone. Kevin Bennett, 43, became enraged during a call on August 12th this year, …
Alicia Kemp, a 25-year-old backpacker from Redditch, Worcestershire, has been sentenced to four years in prison following a fatal e-scooter accident in Perth, Western Australia. The crash, which occurred on May 31, claimed …
The West Midlands is set to receive over £30 million to enhance the safety and accessibility of walking and cycling routes throughout the region. Active Travel England has allocated £36,009,295 to the West Midlands Combined …
Kelvin Davies, a former Royal Marines Commando, is making a powerful impact in Wolverhampton by leading self-defence classes tailored specifically for women and girls. His new initiative, Reel Grappling, launched this summer, …
Police have provided an update regarding an incident at Stone Station where three men were accused of attempting to entice a woman into a van. The situation arose when the woman was preparing to travel from Stone to Stafford …
Dudley Council has announced plans to invest £1.5 million in replacing its ageing fleet of gritting lorries with nine new, modern vehicles. This decision, approved by Cllr Simon Phipps, cabinet member for economy and …
The family of 13-year-old Tiegan Jarman is mourning the tragic loss of their daughter who died after engaging in a perilous TikTok challenge involving the abuse of inhalants, commonly known as ‘chroming.’ This dangerous …
Birmingham City Council is seeking approval for a £7 million project aimed at expanding and improving Beaufort School, a special education institution in the Bromford and Hodge Hill ward. The school, which caters to pupils …
A strong warning has been issued to UK households about the dangers of drying clothes on radiators during the cold December months. Although it might seem practical, hanging damp clothing on radiators severely reduces their …
Birmingham has introduced new 30mph speed limits on 27 busy roads across the city, reducing the previous 40mph limits on these major routes. The change aims to enhance road safety, decrease the risk of accidents, and create a …
A Birmingham resident has issued a desperate plea for stronger enforcement as illegal dumping on Tarry Road in Alum Rock spirals out of control, severely impacting the community’s safety and well-being. Wajid Hussain reports …
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, revealing …
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 …
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 …
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. …