Over 37,000 Drivers Lose Licences Amid New DVLA Eyesight Crackdown Sunday, April 5, 2026 dvla eyesight driving licence safety seniors vision regulations roadsafety ageing Over 37,000 drivers have had their driving licences revoked after failing to meet eyesight standards, as the DVLA prepares to enforce tougher rules. Data obtained through a Freedom of Information request by Marshall Motor … Read More
Birmingham Father Admits to Possessing Samurai Sword at Handsworth Residence Sunday, April 5, 2026 birmingham handsworth samurai weapon possession police arrest sword crime safety A Birmingham man has pleaded guilty to possessing a samurai sword at his home in Handsworth. The weapon was discovered by police officers during an investigation related to an unrelated incident. Authorities confirmed that …
Residents Demand Action as Antisocial Behaviour Escalates on Midland Street Saturday, April 4, 2026 walsall antisocial behaviour streetdrinking fighting motorbikes residents councillors enforcement safety In the heart of Walsall town centre, residents and local councillors are raising urgent concerns over a surge in antisocial behaviour. Street drinking, frequent fights, and the disruptive use of electric motorbikes have made … Read More
Midlands Motorway Drivers Face Fines Despite Driving Below 70mph Saturday, April 4, 2026 motorways speedlimits fines smartmotorways westmidlands m6 traffic cameras congestion safety Drivers on West Midlands motorways can be fined even when driving below the usual 70mph speed limit. Although 70mph is the national motorway limit, smart motorways frequently impose temporary lower speed limits that motorists … Read More
Mum Saves Family After Tumble Dryer Sparks House Fire in Derbyshire Saturday, April 4, 2026 fire tumbledryer housefire derbyshire safety family emergency evacuation recovery blaze A courageous mother-of-three, Hannah Foster, 36, narrowly escaped disaster when a tumble dryer in her Derbyshire home burst into flames, putting her family in grave danger. The blaze erupted shortly after midnight on Friday, … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Dudley Council’s Community Champion Patrols Potentially Putting Volunteers at Risk Friday, April 3, 2026 dudley community antisocial volunteers crime safety council champions housing asb sport Dudley Council is set to launch a new initiative enlisting ‘community champions’ to help report antisocial behaviour (ASB) as part of a broader crime reduction strategy. This measure is detailed in the council’s recently … Read More