Man charged over Wolverhampton hit-and-run
A 28-year-old man has been charged after a hit-and-run collision on Goldthorn Hill left a woman in her 50s in hospital. Read the latest from West Midlands Police.
A 28-year-old man has been charged after a hit-and-run collision on Goldthorn Hill left a woman in her 50s in hospital. Read the latest from West Midlands Police.
UK motorists are being warned they could face a £1,000 fine for illegally parking in disabled bays. Councils have launched a major crackdown after 20,000 investigations in five years. Read the full details.
A 28-year-old man is in custody after a hit-and-run collision on Goldthorn Hill, Wolverhampton. The pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, remains in a stable condition in hospital. Police appeal for witnesses.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested after a car crashed into a bus stop in Giessen, Germany, leaving three people injured. Police are investigating the incident.
Birmingham City Council's new Mobile Enforcement Vehicle will patrol streets from January 2026, using cameras to fine drivers parked on zig-zags and bus stops. Find out what it means for you.
Birmingham City Council's new Mobile Enforcement Vehicle, equipped with HD cameras, will patrol from January to catch drivers parking illegally on zig zags and bus stops. Find out how it works.
Unwanted sales calls and scam texts plague millions. Discover the simple, free, government-backed service that can stop them in under a minute. Learn how to register and fight back.
Nearly 45,000 motorists have been fined on Moor Street Queensway bus lanes this year. Discover the city's top fine hotspots, costs, and how to appeal a PCN.
Travel experts issue urgent advice on stopping pickpockets in Barcelona, Europe's street crime capital. Learn the distraction scams and how to protect your valuables.
A One Stop shop in Wolverhampton has been hit with a £52,000 penalty after illicit cigarettes and vapes were sold and found hidden under a bed. Read the full investigation details.
A group of travellers at Daisy Farm Park in Birmingham have been served an eviction notice and must leave by December 22. Local councillor expresses frustration over repeated incursions.
A Bilston children's home must close after a planning inspector rejected an appeal against a Dudley Council enforcement notice. The home was operating without permission, causing noise and police call-outs.
Thousands on Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) must act on migration notices to switch to Universal Credit before payments stop. Final deadlines loom this December.
A journalist's experience of being pulled over for driving too slowly on a dark, rainy night leads to a reflection on the vital role of police in keeping roads safe, especially during the festive season.
A 31-year-old woman has died after being stabbed at a Birmingham bus stop. Police have launched a murder investigation. Read the latest updates.
Attendees at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball 2025 on 6 December are advised that filming and photography will take place for promotional use by Global and event sponsors. Learn how to opt out.
Walsall Council has withdrawn a stop notice against the Rooftop Food Court after compliance. The venue, which opened without permission, hopes to reopen soon. Read the latest.
New enforcement cameras in Exeter and Barnstaple caught thousands breaching bus lanes and gates. Drivers get warnings first, then fines. Read the latest traffic updates.
A top mechanic urges UK drivers to disable stop-start systems to prevent costly engine wear. Discover the secret dashboard button and why owners are furious.
Essex Police announce a zero-tolerance Christmas campaign against drink and drug driving, with targeted patrols and stern warnings about losing your licence, job, and life.
Gloucester City Council faces a 'financial black hole' and is applying for up to £17.5m in emergency government loans to avoid effective bankruptcy, with severe cuts to services planned.
Birmingham City Council's finance boss and a leading academic critic clashed over whether the council's 2023 bankruptcy was necessary. Read the explosive debate on the £760m equal pay liability.
Lloyds Bank issues urgent fraud warning ahead of Christmas, extending a scheme that has seized £15m from criminals to fund prevention and victim support.
Solihull's smoking rate is 12.8%, below England's average. However, rates in northern wards like Chelmsley Wood reach 26.7%, prompting targeted council action to reduce health inequalities.
Over a million people have cancelled their BBC TV licence as the fee is forecast to rise to nearly £200. Discover why viewers are abandoning the service and the financial impact on the broadcaster.
East Worldham village beats 2000+ applicants for a free Penguin book exchange. Discover the new community hub promoting a love of reading for all.
A Devon father is ordered to dismantle his garden structure after a neighbour's complaint. Discover the implications for UK homeowners and planning rules.
A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being assaulted by two men at a bus stop on Priory Queensway. Police have made an arrest and are appealing for witnesses.
Birmingham council confirms a signage problem prevents traffic wardens from ticketing cars blocking a Northfield bus stop, forcing passengers into the road. Read the full story.
A man was seriously assaulted by two men at a bus stop on Priory Queensway, Birmingham. Police are appealing for witnesses and information. Call 101 with ref 20/436796/25.