New driving laws considered for over-70s
UK considers new driving laws for over-70s as data reveals they represent 13% of road fatalities. Read the full report findings and potential changes.
UK considers new driving laws for over-70s as data reveals they represent 13% of road fatalities. Read the full report findings and potential changes.
A man in his 30s was rushed to hospital after a serious assault outside a McDonald's in Nuneaton. Police have arrested a 38-year-old and seek a key witness cyclist. Read the latest.
Birmingham City Council enforces new 30mph limits on over 25 key routes, including Bristol Road and Hagley Road West, as part of a major road safety drive. Learn the full list and locations of new speed cameras.
Birmingham enforces new 30mph limits on 27 major routes, cutting speeds from 40mph. Council declares 'road safety emergency' with new cameras installed. Find out which roads are affected.
Birmingham installs its first new average speed cameras on the A45 Coventry Road to enforce a 30mph limit, funded by Clean Air Zone surplus. The council's goal is safety, not fines.
Birmingham City Council installs new average speed cameras on Coventry Road, extending enforcement to improve safety. The move follows a speed limit reduction on 27 roads.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old was stabbed with a machete at Merry Hill shopping centre on Black Friday. A 16-year-old suspect has been bailed.
West Midlands Police are investigating a fatal collision on City Road, Bearwood. A man in his 60s died in hospital. Officers urge witnesses or dashcam holders to come forward.
Neena Chauhan ignored early chest pains until the agony became crushing. Her story is a vital warning about heart attack symptoms and mental health recovery.
A family's pet poodle was killed by an unleashed XL Bully in Aylestone. The dog attack has left the community living in fear. Read the full story.
Road deaths in Solihull show a downward trend, but new data reveals the borough is unlikely to meet its 2030 road safety target. Discover the latest figures and accident hotspots.
West Midlands Police appeal for witnesses after a fatal collision on City Road, Bearwood. A man in his 60s died in hospital. Call 101 with information.
Neena Chauhan, 40, shares her story of surviving a heart attack at 27 after ignoring chest pains. She now supports the BHF's Christmas campaign for lifesaving research.
Police are investigating after a car was attacked and its windscreen smashed by a group of young men on Ladypool Road in Sparkbrook. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Vijay Kumar, 30, died after a fatal attack in Worcester. His family describe a man who 'cared deeply'. Police continue enquiries. Call 01905 331099 with information.
A revolutionary road project on the A47 in East Anglia, using 90% recycled materials and hydrogen-powered machinery, is slashing carbon emissions. Discover how this paves the way for greener UK infrastructure.
A 44-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after her car flipped onto its roof on Farren Road, Northfield. The road was closed for hours.
Birmingham City Council confirms major road safety overhaul for 2026, including 30mph limits on 27 roads and new speed cameras. Drivers urged to prepare for changes.
Kennedy's, a new family-owned pub, has opened in Moseley, offering live sports, music, and classic British food. Discover the revived community local now!
West Midlands Police continue to investigate a horrific September rape in Oldbury. A £30,000 reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of the two attackers.
A nine-year-old girl was severely injured in a dog attack in Erdington. Her mother has launched a fundraiser for therapy and legal costs as the search for the dog's owner continues.
Five men arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal attack on Barbourne Road, Worcester, have been released on bail. Police continue to appeal for witnesses.
Police are investigating after a Birmingham council street cleaner was assaulted by two men on Moseley Road. The unprovoked attack left the worker with facial injuries. Witnesses are urged to come forward.
Springfield Road in Kings Heath remains closed after a sinkhole emerged during resurfacing work, causing major traffic disruption. Read the latest updates and resident reactions.
Kennedy's Pub opens its doors in Moseley, Birmingham, offering live sport, music, and classic food. Visit the new community hub from Friday 28th November.
A car flipped onto its roof in a dramatic two-vehicle collision on Laurel Road, Dudley. Remarkably, no serious injuries were reported. Read the full details of this shocking incident.
A murder investigation is underway after a man in his 30s died from injuries sustained in a street attack on Barbourne Road, Worcester. Five people have been arrested.
An 80-year-old cyclist was injured in a collision with a car at the junction of Yardley Wood Road and Chinn Brook Road in Moseley. He was treated by an off-duty nurse before hospital transfer.
A woman in her 70s has died after a hit-and-run on Wentworth Road in Harborne. A 39-year-old man has been arrested. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.
Sainsbury's gets green light for £17.27 million supermarket in Sutton Coldfield, creating 100 jobs and boosting local shopping choice. Read the full details.