The DVLA has banned a list of new 2026 registration plates deemed offensive. Motorists face fines of up to £1,000 for displaying illegal plates. Discover the full list of prohibited combinations and the rules you must follow.
Leigh Shelton, 64, has been jailed for causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a 100mph crash. The court heard his passengers were 'lucky to come out alive'. Read the full details.
The Animal Welfare Bill has become law, banning the import of young, mutilated, and heavily pregnant pets. Discover how this crackdown protects animals and buyers.
Andrew McNab, 40, has been given a suspended sentence and a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order after a 'nasty and unprovoked' assault on a police officer in Telford. Read the full details of the ban.
Labour MPs are considering tighter restrictions on domestic wood burning in urban areas to combat harmful PM2.5 pollution. Read the latest government response.
A major UK driving law change in 2030 will ban new petrol and diesel car sales. Discover how this shift to electric vehicles will affect millions of households and the challenges ahead.
Bullring shopping centre introduces automated 'Drive In. Drive Out' parking, but shoppers slam 'extortionate' fees. New system uses number plate recognition for easier exit.
The UK's advertising watchdog has banned adverts from Nike, Superdry and Lacoste for making misleading environmental claims. Read the full details of the rulings.
A Birmingham man has been disqualified from keeping animals for five years after his German Shepherd attacked a woman in Wigginton Park. Read the full court details.
Volvo and Polestar CEOs urge the EU to hold firm on the 2035 petrol car ban, warning that pausing it is a 'bad idea' as Germany lobbies to soften the deadline. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford faces MPs' scrutiny over a controversial fan ban citing a 'fictitious' match. His job is safe for now. Read the full investigation details.
A man was hit with a £100 fine over a faulty ticket machine while buying slippers for his terminally ill father. He's now taking the car park firm to court.
West Midlands Police chiefs face a parliamentary grilling over the controversial ban on Israeli fans for the Aston Villa match. Follow the latest developments and calls for resignations.
Police in Bilston have issued fines to two drivers for blocking the pavement. A Fiat Doblo van and a Peugeot 207 were ticketed in Dale Street as part of a local crackdown.
A nationwide ban on pavement parking is likely to be introduced across England in 2026. The move aims to improve safety for vulnerable pedestrians but poses challenges for drivers in tight streets.
New UK pollution targets could see wood-burning stoves partially banned in England. Learn how the government's environmental plan will affect households and air quality.
West Midlands Police seized two cars in Bilston for pavement parking and being unroadworthy. One was SORN, the other untaxed. Read the full details of the clampdown.
Essential guide for disabled drivers: Discover the 11 key locations where Blue Badge parking is prohibited to avoid fines this Christmas. Know your rights and restrictions.
New research reveals 1.3 million UK parking spaces may vanish to accommodate wider modern cars. Discover the impact on drivers and shopping centres.
Alum Rock Road is Birmingham's parking fine capital with over 10,000 penalties issued this year. Discover the city's top enforcement hotspots and why drivers keep breaking rules.
Bromford Walk in Great Barr is issuing £100 fines via an ANPR camera within moments of parking, even when drivers pay for a ticket. Local businesses report losing customers.
Council officials discovered a serial blue badge offender fined 34 times in Kingston upon Thames. Discover how authorities are tackling disabled parking space misuse across the UK.
Former EastEnders actress Shona McGarty was asked to leave Asda after smearing yogurt over herself in 2012. Read the full story of the supermarket incident.
Worcester councillors urge motorists to report and photograph pavement parking, highlighting risks to pedestrians. New research commissioned as 42% of drivers support a ban.
A Birmingham man was charged £100 after parking at Pizza Hut in Great Barr, despite his wife paying for a ticket. Discover how ANPR cameras are causing outrage for local customers.
Exclusive: Amsterdam police reveal the intelligence on Maccabi Tel Aviv 'ultras' shared with West Midlands Police, leading to the controversial fan ban at Villa Park. Read the full details.
West Midlands Police chief to be grilled by MPs over the controversial ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. Discover the truth behind the disputed intelligence and political fallout.
Mobility scooter users across the UK risk fines for illegal parking. Expert reveals 5 prohibited locations and essential rules to stay safe and legal.
A Labour peer demands an official inquiry into claims of an 'evil plot' that 'officially endorsed' antisemitism in Birmingham, following a controversial football fan ban. Read the full story.
Birmingham City Council's busking ban sparks debate. Explore the arguments over noise complaints, cultural impact, and the search for a compromise. Read the full story.