Thousands caught by new Devon traffic cameras
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.
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.
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.
Speed limits have been slashed to 30mph on 27 key Birmingham routes. New cameras are being installed as part of a major road safety drive. Full list of affected roads inside.
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.
The biannual Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival returns to Kings Heath, Birmingham, 15-19 April 2026. Featuring Max Porter, Mike Joyce, and new commissions. Book tickets now!
Demolition of long-empty tower blocks on Birmingham's Druid's Heath estate is scheduled to begin early in the New Year, following delays and resident concerns over neglect and anti-social behaviour.
Birmingham City Council confirms demolition of vandalism-hit Druids Heath tower blocks will start in early 2025, as residents complain of neglect during regeneration delays.
West Midlands Police reveal 48 locations for mobile speed cameras across Birmingham this December. See the full list to stay safe and avoid fines.
A government planning inspector has upheld Solihull Council's refusal of a house extension on Widney Road, ruling it would harm the street's character. Read the full details.
Motorists petition the Labour government to increase the national motorway speed limit from 70mph to 80mph for the first time since 1965, citing modern car safety. The petition needs 100,000 signatures for a debate.
Residents in Birmingham's Druids Heath estate are threatening a judicial review over a council-approved regeneration scheme for 3,500 new homes, fearing community destruction.
Tributes pour in for former Birmingham Lord Mayor and Conservative councillor Randal Brew OBE, hailed as a 'true gentleman' who served Northfield. Share your memories.
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.
Exclusive data reveals nearly 30,000 speeding offences on the M6 in the West Midlands. Discover the motorway's busiest camera hotspots and how to avoid fines.
Birmingham's Druid's Heath regeneration plan for 3,500 new homes, including 51% affordable housing, has been approved. Discover the details and resident concerns.
Residents of Druids Heath in Birmingham express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
Sainsbury's is testing dual-facing cameras in grocery delivery vehicles, raising staff surveillance concerns. The trial focuses on safety, but drivers feel spied on. Read the full story.
New cameras are being installed at the M5 Junction 1 in West Bromwich to enforce yellow box junction rules, a move aimed at reducing congestion. Learn how to avoid fines.
Residents of Birmingham's Druids Heath estate express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
West Midlands Police reveals 48 mobile speed camera sites across Birmingham for Christmas 2025. Check the full list to avoid fines and stay safe.
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.
A major 999 response in Small Heath was triggered by a teenage egg and flour fight mistaken for a hazardous materials incident. Three children were assessed by paramedics.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars funds new speed monitoring devices in Westhampnett. Data collected will be shared with police for enforcement. Learn how this initiative improves road safety.
Severn Trent is clearing 10 tonnes of wet wipes and nappies from Birmingham's sewers daily. A major project aims to remove 1,000 tonnes to fix blockages. Remember: only flush the 3 Ps.
West Midlands Police issue an urgent appeal to find Cathleen, 38, missing from Kings Heath. She drives a black Nissan. Call 999 with info.
Tesco trials AI shelf-edge cameras in Manchester to monitor stock and deter theft. Shoppers are divided over the new technology. Discover the full story and share your views.
Fleet fines have surged across the UK, driven by new Clean Air Zones and AI enforcement. Private parking remains the top offence. Discover how businesses are coping.
Birmingham City Council slashes speed limits on 27 major roads from 40mph to 30mph in a major road safety initiative. Find out which roads are affected and how to avoid fines.
Innocent motorists are fighting speeding fines as number plate cloning soars 41%. Discover how to protect your vehicle from this growing crime wave.
Nearly 100,000 motorists in the West Midlands have been fined for speeding in 30mph zones this year. Discover the roads affected and the new speed limit changes coming to Birmingham.