Bearwood off-licence plan prompts safety complaints
Residents protest a new late-night off-licence in Bearwood, Smethwick, citing health and safety risks from antisocial behaviour. A council decision is due on November 25.
Residents protest a new late-night off-licence in Bearwood, Smethwick, citing health and safety risks from antisocial behaviour. A council decision is due on November 25.
A police road safety expert reveals five crucial tips for new and young drivers during Road Safety Week. Learn how to stay safe and reduce risks on UK roads.
Five young people killed in a two-car crash outside Dundalk. Police appeal for witnesses and footage from the L3168 on Saturday night. Read the latest updates.
Five young people killed in two-car collision outside Dundalk. Police appeal for witnesses and footage from the L3168 on Saturday night.
Frustrated Bearwood residents claim DPD vans are taking over their street overnight, leaving permit holders without parking spaces. Sandwell Council responds.
A Derbyshire road closed since 2022 due to landslip damage will remain shut for four years before £1.1 million repairs conclude. Discover how £7 million in funding will fix five key routes.
A murder investigation is underway after a man was discovered dead in a Hanley flat. Staffordshire Police have arrested a 56-year-old suspect and are conducting forensic examinations.
A new petition demands mandatory 20-year sentences for fatal drug-driving offences and permanent licence bans. The government must respond if it reaches 10,000 signatures.
A 40-year-old man has been arrested following two separate assaults in Birmingham where women were kicked. Police are continuing their investigation and appealing for witnesses.
A woman in her 70s is in a critical condition after a hit-and-run on Wentworth Road, Harborne. Police have arrested a 39-year-old man. Contact police with information.
A 'crucial' congestion-cutting scheme for Wolverhampton's busy Willenhall Road junction has been approved. The project promises improved traffic flow and new cycle routes, with work starting 2031.
Motoring experts reveal a simple 20-second mirror adjustment that can dramatically improve rearward vision and help prevent serious collisions on UK roads.
Exclusive analysis of Labour's potential pay-per-mile road tax system that could replace fuel duty and VED, creating a fairer charging model for the EV era.
The UK government is considering a radical overhaul of vehicle taxation that would charge drivers based on miles travelled rather than vehicle ownership. This major policy shift could replace traditional road tax and fuel duty with a new digital tracking
A woman remains in hospital with serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Stratford Road in Shirley. West Midlands Police are urgently seeking witnesses to the collision that occurred near the Robin Hood roundabout.
Major Highway Code changes coming this Tuesday will affect all UK motorists. Discover the new hierarchy of road users and how it impacts your driving responsibilities.
A significant gas leak has forced the closure of a busy section of Coventry Road in Birmingham, with engineers working around the clock and disruption expected to continue for days.
A man has been arrested following a fatal collision that claimed the life of a pedestrian in West Midlands. Emergency services rushed to the scene but despite their efforts, the victim was pronounced dead.
Discover Chesterfield's Remembrance Day plans for 2023, including service times at St Mary's Church, parade routes through the town centre, and essential road closure information for November 12th.
A woman has been seriously injured in a collision outside Birmingham's Aldi supermarket, prompting road closures and major traffic disruption during Thursday morning rush hour.
Critical incident as emergency services respond to hazardous gas leak on key Birmingham route, causing widespread travel disruption and evacuations
UK police forces are targeting high-performance vehicles like Ford Mustangs in a new speed enforcement initiative. Discover why these powerful cars are drawing extra attention on British roads.
Severe disruption on M54 after serious multi-vehicle collision near Telford. Emergency services rush to scene as motorists face lengthy delays and diversions. Latest traffic updates.
A heated debate over Birmingham's 30mph speed limits intensifies as a public petition gains enough signatures to trigger an official council discussion about city-wide traffic calming measures.
A 28-year-old Walsall man faces multiple charges after residents were reportedly threatened with a knife during a disturbance on a residential street. Police confirm court proceedings are underway.
A devastating week on West Midlands roads has claimed five lives, including a teenage boy and elderly pedestrian, raising serious concerns about road safety measures and infrastructure.
West Midlands Police have made two arrests after discovering a sophisticated suspected cannabis farm in a residential property on New Birmingham Road, Oldbury.
Millions of UK drivers are unaware of this crucial Highway Code rule that could result in hefty fines and penalty points. Discover the regulation that's catching motorists out.
A pedestrian has been left with life-threatening injuries following a suspected hit-and-run incident in Birmingham city centre. Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after the vehicle failed to stop at the scene.
Drivers across Britain are being alerted to a dangerous overtaking error that could lead to catastrophic collisions and hefty penalties. The DVSA reveals why patience could save lives.