Widow's plea after phone driver kills husband
A heartbroken widow calls for lifetime driving bans after her husband was killed by a driver using her phone. Discover the campaign for road safety reform in Birmingham.
A heartbroken widow calls for lifetime driving bans after her husband was killed by a driver using her phone. Discover the campaign for road safety reform in Birmingham.
Sainsbury's has launched a controversial 'Pickles in Blankets' twist on the Christmas classic, leaving UK customers divided. Discover the festive food reaction.
The Food Standards Agency warns customers not to eat three recalled Christmas food products due to undeclared almonds. Return items for a full refund.
A Walsall wedding caterer was hit with a £5,000+ court bill after environmental health found mouse droppings and chew marks. Check food hygiene ratings before booking.
The UK government has announced a ban on reselling event tickets for more than their original price. Discover how this new law protects fans from scalpers.
New UK laws make it illegal to resell event tickets above face value. The crackdown on industrial-scale touting could save fans £112m annually. Find out how this affects you.
A disabled Birmingham mother demands pavement parking ban after falling from wheelchair into road during school run. Join the campaign for safer streets.
Data reveals a generational split as over-55s refuse to switch to electric vehicles, while younger motorists are twice as likely to adopt EVs. Discover the impact on Labour's green targets.
Booking.com, Accor, Travelodge and Hilton face advertising bans for misleading room price claims. The ASA found 'from' prices overstated availability.
The UK government plans to ban live event ticket resales above face value in a major crackdown on touts and secondary platforms. Discover how this protects consumers.
UK travellers flying to the EU risk huge fines for carrying meat or dairy products like Boots meal deal sandwiches. Learn the rules to avoid prosecution.
Solihull Council approves controversial advertising signs on Meriden roundabout despite villagers' objections about driver distraction and visual impact. Decision follows 15-year precedent.
London's Oxford Street moves closer to a major car ban as Mayor Sadiq Khan appoints lead architects for the pedestrianisation scheme. Discover the transformative plans for the iconic street.
Drivers in Wales face new pavement parking restrictions. Learn how this move impacts accessibility and traffic flow across the nation.
Elliott Smith, 50, has been prohibited from teaching indefinitely after sending inappropriate emails to a student at Belper School. Read the full investigation details.
Discover Society Birmingham, a new 9,000sq ft food & drink hall. Enjoy local beers, top coffee, and five street food vendors - the perfect festive retreat.
A nationwide ban on pavement parking in England could be imminent following a government review. Discover how this major change could impact your daily drive.
Louise Greaves, 43, is indefinitely banned from teaching after pleading guilty to sexual communication with a male pupil. Discover the full details of the case and the panel's ruling.
Three UK regions face ongoing hosepipe bans with £1,000 fines. Despite Storm Claudia, drought conditions persist after England's driest spring in 132 years. Experts warn of severe 2026 shortages.
Discover the nine Birmingham Indian restaurants celebrated in the British Indian Good Food Guide 2025. Find your next perfect curry night in the city!
Marks & Spencer unveils a 'genius' Christmas meal inside a giant Yorkshire pudding. Perfect for a festive mid-week dinner, the new items are available now. Find out more!
Sainsbury's has issued an urgent recall for its JS Free From Breaded Mini Fillets due to undeclared milk contamination. Customers are urged to return the product for a full refund.
A driver has been banned and hit with a £460 fine for travelling at 68mph on the M4 and M5. Learn the consequences of speeding and how to avoid penalties.
The fresh dog food brand Years celebrated its launch in all Just for Pets stores with a vibrant event in Tamworth, featuring chef demos and free samples. Discover their restaurant-quality meals now available in-store.
Labour's 2030 petrol car ban faces resistance as 91% of drivers refuse electric vehicles or cycling. Discover the barriers preventing widespread adoption in the UK.
Eleven food businesses in the West Midlands, including in Solihull and Sandwell, received a zero-star food hygiene rating in 2025, meaning major improvements are necessary. Check the full list.
UK households issued urgent legal warning over metaldehyde slug pellets banned since 2022. Check your sheds and report illegal sellers. Protect wildlife now.
Outraged villagers in Claverdon are fighting controversial plans to install large digital advertising screens on their picturesque roundabout, calling it a 'blight on the countryside' and safety hazard.
The Old Crown in Digbeth takes a firm stance against disruptive large groups, implementing a ban on stag and hen parties that's winning praise from locals and setting a new standard for pub culture.
West Midlands Police have confiscated nine XL Bully puppies from a Birmingham property just 48 hours before new breeding restrictions become law, sparking urgent warnings to owners.