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Five road deaths in one week spark safety crisis

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.

Pension Auto-Enrolment Rules Set for Major Overhaul

Major reforms to workplace pension rules could see millions more Britons automatically enrolled into schemes and contributing from their first pound of earnings. Discover how these changes might affect your pay packet and retirement plans.

Birmingham's bridge bashing crisis costs £100k

Exclusive investigation reveals Birmingham's low bridges have been struck over 1,000 times in three years, costing taxpayers nearly £100,000 in repairs and causing major traffic disruption across the city.

UK Kitchen Appliance Alert: Fire Risk & High Costs

A major safety warning has been issued for millions of UK households as faulty kitchen appliances are causing unexpected fires and massive energy bills. Here's how to check if you're at risk.

Danger Cladding: 85 West Midlands Buildings At Risk

Exclusive investigation uncovers 85 buildings across Birmingham and West Midlands still wrapped in dangerous cladding years after Grenfell tragedy. Residents living in fear as safety crisis continues.

How your car's safety feature makes you invisible

Millions of UK drivers are unknowingly putting themselves at risk due to a common car safety feature. Experts reveal how automatic headlights are creating dangerous 'invisible' vehicles on our roads, especially during daytime driving conditions.

Nursery refuses 130 children after safety failures

A Black Country nursery has been forced to turn away 130 children after Ofsted inspectors uncovered alarming safety breaches and inadequate safeguarding procedures during a surprise inspection.

Police Launch Night-Time Driving Safety Crackdown

Police forces across the UK are launching an intensive crackdown on dangerous night-time driving, targeting speeding, drink and drug driving, and mobile phone use during high-risk hours.

Millions of UK drivers want modern car safety tech

Exclusive research reveals millions of British motorists are questioning why their vehicles lack advanced safety technology already available on newer models. Discover the features drivers want most and why the adoption gap exists.

UK Drivers Warned Over Dangerous Road Surfaces

New research reveals shocking road surface dangers putting British drivers at risk. Discover which common road defects are causing accidents and how to protect yourself.

Birmingham's Most Dangerous Streets Revealed

Exclusive data analysis uncovers Birmingham's crime hotspots as violent offences surge in the city centre, with Corporation Street and surrounding areas recording alarming crime statistics.

NHS Urgent Medication Warning For Millions

Health authorities issue critical warning about dangerous medication interactions affecting vulnerable patients across the UK. Essential reading for anyone taking prescription drugs.

Schoolboy, 10, survives metal railing impalement

A ten-year-old Birmingham schoolboy cheats death after being impaled through the leg by a metal railing spike in a shocking playground accident that required emergency services to free him.

Urgent UK warning over deadly letterbox fire risk

UK fire chiefs issue urgent warning about deadly letterbox dangers as energy costs soar and households seek alternative heating methods. Discover the simple protective measure that could prevent tragedy.

Penarth RNLI Honours Three Volunteer Heroes

Penarth's RNLI station celebrates three remarkable volunteers who've collectively dedicated over 60 years to saving lives at sea. Discover their inspiring stories of commitment to maritime safety.

Three dead in M53 multi-vehicle crash, infant critical

A devastating multi-vehicle collision on the M53 in Cheshire has left three people dead, including a man and woman in their 40s, with a young infant fighting for life in hospital as police launch urgent investigation.

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