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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.

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.

Hundreds fined for phone use at traffic lights

Shocking new data reveals hundreds of Midlands drivers have been penalised for using mobile phones while stationary at traffic lights, as police enforce tough new regulations.

HMRC Warning: Fake Tax Refund Scam Calls Exposed

HMRC has issued an urgent warning about sophisticated phone scams where fraudsters impersonate tax officials to steal personal and financial information. Learn how to spot these fake calls and protect yourself.

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.

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.

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.

Family's tribute to children's hospice care

An emotional family shares their powerful story of the extraordinary care their daughter received from a beloved children's hospice, highlighting the life-changing support provided during their most challenging times.

Winter footwear warning for women drivers

Motoring specialists reveal why wearing certain types of footwear while driving could lead to accidents and invalidate insurance claims. Essential safety advice for women drivers.

Martin Lewis: O2 Customers Get Free Data Boost

Money saving expert Martin Lewis reveals how O2 customers can claim free mobile data in February 2024. Discover if you're eligible for this valuable perk that could save you money.

HGV driver banned for phone use with flammable load

A professional lorry driver has been disqualified after police caught him using his mobile phone while transporting highly flammable liquids on the M6 toll road in a dangerous driving incident.

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