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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.

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.

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.

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.

Police crackdown on dangerous off-road bikers

Police forces across the West Midlands are launching a major crackdown on illegal off-road biking, with new powers to seize vehicles and arrest riders causing havoc in communities.

CCTV Appeal After Mum Attacked in Birmingham

West Midlands Police release urgent CCTV footage after mother was violently assaulted while shopping with her children at Birmingham's Pallasades shopping complex.

EasyJet emergency landing after fumes fill cabin

An EasyJet flight from Amsterdam to Edinburgh made an urgent diversion to Newcastle Airport after mysterious fumes filled the cabin, triggering emergency protocols and passenger evacuations.

Police hunt for man after Birmingham city centre assault

West Midlands Police have released CCTV images and are appealing for information after a woman was seriously assaulted in Birmingham city centre on Saturday night. The incident occurred near the Bullring shopping area.

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