West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster urges the Government to adopt radical new driving licence rules for young motorists, including night-time curfews and passenger restrictions, to cut fatal collisions.
A coroner urges action on graduated driving licences after three teens died in a Warwickshire crash. Could new drivers face passenger bans?
Labour government plans force councils to impose strict parking limits on new homes, sparking a 'war on drivers' row. Read the full details and reactions.
West Midlands PCC Simon Foster demands Progressive Driving Licences with night curfews and lower alcohol limits for novices to slash road deaths. Urgent call for government action.
Proposed Labour government restrictions on wood-burning stoves labelled 'absurd' as public divides over clean air versus heating costs. Read the full debate.
A nationwide ban on pavement parking is likely to be introduced across England in 2026. The move aims to improve safety for vulnerable pedestrians but poses challenges for drivers in tight streets.
Essential guide for disabled drivers: Discover the 11 key locations where Blue Badge parking is prohibited to avoid fines this Christmas. Know your rights and restrictions.
Tesco faces backlash after imposing a two-pack limit on bottled water for home deliveries. Shoppers call the move 'ridiculous' and threaten to switch supermarkets. Discover the full story.
Birmingham Council is exploring a permitting scheme for buskers following a controversial city centre crackdown. Discover the clash between noise complaints and cultural vibrancy.
Islington Council's new 10mph limit on a key road between Angel Station and Smithfield Market is branded 'ridiculous' by motorists and blamed for a 25% drop in trade. Discover the full story.
Drivers in Wales face new pavement parking restrictions. Learn how this move impacts accessibility and traffic flow across the nation.
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.
The Environment Agency warns the Midlands could face widespread drought in 2026 without sustained winter rainfall. Learn how to conserve water and protect supplies.
Heavy goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes will return to M48 Severn Bridge next autumn with new traffic management system. Find out how this affects UK drivers and hauliers.
Cornwall Council imposes a 24/7 20mph speed limit on Clodgey Lane for eight months due to construction works. Find out how this affects drivers and read their reactions.
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.
Thousands of Birmingham parents are protesting a controversial new 'gated lunch' policy preventing secondary school students from leaving campus during lunch breaks, sparking debates about child safety and independence.
Hospitals across the Midlands reinstate mandatory face coverings for all visitors and staff as COVID-19 and flu cases surge, sparking fresh concerns about NHS winter pressures.
New fireworks restrictions sweeping across the UK could see residents facing penalties up to £5,000 as councils crack down on anti-social behaviour and safety concerns.
A Birmingham mother has been sentenced to prison after her illegal XL Bully savagely attacked an 11-year-old boy, causing devastating injuries in a horrific street incident.
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.
Major changes to Blue Badge parking regulations are coming into force, affecting thousands of disabled drivers. Discover what the new rules mean for you and how to avoid penalties.