Birmingham Council plans new traffic calming on Cranes Park Road in Sheldon. The scheme, part of a wider plan to prioritise people over cars, includes a refuge island and mini-roundabout. Have your say in the consultation.
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's speeding hotspots as average speed cameras record 90,000 offences. Discover the city's most notorious roads and new safety plans.
A Wolverhampton man used his car as a weapon to run over a victim twice. His girlfriend then robbed the injured man of his gold chain. Both have been convicted and await sentencing in 2026.
A man and woman from Bushbury have been found guilty of attempted murder and robbery after a brutal attack in Wolverhampton. The victim was run over twice before a gold chain was stolen from him as he lay injured. Read the full court details.
Muazzam Luqman, 22, was sentenced to six years for causing death by dangerous driving after hitting a woman at over 70mph in a 40mph zone. Read the full report.
Over 1,600 motorists fined in 39 days on Kent's A299 Thanet Way due to urgent safety measures for damaged road surfaces. Police urge drivers to respect the limit.
Four men have been found guilty of rape, sexual assault, and exploitation of a 16-year-old girl in Birmingham and Walsall. The victim's bravery praised by police.
Four men have been found guilty of raping and sexually exploiting a vulnerable 16-year-old girl in Birmingham, Walsall, and Manchester. The victim's bravery led to a complex police investigation.
Shahban Arif, 42, arranged travel for a vulnerable 16-year-old girl with a view to exploitation. His friends were convicted of rape and sexual assault. Read the full court details.
Anthony Gilheaney, 31, convicted of murder after drink-fuelled attacks on five people in London on Christmas Day 2024. He will be sentenced on 30 January.
West Midlands Police reveal 48 locations for mobile speed cameras across Birmingham over Christmas and New Year to tackle the 'Fatal Five' and improve road safety.
Ghislaine Maxwell files to overturn her 20-year sex trafficking sentence, alleging constitutional violations, just days before the public release of the Epstein files. Read the latest developments.
Daniel Black, 37, has been sentenced to seven years for rape in Nuneaton. Warwickshire Police praised the victim's bravery. Read the full court details.
Thousands of UK motorists wrongly fined due to a smart motorway software glitch dating to 2021 could receive compensation. Find out if you're affected.
Thousands of motorists in England are due refunds after a technical fault caused speed cameras to activate incorrectly. National Highways has identified 2,650 errors since 2021. Read the full story.
National Highways apologises as a technical fault causes 2,650 incorrect speed camera activations since 2021. Fines to be refunded and points removed. Full details.
A technical fault with variable speed cameras on England's motorways has led to wrongful fines. National Highways apologises as drivers are set for refunds.
Dozens of motorists in the West Midlands have been fined for speeding in 20mph zones, with 59 offences recorded this year. Discover the facts and upcoming city-wide speed limit changes.
Nearly 20,000 motorists were caught speeding on two major Birmingham roads in 2025. Discover the hotspots and new 30mph limits coming to the city.
New data reveals Birmingham's worst roads for speeding fines, with average speed cameras catching thousands. Discover the city's top traffic offence hotspots and new safety plans.
Nearly 30,000 drivers have been caught by variable speed cameras on the M6 in the West Midlands this year. Discover the hotspots and how to avoid a ticket.
Jake Morris, 30, has been sentenced to 50 weeks in prison for a violent assault in Worcester. The court heard he punched the victim and pushed her down concrete stairs.
A gang of four has been convicted for running a sophisticated £500k illegal tobacco factory in Birmingham, defrauding the public revenue of an estimated £4 million. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police reveal 48 locations for mobile speed cameras across Birmingham this December. See the full list to stay safe and avoid fines.
Mark Bardell, 36, has been sentenced to seven years for rape. Staffordshire Police commended the survivor's 'tremendous bravery' in coming forward. Read the full story.
Alexandru Emilian Muresan, 32, has been sentenced to eight years for attempted rape and sexual assault in Bournemouth. The victim's bravery helped secure the conviction.
Exclusive data reveals nearly 30,000 speeding offences on the M6 in the West Midlands. Discover the motorway's busiest camera hotspots and how to avoid fines.
New DVLA data reveals a 12% surge in driving offences, with motorists aged 35-44 most at risk of losing their licences. Learn how to avoid fines and disqualification.
Danielle Mitten sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving after hitting and killing student Lucy Atkins. Learn how this tragedy highlights the dangers of speeding.
Norbert Gyurcsik, 48, sentenced to 40 months for possessing and distributing 2,000 records with lyrics inciting racial hatred. Report suspicious content via gov.uk/ACT.