Birmingham City Council has reduced speed limits from 40mph to 30mph on 27 key routes. The move aims to cut collisions, improve air quality, and create safer streets for all. Discover the full story and official statements.
New data reveals nearly 90,000 speeding offences in the West Midlands last year, with Birmingham's A4540 the worst road. More average speed cameras are planned for 2026.
Cadbury slashes Mini Egg bag weight from 80g to 74g, blaming soaring cocoa costs. Shoppers furious as price remains around £2. Full details and company statement inside.
New data reveals 90,000 speeding offences in the West Midlands in 2025, with A4540 New John Street West the top hotspot. See the full list of roads and daily offence rates.
Birmingham City Council has reduced speed limits to 30mph on 27 key routes to improve road safety and promote sustainable travel. See the full list of affected roads.
Drivers across Scotland are warned of major speed limit changes, with hundreds of roads set to drop from 30mph to 20mph to improve safety and encourage active travel.
Birmingham City Council has completed a major project reducing speed limits from 40mph to 30mph on 27 routes. The move aims to cut collisions, improve air quality, and create safer streets for all.
Birmingham launches a major road safety crackdown with new average speed cameras at six locations and widespread 30mph limits. Find out where and why.
Birmingham launches six new average speed camera zones to enforce 30mph limits. See the full list of locations and the council's road safety warning.
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton faced a reader Q&A, addressing the Crown pub's future, 20mph speed limits, disability access, and library cuts. Read his responses and pledges.
Birmingham City Council confirms new speed cameras on the A45 Small Heath Highway are being calibrated. Enforcement of the 30mph limit will begin next week to improve safety on this high-risk route.
New 30mph speed cameras on A45 Small Heath Highway are being calibrated. Enforcement will begin within a week. Full list of Birmingham's new camera sites revealed.
HS2 Ltd's CEO admits the high-speed rail line cannot open between London and Birmingham by 2033. Read the latest on the project's 'fundamental reset' and revised schedule.
HS2 Ltd CEO Mark Wild confirms the 2029-2033 opening schedule is unachievable. Read the latest on the project's 'reset' and construction progress.
A TikTok creator's experiment shows how two pints of Stella Artois can put you over the drink-drive limit. Learn the UK laws and the alarming risks of drink-driving.
Birmingham launches major road safety drive for 2026, cutting speed limits on 27 routes to 30mph and installing new average speed cameras. Drivers face increased fines.
Birmingham launches major road safety drive for 2026, cutting speed limits on 27 key roads to 30mph and installing new average speed and red light cameras. Find out which routes are affected.
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 56-year-old man was charged with drink-driving in Birmingham after police spotted a car being driven erratically. West Midlands Police issue a stark Christmas warning to all drivers.
Data shows a 14% drop in speeds on the B197 after a new 30mph limit was introduced. Council leaders hail the change for creating a safer, calmer road environment for residents and school children.
The Department for Infrastructure unveils a draft plan to cut vehicle noise pollution, including speed restrictions in 10 areas. Public consultation open until Jan 2026.
The Government confirms a £150 cost-of-living payment via reduced energy bills from April 2026. Major suppliers will apply it automatically. Find out how to benefit.
Thousands on Universal Credit and DWP benefits are entitled to a range of Christmas support payments and discounts worth up to £8,297. Discover the key funds available this festive season.
Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Police have expanded the city's speed enforcement network with new Average Speed Cameras on key routes. Discover the affected roads and the safety goals behind the initiative.
Police crackdown reveals thousands of drivers over the alcohol limit during Christmas operations. Experts call for stricter drink-drive rules in England and Wales.
Birmingham City Council is installing average speed cameras on six new routes in 2026, expanding enforcement across the city. Drivers urged to stick to limits to save lives.
Birmingham launches new speed cameras on the A45 Small Heath Highway to enforce 30mph limits. Part of a major safety drive after 23 road deaths. Find out the six high-risk locations.
Birmingham City Council proposes 20mph limits in seven areas, including Ladywood and Moseley, to address a road safety emergency. Have your say before January 2026.
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.
Birmingham City Council launches consultation on 20mph speed limits and safety measures near Chilcote School in Hall Green. Have your say by 9 January.