A web developer staged a 'Great British Bowl-Off' by placing bowling pins in a Wiltshire pothole. Ben Thornbury's protest highlights crumbling roads ahead of National Pothole Day. Read more and sign his petition.
Four Metropolitan Police officers sustained minor injuries and 14 people were arrested during a protest at the Iranian embassy in London on Friday. Read the full report.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch joined protesters demanding the government block China's proposed London mega-embassy over security concerns. A decision is due by January 20.
Suffolk Highways disputes Labour's new traffic light assessment, citing data inaccuracies. Council to meet urgently with DfT. Get the latest on the roads funding row.
Bin collections in Birmingham were hit by hours of delays after protestors blocked vehicles at key depots. The council has urged residents to leave bins out as normal.
New data reveals pothole claims fell for the first time in five years, but 62% of motorists fear long-term car damage. Discover the full story and expert advice.
New data reveals English drivers sought over £10 million for pothole damage in 2024/25, but councils paid out just 6%. Discover how to navigate the complex claims process.
Labour opposition in Dudley calls for more preventative road spending as residents face two-month waits for pothole repairs. Council defends its maintenance strategy.
An angry resident in Southall, London, has targeted parked cars with eggs, flour, and abusive fake parking fines. Locals are divided over the messy protest. Read the full story.
Residents near Cannon Hill Park claim to have found the West Midlands' worst pothole. Drivers warn it's a major hazard and demand action. Have you seen worse?
Dudley Council receives a red rating for road maintenance best practice in a new government report, lagging behind neighbouring authorities. Find out why and what it means for local drivers.
Hundreds of exiled Iranians in Birmingham rallied for regime change, voicing terror for loved ones back home and fear of regime spies within their own community. Read their powerful stories.
Every local authority in England, including Birmingham, has been graded on pothole repairs. The new traffic light ratings will now impact future government funding. See how your area fares.
A controversial preacher's Birmingham event was stopped by protestors who decried him as a 'fake prophet'. Police arrested one man for assault. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police confirm the true reason for a significant presence at a Sutton Coldfield hotel, countering false AI-generated speculation about a British flag. Read the full story.
Two women, including one from the Midlands, have pleaded not guilty after allegedly placing child-sized body bags outside the Deputy PM's London home in a protest over Israel trade. A two-day trial is set for May.
The UK government has revised its inheritance tax plans for farmers after protests. The new rules allow couples to pass on up to £5m. Find out what changed.
Two activists on a prolonged hunger strike for Gaza have been rushed to hospital with severe health deterioration. Read their demands and the government's response.
Paula Burnham, owner of Luxe Hair Design in Solihull, stood in front of contractors after roadworks appeared without warning, severely impacting her crucial festive trade. Read the full story.
UK police face criticism for using 'cumulative disruption' powers quashed in May 2025 to manage pro-Palestine protests. Lawyers warn of a legal vacuum and stifled democracy.
Birmingham residents face more missed bin collections after protests at a council depot. The city's long-running industrial dispute continues to cause disruption. Read the latest updates.
Staffordshire County Council deployed extra guards after a Reform UK-led meeting was disrupted by protesters demanding resignations over alleged racist social media posts. Read the latest.
UK police chiefs announce a decisive crackdown on the chant 'globalise the intifada' following the Bondi Beach attack, stating the context has changed. Read the full statement and community reaction.
A Dudley councillor reveals residents wait up to six months for help with potholes and home repairs due to staffing issues, not technology. Read the full investigation.
Staffordshire County Council filled 15.1% fewer potholes this year. Opposition blames Reform UK's roadworks ban, while the council promises long-term improvements.
PCs Bethany Cottrell and Natalie Millward showed 'unwavering courage' disarming individuals with weapons during a volatile city centre protest. Discover their heroic story.
A Birmingham City Council meeting was adjourned twice after angry protests over the bins strike. A man in a shark suit watched as mock bank notes were thrown and chants erupted. Read the full story.
A Birmingham City Council meeting was halted twice after angry outbursts from the public gallery over the ongoing bins strike. Read the full story on the heated dispute.
Police detain 25 in Birmingham for supporting proscribed group Palestine Action. Learn about the arrests, the legal context, and the ongoing judicial review.
Residents of Druids Heath in Birmingham express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.