West Midlands Police's Road Harm Prevention Team reported 767 drivers for over 1,000 offences in a year. Officers stress the goal is saving lives, not catching people out. Learn about the results and how to report unsafe driving.
Generous shoppers across East Anglia have raised over £7,000 for East Anglia's Children's Hospices' 'Help paint a smile' campaign, funding vital art therapy for children and families.
Birmingham motorists must clear all snow and ice from vehicles before Friday's heavy snowfall. Failure to do so could result in a £2,500 fine and penalty points. Essential winter driving advice inside.
A major new campaign urges UK drivers to reduce speed by 5mph to halve fatal collisions. Learn the shocking stats and official warnings for safer roads.
Lloyds Banking Group appoints Peter Fitzgerald as CIO and joins a landmark UK retail investment campaign to help more Britons build their financial futures. Discover the new strategy.
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.
Join a free line dancing social event for over 55s in Spalding on January 13. Part of the Get Moving campaign with Yakult and Royal Voluntary Service's First Time for Everything initiative.
New research reveals how everyday conversation can dangerously delay a driver's visual response to road hazards. Experts warn millions could be at risk.
A young boy has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a bus at a Warwickshire junction. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the latest updates.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association in Doncaster will mark New Year's Day 2026 with prayer, community street cleaning, and free 'Meals with Love'. Join from 12:30pm at Baitul Baseer Mosque.
Drivers are urged to drastically increase stopping distances as frost and ice make roads treacherous. Experts warn accidents are six times more likely in winter. Learn how to stay safe.
New polling shows majority support for equipping all new cars with defibrillators, a move campaigners say could turn vehicles into 'mini ambulances' and save thousands of lives.
New DfT analysis shows hybrid car crashes are three times more likely to be fatal than petrol or diesel incidents. Discover the safety risks and the impact of new road taxes.
Tesco is relaunching its 'Less to pay for 5-a-day' campaign, offering free British apples to children at checkouts from Dec 30 to Jan 13. The initiative aims to give away over 3 million apples.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued multiple product recalls in December 2025, affecting items from beauty products to home goods. Check the list to see if you own any affected items.
Next urgently recalls Cora 5LT Flush Ceiling Light after safety watchdog warns glass globes may detach and fall. Customers told to stop use immediately and return for full refund.
Sharon Osbourne joins animal welfare outcry against Morocco's reported cull of free-roaming dogs before the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Stars demand an end to the 'barbaric' slaughter.
A Mansfield teacher's fundraising campaign, boosted by Jason Manford, has raised over £13,000 for a pupil's electric wheelchair, transforming his school independence. Read the heartwarming story.
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.
A heritage campaigner is spearheading a drive to resurface Hartley Avenue, an unadopted road in Liverpool, aiming for formal council adoption to aid residents and businesses.
A Birmingham mother shares her grief five years after her son and daughter-in-law died in a crash. She urges drivers to wear seatbelts and drive safely this Christmas.
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's Bullring urges kindness to retail staff this Christmas. The 'be kind' campaign aims to protect workers during the busy festive season. Read more and show your support.
Three Midlands families have triumphed in a UK-wide doorstep carol competition, helping raise £50,000 for Strathcarron Hospice. Watch their winning performances and see the festive spirit in action.
Young drivers aged 17-24 could face stricter rules like night curfews. A new safety campaign demands Graduated Driving Licences to cut fatal crashes. Read the latest.
Swansea Community Farm launches a Crowdfunder to upgrade its kitchen and offer free cooking classes. Every public donation is tripled by Swansea Mortgage Advice Bureau, turning £10 into £30. Support mental health and wellbeing in Wales' only city farm.
Taylor Wimpey Manchester has donated 321 winter essentials to Lifeshare charity for the homeless. The homebuilder's national Wrap Up Warm campaign has provided over 14,000 items. Learn more about this vital community support.
Birmingham City Council launches a public consultation on a Safer Route to School scheme for Chilcote School, including 20mph limits and traffic calming measures. Have your say by January 9.