Warning for drivers with stop-start engine buttons
A top mechanic urges UK drivers to disable stop-start systems to prevent costly engine wear. Discover the secret dashboard button and why owners are furious.
A top mechanic urges UK drivers to disable stop-start systems to prevent costly engine wear. Discover the secret dashboard button and why owners are furious.
The government has announced a £246m funding package for bus services across the West of England. Local authorities will decide how to spend the money on new vehicles, infrastructure, and keeping fares low.
A £264.1 million government funding package will transform bus services in Birmingham and the West Midlands, aiming for lower fares and more reliable journeys. Discover how this investment will impact your commute.
The Sunshine Fund's free Santa Grotto Bus is back in Newcastle city centre, visiting SEND schools and offering festive joy. Donations to the charity's Big Give campaign are doubled, funding life-changing equipment for North East children.
Essex Police announce a zero-tolerance Christmas campaign against drink and drug driving, with targeted patrols and stern warnings about losing your licence, job, and life.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old was stabbed with a machete at Merry Hill shopping centre on Black Friday. A 16-year-old suspect has been bailed.
Neena Chauhan ignored early chest pains until the agony became crushing. Her story is a vital warning about heart attack symptoms and mental health recovery.
A man in his 60s suffered serious injuries after being hit by a bus outside Digbeth Coach Station. Police confirm he is stable. Witnesses urged to come forward.
A family's pet poodle was killed by an unleashed XL Bully in Aylestone. The dog attack has left the community living in fear. Read the full story.
A man in his 60s is in a stable condition after being struck by a bus outside Digbeth Coach Station. Police are appealing for witnesses to the serious incident.
Lloyds Bank issues urgent fraud warning ahead of Christmas, extending a scheme that has seized £15m from criminals to fund prevention and victim support.
A man has been rushed to hospital with potentially serious injuries after being hit by a bus on Digbeth High Street. Emergency services were called to the scene opposite Birmingham Coach Station.
Neena Chauhan, 40, shares her story of surviving a heart attack at 27 after ignoring chest pains. She now supports the BHF's Christmas campaign for lifesaving research.
The DVLA's latest medical report warns drivers with diabetes they must cease driving if dependent on glucose monitor alarms. New guidance outlines strict rules for insulin-treated bus and lorry drivers. Read the full update.
Audrius Zukauskas, 55, raped and beat a woman he met at Hanley Bus Station. He received a 12-year extended sentence at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court. Read the full report.
Solihull's smoking rate is 12.8%, below England's average. However, rates in northern wards like Chelmsley Wood reach 26.7%, prompting targeted council action to reduce health inequalities.
A nine-year-old girl was severely injured in a dog attack in Erdington. Her mother has launched a fundraiser for therapy and legal costs as the search for the dog's owner continues.
Five men arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal attack on Barbourne Road, Worcester, have been released on bail. Police continue to appeal for witnesses.
Over a million people have cancelled their BBC TV licence as the fee is forecast to rise to nearly £200. Discover why viewers are abandoning the service and the financial impact on the broadcaster.
The Sunshine Fund's quiz night raised over £14,500 for local equipment. Discover their free Santa Grotto Bus and new charity partnership with Meat:Stack this Christmas.
A new Diamond bus service, the number 98, will launch on January 4, connecting Solihull to Heartlands Hospital via Lyndon and Sheldon. Great news for local transport links!
A murder investigation is underway after a man in his 30s died from injuries sustained in a street attack on Barbourne Road, Worcester. Five people have been arrested.
A 15-year-old boy has tragically died after becoming unwell on a school bus in Dunfermline. Police are investigating the unexplained death as the school offers support.
East Worldham village beats 2000+ applicants for a free Penguin book exchange. Discover the new community hub promoting a love of reading for all.
A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being assaulted by two men at a bus stop on Priory Queensway. Police have made an arrest and are appealing for witnesses.
A serious road traffic collision involving a bus, truck, and car in Co Meath has left multiple people feared dead. Emergency services are on the scene. Read the latest updates.
Birmingham council confirms a signage problem prevents traffic wardens from ticketing cars blocking a Northfield bus stop, forcing passengers into the road. Read the full story.
A man was seriously assaulted by two men at a bus stop on Priory Queensway, Birmingham. Police are appealing for witnesses and information. Call 101 with ref 20/436796/25.
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses after a man indecently exposed himself on a number 74 bus near Hockley Circus. Call 101 with information.
A woman was hospitalised after a dog attack in Woodside, Telford. Police warn the Alsatian may pose a public danger. Call 01952 214610 with information.