New Build Parking Crackdown: Councils Forced to Slash Spaces
Labour government plans force councils to impose strict parking limits on new homes, sparking a 'war on drivers' row. Read the full details and reactions.
Labour government plans force councils to impose strict parking limits on new homes, sparking a 'war on drivers' row. Read the full details and reactions.
Police crackdown reveals thousands of drivers over the alcohol limit during Christmas operations. Experts call for stricter drink-drive rules in England and Wales.
Labour is set to introduce a nationwide ban on pavement parking across England in 2026, mirroring London's rules. Discover how this major change will affect drivers and pedestrians.
Drivers visiting Birmingham's German Christmas Market face a 12% parking hike at Town Hall Car Park. The AA warns festive visitors to check tariffs and consider public transport.
UK councils launch a zero-tolerance crackdown on drivers misusing disabled parking bays during Christmas shopping. Fines of up to £1,000 are being issued to protect essential access.
Warwickshire Council leader George Finch insists 'big investors' are being secured to revive town centres, amid a heated debate over rising on-street parking charges. Read the full story.
A Rolls Royce Cullinan worth at least £500,000 was photographed parked on a shared pedestrian pavement outside Birmingham's Bullring, igniting a fierce online debate about privilege and parking laws.
UK drivers hit with record parking fines: 3.6 million tickets issued in a year, a 17% surge. RAC warns system is 'awry' and calls for urgent reform. Find out how to challenge a ticket.
New data reveals Birmingham streets with the most fines for Blue Badge misuse. Over 20,000 penalties issued since 2022, impacting disabled parking access. Read the full report.
Scotland confirms a 10mph rise for lorries on major roads, aiming to improve safety by reducing speed differentials. Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop explains the move.
Wirral Council revisits plans for 22 new car park charges, sparking fears from Bromborough businesses who warn it could be 'another nail in the coffin' for the village high street.
Nearly half of UK motorists want larger parking bays as cars grow bigger. Calls mount for Labour to update 50-year-old guidelines to tackle 'autobesity'.
A major crackdown on Blue Badge fraud is underway across the UK. With misuse at crisis levels, councils are taking action, with 82% of investigations leading to fines or prosecution. Learn the rules to avoid a £1,000 penalty.
New data reveals a major council crackdown on blue badge fraud, with over 14,000 fines issued. Discover the risks of misusing disabled bays and the growing enforcement crisis.
A father of three was fined nearly £300 after being 13 minutes late to his car. He lost his keys in a play centre ball pit and couldn't extend his parking stay. He's now calling for a change in the rules.
Stoke-on-Trent ranks 8th in England for drink-driving penalty points. The news comes as the government confirms plans to slash the legal alcohol limit for drivers next year.
Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre has launched a new automated parking system just in time for Christmas. Find out how the 'Drive In. Drive Out.' technology works.
Birmingham installs its first new average speed cameras on the A45 Coventry Road to enforce a 30mph limit, funded by Clean Air Zone surplus. The council's goal is safety, not fines.
Birmingham City Council installs new average speed cameras on Coventry Road, extending enforcement to improve safety. The move follows a speed limit reduction on 27 roads.
The DWP is abolishing the two-child limit for seven benefits, yet one in five affected households will not see full relief due to the persisting benefit cap. Discover the impact.
Major M6 bridge repairs in Cumbria will impose a 30mph speed limit and close Junction 38 at Tebay for three years, sparking local outcry. Learn the details and timeline.
M6 drivers in Cumbria face a 30mph speed limit for up to three years due to a major bridge replacement project. Key details on closures and local opposition revealed.
Bullring shopping centre introduces automated 'Drive In. Drive Out' parking, but shoppers slam 'extortionate' fees. New system uses number plate recognition for easier exit.
A new study reveals 37% of drivers overestimate the drink-drive limit. With the festive season here, experts urge motorists to avoid alcohol completely if driving. Read the full safety warning.
Motorists petition the Labour government to increase the national motorway speed limit from 70mph to 80mph for the first time since 1965, citing modern car safety. The petition needs 100,000 signatures for a debate.
West Mercia Police warn there is 'no fool-proof way' to calculate a safe alcohol limit as they launch their Christmas crackdown. 13 deaths linked to drink-driving in three years.
A man was hit with a £100 fine over a faulty ticket machine while buying slippers for his terminally ill father. He's now taking the car park firm to court.
Savings protection jumps by £35,000 to £120,000 per person from 1st December. Find out what this major change means for your money's safety.
The UK Government plans to slash the drink-drive limit in England and Wales to 22 micrograms, aligning with Scotland. Discover the details and road safety implications.
Police in Bilston have issued fines to two drivers for blocking the pavement. A Fiat Doblo van and a Peugeot 207 were ticketed in Dale Street as part of a local crackdown.