The DVLA has banned a list of new 2026 registration plates deemed offensive. Motorists face fines of up to £1,000 for displaying illegal plates. Discover the full list of prohibited combinations and the rules you must follow.
Leigh Shelton, 64, has been jailed for causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a 100mph crash. The court heard his passengers were 'lucky to come out alive'. Read the full details.
The Animal Welfare Bill has become law, banning the import of young, mutilated, and heavily pregnant pets. Discover how this crackdown protects animals and buyers.
Andrew McNab, 40, has been given a suspended sentence and a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order after a 'nasty and unprovoked' assault on a police officer in Telford. Read the full details of the ban.
Labour MPs are considering tighter restrictions on domestic wood burning in urban areas to combat harmful PM2.5 pollution. Read the latest government response.
A major UK driving law change in 2030 will ban new petrol and diesel car sales. Discover how this shift to electric vehicles will affect millions of households and the challenges ahead.
The UK's advertising watchdog has banned adverts from Nike, Superdry and Lacoste for making misleading environmental claims. Read the full details of the rulings.
A Birmingham man has been disqualified from keeping animals for five years after his German Shepherd attacked a woman in Wigginton Park. Read the full court details.
Volvo and Polestar CEOs urge the EU to hold firm on the 2035 petrol car ban, warning that pausing it is a 'bad idea' as Germany lobbies to soften the deadline. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford faces MPs' scrutiny over a controversial fan ban citing a 'fictitious' match. His job is safe for now. Read the full investigation details.
West Midlands Police chiefs face a parliamentary grilling over the controversial ban on Israeli fans for the Aston Villa match. Follow the latest developments and calls for resignations.
A nationwide ban on pavement parking is likely to be introduced across England in 2026. The move aims to improve safety for vulnerable pedestrians but poses challenges for drivers in tight streets.
New UK pollution targets could see wood-burning stoves partially banned in England. Learn how the government's environmental plan will affect households and air quality.
Former EastEnders actress Shona McGarty was asked to leave Asda after smearing yogurt over herself in 2012. Read the full story of the supermarket incident.
Exclusive: Amsterdam police reveal the intelligence on Maccabi Tel Aviv 'ultras' shared with West Midlands Police, leading to the controversial fan ban at Villa Park. Read the full details.
West Midlands Police chief to be grilled by MPs over the controversial ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. Discover the truth behind the disputed intelligence and political fallout.
A Labour peer demands an official inquiry into claims of an 'evil plot' that 'officially endorsed' antisemitism in Birmingham, following a controversial football fan ban. Read the full story.
Birmingham City Council's busking ban sparks debate. Explore the arguments over noise complaints, cultural impact, and the search for a compromise. Read the full story.
MP Marie Goldman advocates for a legal ban on smartphones in schools after hearing from teachers and parents about the damaging impact on children's mental health and learning.
Billyjoe Broad, 32, has been handed a three-year driving ban after failing to provide a breath specimen following an incident where a vehicle rolled into a Staffordshire pub. Read the full story.
Calls grow for West Midlands Police Chief Constable to resign amid claims of fabricated intelligence used to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. Home Office orders review.
West Midlands Police defends controversial decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match as Dutch police dispute intelligence claims. Read the full investigation.
Labour government brings forward petrol and diesel car ban to 2030. Learn how this affects drivers and the future of electric vehicles in the UK.
UK drivers brace for vehicle-specific taxes as campaigners warn SUVs endanger pedestrians. Six in ten motorists support tripling parking charges for larger vehicles.
A Sheldon man has been disqualified from keeping animals for a decade after his Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Minnie, was found in a state of extreme neglect and had to be put down.
The 2025 Kia Sportage facelift arrives with a divisive new design, upgraded hybrid powertrains, and a significantly improved, high-tech cabin. Discover if this family SUV favourite remains a top buy.
A heartbroken widow calls for lifetime driving bans after her husband was killed by a driver using her phone. Discover the campaign for road safety reform in Birmingham.
The UK government has announced a ban on reselling event tickets for more than their original price. Discover how this new law protects fans from scalpers.
New UK laws make it illegal to resell event tickets above face value. The crackdown on industrial-scale touting could save fans £112m annually. Find out how this affects you.
A disabled Birmingham mother demands pavement parking ban after falling from wheelchair into road during school run. Join the campaign for safer streets.