New lighting installed in Birmingham city centre
Birmingham city centre sees safety improvements with new LED lighting in Rotunda Square and Corporation Street following campaign after Katie Fox's tragic death.
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Widow's plea after phone driver kills husband
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.
800 Dangerous Products Found on UK Online Marketplaces
Consumer champion Which? identifies nearly 800 unsafe products still sold on Amazon, eBay and Shein despite safety alerts. 8.8 million consumers may have experienced harm.
Watchdog: West Midlands Police Child Protection Inadequate
A watchdog inspection found West Midlands Police's child abuse investigations require significant improvement. Discover the key findings and the force's response.
Survey: Nearly Half of Families Worry About Older Drivers
New IAM RoadSmart survey reveals 46% of UK adults have discussed driving safety with older relatives. Charity calls for licence renewal review as government considers new road safety strategy.
HMRC's 8am-9am rule for Child Benefit queries
HMRC urges UK households to call between 8am and 9am for quicker help with the High Income Child Benefit Charge. Learn about the income thresholds and repayment rules.
Camp leader drugged children in 'sweet game'
Former vet Jon Ruben, 76, laced sweets with sedatives and sexually assaulted children at his Midlands summer camp. Eight victims hospitalised in horrific case.
Matalan recalls children's clothes over safety risk
Matalan has issued an urgent recall for seven children's clothing items due to hazardous poppers that could cause cuts. Return affected products immediately for a full refund.
Fire Warning: Electric Blankets & Hot Water Bottles Risk
Gloucestershire Fire Brigade warns combining electric blankets with hot water bottles could cause electrocution as temperatures plummet to -7°C. Stay safe with these essential tips.
Starmer's vow on Birmingham child poverty crisis
PM Keir Starmer makes personal pledge to tackle Birmingham's child poverty emergency but faces mounting pressure to scrap controversial two-child benefit cap ahead of Budget.
5 Vital Road Safety Tips for New UK Drivers
A police road safety expert reveals five crucial tips for new and young drivers during Road Safety Week. Learn how to stay safe and reduce risks on UK roads.
5 Safety Tips for Women's Nights Out in Birmingham
Feeling anxious about nights out in Birmingham? Discover five crucial safety measures, from drink covers to the 'Ask for Angela' scheme, to empower your evening.
HMRC Child Benefit flaw stops payments for families
A system designed to combat fraud has mistakenly stopped Child Benefit for hundreds of families in Northern Ireland who travelled via Dublin Airport. HMRC apologises and is working to reinstate claims.
HMRC to increase Child Benefit payments from April
UK families to see a rise in Child Benefit payments from April 2025. Find out the new weekly rates and how to protect your State Pension eligibility.
Birmingham's Ask for Angela Safety Scheme Success
Discover how Birmingham bars use the secret 'Ask for Angela' code to protect vulnerable patrons. Learn which venues participate and how it works to ensure nightlife safety.
Reeves to scrap 'unfair' two-child benefit cap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to scrap the controversial two-child Universal Credit limit, giving millions of families extra financial support. Discover how this change could affect you.
Boy, 9, bitten by dog in Kidderminster Costa
A nine-year-old boy suffered facial injuries after being bitten by a black and white Border Collie at a Costa Coffee in Kidderminster. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
West Midlands online grooming crimes more than double
A stunned Midlands parent reveals their shock after their child was groomed online, as new figures show such crimes have more than doubled across the region.
Online Grooming Crimes Double in West Midlands
Shocking new data reveals online grooming crimes have more than doubled in the West Midlands, with children as young as four targeted. The NSPCC demands urgent action from tech giants.
Child rescued after car stolen in Walsall
A terrifying ordeal in Walsall as a car with a child in the backseat is stolen. The vehicle was found abandoned, and the girl was unharmed. Police are appealing for information.
Reeves hints at scrapping two-child benefit cap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggests removing the two-child benefit cap in the 2025 Budget, potentially boosting finances for larger families and tackling child poverty.
Labour to scrap two-child benefit limit
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces plans to abolish the two-child benefit limit, a key driver of child poverty, fulfilling Labour's pledge to support larger families.
Universal Credit boost for families confirmed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves to scrap the two-child benefit cap in November Budget, giving larger families up to £586 more per month. Find out how this change affects you.
250,000 children in poverty due to benefit cap
Shocking new research reveals the devastating impact of the two-child benefit limit as families face impossible choices amid the cost of living crisis.
M6 lorry driver caught asleep at wheel in dashcam footage
Exclusive dashcam video reveals the moment a truck driver appears to fall asleep on the M6, veering across lanes in a heart-stopping incident that could have ended in tragedy.
Reeves faces Labour revolt over two-child benefit cap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure from Labour MPs and anti-poverty campaigners to abolish the controversial two-child benefit limit as new figures reveal 1.6 million children are affected.
Car stolen with baby inside - police appeal
West Midlands Police are hunting thieves who stole a car with a baby inside from a Birmingham street. The infant was found safe minutes later after being abandoned nearby.
Mum jailed after bulldog mauls boy, 11
A Birmingham mother has been sentenced to prison after her illegal XL Bully savagely attacked an 11-year-old boy, causing devastating injuries in a horrific street incident.
MP: RNLI More Than Just Emergency Service
Conservative MP Marie Goldman praises the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's vital community role beyond emergency rescues, highlighting education and prevention work.
Amazon Urgently Recalls Dangerous Item in UK
Amazon issues urgent product recall for magnetic stainless steel balls sold on its UK platform over serious safety concerns. Consumers warned to stop use immediately.
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