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.
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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.
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.
Blue badge misuse surges, holders face fines
Blue badge holders are making an illegal mistake that could lead to fines. Discover how misuse is creating a crisis and what it means for disabled parking in the UK.
State Pensioners Could Use Disabled Parking Bays
MPs reveal state pensioners with mobility issues may use Blue Badge spaces without permits. Check your local council's rules and potential parking benefits now.
£100k Grant for Middlesbrough Youth Music Project
Musinc receives major £100,000 Youth Music grant to support young musicians in Middlesbrough facing barriers. Discover how this funding will create inclusive music opportunities until 2028.
Free Bus Pass Eligibility Under Labour Revealed
Millions could claim a free bus pass under Labour government schemes. Check if you're eligible based on age or disability criteria. Contact your local council today.
Motability Scheme Overhaul Sparks Disabled Drivers Fears
Proposed changes to the PIP Motability scheme could leave thousands of disabled drivers without adapted vehicles, sparking widespread concern among disability advocates.
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.
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.
Disabled vet nears end of 874-mile Poppy Appeal walk
Former RAF veteran Samantha Grundy, who uses a wheelchair, approaches the final miles of her extraordinary 874-mile journey across Britain to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal, inspiring communities nationwide.
Free Bus Pass Rule Change: What It Means
Major changes to England's concessionary bus pass scheme could see millions of older and disabled residents paying more for travel as local authorities consider new restrictions.
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.
TomTom's Hazard Alert Tech Could Save Lives on UK Roads
TomTom revolutionises road safety with groundbreaking hazard alert technology that warns drivers of dangers ahead in real-time, potentially preventing accidents across Britain.
Terrifying firework safety films that haunted generations
Relive the shocking public information films about fireworks that traumatised 70s, 80s and 90s kids with their graphic safety warnings and unforgettable imagery.
Five road deaths in one week spark safety crisis
A devastating week on West Midlands roads has claimed five lives, including a teenage boy and elderly pedestrian, raising serious concerns about road safety measures and infrastructure.
DVSA's critical warning about dangerous overtaking mistake
Drivers across Britain are being alerted to a dangerous overtaking error that could lead to catastrophic collisions and hefty penalties. The DVSA reveals why patience could save lives.
Blue Badge Recall Shock Hits Birmingham Drivers
Birmingham City Council admits administrative blunder affecting potentially thousands of Blue Badge holders who must now return their permits or face legal consequences.
Birmingham's bridge bashing crisis costs £100k
Exclusive investigation reveals Birmingham's low bridges have been struck over 1,000 times in three years, costing taxpayers nearly £100,000 in repairs and causing major traffic disruption across the city.
Birmingham cracks down on Blue Badge fraudsters
Birmingham City Council launches major crackdown on drivers illegally using disabled parking badges, with enforcement officers patrolling city streets to catch fraudsters exploiting the system.
Blue Badge Rules Tighten: New Restrictions for Drivers
Major changes to Blue Badge parking regulations are coming into force, affecting thousands of disabled drivers. Discover what the new rules mean for you and how to avoid penalties.
Millions of UK drivers breaking eyesight laws
Shocking new research reveals up to 10 million British motorists may be driving with vision below legal standards, creating a major road safety crisis.
UK Kitchen Appliance Alert: Fire Risk & High Costs
A major safety warning has been issued for millions of UK households as faulty kitchen appliances are causing unexpected fires and massive energy bills. Here's how to check if you're at risk.
Danger Cladding: 85 West Midlands Buildings At Risk
Exclusive investigation uncovers 85 buildings across Birmingham and West Midlands still wrapped in dangerous cladding years after Grenfell tragedy. Residents living in fear as safety crisis continues.
Shopper catapulted backwards in supermarket slip horror
Dramatic footage reveals the terrifying moment a Birmingham shopper was sent flying backwards after slipping on a wet supermarket floor, sparking urgent safety concerns.
West Midlands Speed Limits Slashed to 30mph on 27 Roads
Commuters face major changes as 27 key roads across the West Midlands see speed limits reduced from 40mph to 30mph in dramatic safety overhaul starting this month.
How your car's safety feature makes you invisible
Millions of UK drivers are unknowingly putting themselves at risk due to a common car safety feature. Experts reveal how automatic headlights are creating dangerous 'invisible' vehicles on our roads, especially during daytime driving conditions.
Schoolboy, 10, survives metal railing impalement
A ten-year-old Birmingham schoolboy cheats death after being impaled through the leg by a metal railing spike in a shocking playground accident that required emergency services to free him.
Birmingham police and council target dangerous drivers
West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council unveil groundbreaking partnership to tackle dangerous driving with new enforcement powers and community reporting tools.
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