Takeaway driver wins £1.3m house, takes £1m cash
Khaja Syed, a Birmingham delivery driver struggling with debt, wins a £1.3 million dream house in BOTB competition but opts for the £1 million cash alternative to transform his family's life.
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Autumn Budget VAT Raid Could Target Taxi Drivers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget may impose VAT on private hire fares, risking a 20% price hike. Industry experts warn this could devastate the sector and reduce cab usage. Read the full analysis.
Book Private Scans Without GP Referral
Patients can now book private MRI and CT scans directly online without a GP referral, receiving results in days instead of waiting for NHS appointments. Learn more.
DPD driver jailed for causing grandmother's death
James Murdoch, 43, sentenced to 16 months for careless driving that killed Victoria Blair, 77, in Northumberland car park. Read the full court details.
Police hunt man after Birmingham bus driver threatened
West Midlands Police release CCTV image of man wanted for questioning after threatening behaviour towards bus driver in Birmingham city centre
New Parking Rules Transform UK Roads & Fines
Major changes to parking regulations are coming into force across Britain, affecting private car parks, council enforcement and pavement parking. Discover how these updates could impact your daily commute and parking costs.
Police hunt driver after serious Willenhall hit-and-run
West Midlands Police are urgently searching for a driver who fled the scene after hitting a pedestrian on Rose Hill in Willenhall, leaving the victim with serious injuries.
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 targets 'ghost children' in £1.4bn school reform
Labour's Shadow Chancellor unveils ambitious plan to tackle the attendance crisis, fund mental health support in schools, and scrap 'outdated' VAT breaks for private schools to create a fairer education system.
Birmingham Hit-and-Run: Pedestrian Critical After Erdington Crash
A pedestrian remains in critical condition after a shocking hit-and-run incident in Birmingham's Erdington area. Police launch urgent manhunt for driver who fled the scene.
Police hunt driver after fatal hit-and-run in Birmingham
A massive police manhunt is underway in Birmingham after a driver killed a pedestrian and fled the scene. West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses to the tragic incident on Walmley Road.
Hero Huntingdon train driver saves the day
A quick-thinking train driver from Huntingdon is being hailed as a hero after his courageous actions prevented a potential tragedy on the railway tracks, though he modestly insists he was 'just doing his job'.
Birmingham racer joins American Force Indy team
Birmingham's rising motorsport star Galvin Scullion is taking his racing career stateside, joining the prestigious Force Indy team in the USF Juniors championship with ambitions to reach IndyCar.
Man arrested after fatal pedestrian collision in West Midlands
A man has been arrested following a fatal collision that claimed the life of a pedestrian in West Midlands. Emergency services rushed to the scene but despite their efforts, the victim was pronounced dead.
Inflexion Backs Welsh Business Growth Surge
Discover how Inflexion's strategic investments are transforming Wales' business landscape, creating jobs and driving unprecedented growth across multiple sectors.
Train driver's heroics prevent disaster in storm
A courageous train driver is being hailed for averting potential catastrophe when his service struck a massive fallen tree during Storm Gerrit, showcasing remarkable bravery.
Birmingham terror hero: Driver foils attack with emergency code
A Birmingham taxi driver's quick thinking and emergency code protocol helped prevent a potential mass casualty event during a city centre knife attack, earning him national recognition as a true community hero.
2/3 drivers clueless about car warning lights
New research reveals a dangerous knowledge gap among UK drivers, with millions unable to recognise critical dashboard warning symbols that could prevent breakdowns and accidents.
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.
95-year-old woman stuns police in high-speed chase
West Midlands Police were left speechless after a high-speed pursuit ended with the discovery of a 95-year-old female driver behind the wheel. The astonishing incident saw officers chasing the vehicle through residential areas before the shocking revelati
Driver flees M6 crash leaving passenger critically injured
A shocking hit-and-run on the M6 near Birmingham leaves passenger critically injured as driver abandons vehicle and escapes on foot. Police launch urgent manhunt.
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.
Mother campaigns for Army mental health reform after son's suicide
The grieving mother of Private Sean Binnie launches a powerful campaign demanding immediate mental health reforms within the British Army following her son's tragic death.
Millions of UK drivers want modern car safety tech
Exclusive research reveals millions of British motorists are questioning why their vehicles lack advanced safety technology already available on newer models. Discover the features drivers want most and why the adoption gap exists.
UK Drivers Warned Over Dangerous Road Surfaces
New research reveals shocking road surface dangers putting British drivers at risk. Discover which common road defects are causing accidents and how to protect yourself.
Carjacking Gang Strikes Twice in Midlands Police Hunt
Shocking details emerge as criminals target drivers in identical robberies across the Midlands, stealing vehicles and personal belongings in coordinated attacks.
Conor Maynard slams Charlotte Chilton in social media row
Pop sensation Conor Maynard has publicly slammed Charlotte Chilton after she shared private messages, calling her actions 'utterly disgusting' in a dramatic online confrontation that's gone viral.
Investors target lower league football clubs
Private equity firms and wealthy investors are shifting their focus from Premier League giants to England's lower league football clubs, spotting untapped potential and better value in the EFL.
New vehicle tech becomes mandatory for UK drivers
Revolutionary safety technology including Intelligent Speed Assistance will become compulsory on all new vehicles sold in Britain from July 2026, dramatically changing how we drive.
HGV driver banned for phone use with flammable load
A professional lorry driver has been disqualified after police caught him using his mobile phone while transporting highly flammable liquids on the M6 toll road in a dangerous driving incident.
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