South Hinksey 20mph zone extension consultation launched
Oxfordshire County Council consults on extending South Hinksey's 20mph zone to improve safety and encourage walking. Have your say via Let's Talk Oxfordshire.
Oxfordshire County Council consults on extending South Hinksey's 20mph zone to improve safety and encourage walking. Have your say via Let's Talk Oxfordshire.
A major review of speed limits in Northern Ireland is underway, with proposals to increase HGV limits and expand 20mph zones. Have your say in the 14-week public consultation.
UK homeowners risk £1,000 fines for burning unapproved wood. Learn the rules to avoid penalties and make your log burner safe and legal this winter.
High street retailer Shoe Zone sees profits plummet by two-thirds to £3.3m, warning of further decline. The firm cites 'highly adverse' government fiscal policies and weak consumer confidence.
Plans for eight new commercial buildings at Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone aim to boost local employment, featuring an on-site cafe and improved transport links. Read the full details.
Glasgow City Council will launch an 18-month trial of a 'People First Zone' in early 2026, restricting private vehicles to prioritise pedestrians. Share your views in the consultation.
A new e-bike hire scheme in Bradford, funded by Clean Air Zone penalties, is set to launch in March 2026. Discover the network's key locations and how it aims to transform city travel.
Rother District Council plans to enforce 20mph limits on all new development roads to boost safety and active travel. Read the full proposal details.
Glasgow City Council begins a major rollout of a 20mph speed limit across thousands of streets this month. Learn about the safety goals and enforcement challenges.
A forklift driver in Birmingham used his machine to lift and move an SUV parked illegally across a business entrance. Watch the video and see how the delivery lorry was finally able to get through.
UK motorists could be fined for driving unnecessarily slowly, even below 20mph. Experts warn it's a dangerous hazard. Read the full rules to avoid penalties.
Drivers of the most polluting vehicles will face daily charges in Birmingham's Clean Air Zone from June 1st, 2024. Find out if your car is affected and the costs involved.
Drivers across Scotland are warned of major speed limit changes, with hundreds of roads set to drop from 30mph to 20mph to improve safety and encourage active travel.
Residents and parents in Hall Green have until 5 January 2026 to give feedback on major road safety proposals, including a new 20mph zone, bollards, and pedestrian refuges around Chilcote Primary School.
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton faced a reader Q&A, addressing the Crown pub's future, 20mph speed limits, disability access, and library cuts. Read his responses and pledges.
A highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 outbreak has been confirmed at a commercial poultry site near Alvechurch. Protection zones are in place. Read the latest.
Birmingham City Council proposes 20mph limits in seven areas, including Ladywood and Moseley, to address a road safety emergency. Have your say before January 2026.
Birmingham City Council launches a public consultation on a Safer Route to School scheme for Chilcote School, including 20mph limits and traffic calming measures. Have your say by January 9.
Birmingham City Council launches consultation on 20mph speed limits and safety measures near Chilcote School in Hall Green. Have your say by 9 January.
A journalist's experience of being pulled over for driving too slowly on a dark, rainy night leads to a reflection on the vital role of police in keeping roads safe, especially during the festive season.
Dozens of motorists in the West Midlands have been fined for speeding in 20mph zones, with 59 offences recorded this year. Discover the facts and upcoming city-wide speed limit changes.
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.
BP withdraws from H2Teesside hydrogen project, citing land clash with a planned data centre. The move could unlock thousands of tech jobs for the region. Read the full story.
Bristol City Council proposes increasing Clean Air Zone charges to £14 daily to accelerate air quality improvements. Find out how this affects you.
Motorists in West Bromwich face new 20mph restrictions on Dudley Street as part of ongoing road safety measures near schools. Learn how this affects your journey.
A new AI growth zone in South Wales will unlock billions in data centre investment and create 5,000 jobs over the next decade, cementing the UK's leadership in artificial intelligence.
Aberdeen City Council enforces controversial 20mph speed limits. Drivers face £100 fines and penalty points. Discover the road safety debate.
Road safety campaigners issue 10 urgent demands to Birmingham politicians after a spike in crash deaths and injuries. Discover the blueprint for safer streets.
West Midlands Police data reveals 59 motorists were fined for speeding between 20-29mph. Discover why and how to avoid fines as 20mph zones expand.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces UK's first small modular reactor at Wylfa and AI growth zone in Wales, creating over 6,500 jobs for decades to come.