Top 8 Places to Live in Worcestershire for 2024
Discover the eight best towns and villages to live in Worcestershire, from historic Malvern to vibrant Worcester. Find your perfect home in the heart of England.
Discover the eight best towns and villages to live in Worcestershire, from historic Malvern to vibrant Worcester. Find your perfect home in the heart of England.
Worcestershire County Council plans to introduce car park charges at beauty spots like Worcester Woods to bridge a £72m funding gap, sparking anger from residents and visitors. Read the full story.
Cardiff's new parking fees for heavy SUVs are being ignored by motorists, with large vehicles still dominating searches. Experts say practicality trumps policy for many buyers.
Motorists in England are being hit with fines up to £500 for parking over fire hydrants. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service warns this illegal act delays emergency responses. Learn how to avoid penalties.
Blue Badge holders must know the 11 key parking prohibitions to avoid fines. Learn where you cannot park, from zigzag lines to bus lanes, and ensure safe, legal use of your permit.
East Renfrewshire Council has begun enforcing a new pavement parking ban. Drivers face £100 fines to improve safety for pedestrians and wheelchair users. Learn the key dates and rules.
Plans for a major industrial estate near the M5 are submitted for Wychavon, a new 10,000-home town near Worcester promising a car-free lifestyle. Public consultation is now open.
Worcestershire County Council plans to introduce parking fees at popular country parks to help fill a £70 million budget shortfall. Find out which sites are affected and the local reaction.
Local councils gain new powers to issue £100 fines for pavement parking. The move aims to improve safety for pedestrians, wheelchair users, and parents with pushchairs. Find out how this affects your area.
Birmingham City Council gets new powers to ban dangerous pavement parking from 2026. Residents with pushchairs and mobility scooters welcome the crackdown.
Local authorities in England gain new powers to restrict pavement parking, aiming to improve safety for pedestrians, wheelchair users, and visually impaired people. Find out what it means for drivers.
West Midlands Police issue tickets and shame drivers for 'inconsiderate and dangerous' parking on school zigzags in Halesowen, warning it puts lives at risk. Read the full story.
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.
Residents in Solihull Lodge are holding a public meeting on January 6 to tackle ongoing problems with taxis and vehicles clogging residential streets, preventing locals from parking near their homes.
A Birmingham McDonald's branch introduces a one-hour parking restriction to free up spaces. Delivery drivers had been causing congestion. Find out how customers can request an extension.
Drivers in East Renfrewshire face new £100 fines for pavement, double, and dropped kerb parking from Monday, with a three-month 'soft launch' warning period. Learn the rules.
Motorists risk fines and points by breaking two lesser-known Highway Code rules when parking near home. Experts warn against pavement parking and facing the wrong way.
A man in his 50s has died after his blue Volvo hit a tree on Goosehill Lane. Police are appealing for witnesses to the tragic Friday morning collision.
New data reveals the Birmingham streets where drivers are most likely to be fined for parking offences, with Alum Rock Road topping the list. Discover the hotspots to avoid.
Motorists are warned that parking or turning on a stranger's driveway is trespassing and could lead to a £5,000 fine, community orders, or prosecution.
From a £20m neighbourhood fund to a new Aldi and healthcare revamps, discover the 12 key developments poised to reshape Birmingham's Royal Town in the coming year.
Bristol Airport increases drop-off fees to £8.50, citing Rachel Reeves' Budget. The hike aims to curb car traffic and boost public transport use. Find out the new rates and free alternatives.
Police warn travellers after a spate of car thefts from 'unofficial' long-stay airport parking firms. One couple's Volkswagen was stolen from Heathrow. Read the full safety advice.
Motorists are being warned of fines up to £130 for inconsiderate parking this festive season. Experts highlight key Highway Code rules on pavement parking and EV bays to avoid penalties.
Private parking firms issued a record 15.9 million tickets last year, a 17% surge. Drivers face a potential £1.4bn bill, prompting urgent calls for a new Code of Practice.
A new survey reveals 80% of UK drivers want harsher fines for inconsiderate parking this festive season. Discover the most annoying habits and where the politest drivers live.
Reform UK seized minority control of Worcestershire County Council in 2025, ending two decades of Conservative rule. Discover the key events, financial crises, and political defections that reshaped the Midlands.
Birmingham City Council confirms new parking charges at Sutton Park, Lickey Hills, and Sheldon Country Park from 2026. Find out the costs and the political backlash.
A major police operation responded to reports of violent disorder involving weapons and damaged vehicles at a Stourport caravan site. Several arrests made. Read the latest.
Ministers confirm review of Blue Badge guidance after MPs demand change for cancer patients and others denied parking benefits. New rules could launch next year.