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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Sadiq Khan confirms Congestion Charge increase to £18 daily from January 2, removing electric vehicle exemption. AA warns this could harm EV uptake and air quality targets.
Major UK retailer Shoe Zone has closed 39 stores after a 7.6% revenue drop to £149.1m. The closures reflect challenging high street conditions and reduced consumer spending.
New data reveals Sadiq Khan's ULEZ expansion had 'no significant impact' on air quality, sparking claims London drivers are being 'punished for nothing'. Read the full analysis.
Outdoor retailer Trespass is closing its Southampton store in March 2026, following recent closures in Watford and Ipswich. Discover the impact on the UK high street.
Shoe Zone begins clearance sale as it shuts its Rhyl branch, part of a wider retail crisis hitting UK high streets. Discover the full impact and store closure list.
Millions of motorists could be hit with daily fees up to £59 as multiple councils roll out Clean Air Zones targeting older vehicles in city centres. Find out if your vehicle is affected.
Exclusive: The new Labour government is reviewing plans to significantly increase the fee motorists pay for driving into Birmingham's Clean Air Zone, potentially raising it from £8 to £10 per day.
Hundreds of Birmingham residents have voiced strong opinions on the city's Clean Air Zone, with council leaders now considering the future of the divisive environmental initiative.