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One Stop fined £52k over illicit tobacco and vapes
A One Stop shop in Wolverhampton has been hit with a £52,000 penalty after illicit cigarettes and vapes were sold and found hidden under a bed. Read the full investigation details.
Slow driving police stop highlights road safety priority
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.
Birmingham bus stop stabbing victim named as Katie Higton
A 31-year-old woman has died after being stabbed at a Birmingham bus stop. Police have launched a murder investigation. Read the latest updates.
Walsall Rooftop Food Court Stop Notice Withdrawn
Walsall Council has withdrawn a stop notice against the Rooftop Food Court after compliance. The venue, which opened without permission, hopes to reopen soon. Read the latest.
Warning for drivers with stop-start engine buttons
A top mechanic urges UK drivers to disable stop-start systems to prevent costly engine wear. Discover the secret dashboard button and why owners are furious.
Zero-Tolerance Festive Crackdown on Drink & Drug Driving
Essex Police announce a zero-tolerance Christmas campaign against drink and drug driving, with targeted patrols and stern warnings about losing your licence, job, and life.
Lloyds Bank warns all customers of fraud risk
Lloyds Bank issues urgent fraud warning ahead of Christmas, extending a scheme that has seized £15m from criminals to fund prevention and victim support.
Solihull smoking rates below average but north concerns
Solihull's smoking rate is 12.8%, below England's average. However, rates in northern wards like Chelmsley Wood reach 26.7%, prompting targeted council action to reduce health inequalities.
1 Million Stop Paying BBC TV Licence Before £197 Fee
Over a million people have cancelled their BBC TV licence as the fee is forecast to rise to nearly £200. Discover why viewers are abandoning the service and the financial impact on the broadcaster.
East Worldham wins Penguin Little Book Stop for Hampshire
East Worldham village beats 2000+ applicants for a free Penguin book exchange. Discover the new community hub promoting a love of reading for all.
Birmingham bus stop attack: Man seriously injured
A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being assaulted by two men at a bus stop on Priory Queensway. Police have made an arrest and are appealing for witnesses.
Signage Glitch Stops Fines for Bus Stop Blocking
Birmingham council confirms a signage problem prevents traffic wardens from ticketing cars blocking a Northfield bus stop, forcing passengers into the road. Read the full story.
Serious assault at Birmingham bus stop: police appeal
A man was seriously assaulted by two men at a bus stop on Priory Queensway, Birmingham. Police are appealing for witnesses and information. Call 101 with ref 20/436796/25.
UK Cold Snap: Met Office Issues -7C Ice Warnings
The Met Office has issued urgent ice and snow warnings as UK temperatures plummet to -7C. Households are urged to locate their stop tap and use a Christmas tag for emergency plumbing contacts.
Disqualified driver jailed after police chase in Wolverhampton
Mohammed Chowdhury, 27, has been sentenced to 18 weeks in prison after crashing a Volvo while fleeing police in Wolverhampton. Read the full story of the dramatic chase and its outcome.
Drug dealer jailed after police stop in Staffordshire
Festim Qengaj, 20, has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison after police found cocaine and cash in his car during a stop in Milford. Read the full story.
DVSA Driving Test Changes Start 24 November
The DVSA is making permanent changes to the UK driving test from 24 November 2025. The updates aim to create safer, more competent drivers by making the test more reflective of real-world driving.
£100k Cash Found in Erratic M6 Car Stop
Police discovered a staggering £100,000 in cash and arrested a woman for cocaine possession after stopping an erratically driven car on the M6 near Stafford. Read the full story.
£100k and drugs seized from car on M6 motorway
Officers recovered £100,000 and Class A drugs after stopping an erratic car on the M6. A woman was arrested and four pedestrians were reported to immigration. Read the full details.
Family tribute to 'kind' Katie Fox after Birmingham stabbing
The family of Katie Fox pay tribute to their 'shining light' after she was fatally stabbed at a Birmingham bus stop. A man has been charged with her murder.
Just Stop Oil Activists Cleared in Birmingham Van Case
In a dramatic courtroom verdict, five Just Stop Oil protesters have been cleared of criminal damage charges after painting an energy company's van orange in a case that's raising questions about climate protest rights.
Birmingham climate activist sentenced for M6 protest
A Birmingham climate activist has been sentenced after scaling a motorway gantry and causing major traffic disruption during a Just Stop Oil protest on the M6.
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