Birmingham among UK's worst cities for traffic congestion
New data reveals Birmingham drivers wasted 57 hours in traffic this year, a 6% rise. The city ranks in the UK's top five for congestion. Discover the worst routes and the national cost.
New data reveals Birmingham drivers wasted 57 hours in traffic this year, a 6% rise. The city ranks in the UK's top five for congestion. Discover the worst routes and the national cost.
Rebecca Joynes, jailed for six-and-a-half years for sexual activity with pupils, could be banned from teaching for life after a conduct panel ruled her actions caused 'enormous damage'.
New data reveals Birmingham's worst roads for speeding fines, with average speed cameras catching thousands. Discover the city's top traffic offence hotspots and new safety plans.
New enforcement cameras in Exeter and Barnstaple caught thousands breaching bus lanes and gates. Drivers get warnings first, then fines. Read the latest traffic updates.
A major incident declared in Derby after police raid leads to two arrests for explosives offences. 200 properties evacuated as Army bomb disposal teams work at the scene.
A controlled explosion was carried out in Derby after 200 homes were evacuated. Two men are in custody as police confirm it is not a terrorism incident. Read the latest.
West Midlands Police arrested a disqualified driver and another man for immigration offences after seizing 16 uninsured vehicles in a major operation. Read the full details.
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's most dangerous postcodes for violent and sexual offences. See the full list and police response to the city's crime wave.
A self-proclaimed satanist actor who claimed he made a pact with a devil has been jailed for 23 months for possessing extreme right-wing terrorist material. Read the full details of the shocking case.
William Preece has been sentenced to 17 years for raping a child he befriended online. Staffordshire Police urge survivors to come forward.
New DVLA data reveals a 12% surge in driving offences, with motorists aged 35-44 most at risk of losing their licences. Learn how to avoid fines and disqualification.
West Midlands Police seized 66 uninsured vehicles, including a Bentley, and made nine arrests during a major 24-hour road safety operation. Discover the full results of the crackdown.
Six individuals aged 18-23 appear in court charged with County Lines drug offences following a police operation. Cash and suspected Class A drugs were seized.
A car flipped onto its roof in a dramatic two-vehicle collision on Laurel Road, Dudley. Remarkably, no serious injuries were reported. Read the full details of this shocking incident.
West Midlands Police warn drivers as roadside checks target uninsured vehicles and 'Fatal Four' offences. Get insured or face prosecution and vehicle seizure.
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested in Aston, Birmingham, on suspicion of terrorism offences including encouragement of terrorism. She remains in police custody.
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.
Fleet fines have surged across the UK, driven by new Clean Air Zones and AI enforcement. Private parking remains the top offence. Discover how businesses are coping.
A spate of stabbings has shaken Birmingham, with two fatalities. Exclusive data reveals weapon possession offences in the city are over three times the national average. Read the full report.
Islington Council's new 10mph limit on a key road between Angel Station and Smithfield Market is branded 'ridiculous' by motorists and blamed for a 25% drop in trade. Discover the full story.
A man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a single-vehicle collision in the St Chad's Queensway tunnel this morning. Avoid the area and check for updates.
Former Met Police officer David Carrick receives his 37th life sentence for historic sex offences, including rapes and child abuse spanning over 30 years. Victims show courage.
Tracy Hovell, who claimed to be the UK's best Labradoodle breeder, has been banned from owning animals for five years after being convicted of animal welfare offences. Read the full story.
Major disruption on M6 southbound near Walsall after lorry breakdown blocks carriageway during Thursday morning rush hour. Avoid the area and check for updates.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Bartley Green on suspicion of terrorism offences, including disseminating materials and possession for terrorist purposes. Report suspicious activity to police.
Reaz Dixon, 20, has been sentenced to 15 years for a Telford rape. Police commend the victim's bravery and urge others to report sexual offences.
One in four UK drivers misuse hazard lights, often to say thanks, risking fines up to £5,000. Expert advice on correct light usage and winter car checks to stay safe and legal.
Five young people killed in a two-car crash outside Dundalk. Police appeal for witnesses and footage from the L3168 on Saturday night. Read the latest updates.
Five young people killed in two-car collision outside Dundalk. Police appeal for witnesses and footage from the L3168 on Saturday night.
A man has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car on Warwick Road, South Yardley. Police are appealing for witnesses.