New UK Road Safety Strategy Targets 65% Fewer Deaths by 2035
The government's new national road safety plan, the first in ten years, targets a 65% cut in road deaths by 2035. West Midlands leaders welcome the 'long overdue' strategy.
The government's new national road safety plan, the first in ten years, targets a 65% cut in road deaths by 2035. West Midlands leaders welcome the 'long overdue' strategy.
Millions of UK households are losing thousands in potential interest by keeping large sums in zero-interest current accounts. Discover how much you could be missing and the simple switch to make your money work harder.
The Labour government has unveiled a major £318 million investment to slash the cost of electric lorries for UK businesses. Discover how your company could save up to £120,000 per vehicle.
A Joe & The Juice branch in Touchwood Solihull received the lowest possible food hygiene score. The global chain says issues are now fixed. Read the full report.
The Motability Scheme has released its Q1 2026 price list for DWP PIP claimants, featuring more electric vehicles and new Advance Payments. See the full list of cars.
The European Commission waters down its 2035 zero-emission targets, allowing combustion engines to be sold beyond the deadline. A major shift in green policy.
The Conservative Party vows to remove the 2030 petrol and diesel ban and billions in net zero vehicle subsidies if re-elected. Kemi Badenoch says the move will protect industry and taxpayers.
Struggling with sleep? A therapist shares four practical, science-backed methods to improve sleep quality, enhance your circadian rhythm, and protect your physical and mental health. Start sleeping better tonight.
We reveal the latest Food Standards Agency hygiene scores for every Greggs bakery in Birmingham. Find out how clean your local shop is and what the ratings mean.
ITV faces criticism for adding a content warning to the classic film Grease, citing 'teenage misbehaviour'. Fans slam the 'woke' move on social media. Read the full story.
The Hangsun Water Flosser, hailed by dentists and named a Which? Best Buy, is now just £18.97 on Amazon. Discover why this cordless gadget is transforming oral hygiene routines across the UK.
UK households will see energy bills drop by £138 a year from April as the price cap falls 8%. Find out what this means for your budget and the shift to net zero.
Lloyds Bank warns petrol and diesel drivers are overestimating EV costs. The cheapest new electric car starts at £14,995, not £20,000. Discover the savings and tackle misconceptions.
Discover Amazon's best deals on zero-alcohol beers and spirits for Dry January 2026, including Guinness 0.0 and Gordon's Gin. Save on multipacks and enjoy your favourite flavours without the hangover.
New pay-per-mile tax plans risk derailing UK electric vehicle growth, despite EVs capturing 26.4% of the new car market in November. Industry leaders urge government rethink.
A new Met Office snow map reveals when sub-zero temperatures and wintry showers will strike the West Midlands. Get the full forecast for Birmingham and beyond.
Ed Miliband's Warm Homes Fund aims to provide grants for solar panels and heat pumps, potentially eliminating energy bills for millions. Discover how the scheme works.
Massive UK electric truck charging network unveiled to support the 2035 diesel truck sales ban. Voltempo's HyperCharger leads the charge for fleet electrification.
Every McDonald's restaurant in Birmingham has achieved the highest possible food hygiene rating of 5, according to the latest Food Standards Agency data. See the full list and inspection dates.
More than 50 Walsall food businesses received the lowest hygiene scores in 2025, with five rated zero. See the full list of outlets and what the ratings mean for public safety.
The UK's public EV charger rollout lost momentum in 2025, with only 13,500 new units. Experts blame mixed government signals and rising costs. Read the full analysis.
A 20% VAT charge on public EV charging vs 5% at home creates a 'two-tier system', penalising those without driveways. Industry leaders call for reform to boost fairness and net zero goals.
Birmingham launches major road safety drive for 2026, cutting speed limits on 27 key roads to 30mph and installing new average speed and red light cameras. Find out which routes are affected.
A shopper filmed a mouse at Batch'd in Birmingham's Bullring. The chain cites city-wide bin strikes as the cause. Environmental Health inspected the site.
Boots' Boxing Day sale has launched early with a huge £65 saving on the Oral-B iO2 electric toothbrush, recommended by hygienists. Grab this deal for cleaner teeth now.
A mouse was filmed scurrying inside the Batch'd stall at Birmingham's Bullring. The company cites city-wide waste issues. Read the full response and environmental health findings.
Octopus Energy partners with Barratt Redrow to build 54 homes where residents pay no energy bills for a decade. The scheme uses solar panels and heat pumps.
Discover which Birmingham restaurants received top scores and which require urgent improvement in the latest food hygiene ratings before Christmas 2025. Make informed dining choices.
Octopus Energy and Barratt Redrow are building 54 'Zero Bills' homes in Bedfordshire and Gloucestershire. Residents will pay nothing for energy for a decade. Read how this sustainable initiative works.
Coventry City Council and E.ON's joint solar farm project is approved, set to power 5,000 homes for 40 years. A key step for the city's net-zero 2038 target.