Category : Community Safety


Nine medications could make you unfit to drive

Drivers taking nine specific types of medication have been warned they may be breaking the law and risking lives. GEM's James Luckhurst explains the major safety risk and legal consequences.

Unplug These 5 Appliances to Prevent House Fires

UK fire chiefs urge households to unplug common devices like hair tools and air fryers before leaving home. This simple safety routine can prevent devastating fires, as one family's story shows.

Birmingham's shocking 2025 court cases revealed

A round-up of the most disturbing and unusual criminal cases to hit Birmingham's courts in 2025, including a US 'assassin', a child snatcher, and a schoolgirl stabbing. Read the full details here.

Over 750 drivers reported in West Midlands road safety ops

West Midlands Police's Road Harm Prevention Team reported 767 drivers for over 1,000 offences in a year. Officers stress the goal is saving lives, not catching people out. Learn about the results and how to report unsafe driving.

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