Drivers Face Stricter Traffic Enforcement as Derby Expands Camera Coverage Friday, April 3, 2026 derby traffic enforcement council safety cameras roads drivers compliance penalties Derby City Council is intensifying its efforts to curb traffic violations by expanding its moving traffic enforcement program to three additional locations across the city. After 18 months of community consultation, new … Read More
Midlands City of Leicester Named Poorest in England Due to Low Disposable Income Friday, April 3, 2026 leicester midlands poverty disposableincome england financialstruggles incomeinequality nottingham stokeontrent deprivation Leicester has been identified as the poorest city in England according to a recent study examining disposable income—the money households have left after covering essentials such as mortgages, rent, and bills. The findings … Read More
Sutton Coldfield Fraudster Jailed for £136,000 Gold Scam Friday, April 3, 2026 suttoncoldfield fraud gold scam investment crime conviction legal financialcrime defrauded Steven Porter, a 43-year-old man from Sutton Coldfield, has been sentenced for defrauding a woman out of £136,000 in a sophisticated gold scam. Porter admitted to fraud by false representation, deceiving his victim with … Read More
West Midlands Police Officer Calls for SeeSay 81018 on All Regional Buses Friday, April 3, 2026 westmidlands police bussafety seesay81018 publictransport passengersafety birmingham anticrime communitysafety campaign sport Paula Shortland, an education officer with West Midlands Police, is advocating for a vital safety feature to be installed on every bus throughout the region. She has expressed strong support for BirminghamLive’s … Read More
Midlands’ Most Dangerous Junction Records Weekly Crashes Friday, April 3, 2026 midlands junction safety accidents crashes nationalhighways roads transport traffic danger A recent report by National Highways has identified a junction in the Midlands as the region’s most dangerous, experiencing crashes on a weekly basis. This alarming statistic highlights ongoing safety concerns and the …
The Lost Bullring King Kong: How Much to Bring Birmingham’s Iconic Ape Back Home Friday, April 3, 2026 bullring kingkong birmingham sculpture art nicholasmonro commonwealthgames storage publicart auction We’ve found the elusive Bullring King Kong, and it’s clear he might be ready to come home. This larger-than-life ape—with his oversized human hands and imposing presence—divides opinion, teetering between awe and unease. … Read More