Pedestrian Targeted with Gel Blaster Gun in Disturbing Sutton Coldfield Incident Sunday, June 14, 2026 gelblaster suttoncoldfield assault police pedestrian renaultkangoo westmidlands crime publicsafety investigation A 21-year-old man was shot multiple times with a gel blaster gun while walking near the junction of Manor Road and Brassington Avenue in Sutton Coldfield, just metres away from a busy town centre roundabout, on Monday, June … Read More
Calls to End Legal Loophole as Cyclist Causes Fatal Collision in England Saturday, May 30, 2026 cycling accident speed law pedestrian safety prosecution loophole government tameside Following the tragic death of an 80-year-old pedestrian, calls are growing for the introduction of a speed limit for all cyclists in England. Tony Jenkins, widower of Patricia Jenkins, has appealed to the Labour Party … Read More
Man in 60s Dies After Being Hit by Car Near Coventry Roundabout Wednesday, May 27, 2026 coventry collision pedestrian roundabout traffic police investigation accident sewellhighway roadsafety A man in his 60s has died in hospital after being struck by a car during a two-vehicle collision near a roundabout in Coventry. The incident occurred on May 26, shortly before 8:30 AM, at the junction of Sewell Highway and … Read More
Plan Approved to Revamp Willenhall Market Saturday, April 4, 2026 willenhall market revamp stalls walsall traders pedestrian planning council community Walsall Council has given the green light to an ambitious plan to transform Willenhall Market. The approved scheme includes the installation of 12 new fixed stalls within the pedestrianised area between Savers and the Compton … Read More
Smethwick Food Trailer Car Park Proposal Rejected After Government Inspector's Review Saturday, February 21, 2026 smethwick parking safety foodtrailer planning council appeal pedestrian inspection carpark A proposal to keep a food trailer stationed in a Smethwick car park has been denied following the dismissal of an appeal by a government planning inspector. Sandwell Council had previously rejected a request for temporary … Read More
Birmingham Unveils Plans to Transform Roads in Knowledge Quarter Wednesday, February 18, 2026 birmingham transport infrastructure cycling pedestrian publictransport traffic climate urbanplanning consultation sport Birmingham City Council is set to implement significant changes to key roads in the city’s Knowledge Quarter, a vital hub for innovation and education. The Labour-led council has announced two major transport … Read More