Birmingham Lib Dems on bin changes, traffic cameras and ‘rejecting extremes’ Thursday, April 16, 2026 birmingham libdems elections council bins traffic roadsafety potholes culture community With just weeks until Birmingham’s local elections on May 7, all 101 council seats will be contested in what promises to be a pivotal vote for the city’s future. The Liberal Democrats are striving to present themselves as a … Read More
Latest on Birmingham Bins Strike and 20mph Limits Ahead of May Election Monday, April 13, 2026 birmingham binsstrike localelections johncotton roadsafety 20mph blacksabbath crownpub jobscrisis council As Birmingham approaches its upcoming local elections in May, Labour leader John Cotton has addressed several pressing issues affecting the city. With all 101 council seats up for grabs, the spotlight is on key campaign … Read More
Weoley Castle Dad-to-Be Faces Suspended Prison Sentence After Snowstorm Crash Saturday, April 11, 2026 weoleycastle stevenjoyce snowstorm drinkdriving suspendedsentence roadsafety magistratescourt drivingban rehabilitation fatherhood A Weoley Castle man expecting his second child narrowly avoided prison this week after crashing into a barrier during a snowy night. Steven Joyce, 23, was banned from driving at the time but attempted to help a family member … Read More
New Graduated Driving Licence Rules Set to Launch in Northern Ireland This October, But Industry Unprepared Wednesday, April 8, 2026 northernireland graduateddrivinglicence drivinginstructors roadsafety drivertraining licensingrules infrastructure learnerdrivers drivingregulations drivereducation Northern Ireland is set to introduce significant changes to its driving licence regulations from October 1, 2026, with the launch of the Graduated Driving Licence (GDL) scheme. However, many in the motoring industry are … Read More
New 55mph Motorway Speed Limit Proposed by Green Party in England Tuesday, April 7, 2026 greenparty speedlimit motorway transportpolicy fuelefficiency roadsafety publictransport fueltax drivertests travelmanagement sport The Green Party has unveiled a controversial proposal to lower the motorway speed limit to 55mph across England, aiming to improve road safety and fuel efficiency. This initiative is part of a broader transport strategy that … Read More
Mercedes Driver Caught in Sutton Coldfield Sets New Police Speed Record Monday, April 6, 2026 mercedes speed prosecution suttoncoldfield police speeding roadsafety record law enforcement A Mercedes driver has been caught driving at an extraordinary speed of 155mph in Sutton Coldfield, setting a new police speed record in the area. The high-speed incident prompted an immediate police response, resulting in the … Read More