Birmingham Residents Warned: Cars Will Be Moved and Fined If Parked on 45 Roads Tonight Saturday, May 2, 2026 birmingham run roadclosures parking event marathon traffic runners safety suspension sport As the Great Birmingham Run and half marathon take place this Sunday, major road closures will affect 45 streets across Birmingham. With an expected turnout of 16,000 runners, the city is implementing strict parking … Read More
190,000 Drivers Report Vision Issues as DVLA Revokes Nearly 20,000 Licences Ahead of New Over-70s Testing Rules Thursday, April 30, 2026 dvla eyesight licences driving vision safety collisions regulations over70 insurance Nearly 190,000 drivers have come forward to the DVLA reporting eye conditions, with 19,700 licences revoked in the past three years due to failing eyesight. This crackdown precedes new regulations requiring drivers over 70 to … Read More
DVLA Cancels Nearly 20,000 Driving Licences Over Vision Concerns Amid Rise in Accidents Wednesday, April 29, 2026 dvla eyesight driving licences accidents vision safety olderdrivers transport consultation The DVLA has cancelled almost 20,000 driving licences in recent years due to drivers failing to meet vision standards, as rising concerns over road safety emerge. New data reveals that 19,715 licences have been revoked over … Read More
Birmingham NHS Director Urges Men and Boys to Take Action Against Violence Wednesday, April 29, 2026 birmingham vawg nhs safety men boys violence community walksafe justice Diane Rhoden, the Director of Nursing for NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board (ICB), has delivered a powerful message to men and boys across Birmingham as the city continues to confront Violence Against Women … Read More
‘Concern’ and ‘Disappointment’ Over Urgent Safety Works at Birmingham School Wednesday, April 29, 2026 birmingham lindsworth firesafety schoolrepairs roofreplacement education maintenance safety council infrastructure Opposition councillors at Birmingham Council have voiced strong concerns and disappointment following approval of urgent repair works at Lindsworth School in Kings Norton. The school, which supports children with social, … Read More
Police Investigate After Family of Birmingham City Council Candidate Targeted Tuesday, April 28, 2026 birmingham politics election council independent candidate investigation northfield safety harassment Police have launched an investigation following reports that the family of Paul Smith, an independent candidate for the Allens Cross ward in Birmingham’s Northfield area, has been targeted. Smith, who is campaigning ahead of … Read More