Met Office Issues 11-Hour Immediate Yellow Weather Warning for Fog Affecting 16 UK Areas Thursday, January 15, 2026 fog warnings metoffice weather uk visibility travel safety january forecast The Met Office has issued an urgent yellow weather warning for dense fog, impacting 16 areas across the UK on the night of Thursday, January 15. The warning comes into effect at 8pm and will remain active until 7am on Friday, … Read More
Dudley Council Seeks to Lift Regulatory Notice After £3m Spent on Housing Surveys Wednesday, January 14, 2026 dudley council housing survey safety compliance regulator homes inspection decency Dudley Council has formally requested the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) to lift a Regulatory Notice that was imposed in April 2023. The notice was issued after the council self-reported serious lapses in meeting legal … Read More
DVLA Tightens Rules with Mandatory Eyesight Tests for Drivers Over 70 Sunday, January 11, 2026 dvla eyesight drivers safety government licenses over70 road vision regulations The Government has unveiled a stringent road safety strategy that could see drivers over the age of 70 having their licenses revoked if they fail mandatory eyesight tests. This move is designed to ensure that senior drivers … Read More
Birmingham Farmers Market Cancels for Second Time in 20 Years Due to Ice Warning Saturday, January 10, 2026 farmersmarket birmingham kingsnorton ice cancellation stormgoretti community produce winter safety The Kings Norton Farmers Market, renowned as one of the best farmers markets in Britain, has cancelled its event scheduled for Saturday, January 10, due to icy weather warnings. This marks only the second cancellation in the … Read More
British Gas Advises Keeping Oven Door Open After Cooking to Warm Home Amid Freezing Temperatures Saturday, January 10, 2026 britishgas winter heating energy oven coldweather safety snow metoffice homemaintenance With severe cold weather sweeping across the UK, British Gas is urging customers to adopt simple yet effective measures to keep their homes warm and safe. As snow and ice impact large parts of the country, including … Read More
Disabled Woman Voices Anger Over Dangerous E-Scooters and E-Bikes on Footpaths Saturday, January 10, 2026 disability pavement escooters ebikes safety harrassment illegal use traffic pedestrians A woman living with rheumatoid arthritis has spoken out about the dangers and harassment she faces from e-scooter and e-bike users while walking on the footpath. She revealed that near-collisions have forced her to step into … Read More