£100 Fine Warning for Drivers Splashing Pedestrians in Wet Weather Monday, December 15, 2025 driving wetweather fines penaltypoints rain safety motorists puddles fireservice highways Drivers are being urged by fire services to exercise caution when driving in wet conditions to avoid fines and penalty points on their licences. With heavy rainfall forecast across many parts of the UK today, the Met Office … Read More
Large Fire Erupts at Factory in Walsall; Public Advised to Avoid Area Sunday, December 14, 2025 walsall bloxwich fire factory emergency westmidlands fireservice blaze incident safety A major fire has erupted tonight in Bloxwich, Walsall, prompting an urgent response from emergency services. Ten fire crews are currently tackling the blaze at a factory located on Newfield Close. Local residents reported … Read More
RAC Identifies Two Essential Buttons to Defrost Your Car Fast This Winter Saturday, December 13, 2025 rac defrost winter motoring safety carcare frost climatecontrol windshield ice Waking up to a car covered in frost and ice is a frustrating winter routine for many motorists, but the Royal Automobile Club (RAC) has highlighted a simple solution that could speed up the defrosting process. Recent … Read More
Birmingham Mum Flees City in Terror After Brother’s Threats Over the Phone Friday, December 12, 2025 birmingham threats family violence mentalhealth court restrainingorder abuse safety sentencing A Birmingham mum was forced to flee her home and leave the city in fear after receiving terrifying death threats from her own brother over the phone. Kevin Bennett, 43, became enraged during a call on August 12th this year, … Read More
Backpacker Sentenced to Four Years for Fatal Intoxicated E-Scooter Crash in Australia Friday, December 12, 2025 e-scooter crash sentencing intoxication dangerousdriving australia perth backpacker legal safety Alicia Kemp, a 25-year-old backpacker from Redditch, Worcestershire, has been sentenced to four years in prison following a fatal e-scooter accident in Perth, Western Australia. The crash, which occurred on May 31, claimed … Read More
£30 Million Investment to Enhance Safer Walking and Cycling Routes Across the West Midlands Thursday, December 11, 2025 westmidlands activetravel cycling walking infrastructure funding safety community health transport The West Midlands is set to receive over £30 million to enhance the safety and accessibility of walking and cycling routes throughout the region. Active Travel England has allocated £36,009,295 to the West Midlands Combined … Read More