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Mum Followed and Intimidated While Out with Young Children in Sutton Coldfield Monday, May 25, 2026 suttoncoldfield harassment intimidation women safety children community police wellbeing support A 29-year-old mother in Sutton Coldfield has shared her experience of being followed and intimidated while out running with her two young children. The distressing incident unfolded last Saturday morning, May 16, when the … Read More
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New Parking Restrictions Introduced in England with Signs Installed in Swindon Friday, May 22, 2026 parking pavement swindon england ban accessibility localgovernment transport safety trial A new parking restriction is taking effect in parts of England as “No parking” signs have been installed on several streets in Swindon. The year-long ban, currently limited to three streets in the Wiltshire town, … Read More