A Jumbo Jet Full of People Die on UK Roads Every Six Weeks—and We Just Accept It Sunday, February 8, 2026 roadsafety westmidlands visionzero roaddeaths speedlimits sustainabletransport cycling pedestrian enforcement infrastructure sport Every six weeks, the UK’s roads claim the lives of as many people as would fit on a jumbo jet—a staggering fact that reflects a dangerous complacency in society. Mat MacDonald, the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Road … Read More
West Midlands Police sergeant disciplined for offensive and sexist behaviour towards female colleagues Sunday, February 8, 2026 misconduct sexism police harassment workplace misogyny discrimination professionalism westmidlands suspension Sergeant Capewell of West Midlands Police has been found guilty of gross misconduct following a misconduct hearing that exposed his repeated use of offensive, sexualised language towards junior female officers. Known for his … Read More
West Midlands Paramedic Stripped of License After Stealing Morphine Amid Pandemic Pressures Saturday, February 7, 2026 paramedic morphine westmidlands misconduct healthcare nostress suspension pandemic drugmisuse disciplinary Guy Carman, a paramedic from the West Midlands, has been removed from the healthcare register following revelations that he stole morphine for personal use during the relentless demands of the Covid-19 pandemic. Carman … Read More
Top 10 Most Dangerous Bus Services in West Midlands Revealed Saturday, February 7, 2026 westmidlands bussafety crime publictransport violence theft nationalexpress police safertravel transport sport New data highlights the West Midlands bus services with the highest reported crimes during the second half of 2025, revealing which routes passengers should be cautious of. BirminghamLive has obtained figures indicating the … Read More
Licensing Decision Looms for New Smethwick Restaurant Amid Police Concerns Saturday, February 7, 2026 smethwick ghanaian restaurant licensing police fireservice westmidlands council safety music The future of Kotoburaba, a new Ghanaian restaurant in Claremont Road, Cape Hill, Smethwick, is set to be determined at an upcoming licensing hearing following objections from regional emergency services. Sandwell Council’s … Read More
'We're not at war with motorists' says West Midlands active travel chief Saturday, February 7, 2026 cycling walking westmidlands activetravel infrastructure electricbikes sustainability safety publichealth transport Beccy Marston, the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Active Travel Commissioner, has emphasized that her efforts to promote walking, cycling, and wheeling are not about waging a “war on motorists.” Instead, her … Read More