A seismic shift is transforming UK driving tuition. New data reveals automatic cars are now the vehicle of choice for learners, signalling the end of the road for manual transmission dominance. Discover why instructors are adapting to this electric future
A driver on the M6 had a terrifying shock when a bat smashed through their windscreen at 70mph. The bizarre incident, captured on dashcam, left the vehicle damaged and the driver shaken but unharmed. Experts warn of the dangers and what to do if it happen
A man is in a critical condition and two others injured after a terrifying shooting at The Crane nightclub in Birmingham's Digbeth area. Police have launched a major investigation and are appealing for witnesses.
The Met Office has issued severe yellow weather warnings for heavy rain and potential flooding across parts of Wales, Scotland, and the West Midlands, disrupting travel and raising flood concerns.
West Midlands Police intensify the manhunt for Michael Clarke, known as 'Mango Man', wanted in connection with a series of violent crimes across Birmingham and Warwickshire. The public is urged not to approach.
A 22-year-old man has been tragically killed in a targeted shooting outside Birmingham's Mango Nightclub. Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witnesses to the late-night attack in the city's Gay Village.
A leading motoring expert warns drivers about a common winter mistake that could lead to a £1,000 fine and penalty points. Discover the essential checks to avoid costly penalties and stay safe on icy roads.
West Midlands Police make two arrests following a shooting at Mango nightclub in Birmingham's Gay Village. The incident, which sent revellers fleeing, is being treated as a targeted attack.
West Midlands Police have made multiple arrests following a shooting at a Birmingham nightclub that left four people with gunshot wounds. The incident has sparked a major investigation and raised serious concerns about public safety.
A seasoned UK driving instructor reveals the most common test mistakes and expert techniques to help you pass your test with confidence. Learn the secrets to parallel parking, roundabout etiquette, and conquering test anxiety.
A major manhunt is underway in Wolverhampton after a deliberate house fire claimed the life of a woman. Police are treating the blaze as murder and arson.
UK charity Crimestoppers issues an urgent appeal for CCTV footage from the Sikh community in Oldbury, Sandwell, following a serious assault, offering a £3,000 reward for information.
Two ambulance service staff have been suspended and arrested by police on suspicion of illegally accessing patient records in a major data breach at West Midlands Ambulance Service.
UK drivers with untreated sleep apnoea face severe penalties, including unlimited fines and immediate licence revocation, under strict DVLA medical rules. Experts urge compliance with reporting and treatment protocols.
Sikh community organisations have posted a £10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect after a woman was raped in the West Midlands. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
West Midlands Sikh community pledges substantial reward for information leading to conviction of racially motivated attackers in Oldbury sexual assault case, as police investigation continues.
West Midlands Police has issued a formal apology after a CCTV camera was covertly installed on a Sikh temple in Oldbury, sparking community outrage and a review of surveillance policies.
A searing review of the controversial Kanye West documentary 'In Whose Name?', exploring its failure to address the artist's antisemitism and the ethical dilemma of giving him a platform.
West Midlands Police has issued a formal apology after a Sikh officer was made to remove his religious turban while in custody at Oldbury station, sparking outrage from community leaders.
A nine-year-old girl has been hospitalised after a shocking racially aggravated assault in Walsall, where a teenage boy shot her with an airgun. Police are investigating the hate crime incident.
Shocking footage captures a pedestrian casually strolling along the busy M6, causing major safety concerns and prompting a swift police response near Birmingham.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is exploring a significant modernisation of the UK driving test, including the potential for automatic-only licences to ease the transition to electric vehicles.
A 16-year-old boy faces serious charges, including six counts of attempted murder and arson with intent to endanger life, following a fire at an Indian restaurant in the West Midlands that left multiple people hospitalised.
A 16-year-old boy has died following a stabbing in Walsall, West Midlands. Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witnesses after the tragic incident on Tuesday afternoon.
A mother tells of her terror after her teenage son was brutally stabbed with a samurai sword in a daylight attack in Walsall, as police hunt for the assailant.
Dramatic scenes in Birmingham as a massive fire engulfs a landmark building on Colmore Row, with over 70 firefighters battling the blaze. No casualties reported.
A shocking court case reveals a 13-year-old girl was systematically raped and abused by multiple family members in the West Midlands. The perpetrators have been jailed for their horrific crimes.
West Midlands Police have arrested a 39-year-old man following a suspected racially aggravated assault in Tipton. The victim was reportedly targeted with racial abuse before being physically attacked.
West Midlands Police issues a formal apology after officers entered a Sikh gurdwara in Oldbury with shoes on, a serious breach of religious protocol. Chief Superintendent Richard Fisher expresses 'deep regret' for the distress caused.
A Sikh woman was brutally raped in a horrific hate crime in Oldbury, with her attacker using racist slurs. West Midlands Police are hunting for the suspect and appealing for witnesses.