The West Midlands leads the UK in car thefts per capita, despite recent police efforts to combat vehicle crime. Car Theft Hotspot West Midlands Has Highest Rate in the UK The West Midlands is the UK’s car theft center. It has the highest theft rate nationally, based on population size. The West Midlands has most…
Bristol is one of the worst cities for sewage spills. Council urged to act, but focuses on existing efforts. Bristol is one of the worst cities for sewage spills. Council urged to act, but focuses on existing efforts. Bristol Sewage Spill Crisis Prompts Calls for Urgent Council Action Bristol Sewage Spill Crisis Prompts Calls for…
Bristol is one of the worst cities for sewage spills. Council urged to act, but focuses on existing efforts. Bristol Sewage Spill Crisis Prompts Calls for Urgent Council Action Bristol faces sewage problems in its rivers. The city ranks as the fourth worst for sewage spills, and people have urged the council to help clean…
New rules mean households could be fined for overfilling neighbors’ bins as councils change collection schedules. UK Households Could Face £400 Fines Due to Bin Collection Changes Councils might change bin collection schedules. Motorists should avoid using neighbors’ bins; you could face a £400 fine. Councils are thinking about fewer bin pickups. Waste expert Mark…
Councils cut bin services amid overfill fears. “Bin stuffing” could lead to fines up to £400. Bin Collection Cuts Loom: Households Face £400 Fine for Overfilled Bins Many people will soon have fewer bin collections. Councils are cutting back to save money, and experts think some folks might overfill bins. People might even use a…
Figures reveal hotspots, with one M4 camera nabbing nearly 14000 drivers in 2024, highlighting speeding issues in Somerset. Revealed Speed Cameras Catching the Most Motorists in Somerset Speeding happened a lot in Somerset last year. People got caught by speed cameras. BristolLive got some data using public records. The data showed where many drivers got…
Filming in St Pauls causes road closures this week. Expect detours around Portland Square, Pritchard Street and Norfolk Avenue. Road Closures Due to Filming in St Pauls This Week, Causing Detours Road work starts this week around Bristol. Projects include repairs and safety improvements. Some jobs are quick; others last months. Crews schedule work to…
Crimes on the Bristol and Bath Railway Path increased by a third in a year, with 12 incidents reported in 2024. Crime Surges on Bristol and Bath Railway Path After Two Years of Drops Crimes rose on the Bristol and Bath Railway Path. A third more crimes happened last year. Police reported twelve crimes in…
Human remains were found on the M4 near Bristol. Police seek dashcam footage from drivers between 6:00 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Police Seek Dashcam Footage After Remains Found on M4 Near Bristol Police need your help after a grim find. They located human remains near Bristol on the M4. The remains were between junctions 20…
Human remains found on M4 near Bristol prompts investigation, causing major traffic delays to and from Wales. Human Remains Discovery on M4 Causes Traffic Chaos Near Bristol Police started an investigation near Bristol. They found human remains on the M4 motorway, and police think it’s a man, likely in his 40s. The remains were between…