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Jamie Brassington

Shropshire Star

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I crawled through Midland town that has so roadworks it has become a carpark

As I exited the town centre, I already knew there were roadworks on two major roads heading out of Stafford. I'd already been caught up in...

27.05.2025 8

Birmingham Mail

Jamie Brassington

I spent 30 minutes observing Wolverhampton's 'notorious' bus gate and realised why so many fall victim

The skies have darkened, a chill is in the air and rain has started pattering the ground. It's a typical murky afternoon in December. I'm...

04.01.2025 10

Birmingham Mail

Jamie Brassington

I walked through a medieval town at night and a man 'pulled out a gun'

For a place steeped in such history, it's not surprising Bridgnorth has its own ghost walk. Nestled on the banks of the River Severn in...

27.12.2024 20

Birmingham Mail

Jamie Brassington

I tried bubble tea for the first time and was blown away by what's inside

Bubble tea has become a popular drink, particularly among younger adults of the Gen Z demographic. For those unfamiliar with the concept, it is a...

26.12.2024 6

Birmingham Mail

Jamie Brassington

I drove along the 'most confusing' Midland junction and have this piece of advice

As junctions go, this is one of the more peculiar ones you'll come across. Two mini roundabouts located close together, just metres apart,...

24.11.2024 3

Birmingham Mail

Jamie Brassington

I drove through Birmingham's strange 'express' lane and I'm not sure if I'll be fined

As a driver for more than 10 years, I'd consider myself pretty well-versed in the road. I've driven on all manner of roads and seen all...

10.11.2024 4

Birmingham Mail

Jamie Brassington

I spent 30 minutes in 'forgotten' city and left feeling a mixture of emotions

As I arrived into the car park in Wolverhampton city centre, I found every parking space was full. This was a good sign for the town - surely...

03.11.2024 20

Birmingham Mail

Jamie Brassington

I visited Birmingham's 'Bermuda Triangle street' and found truth to 'eerie' mystery

The UK has some infamous places where strange and peculiar events have allegedly occurred over recent decades. You've got Loch Ness in...

26.10.2024 10

Birmingham Mail

Jamie Brassington

I drove around Midland city where 37 drivers are fined every day and realised why

Bus lanes have become an infamous feature of towns and cities in the UK, following the rise of personal vehicle ownership over the past...

19.10.2024 3

Birmingham Mail

Jamie Brassington

I drove on M6 at rush hour and saw motorists ignoring one important rule

It was not yet sunrise and we'd hit the M6 on our commute to work. Weeks ago, we'd have been blessed by colourful skies but now our...

07.10.2024 8

Birmingham Mail

Jamie Brassington

As I flew into Birmingham Airport from Spain everyone was asking the same question

During the summer, there's been regular scenes of disgruntled holiday-makers stuck in winding lines as they anxiously await their flights

29.09.2024 1

Coventry Telegraph

Jamie Brassington

I drove 'fastest' Midland A-road and cars were itching to overtake me

Not long after I exited onto the A41 from the M54 roundabout in Telford, Shropshire, I encountered a national speed limit sign. According to new...

08.09.2024 3

Birmingham Mail

Jamie Brassington

I watch A38M drivers beat traffic by doing this one thing - but it shouldn't have to happen

It's one of the busiest roads in the West Midlands where traffic jams and gridlock are a regular occurrence. Motorists are no stranger to...

13.07.2024 1

Birmingham Mail

Jamie Brassington