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Birmingham Mail

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Drivers complain they 'have no choice' as Birmingham bus lane fines catch thousands

Drivers complain they 'have no choice' as Birmingham bus lane fines catch thousands

Thousands of motorists every month are continuing to fall foul of bus lanes and getting fined as they pass through the city centre - but some...

04.01.2025 9

Birmingham Mail

Thomas Fair

Are you worried about 2025 cost of living rises in the New Year? Have your say

Are you worried about 2025 cost of living rises in the New Year? Have your say

The New Year is unlikely to be a good one for anyone's wallet. Fresh price hikes, new tax rules, dearer public transport fares and more will...

03.01.2025 3

Birmingham Mail

Thomas Fair

Does High Street shopping have a future? Have your say

New figures show that High Street shop closures surged in 2024, with more than 13,000 brick-and-mortar stores shutting across the country. Rates of...

03.01.2025 2

Birmingham Mail

Thomas Fair

Should smacking children continue to be allowed?

Campaigners have been left disappointed after the government revealed that it did not have any plans to ban the smacking of children as a physical...

30.12.2024 3

Birmingham Mail

Thomas Fair

Should children be banned from social media? Have your say

Children up and down the country will have received a new mobile phone or tablet this Christmas, and will be busy downloading apps, setting up...

29.12.2024 30

Birmingham Mail

Thomas Fair

I tried these classic snacks from the 1990s to see if their appeal held up

Tom Fair hit a corner shop, fiver in hand, and picked up some his favourite snacks from yesteryear to see if they maintained their appeal

28.12.2024 3

Coventry Telegraph

Thomas Fair

Do young drivers need harsher restrictions on the roads? Have your say

A new type of driving license could be introduced

26.12.2024 5

Coventry Telegraph

Thomas Fair

Do young drivers need harsher restrictions on the roads? Have your say

The AA's president has recommended that new, young drivers face harsher restrictions after passing their test, including not being able to...

26.12.2024 3

Birmingham Mail

Thomas Fair

Should smacking children continue to be allowed?

There are no plans to extend protections for children

20.12.2024 4

Coventry Telegraph

Thomas Fair

Clear message given on Coventry student flats - "wrong on all levels"

Hundreds of rooms have gone empty at one development

19.12.2024 5

Coventry Telegraph

Thomas Fair

Are postage stamps and parcels too expensive in the UK?

Royal Mail is a household name, and its posties, red vans and logos can be found all across the nation almost every single day - but they're...

18.12.2024 40

Birmingham Mail

Thomas Fair

Should older drivers face roadside testing by police?

Some people have no idea how bad their vision really is

15.12.2024 4

Coventry Telegraph

Thomas Fair

"Great guy with a big heart" tribute paid to Coventry chip shop owner who died suddenly

Amrit Ghuman helmed Poseidon Fish Bar in Cheylesmore

14.12.2024 20

Coventry Telegraph

Thomas Fair

Should older drivers face roadside testing by police? Have your say

Older drivers could be subjected to roadside testing in the future, after the success of a police-led campaign last month around checking their...

14.12.2024 3

Birmingham Mail

Thomas Fair

'They will regret this' - Readers have their say on Monkseaton High School closure row

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08.11.2024 3

Chronicle Live

Thomas Fair

Are you worried about the Budget 2024? Have your say

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30.10.2024 4

Chronicle Live

Thomas Fair

Those behind problem plaguing Coventry should face '£10,000 fines' say readers

People want harsher action on flytipping

27.10.2024 2

Coventry Telegraph

Thomas Fair

More worry for elderly as Labour refuse to guarantee single-person council tax discount

Chronicle Live readers slam the government for refusing to back the 25% discount Sign up for free to get the latest North East news and updates...

07.09.2024 6

Chronicle Live

Thomas Fair

Have your say! Give Coventry teens your life advice on A-Level results day

Teenagers across the UK are holding their breath this morning

15.08.2024 3

Coventry Telegraph

Thomas Fair

Have your say! Are you struggling with stubborn fuel prices?

The RAC says forecourt prices are too high compared to wholesale costs

08.08.2024 2

Coventry Telegraph

Thomas Fair

Outpouring of love as "the best butchers in Coventry" closes for final time

"Another childhood memory gone - enjoy your retirement, you certainly deserve it"

05.08.2024 4

Coventry Telegraph

Thomas Fair

Readers welcome huge changes at Coventry roundabout and say 'it will be safer'

The roundabout has been a feature of the city since the late 90s

29.07.2024 3

Coventry Telegraph

Thomas Fair

"Confusing" and "difficult" verdict on Heaton road redesign as council replaces LTN

"Confusing" and "difficult" change is coming after the end of the Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme Our community members are treated to special...

26.07.2024 9

Chronicle Live

Thomas Fair