Britain sizzles: Ten tips for driving
Driving in a heat wave can be dangerous – which is why DriveSafe has some simple tips for coping with this summer’s soaring temperatures.
Women drive motorway speed limit to the limit
The Government’s decision to abandon plans to raise the motorway speed limit to 80mph has been welcomed by Birmingham-based road safety charity DriveSafe.
Ivor Goodsite explains the dangers of building sites
Pupils from St Columba’s Catholic Primary School received a lesson in site safety from local housebuilder St. Modwen Homes;
A case of fewer is more
Laurence Inman has a radical plan to make roads safer – but you won’t like it.
Cyber-bullying under attack at Walsall schools
Pupils from four Walsall schools joined forces to tackle on-line attacks as part of an Anti-Bullying Week.
School’s In
West Midlands Police will be on hand from next week to help children get to school safely.
Charity launches new safety guide for motorists
A Birmingham-based motoring safety charity has published a new handbook that aims to increase driver confidence, comfort and courtesy.
Licensed venues urged to tighten up on fire safety
A health and safety body is urging pub, club and restaurant owners in the West Midlands to tighten up on fire safety, to make sure staff and customers are properly protected against potential tragedy.
Keeping The Public safe
Sandwell Arts Trust celebrates success in the RoSPA Awards 2012
Walsall Labour support pupils’ road safety campaign
Youngsters at a secondary school have put their fellow pupils’ protection on the curriculum by campaigning for better road safety control
Firework Advice for the Fifth
With Bonfire Night approaching, West Midlands Ambulance Service have issued advice on how to have fun and stay safe.
Use Your Head, Use a Helmet
West Midlands Ambulance Service have issued a seasonal warning to cyclists of all ages.
Government sees sense on health and safety
The UK Government has seen sense in calling for an end to the “epidemic of excuses” wrongly citing health and safety
Keys, Helmet and Crash Card
Local bikers are being asked to join a new scheme that may one day save their lives.
Council Issues Safety Warning
Summer holidays + inviting stretch of water can = danger.
Time to be alarmed – over CO
More than 22 million UK households aren’t taking the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning seriously according to research published this week.