Transport and Logistics Network
Road safety campaigners have called on the city council[1] to ‘take ownership’ of the ‘crisis’ on our city’s roads following two major crashes in Birmingham[2] yesterday. Police are probing the two incidents in Birmingham – one of which we now know was…
A pedestrian died after he was hit by a lorry in Birmingham.The man was found in a critical condition and an off-duty doctor was trying to help him when paramedics arrived but he died at the scene, said West Midlands Ambulance Service.The crash happene…
A crash involving a minibus and car has closed Evesham Road (B4084) near Wick, Pershore[1].
Midlands Air Ambulance, West Midlands Ambulance and West Mercia Police have been on the scene since 8.44am this morning (Monday).
One man has sustained serious…
A major Birmingham city centre road has been closed off in both directions after an incident. A dramatic image from the scene captures dozens of cars stuck in huge queues of traffic in the heart of the city.
Belgrave Middleway has been shut both ways, …
As we previously reported[1] Shea Rourke, of Coates Drive, Pinvin, near Pershore, drove at speeds of over 100mph on the B4082 between Upton Snodsbury and Pinvin before crashing into a tree, killing front seat passenger Jobie Haynes, 26.
On Thursday, Ja…
TRADEGY: Shea Rourke and Jobie Haynes (Image: West Mercia Police/Susan Tustin)A MAN now behind bars for killing his best friend said he wanted people to read about his case and to not repeat his mistakes.As we previously reported[1] Shea Rourke, of Coa…
Shea Rourke, 23, of Coates Drive, Pinvin, Pershore, was jailed for causing death by dangerous driving[1] and causing death by driving a vehicle – driver unlicensed/uninsured at Worcester Crown Court on Thursday (January 4).
During the sentencing Rourk…
Worcester Crown Court heard Shea Rourke, of Coates Drive, Pinvin, near Pershore, drove at speeds of over 100mph on a Worcestershire country road before crashing into a tree, killing front seat passenger Jobie Haynes.
His Honour Judge James Burbidge KC,…
Darker nights and the knowledge that people may have invested in expensive gifts for loved ones make homes during Christmas and New Year a prime target for burglars.
We have reported how police in South Worcestershire made 10 arrests in 10 days (from D…
An Audi driver who killed two boys and seriously injured their mother in a high-speed crash before fleeing the scene has been jailed for 13 years.
Mohammed Sullaiman Khan, 28, reached speeds of 92mph in a 40mph zone while driving his Audi RS3 “competit…