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Yahoo
07-08-2025
- Yahoo
Police probe 'hit-and-run' near Central Forest Park
Police have launched an investigation into a hit-and-run near a sprawling Potteries beauty spot. Officers had been called to Hanley Road near Central Forest Park where two cars had been in a collision. The force say the Sneyd Green smash involved a grey Vauxhall Astra and a white Vauxhall Antara. However the driver of the Antara is said to have left the scene. The incident occurred just after 3.30pm on April 3. Today and Staffordshire Police has made a public appeal for information. READ MORE: Live updates as firefighters and police on 'shut' A34 READ MORE: Mum locked in council dispute over where son, 5, goes to school quits work As part of the appeal the force has released an image of a man officers would like to speak to in connection with the incident. Witnesses should call 101 and quote incident 527 of April 3. Get all the latest news from court here
Wales Online
01-07-2025
- Wales Online
Cyclist suffers 'serious injuries' crash with car
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A police appeal has been launched after a cyclist suffered "serious injuries" after a crash with a car. It happened on Friday, near the train station in Deganwy. A North Wales Police statement said: "We are appealing for witnesses after a pedal cyclist was injured following a road traffic collision in Deganwy on Friday afternoon (27th June). "Shortly after 2pm officers were called to a collision that happened involving a pedal cycle and a silver-coloured Vauxhall Antara opposite the train station on the A546, Station Road. The pedal cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone "Anybody who may have witnessed the collision, or the events leading up to the collision is asked to contact HGC Uned Plismona'r Ffyrdd / NWP Roads Policing Unit via the website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 25000527977." Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox
North Wales Live
01-07-2025
- North Wales Live
Cyclist suffers 'serious injuries' crash with car
A police appeal has been launched after a cyclist suffered "serious injuries" after a crash with a car. It happened on Friday, near the train station in Deganwy. A North Wales Police statement said: "We are appealing for witnesses after a pedal cyclist was injured following a road traffic collision in Deganwy on Friday afternoon (27th June). "Shortly after 2pm officers were called to a collision that happened involving a pedal cycle and a silver-coloured Vauxhall Antara opposite the train station on the A546, Station Road. The pedal cyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries. "Anybody who may have witnessed the collision, or the events leading up to the collision is asked to contact HGC Uned Plismona'r Ffyrdd / NWP Roads Policing Unit via the website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 25000527977."
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Man forced to pay dead father's £3,000 car fines
A bereaved man claims he was forced to pay £3,000 after Birmingham City Council pursued him for a Clean Air Zone fine incurred by his late father. Gary Davies told the BBC he felt like an "absolute loser" after he was unable to convince the local authority his father had died. The 52-year-old roofer said trying to get through to someone to argue his case had been like "talking to a brick wall" and he would now take legal action against bosses. The council defended its administration of the scheme and said opportunities for challenge were very clearly set out. The zone was launched in 2021 as part of plans to tackle poor air quality and introduced daily fees for older vehicles driving in the city centre. A report in January found it had made a "significant" contribution to reducing pollution. But in the years since its introduction, it has been repeatedly criticised as seemingly innocent people face thousands of pounds in fines. Others have said it is difficult to get in touch with the local authority to dispute charges, and claimed the council has been unwilling to listen. Mr Davies, from Tamworth, explained he had to hand over £3,000 when enforcement agents clamped two vehicles outside of his property. He is yet to get his money back despite supplying a copy of his father's death certificate, and said the ordeal had made grieving more difficult. "I was on the phone for two-and-a-half hours one day trying to speak to somebody," he said. "It makes you feel like you're an absolute loser because nobody will listen to you." The BBC phoned the council's Clean Air Zone hotline to see how long it would take to get through to someone. It took half an hour to ascertain which buttons to press to get through to a person, and when we finally managed this, they explained they were only able to offer advice - and told us to go online. Cynthia Nodanche said enforcement officers demanded £1,000 after she drove her non-compliant Vauxhall Antara through the Clean Air Zone but forgot to pay. The 41-year-old executive assistant had only just moved to Birmingham, and claimed her fines ballooned after they were sent to the wrong address. She said the "confusing" system could discourage people from moving to the city and urged the council to be more flexible. "I don't know why they only give you a short timeframe to pay the fine," she said. "They should give people notice of one or two weeks more." Councillor Majid Mahmood, cabinet member for environment and transport, said the local authority followed a statutory enforcement process for the issuing and enforcement of penalty charge notices. "A penalty charge notice is sent to the address of a registered keeper of a vehicle based on the information held by the DVLA at the point it is issued," Mahmood said. "The opportunities for challenge are very clearly set out at each stage of the process so that anyone issued with a penalty charge notice understands how they can pay or challenge it." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Bailiff letters issued over CAZ charge typo Electric car driver hit by £3.5k clean air charges Man who cannot drive sent more than 200 fines Birmingham City Council
BBC News
10-03-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Man forced to pay dead father's £3,000 Birmingham Clean Air Zone fines
A bereaved man claims he was forced to pay £3,000 after Birmingham City Council pursued him for a Clean Air Zone fine incurred by his late Davies told the BBC he felt like an "absolute loser" after he was unable to convince the local authority his father had 52-year-old roofer said trying to get through to someone to argue his case had been like "talking to a brick wall" and he would now take legal action against council defended its administration of the scheme and said opportunities for challenge were very clearly set out. The zone was launched in 2021 as part of plans to tackle poor air quality and introduced daily fees for older vehicles driving in the city centre.A report in January found it had made a "significant" contribution to reducing in the years since its introduction, it has been repeatedly criticised as seemingly innocent people face thousands of pounds in have said it is difficult to get in touch with the local authority to dispute charges, and claimed the council has been unwilling to listen. Mr Davies, from Tamworth, explained he had to hand over £3,000 when enforcement agents clamped two vehicles outside of his property. He is yet to get his money back despite supplying a copy of his father's death certificate, and said the ordeal had made grieving more difficult."I was on the phone for two-and-a-half hours one day trying to speak to somebody," he said."It makes you feel like you're an absolute loser because nobody will listen to you." The BBC phoned the council's Clean Air Zone hotline to see how long it would take to get through to took half an hour to ascertain which buttons to press to get through to a person, and when we finally managed this, they explained they were only able to offer advice - and told us to go online. 'Confusing' system Cynthia Nodanche said enforcement officers demanded £1,000 after she drove her non-compliant Vauxhall Antara through the Clean Air Zone but forgot to 41-year-old executive assistant had only just moved to Birmingham, and claimed her fines ballooned after they were sent to the wrong said the "confusing" system could discourage people from moving to the city and urged the council to be more flexible."I don't know why they only give you a short timeframe to pay the fine," she said."They should give people notice of one or two weeks more." Councillor Majid Mahmood, cabinet member for environment and transport, said the local authority followed a statutory enforcement process for the issuing and enforcement of penalty charge notices. "A penalty charge notice is sent to the address of a registered keeper of a vehicle based on the information held by the DVLA at the point it is issued," Mahmood said. "The opportunities for challenge are very clearly set out at each stage of the process so that anyone issued with a penalty charge notice understands how they can pay or challenge it." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
