Jamie Brassington

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Reporter @Birmingham_Live covering the Black Country @blackcountry. Formerly @ExpressandStar. Email me at [email protected]

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Why all Midlands A-roads start with the numbers 4 or 5 - except for two

5 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jamie Brassington

The majority of A-roads in the West Midlands start with a 4 or 5 however there is an exception for two A-roads which are among the busiest in the regionThe A38(M) Aston Expressway in Birmingham(Image: Birmingham Mail)A-roads form an integral part of our road network, criss-crossing the nation from A to B. In the West Midlands, we have a number of major A-roads carrying traffic through our towns and cities.
Life on £400k new-build estate where residents have become trapped by landslides

5 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jamie Brassington

Around a dozen residents in Cradley Heath cannot access their housed by car - with one homeowner revealing how he was woken up by a landslideReece Aleksander has lived on the estate for 4 years(Image: Emma Trimble / SWNS)Residents have spoken of ongoing problems on their new-build estate which has suffered 'multiple landslides and problems with the sewers and street lighting'.
Driver's anguish after 'dealership deems car which caught fire fit for purpose'

5 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jamie Brassington

Mohammed Khan has hit out at Trade Centre UK after his car went up in flames in the Handsworth area of BirminghamImun Khan's Ford Fiesta on fire(Image: Imun Khan )A driver has spoken of his anguish after the dealership from which he bought a car that later caught fire deemed it 'fit for purpose'. Mohammed Khan, aged 23, has been left without a vehicle following the blaze involving his Ford Fiesta on Douglas Road, Handsworth, on January 17.
Weather maps turn orange with four regions of England hotter than Costa Del Sol

5 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jamie Brassington

WX Charts weather maps are set to peak at 25C in Birmingham, making England hotter than parts of SpainEngland is set to be hotter than parts of Spain(Image: PA)Parts of England are set to bask in summer-like temperatures later this month, making it hotter than parts of Spain. WX Charts temperature maps have revealed how the mercury is set to rise to highs of 23C, 24C and 25C in a total of 11 days. ‌On Tuesday, May 20, temperature maps turn shades of orange from the height of temperatures.
DWP handing out extra £570 to claimants on one benefit after 2025 rule change

6 days ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jamie Brassington

Households claiming Universal Credit could be supported to the tune of £570 through new measures brought in by the governmentHouseholds could get an extra £570 in their finances thanks to DWP boost(Image: Surrey Advertiser)The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that millions of households will get a boost of £150 this year. It follows the annual uprating of working-age benefits.
Summer £200 cost of living payments arriving sooner than expected

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jamie Brassington

The latest round of HSF funding has seen council bosses draw up plans for the latest round of cost of living paymentsCost of living payments are arriving in a matter of weeks(Image: PA)The cost of living crisis has put financial pressure on households across the country. With bills going up across the board, people are finding it more difficult to pay for basic necessities. ‌But for households finding themselves in particular financial difficulty, help is at hand.
Midlands city named among UK's most sought-after places for home buyers

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jamie Brassington

Birmingham was named among the top 10 places for first-time buyers according to RightmoveMidlands city named among UK's most sought after places for first-time buyers(Image: Getty)A Midlands city has been named among the UK's most sought after places for first time home buyers. The top 10 list was compiled by Rightmove. The property website analysed the 50 highest-populated cities in the country to see where first-time buyers are looking to the most in 2025.
Life as a sculptor from renowned work to A&E visits and facing online trolls

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jamie Brassington

Aged 41, Luke Perry is a famous Black Country sculptor who's won numerous awards for his metal work over the past two decades - but it's not all plain sailingBeing a sculptor is no ordinary job. Spending hours a day bashing, crafting and welding metal, it's an acquired skill that takes hours of practice. ‌And due to the physicality of the role, it doesn't come without danger.
£200 cost of living payments arriving in time for summer

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jamie Brassington

Households have been advised that applications for special hardship grants will reopen in time for summerHouseholds have been invited to apply for special grants soon(Image: PA)Households have been advised that applications for £200 cost of living payments will reopen in a matter of weeks. The payments, known as hardship grants, will be made available to residents who are struggling financially in Birmingham.
Little-known rule could land motorists £5,000 for driving in the rain

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Jamie Brassington

Motoring experts have revealed how driving in wet conditions could lead to a £5,000 fineDrivers have been warned however driving in the rain could land you with a £5,000 fine(Image: Getty Images/Maskot)Drivers have been issued a £5,000 warning for when they're driving in the rain. Heading out in wet conditions is never ideal. But it's an unavoidable part of living in the UK. ‌That being said, the rain can cause slippery and hazardous conditions.