Yep, exactly this!

Yep, we have 2 adults, 3 children in an Audi A3 with luggage in the boot. Never had to carry a length of pipe tho, so maybe that's the big difference!

An average SUV is just 90mm longer than an average estate. Negligible difference. The SUV option, these days, is always going to be about perceived status and supposed safety rather than actual practicalities.

That there is raw horsepower!

That would annoy me completely. Generally the drives are big on those houses too.

Very good point. St. Mary's St to Dogpole too where emergency vehicles can't easily get through if traffic is bad.

Yes, I've had similar with some very disturbing unsolicited accounts I've had to report and block. Never had that until this week.

Absolutely and Town Walls is a sound alternative for a more gentle hill into town and to end up at the same spot

Yes, anything but the smoothest surface is horrible on an e-scooter

Agreed. And e-scooters are very vulnerable for the rider, I always wore a helmet when I had mine, and I don't always when I cycle.

Learnt today that The Post Office Vaults in Brum has closed. Sad to hear about that.

How does it feel to back in Birmingham? And also "Rishi Sunak Memorial Open Space" 😆

Coming to a pub in Shrewsbury? #prettyplease