Labour's crackdown on out-of-area taxi licences
Labour government launches consultation to cut taxi licensing bodies and stop out-of-area work, aiming to boost passenger safety following the Casey Report. Read the full details.
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Ex-DWP manager fined for illegal tobacco business
A Department for Work and Pensions manager from Anglesey has been sentenced for running a fraudulent tobacco operation. Discover the full story and the court's ruling.
Two arrested in Small Heath after weapons and drugs haul
Two men were arrested in Small Heath, Birmingham, after police found a knife, knuckle duster, drugs and cash. The discovery followed a public tip-off about suspicious behaviour on Grove Cottage Road.
Scores arrested in Birmingham overnight police operation
West Midlands Police made multiple arrests in Birmingham overnight following a series of incidents, including a stolen car pursuit. The force vows to tackle crime in the New Year.
Walsall taxi op finds illegal 'ghost plates' and tints
A joint enforcement operation in Walsall town centre checked 16 taxis, uncovering illegal 'ghost plates', window tints and a bald tyre. Half failed checks, with immediate action taken to protect public safety.
Public meeting called over Solihull taxi parking issues
Residents in Solihull Lodge are holding a public meeting on January 6 to tackle ongoing problems with taxis and vehicles clogging residential streets, preventing locals from parking near their homes.
Man charged with knife possession and illegal e-bike in Sutton Coldfield
A 21-year-old Sutton Coldfield man faces charges after a police stop uncovered a knife and an illegally modified e-bike. He is due in court later this month. Read the full details.
Nicolas Maduro arrested in US special forces operation
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro captured in daring raid, paraded through DEA HQ. Facing narco-terrorism charges in New York. Read the full story.
Nicolas Maduro arrested, paraded through DEA HQ in New York
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was captured on camera grinning and greeting officers during his arrest procession in Manhattan. Read the full details of the dramatic US special forces operation.
Dudley axes taxi licences over driving bans and offences
Dudley Council's taxi committee has stripped licences from private hire drivers for serious offences including driving bans and failing to declare convictions. Read the full report on the crackdown.
New VAT rules for taxis begin, sparking fairness row
New car tax changes take effect from January 2, 2026, applying VAT to most private hire journeys. Industry leaders clash over the decision's impact on fairness and competition. Read the full details.
Wes Nelson to have surgery after football injury
Love Island star Wes Nelson, 27, will undergo an operation on New Year's Eve to reattach his Achilles tendon following a painful football accident. Get the latest update.
WW2 Veteran Doug Baldwin Dies at Age 100
Tributes are paid to Doug Baldwin, a Normandy veteran and former POW who has died aged 100. We remember his courage and remarkable life story. Read more.
Antiques Dealer Missing After Christmas Day Swim
Matthew Upham, 63, is missing after a stormy Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services launched a major rescue operation. Read the latest.
Heathrow taxi drivers fined £650+ in parking crackdown
Hillingdon Council fines thousands of taxi drivers for illegal parking near Heathrow. MP warns of 'rogue driver' anti-social behaviour. Read the full enforcement details.
Trump Announces Christmas Strikes on ISIS in Nigeria
US President Donald Trump announces deadly military strikes against ISIS in Northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day, citing attacks on Christians. Read the full details.
10 Major Product Recalls in December 2025
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued multiple product recalls in December 2025, affecting items from beauty products to home goods. Check the list to see if you own any affected items.
Next recalls Cora ceiling light over injury risk
Next urgently recalls Cora 5LT Flush Ceiling Light after safety watchdog warns glass globes may detach and fall. Customers told to stop use immediately and return for full refund.
Police seize £1.5m monkey dust from van in Longton
Staffordshire Police seize 25kg of synthetic drug monkey dust worth £1.5m from a van in Longton. Major organised crime unit makes significant bust as part of Operation Rivent.
Military Veterans Enjoy Special Dakota Flight at North Weald
A group of British military veterans enjoyed a memorable flight in a historic Douglas Dakota, organised by the Taxi Charity for Military Veterans and Aero Legends. Discover how this special day was created.
Careless Rugby driver given nine points after dash-cam footage
A 52-year-old driver from Rugby was fined and given nine penalty points after a dangerous overtake was captured on dash-cam. Warwickshire Police urge the public to submit footage via Operation Snap.
£2,500 fine warning for Christmas party lifts
UK drivers offering lifts for petrol money this December could face £2,500 fines and invalid insurance. Experts urge caution over 'simple acts of generosity'.
Erdington Crime Crackdown: 10 Arrests, 20 Vehicles Seized
West Midlands Police's Operation Skybridge team has made a major impact in Erdington, making 10 arrests and seizing over 20 vehicles. Discover how proactive policing is tackling burglary and drug crime.
Ten arrests in Erdington crime crackdown
West Midlands Police made ten arrests and seized over 20 vehicles in Erdington as part of Operation Skybridge. 19 charges were brought following the proactive operation.
London Black Cabs Could Be Extinct Within Two Decades
A damning report warns London's iconic black taxis could vanish by 2045. Despite a 68.6% rise in trainee drivers, Mayor Sadiq Khan is urged to act to protect the trade. Read the full story.
One Stop fined £52k over illicit tobacco and vapes
A One Stop shop in Wolverhampton has been hit with a £52,000 penalty after illicit cigarettes and vapes were sold and found hidden under a bed. Read the full investigation details.
Police Christmas crackdown in Sutton Coldfield makes arrests
West Midlands Police's proactive team makes multiple arrests in Sutton Coldfield for burglary, robbery, and drug offences ahead of Christmas. Read the latest on the operation.
22 cars stopped in Birmingham police road safety op
West Midlands Police stopped 22 vehicles in a Birmingham city centre road safety operation. Ten had illegally tinted windows, two were stolen, and four had no insurance. Read the full details.
Major haul of illegal tobacco and fakes seized in Wolverhampton
Trading standards and police seized over 54,000 cigarettes and fake perfumes in Wolverhampton raids. Action is now being taken against the businesses involved. Read the full update.
Second man charged over Smethwick shooting
A 22-year-old man appears in court charged over a shooting in Smethwick that left a man seriously injured. Read the latest on the police investigation and charges.
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