Tourist Tax Plan for Bristol and Bath Region
West of England leaders endorse a proposed tourist tax on overnight stays to fund transport and local projects. Find out how this could transform the region's visitor economy.
West of England leaders endorse a proposed tourist tax on overnight stays to fund transport and local projects. Find out how this could transform the region's visitor economy.
The body of PC Rehaan Akhtar, 28, was recovered from Bristol Harbour after he vanished during a night out. Tributes pour in for the 'greatly respected' officer.
Celebrate National Cookie Day in Birmingham! Download the Insomnia Cookies app on December 4 for a free classic cookie and discover exclusive deals.
Birmingham City's squad is severely depleted with eight players potentially missing the Championship clash against Bristol City due to suspension and injuries.
Birmingham City's squad is stretched thin with eight players potentially missing the Championship clash against Bristol City due to suspension and injury. Get the latest team news.
Richard Iles from Winterbourne Down is creating one of Britain's largest domestic Christmas light displays with 235,000 lights, raising funds for military veterans. Support this incredible spectacle from November 29.
The future of Sunrise Bakery, a family-run craft business founded in 1966, has been secured, protecting all 23 jobs. Discover how the acquisition saved this Smethwick institution.
Struggling East Riding households could get a £250 Cost of Living payment. Check if you meet the three key conditions for this vital DWP-funded support.
Hull & East Yorkshire Business Awards celebrated 25 years with multiple winners including Peter Brown's Lifetime Achievement honour. Discover the region's business champions.
Major North East firms including Hay & Kilner, True Potential and British Esports announce strategic appointments and promotions, signalling strong confidence in the region's economic future.
Sunderland's Moralbox has raised £550,000 to scale its AI-powered training and compliance platform, helping high-risk industries manage workforce skills in real-time. Discover their growth plans.
Scope charity confirms closure of Stourbridge and Folkestone shops this week, following 77 other store shutdowns. Discover how this impacts the high street.
Discover the winners of the 2025 ProCon Leicestershire Awards, celebrating the best construction projects and a rising star architect in the region. Find out which projects took top honours.
The Old Dresser Cafe in Bearwood is closing permanently following the death of co-owner Richard Strugala from cancer. The popular spot served British and Polish cuisine.
Two-time GRAMMY winner Lorde will headline All Points East 2026 on Saturday 22nd August. Discover the female-led line-up and how to get your tickets on 20th November.
Discover how The Sunshine Fund uses donations for specialist equipment like sensory bundles, communication aids and the revolutionary Exopulse Suit to directly improve lives of disabled children in the North East.
Co-op launches 'Too Good To Waste' scheme, offering members 50% off loose bakery items from 6pm daily. Save money and help the planet with this Birmingham-wide initiative.
Bristol startup Emm's high-tech menstrual cup raises £6.8m. The wearable device tracks flow and cycle data, launching in the UK in 2026. Discover the future of women's health tech.
Lidl is celebrating its 1000th UK store by hiding £1,000 in vouchers inside limited-edition Gingerbread Store kits. Find out how you could win big this Christmas.
The Met Office issues an 18-hour amber snow warning for North East England with up to 25cm forecast, causing potential travel disruption and power cuts. Stay informed.
A man was arrested after hurling hot liquid at staff and breaking a window on an East Midlands Railway service. Read the full report on this disturbing incident.
Discover how Gillian Belt found purpose and friendship volunteering at East Cheshire Hospice for over 20 years after her father's care. Read her inspiring story and how Betty Malkin's knitting raises vital funds.
Angela Roberts fulfils her mother's dying wish by volunteering 35 years at East Cheshire Hospice. The Macclesfield support group she leads has raised over £43,000. Discover how to join.
Blue Islands airline enters liquidation, cancelling all flights including a new direct route from East Midlands Airport to Guernsey. Passengers advised on next steps.
A man was pronounced dead at a Birmingham canal near Bordesley Green East. Police do not treat the death as suspicious. Read the latest updates.
A significant emergency services operation unfolded on Bordesley Green East, Birmingham. Police, fire, and ambulance crews were dispatched to the scene. Follow for live updates.
Cramlington-based modular construction firm Merit enters administration, resulting in over 300 redundancies and halting work on major projects like Berwick Infirmary. Administrators seek solutions.
A Sudden Stratospheric Warming event forecast for late November could increase the chance of the Beast from the East returning to the UK, bringing colder and wintry conditions.
Major new business coalition forms in Hull and East Yorkshire to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK through Business Beats Cancer initiative. Join the movement today.
Turn your festive tree into vital funds for East Anglia's Children's Hospices. Register for the tree recycling service by Jan 4 and help families in need. #Charity #Recycling