650 Homes and Country Park Plan for Newcastle-under-Lyme
Developer Richborough unveils plans for 650 dwellings and a new country park on land off Whitmore Road. Public consultation open until December 7.
Developer Richborough unveils plans for 650 dwellings and a new country park on land off Whitmore Road. Public consultation open until December 7.
Birmingham City are reportedly keen on signing Liverpool's young forward Lewis Koumas. The 18-year-old son of Jason Koumas could be set for a Championship loan move to St Andrew's.
Martin Lewis presses Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Lifetime ISA concerns. Savers worry about the £450k property cap and future changes. Get the latest on the consultation.
Birmingham City Council's new Local Plan proposes 15 Green Belt sites in Sutton Coldfield for housing, with over 8,200 potential homes. Public consultation extended to December 19.
Birmingham City Council faces public fury over the year-long bins strike, with costs exceeding £14m. Read the latest on the political fallout and why a resolution remains elusive.
Birmingham City Council confirms demolition of vandalism-hit Druids Heath tower blocks will start in early 2025, as residents complain of neglect during regeneration delays.
A row erupts in Dudley as a £8,000 consultation for a new Cradley parish council is overwhelmingly rejected by residents. Calls for apologies over 'waste' of taxpayer cash. Full story.
Labour demands apology after £8,000 survey on Cradley parish council, funded as part of a Tory-Lib Dem budget deal, is overwhelmingly rejected by residents. Read the full story.
Gloucester City Council faces a 'financial black hole' and is applying for up to £17.5m in emergency government loans to avoid effective bankruptcy, with severe cuts to services planned.
A Birmingham City Council meeting was adjourned twice after angry protests over the bins strike. A man in a shark suit watched as mock bank notes were thrown and chants erupted. Read the full story.
A Birmingham City Council meeting was halted twice after angry outbursts from the public gallery over the ongoing bins strike. Read the full story on the heated dispute.
Birmingham City Council's finance boss and a leading academic critic clashed over whether the council's 2023 bankruptcy was necessary. Read the explosive debate on the £760m equal pay liability.
Proposed Labour government restrictions on wood-burning stoves labelled 'absurd' as public divides over clean air versus heating costs. Read the full debate.
John Callaway, 43, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for raping a student in his van after offering her a lift home in Liverpool. Read the full court report.
The families of three girls lost in the Southport tragedy received a Special Award for their courage and inspiring charities. The Guide Liverpool celebrated a decade of local media.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery shuns post-match spotlight as his team builds momentum. With Liverpool and Man City facing issues, Villa's balanced squad eyes a top-four challenge. Read the full analysis.
Residents of Druids Heath in Birmingham express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
Solihull Council sees complaints soar to a three-year peak while making crucial decisions on parish mergers, historic building conversions, and the Mell Square redevelopment. Discover the full story.
Residents of Birmingham's Druids Heath estate express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
UK households in council tax band D can get 100% discounts, leading to £0 bills before a 5% rise to £2,394. Learn how to apply for Council Tax Support.
Millions of UK households face a 5% council tax hike in 2026. Discover expert tips on how to legally reduce your bill and save money with discounts and payment plans.
A Birmingham City Council bin worker was forced to resign after being secretly filmed working as a pub bouncer while claiming a work injury left him in a wheelchair.
Paul Doyle, 54, pleaded guilty to 31 offences after driving into a Liverpool FC victory parade crowd. Learn the full details of the case and the impending sentencing.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces consultation on replacing Lifetime ISA with a simpler product to help Brits buy their first home. Get the latest budget details.
Paul Doyle, 54, pleaded guilty to all charges relating to the Liverpool FC victory parade crash that injured over 130 people. Read the full court details.
Dudley taxpayers foot an £8,000 bill for a feasibility study, with over 80% of Cradley residents voting against a new parish council. Discover the political fallout.
Liverpool's £2 overnight visitor charge will proceed after the government rejected a legal challenge. The levy, expected to generate millions, will boost the city's visitor economy.
Paul Doyle denies 31 charges over the Liverpool FC victory parade incident. The trial begins as jurors are sworn in at Liverpool Crown Court. Follow for live updates.
A Devon father is ordered to dismantle his garden structure after a neighbour's complaint. Discover the implications for UK homeowners and planning rules.
Birmingham Council launches public consultation for a permanent cycle route from the city centre to the A457 Dudley Road, aiming to create a safer, city-wide network and reduce car dependence.