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Driver fined £2,400 for 34 blue badge offences

A brazen motorist in London has been hit with a £2,400 fine after breaking blue badge rules 34 times. Discover the shocking details of this persistent misuse and its impact on disabled drivers.

Lloyds Bank: Business Confidence Rises to 50%

Business confidence jumped 8 points to 50% in October, Lloyds Bank reports. Key sectors show renewed optimism as the crucial golden quarter begins. Read the full analysis.

Sutton Coldfield sees 9% unemployment rise

Latest figures reveal a surprising 9% unemployment spike in the affluent area of Sutton Coldfield, bucking the regional and national trend of falling joblessness.

Birmingham man arrested in £1.1m crypto heist

Masked robbers stole £1.1m in cryptocurrency and a £450,000 watch from victims driving from Oxford to London. Thames Valley Police have made four arrests including a Birmingham man.

ICC Wales appoints new co-chair and director

International Convention Centre Wales appoints Mark Rhydderch-Roberts as co-chair and Alan Wilkins as director to drive post-pandemic recovery. Learn how these changes will boost Welsh economy.

Manchester Leads UK Cyber Attack Defence

Greater Manchester is spearheading the fight against cyber attacks costing the UK economy £14.7bn annually. Discover how new government legislation aims to protect critical services.

Woodgate Valley Country Park: Birmingham's Green Gem

Explore Woodgate Valley Country Park in Birmingham - a stunning 450-acre green space perfect for dog walking, family days out and nature lovers. Discover the animal farm, café and walking trails.

West Country flood defence to boost economy by £1.4bn

A major new £120m flood defence scheme in the West Country is predicted to boost the regional economy by £1.4bn and create thousands of new jobs. Discover how this infrastructure protects communities.

Signal fault disrupts Midlands train services

Rail passengers face major disruption with delays up to 25 minutes due to a signalling fault between Walsall and Rugeley Trent Valley. Check before you travel and allow extra time.

Winter hosepipe bans continue in three UK regions

Three UK regions face ongoing hosepipe bans with £1,000 fines. Despite Storm Claudia, drought conditions persist after England's driest spring in 132 years. Experts warn of severe 2026 shortages.

Atom Valley scheme launches with 20,000 jobs pledge

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham launches the Atom Valley scheme in Rochdale, set to create 20,000 jobs. Discover how this major regeneration project aims to transform the region's economy.

Bridgnorth: West Midlands Riverside Market Town

Explore Bridgnorth's timeless beauty where stunning River Severn views meet England's steepest funicular railway and traditional pubs. Discover this charming market town today!

Wales unemployment reaches 5.7%, highest in UK

New ONS data reveals Wales has the highest unemployment rate of any UK nation at 5.7%, its highest level outside the pandemic in nearly a decade. Explore the figures and political reactions.

Reeves Rules Out Pension Tax Change in Autumn Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms the tax-free pension lump sum limit will not be cut in the November 26 Budget, offering relief to millions. Discover the alternative pension tax changes planned.

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