A Solihull council tenant has been banned from his property for three months after a court granted a Closure Order due to reports of Class A drug misuse and anti-social behaviour. Report issues confidentially.
County Durham's Tekmar Group secures an €8m contract for a major UK offshore wind farm, boosting its order backlog to £29m. CEO Richard Turner says the firm is on a much stronger footing than a year ago. Read the full update.
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.
A couple has been sentenced for illegally renting out their Solihull Council property while living in Essex, making nearly £3,000 profit. Read how the fraud was uncovered.
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.
Boots has slashed the price of the No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Collection Gift Set from £129.75 to just £53.95. Shoppers are urged to act fast as stock is selling quickly.
Cremo UK launches a huge Christmas sale, with up to 30% off premium male grooming products like body washes, shaving creams and beard care. Free shipping on orders over £30.
Dudley Council plans a tough new anti-social behaviour policy using drones, covert surveillance and mobile units to target illegal off-road bikes and nuisance neighbours. Read the full details.
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.
Debenhams slashes a premium STÜHRLING dive watch from £2,160 to under £200 just before Christmas. Shoppers praise its 'Rolex-like' quality. Grab the deal now!
New £70 supermarket vouchers from the Household Support Fund will be automatically issued to eligible households in Wakefield from December 3rd. Find out if you qualify.
Shoppers praise FitFlop's water-resistant winter boots for keeping feet 'warm and dry'. The brand's Black Friday sale offers up to 40% off footwear. Grab the deal now!
Residents of Druids Heath in Birmingham express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
Facing a £2.7m debt, Solihull Council is investing over £630,000 in an AI programme to generate significant savings, following the lead of other local authorities.
Marks & Spencer's popular Thermowarmth™ Hooded Puffer Jacket is now just £36.80. Get this cosy, winter-perfect coat in four colours before it sells out.
HMRC will gain access to UK households' crypto holdings from 2027. Learn how this tax crackdown affects you and what you need to report.
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.
This week in Walsall: a rooftop food court shuts over safety, tenants face quadrupled energy bills, and a new £50m school's location sparks debate. Get the full local update.
Latest developments from Dudley Council include major housing approval, rent increases for tenants, and service challenges in children's care and mental health.
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.
Snag the flattering Dorothy Perkins Cable Knit Cardigan for just £17.50 this Black Friday. This versatile winter staple is 50% off at Debenhams. Shop the deal now!
Grab the stylish River Island black heeled Chelsea boots for just £34 in the Black Friday sale. Save 30% on this versatile winter must-have before sizes sell out.
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.