Calls to reverse Dudley's grit bin policy
Campaigners demand Dudley Council reinstates 500 removed grit bins, warning the cost-cutting move risks safety on icy hills. Read the full story and see the petition.
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Petition launched to restore Solihull bus to hospital
Campaigners fight to save the 73 bus route to Heartlands Hospital after changes leave Old Lode Lane residents stranded. Over 40 signatures gathered in hours.
Lidl's 5p Christmas veg sparks shopper debate
Lidl slashes festive veg to just 5p, sparking a price war with rivals. Shoppers question the true cost, as the supermarket insists farmers are protected. Read the full story.
Birmingham teachers strike over 100+ redundancies
Teachers across the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership will strike for nine days in January 2026 over plans to cut more than 100 jobs. The NEU warns of damage to education.
Swansea University confirms further job losses
Swansea University opens new voluntary exit schemes for staff as it seeks £25m in savings, with compulsory redundancies not ruled out. The UCU warns of potential industrial action.
Morrisons cuts Christmas veg prices to 5p in UK farmer deal
Morrisons has slashed prices on festive vegetables to just 5p each in a major Christmas offer, ensuring savings for customers while protecting British farmers' incomes. Discover the deals and store opening times.
Police Officer Denies Rape Charges at Warwick Crown Court
A West Midlands Police officer has pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape and one of coercive control. The trial is set for April 2027. Read the latest court details.
Aldi cuts Christmas vegetable prices to just 8p
Aldi reduces key Christmas vegetables like sprouts and carrots to 8p from Dec 18-24. Get festive staples for less and discover their unique 'lickable' Pigs in Blankets wrapping paper.
Labour warns 1.2m on DWP benefits: 'not done' with cuts
Labour's DWP boss warns welfare shake-up is 'not done' as figures show 1.2 million claim sickness benefits for mental health. Read the latest on potential cuts.
Police Horses Return to West Midlands After 26 Years
West Midlands Police will deploy a 12-horse mounted unit from spring 2025 to tackle riots and football violence, costing nearly £6,000 per horse annually. Read the full story.
Prison officer jailed for smuggling drugs to inmate boyfriend
A corrupt prison officer led a gang to smuggle cannabis and tobacco into HMP Birmingham for her inmate partner. All four conspirators have been sentenced to prison.
Prison officer jailed for smuggling drugs to inmate boyfriend
A corrupt prison officer has been jailed for her role in a plot to smuggle cannabis and tobacco into HMP Birmingham for her inmate boyfriend. Read the full story of the investigation here.
Police officer charged with theft from raid
A Warwickshire Police officer faces three theft charges, accused of stealing cash and jewellery during a drugs operation. Read the full court details.
UK Job Cuts Hit Fastest Rate Since Pandemic
Private sector employment fell 1.8% in November, the sharpest drop since July 2021. The Bank of England's survey points to a December interest rate cut amid rising inflation expectations. Read the full analysis.
Police officers win hero award for disarming protestors
PCs Bethany Cottrell and Natalie Millward showed 'unwavering courage' disarming individuals with weapons during a volatile city centre protest. Discover their heroic story.
Midlands man banned from Sainsbury's after officer attack
Andrew McNab, 40, has been given a suspended sentence and a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order after a 'nasty and unprovoked' assault on a police officer in Telford. Read the full details of the ban.
Midlands Police Officer Charged with On-Duty Theft
A Warwickshire Police officer faces three theft charges for alleged offences while on duty. Pc Robert Davies will appear in court this week. Read the full details.
PC Rehaan Akhtar found dead after Bristol night out
A coroner hears PC Rehaan Akhtar, 28, is believed to have drowned after a night out in Bristol. The 'greatly respected' South Wales Police officer's body was recovered from the harbour.
Bearwood drug bust after police helicopter chase
Three 19-year-olds arrested in Bearwood after a police pursuit involving a helicopter. A large quantity of Class A drugs was seized. Read the full details.
DWP boss warns 24m claimants: 'Nothing ruled out' on cuts
Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden refuses to rule out benefit cuts, sparking fears for 24 million claimants. Read the full story and political reaction.
Corrupt detective must repay £75k from cocaine theft
A former detective who stole cocaine from police stores has been ordered to repay £75,420. Andrew Talbot was jailed for 19 years in 2024. Read the full story of his downfall.
Hillsborough report slams West Midlands Police investigation
A major new police watchdog report heavily criticises West Midlands Police's Hillsborough disaster probe as 'inexplicably narrow'. Read the damning findings.
Arrest after stolen Mercedes crashes in Birmingham
Armed officers arrested a man in Alum Rock after a Mercedes, stolen in a burglary, crashed into parked cars. Read the latest on this police operation.
Prison officer, 19, admits affair with inmate
A 19-year-old prison officer and a 30-year-old inmate confessed to misconduct after a secret affair at HMP Five Wells. Both admitted multiple charges and will be sentenced in January 2026.
DWP Scraps PIP Car Perk in Labour Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves axes Motability Scheme for PIP claimants, calling it an 'easy win'. Critics warn cuts target the vulnerable. Read the full story.
Benefits influencer helps thousands claim ADHD support
A benefits influencer helping people with ADHD claim DWP support criticises Labour's 'disgusting' cuts. Discover the impact on disabled claimants.
Councillors brand police commissioner role 'gravy train'
Worcester councillors have condemned West Mercia's PCC office as a 'gravy train for failed Tory politicians' amid police cuts controversy. Discover the full story behind the abolition of the role in 2028.
Nationwide and Virgin Money Cut Mortgage Rates
Nationwide Building Society and Virgin Money announce significant mortgage rate cuts of up to 0.19%, offering relief to UK borrowers after the Autumn Budget.
Officer won't face action over Taser death
A police watchdog has ruled an officer will not face misconduct action after Ayuub Abdi fell to his death in Birmingham when Tasered. Read the full investigation details.
Disabled families 'forgotten' in Budget, mum reveals
A mother of two autistic sons shares her anxiety after the Budget offered little for disabled families facing rising costs and potential benefit cuts. Read her story.
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