Large Emergency Services Presence in Bordesley Green
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.
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Octopus Energy £100m funding for zero bills homes
Octopus Energy secures £100m funding to create over 1,000 homes with no energy bills for 5-10 years through innovative green technology. Discover how this world-first initiative tackles fuel poverty.
Arrest after 2am assault at Birmingham Bob Shop
West Midlands Police arrest man in his 20s after assault at Small Heath convenience store. Victim hospitalised with non-life-threatening head injury. Read the latest.
Birmingham Bob Shop sealed off by police
Police have sealed off Bob Shop 4 on Green Lane in Small Heath following an incident. The cordon remains as investigations continue. Follow for live updates.
Teenager arrested in Birmingham terror probe
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Bartley Green on suspicion of terrorism offences, including disseminating materials and possession for terrorist purposes. Report suspicious activity to police.
Man charged with GBH at Birmingham sports bar
A Birmingham sports bar has its licence suspended after a serious assault left a man with head injuries. Benjamin Duprey, 34, has been charged with GBH.
Wiltshire Council Mandates Social Housing
Wiltshire Council mandates social housing in new developments as 'affordable' homes prove unaffordable. Discover the policy shift impacting developers and residents.
Birmingham rescuers save Land Rover from flood
Two Good Samaritans used their 4x4s to rescue a submerged Land Rover in Hall Green after Storm Claudia. Read their vital warning to drivers.
New Partnership Supports Kent Foster Care & Youth Sport
Diagrama Fostering partners with Borough Green Junior Football Club to tackle the foster carer shortage in Kent. Discover how sport creates community support.
Cheshire East rejects Alderley Edge homes plan
Councillors unanimously refuse nine-home development off Heyes Lane, arguing the site is protected green belt land and does not meet new 'grey belt' criteria.
Couple cut bills by £300 with garden data centre
An Essex couple ditched their gas boiler for a revolutionary heating system, cutting their energy bills from £375 to just £40. Discover how this green tech works.
Young buyers forced into 'nature deserts'
A new study reveals the high cost of homes near green spaces is forcing first-time buyers into 'nature deserts', deepening health inequalities across the UK.
Council to refurbish pensioner's 'inhumane' home
Birmingham City Council will completely refurbish a widower's mould-ridden council house after his 'inhumane' living conditions were exposed. 67-year-old John Marshall will be moved to temporary accommodation during the works.
Centrica Plans Hydrogen Plant for Lincolnshire
Centrica Energy Storage has submitted plans for a new 10MW hydrogen production facility in North Lincolnshire, boosting the region's green energy sector. Discover the details.
Octopus Energy's Zero Bills scheme expands to France
Octopus Energy expands its Zero Bills initiative to France, offering households no energy costs for five years. Discover how this green tech innovation works and its global potential.
New substation work starts for South Yorkshire solar park
Construction begins on a substation for a new South Yorkshire solar park set to power 18,800 homes. The project promises local jobs and a £50k annual community fund. #GreenEnergy #Yorkshire
Energy bills could be cut by £200 in Budget
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves could slash energy bills by up to £200. Key measures include VAT cuts and removing green levies. Find out how this affects you.
Octopus Energy buys Kuppa for instant home energy surveys
Octopus Energy's acquisition of tech startup Kuppa enables homeowners to assess energy upgrade potential in seconds, not days. Discover how this speeds up green installations and cuts bills.
Octopus Energy offers 5 years of zero energy bills
Octopus Energy launches 'Zero Bills' retrofit initiative, eliminating energy costs for UK households for five years. Discover how to cut your bills and carbon footprint.
Walsall Green Belt Plan: 2,300 Homes Proposed
Walsall Council's draft local plan proposes building over 2,300 homes on green belt land. Have your say before the consultation closes on 19 December 2025.
Study: People prefer 'pretty' wild spaces in parks
New research from Durham University shows public support for rewilding parks depends on aesthetic appeal. Discover how councils can boost biodiversity while keeping spaces beautiful.
South Bristol's 510-Home Plan Takes Key Step Forward
Plans for 510 new homes in South Bristol progress as Allison Homes submits detailed application. The Centric Parc scheme includes affordable housing and green spaces. Discover the vision for this sustainable neighbourhood.
Handsworth residents halt 14-bed HMO plan
Furious Handsworth residents celebrate as council rejects 14-bed supported housing plan. Locals say area is treated as a 'dumping ground' for HMOs. Read the full story.
£80M West Midlands Housing Revolution Begins
A massive £80 million government cash injection is set to breathe new life into derelict West Midlands sites, creating thousands of homes and jobs while protecting green spaces from development.
North East offshore wind sector demands infrastructure upgrades
Leading offshore wind companies in the North East are calling for critical improvements to ports and infrastructure to capitalise on renewable energy opportunities and create thousands of jobs.
£7bn social housing funding boost unveiled
The UK government announces a massive £7 billion funding injection for social housing, promising thousands of new affordable homes and major regeneration projects across the country.
TRNSMT Festival 2026 dates confirmed for Glasgow
Glasgow's flagship music festival TRNSMT will return to Glasgow Green from July 10-12, 2026, with early bird tickets going on sale soon and headliner announcements expected later this year.
Sandwell housing crisis: Council blamed for development delays
Sandwell Council faces mounting criticism as new data reveals a critical shortage of housing developments in the borough, with local leaders blaming planning delays and bureaucratic hurdles for the growing crisis.
UK households face £250 energy bill increase
Millions of British households could be hit with an extra £250 per year on energy bills to fund hydrogen heating projects, sparking concerns about affordability during the cost of living crisis.
Balsall Common Faces 100+ Home Green Belt Development
Controversial plans for over 100 new homes in Balsall Common have been submitted, sparking debate about green belt protection and local infrastructure capacity in the West Midlands village.
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