Body found in Birmingham canal after police call
A man was pronounced dead at a Birmingham canal near Bordesley Green East. Police do not treat the death as suspicious. Read the latest updates.
A man was pronounced dead at a Birmingham canal near Bordesley Green East. Police do not treat the death as suspicious. Read the latest updates.
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.
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.
Derrion Adams, 29, died from synthetic cannabinoid complications at HMP Birmingham. The inquest revealed ongoing contraband issues via drones. Read the full investigation.
Klayton Smith, once named on a most wanted list for violent offences including a robbery on a 78-year-old, has died in HMP Lowdham. The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman will investigate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Two Good Samaritans used their 4x4s to rescue a submerged Land Rover in Hall Green after Storm Claudia. Read their vital warning to drivers.
Diagrama Fostering partners with Borough Green Junior Football Club to tackle the foster carer shortage in Kent. Discover how sport creates community support.
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.
Colin Harding, 74, died at HMP Stafford from natural causes. He had served under two years of a 21-year sentence for sexual offences. Read the full investigation details.
Former prison officer Cherrie-Ann Austin-Saddington reveals how relationship with convicted rapist Bradley Trengrove destroyed her career and highlights security concerns in UK prisons.
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.
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.
Lisa Clarke, convicted for the sadistic torture murder of ex-soldier Brian Farmer in Birmingham, has died in custody. An independent inquiry into her death is underway.
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 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.
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
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'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 launches 'Zero Bills' retrofit initiative, eliminating energy costs for UK households for five years. Discover how to cut your bills and carbon footprint.
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.
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.
HMP Bronzefield has reportedly stopped Lucy Letby receiving fan mail after being inundated with cards, gifts and letters from supporters who believe she is innocent.
An inquest hears the mystery surrounding the death of Derrion Adams, 29, at HMP Birmingham. A suspected spice vape was found after he was seen 'staggering' on the wing. Discover the full story.
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.
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.
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.