55 Homes Approved in Worcestershire Village
Controversial plans for 55 homes in Martley, Worcestershire, get green light. 22 affordable homes, EV charging & dark sky policy included. Read the full story.
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Council pays £325k consultants for 'super council' plans
Worcestershire County Council paid PwC £325,000 to devise 'One Worcestershire' unitary authority plans. The controversial cost was revealed during a scrutiny panel meeting.
Drug dealer jailed for flooding town with monkey dust
Robert Hacking, 36, has been sentenced to six years for running a county lines operation supplying heroin, crack cocaine and monkey dust in Telford. Read the full court details.
Reform UK councillor suspended over WhatsApp messages
Lancashire County Councillor Tom Pickup suspended from Reform UK after alleged WhatsApp messages discussing 'hardline' immigration stance and mass deportations surfaced.
Patriotic zebra crossing paint to be removed at public expense
St George's crosses painted on Audley zebra crossing will be removed at taxpayers' expense. Council warns of safety issues and urges alternative displays of patriotism.
Health Research Programme Launches at Stockport Stadium
Stockport County Community Trust launches a pioneering health and care research programme at Edgeley Park stadium, making vital studies more accessible to the local community.
Council mental health absences continue to climb
Warwickshire County Council sees staff sickness levels stabilise, but stress and mental health remain the primary driver, accounting for over 16,800 lost days annually.
Derbyshire's £7m landslip fund ends 4-year road closure
A Derbyshire road closed since 2022 due to landslip damage will remain shut for four years before £1.1 million repairs conclude. Discover how £7 million in funding will fix five key routes.
Birmingham's Foxy Line drug dealers jailed for 40 years
Five drug dealers from Birmingham and Solihull who ran the Foxy Line county drugs operation have been sentenced to nearly 40 years combined. West Midlands Police uncovered the network after finding a WhatsApp group with 2,000 members.
HS2 move forces school to cut pupil capacity by third
Water Orton Primary School, relocated for HS2, plans to reduce admissions as families leave the area. Public consultation begins on cutting yearly intake from 45 to 30 pupils.
350 UK jobs at risk in car parts factory closures
Japanese firm NSK plans to close two UK car parts factories, putting 350 jobs at risk. Unions vow to fight the closures in County Durham. Read the full story.
Zebra Crossings to Replace School Lollipop Patrols
Sandwell Council plans to install permanent zebra crossings at five schools to solve long-term lollipop patrol vacancies and improve road safety. Find out how this change will benefit the community.
£800-per-metre Midlands Cycle Route Plan
Warwickshire councillors are urged to approve £322,710 for a 400-metre active travel upgrade on the Lias Line, costing over £800 per metre. Discover the project's benefits.
Selling the OC Season 4: New Agents Revealed
Selling the OC is back on Netflix with three new agents. Discover the fresh faces and returning cast for the 'best season yet' of real estate drama.
Birmingham drug dealer jailed after suitcase bust
Noor Khan is behind bars for running the 'Noor Line' county drugs operation in Erdington after police found a suitcase full of heroin and cocaine bearing his name and address.
Council's £11.5m children's services overspend crisis
Walsall Council reveals staggering £11.5m overspend on children's services, forcing cuts to other vital services as financial pressures mount.
Alfie Steele's killer denied appeal freedom
Dirk Howell, convicted of murdering nine-year-old Alfie Steele in a brutal bath punishment, has been refused permission to appeal his life sentence in a landmark court decision.
Birmingham Council Faces Pressure for Financial Crisis Inquiry
Calls intensify for an independent investigation into Birmingham City Council's financial collapse as opposition leaders demand transparency and accountability.
Government inspector to rule on village housing development
Residents in a Worcestershire village await a crucial government ruling that could halt a major housing development threatening their local landscape and infrastructure.
Birmingham Council meeting disrupted by protestors
Dramatic scenes unfolded at Birmingham City Council as pro-Palestine protestors disrupted a crucial budget meeting, forcing security to intervene and delaying vital financial decisions affecting residents.
Birmingham's £225m IT crisis forces council tax hike
Exclusive investigation reveals how Birmingham City Council's disastrous Oracle IT implementation created a financial black hole, forcing service cuts and council tax hikes across the city.
Essex Community Repair Grants: Apply Now
Community groups across Essex can now access vital funding for repair and restoration projects through Essex County Council's new grant scheme. Discover how to apply and transform your local area.
Protesters halt Birmingham Council tax hike vote
Chaos erupted at Birmingham Council House as protesters stormed the chamber, forcing councillors to flee and halting a controversial 21% tax increase vote in dramatic scenes.
Urgent search for missing Redditch teenager Kieran Hipwell
West Mercia Police have launched an urgent search for 17-year-old Redditch resident Kieran Hipwell, who vanished from his home on Monday. Authorities and family express growing concern for his welfare.
Government rejects Devon council reorganisation plans
Major local government reorganisation in Devon halted as ministers reject plans to create single unitary authorities for Plymouth and Torbay, maintaining current two-tier system.
Birmingham Council Meeting Erupts in Chaos
A Birmingham City Council meeting descended into chaos as residents and councillors clashed over budget cuts and service reductions, with police intervention required to maintain order.
Mousinho rips into 'really poor' refereeing after defeat
Portsmouth manager John Mousinho delivers explosive verdict on officiating after controversial 3-1 loss to rivals, questioning League One standards in blistering post-match analysis.
Sisters' drug empire crumbles after M6 police stop
Two sisters from Merseyside are behind bars after their flashy BMW and suspicious behaviour on the M6 motorway led police to uncover a sophisticated county lines drug operation supplying cocaine across the UK.
Rachel Reeves' 2025 Autumn Budget: Key Predictions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares her debut Autumn Budget with focus on economic growth, public services and potential tax reforms. Key predictions and expert analysis.
Lancaster History Hub gets £5k community funding boost
Lancaster's popular History & Tourism Hub receives vital funding boost from Lancashire County Council's Community Champion scheme, securing its future as a cultural destination.
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