Macquarie buys Bristol & Birmingham Energy from EDF
Global investment giant Macquarie finalises strategic purchase of Bristol Energy and Birmingham Energy from EDF, marking significant consolidation in Britain's sustainable energy sector.
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£6.5m Railway Upgrade Kicks Off on Key Transport Route
A landmark £6.5 million railway enhancement project has commenced, promising significant improvements to track infrastructure and future service reliability across a vital transport corridor.
Pregnant Brit faces death penalty in Cambodia drug case
Bella, a pregnant British woman, faces execution in Cambodia after being caught with 2kg of cocaine. The 22-year-old claims she was coerced into becoming a drug mule by a Nigerian gang.
Rachel Reeves to announce major planning reforms and new towns
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil Labour's radical planning reforms and new town developments to boost economic growth and tackle the housing crisis.
State Pension Warning: Form Error Costs Thousands
Exclusive investigation reveals how pensioners are missing out on vital National Insurance credits that could boost their state pension payments significantly.
Birmingham's bridge bashing crisis costs £100k
Exclusive investigation reveals Birmingham's low bridges have been struck over 1,000 times in three years, costing taxpayers nearly £100,000 in repairs and causing major traffic disruption across the city.
Company car drivers face tax perk loss in HMRC crackdown
Major changes to benefit-in-kind tax rules could see company car drivers losing their National Insurance perk worth hundreds of pounds annually. HMRC's new guidance targets salary sacrifice arrangements.
Dudley Metro extension faces mine shaft safety challenge
Essential safety investigations into unstable mine shafts must be completed before the transformative £50 million Dudley Metro extension can proceed, with work potentially starting within months.
Five New National Express Bus Routes Launch in Black Country
Major transport boost for West Midlands as five new bus services launch, connecting communities and improving travel options across the region with enhanced frequency and extended operating hours.
Driver flees M6 crash leaving passenger critically injured
A shocking hit-and-run on the M6 near Birmingham leaves passenger critically injured as driver abandons vehicle and escapes on foot. Police launch urgent manhunt.
M5 delays continue until 2025 as works extended
Drivers using the M5 between Bromsgrove and Oldbury face at least another year of disruption as National Highways confirms smart motorway conversion works will continue until spring 2025, causing significant delays and lane closures.
£60M Lottery Prizes Unclaimed - Check Tickets!
Shocking new figures reveal over £60 million in National Lottery prizes went unclaimed last year. Discover if you're sitting on a forgotten fortune and learn the crucial steps to claim your winnings before time runs out.
Midlands Metro extension delayed until late 2025
Frustration mounts as the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension encounters significant setbacks, pushing completion to late 2025 and raising concerns about escalating costs and traffic disruption.
Family's emotional thank you to Stockport ICU team
A grateful Stockport family returns to Stepping Hill Hospital's intensive care unit with a special anniversary gift to thank the team that provided life-saving treatment during their darkest hours.
M6 Speed Cameras: New Midlands Safety Crackdown
Major speed camera installation planned for key M6 junctions in Staffordshire and Cheshire as National Highways launches new safety initiative to reduce accidents.
Dartmoor's £10m Visitor Experience Plans Revealed
A major new visitor attraction is coming to Dartmoor National Park, promising immersive experiences and sustainable tourism with significant economic benefits for the region.
£100m Cocaine Smuggling Plot Using Speedboat Exposed
National Crime Agency exposes sophisticated drug trafficking operation using high-speed vessel to transport massive cocaine shipment into the UK. Three men convicted in landmark case.
Penarth RNLI Honours Three Volunteer Heroes
Penarth's RNLI station celebrates three remarkable volunteers who've collectively dedicated over 60 years to saving lives at sea. Discover their inspiring stories of commitment to maritime safety.
DWP State Pension Rule Change Hits Thousands
Major DWP rule change affects how State Pension is calculated - discover if you're one of thousands at risk of losing significant retirement income.
Port Talbot care worker wins national award
A compassionate care worker from Port Talbot has been celebrated at the prestigious national Care Home Awards for her outstanding commitment to residents' wellbeing and innovative approach to elderly care.
Midlands Demands 24-Hour Transport to Save Night Economy
Business leaders and politicians demand urgent improvements to late-night transport across the Midlands, warning that unreliable services are strangling the night-time economy and leaving workers stranded.
Bakery couple crowned National Care Champions for fostering
A remarkable couple who sold their successful bakery business to dedicate their lives to fostering have been honoured as National Care Champions after providing loving homes to 25 vulnerable children.
Welsh Steel Firm Wins Network Rail Contract
Celsa Steel UK secures groundbreaking contract to supply recycled steel for Britain's railway infrastructure transformation, creating jobs and boosting sustainable manufacturing.
Starmer vows to freeze National Insurance in cost of living pledge
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces bold plan to scrap planned National Insurance rise and tackle energy bills crisis ahead of Autumn Statement.
Labour's EV plan faces charging infrastructure crisis
Industry leaders sound alarm over insufficient charging infrastructure as Labour pushes for accelerated electric vehicle adoption, threatening to derail green transport ambitions.
Rachel Reeves' four-point plan to tackle cost of living
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major economic reforms including planning system overhaul, infrastructure investment, and energy security measures to boost UK economy and ease financial pressures on households.
West Midlands man arrested in EncroChat crime probe
A 42-year-old man from the West Midlands has been arrested as part of a major National Crime Agency operation targeting organised crime through the compromised EncroChat encrypted phone network.
Wolverhampton's £27m Transport Hub Approved
Wolverhampton Council approves ambitious £27 million transport interchange project, promising to revolutionise city centre connectivity and boost local economy.
Check your state pension now - you could be missing thousands
Millions of Britons born between specific years are being urged to take immediate action as they may be missing out on thousands in state pension payments due to little-known rules.
Birmingham's Hagley Road cycle lane divides city
Birmingham's ambitious Hagley Road cycle lane project sparks heated debate between cyclists celebrating newfound safety and motorists facing increased congestion in this major transport corridor overhaul.
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