Walsall's £50 Garden Waste Charge Sparks Anger
Walsall residents face new £50 annual fee for garden waste collections as council defends 'difficult decision' amid budget pressures. Service changes begin July 2024.
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Walsall man charged in knife threat case
A 28-year-old Walsall man faces multiple charges after residents were reportedly threatened with a knife during a disturbance on a residential street. Police confirm court proceedings are underway.
TV licence fee to hit £180+ by 2026
Households across the UK are bracing for another TV licence fee increase as the BBC confirms costs will rise with inflation for the next five years, potentially pushing the annual bill beyond £180.
UK 'Demon Bills' Warning as Energy Price Cap Falls
Millions of British families are bracing for financial shock as energy bills are set to surge this autumn despite falling price caps. Experts reveal why your payments could skyrocket.
Man arrested after Birmingham city centre rape
West Midlands Police have made an arrest following a disturbing sexual assault near Birmingham's bustling Chinatown district. The incident occurred in the early hours near Holloway Circus.
Energy bills hike: Standing charges rise despite price cap fall
Major energy suppliers including British Gas and Octopus are set to increase standing charges for millions of customers across England, Wales and Scotland, despite the overall price cap falling this July.
Teen rapist told police: 'I'm not a monster'
A Birmingham teenager who brutally raped a woman in a park attempted to justify his actions to police by claiming his youth made him 'not a monster', as he receives lengthy prison sentence.
Tesco's 40p online shopping charge sparks anger
Tesco introduces controversial 40p fee for online grocery orders under £40, sparking customer backlash as cost-of-living pressures mount.
Birmingham Clean Air Zone faces public verdict
Hundreds of Birmingham residents have voiced strong opinions on the city's Clean Air Zone, with council leaders now considering the future of the divisive environmental initiative.
Ofcom slashes mobile & broadband rip-off charges
UK regulator announces sweeping reforms to protect consumers from excessive mobile and broadband termination fees, potentially saving households hundreds of pounds annually.
Birmingham woman charged in modern slavery case
West Midlands Police uncover disturbing slavery network in Birmingham as woman faces multiple charges following coordinated raids across the city
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