A new petition calls for the DWP to end state pension payments for retirees with incomes over £50,000, aiming to fund student tuition fees. Over 10,000 signatures needed for a government response.
Birmingham residents were stunned as the sky turned a vivid purple overnight during Storm Goretti. Discover the science and social media theories behind this breathtaking spectacle.
Plymouth City Council issues 18-month traffic order for Normandy Hill closure to facilitate National Grid connection works from January 2026. Plan your journey.
A red vehicle hit a National Express West Midlands bus shelter on Walmley Road. No injuries were reported but the shelter was damaged. Read the latest traffic updates.
A public petition demanding the income tax personal allowance be raised to £20,000 has reached 50,000 signatures, halfway to triggering a Commons debate. The Treasury has rejected the call, citing a £50bn annual cost.
Nearly 180 people have signed a petition urging Birmingham City Council to install traffic lights outside City Road Primary School in Edgbaston to improve child safety on the busy Cavendish Road.
Parents demand Birmingham City Council install traffic lights at City Road Primary School's entrance on Cavendish Road, citing dangerous peak-hour traffic and risk of a 'preventable tragedy'.
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson launches a petition for mandatory SMA Type 1 testing at birth on the NHS after her twin daughters' diagnosis. Learn about her campaign and the crucial heel prick test.
A section of the M6 southbound was closed after a teenage girl fell from an ambulance on a slip road. She was taken to hospital with no serious injuries. Read the latest traffic updates.
A public petition urging the government to raise the income tax personal allowance to £20,000 has reached 44,000 signatures, halfway to triggering a parliamentary debate. Read the details and the government's response.
Cornwall Council announces temporary road closures for utility works and an event in St Ives, Ludgvan, Leedstown and Pendeen from January 12-30, 2026. Full details on diversions and contacts here.
Children's Minister Josh MacAlister has dismissed calls for a four-day school week in England, warning it would harm learning and put pressure on families. Read the full response.
A lorry crash and oil spill on the M6 southbound between Stoke and Stafford has closed lanes, creating six-mile queues and 30-minute delays. Avoid the area.
HMRC has formally rejected a public petition to raise the Personal Tax-Free Allowance to £20,000, citing a £50 billion annual cost. The petition argues it would help with living costs.
A new parliamentary petition demands the Labour government and local councils exempt all state pensioners from council tax to ease financial pressures. Over 4,000 have signed.
A new Parliamentary petition calls on the Labour government to lower the historic vehicle tax exemption age from 40 to 35 years. Find out how this could benefit owners of 'modern classics'.
Birmingham City Council has reduced speed limits to 30mph on 27 key routes to improve road safety and promote sustainable travel. See the full list of affected roads.
Discover Broadway, the 'Jewel of the Cotswolds', a storybook village just 90 minutes from Birmingham. Its magical Christmas lights have captivated TikTok, making it a must-visit UK destination.
A parliamentary petition calls for the DWP's £10 Christmas Bonus to be raised to £180 to match inflation since 1972. Over 4,000 have signed, needing 10,000 for a government response.
A viral petition demanding Netflix release 'unseen footage' from Stranger Things 5 has gained 300,000 signatures, but actor Randy Havens has dismissed the claims. Read the full story.
A car overturned on Kings Heath High Street, Birmingham. Two people were assessed for minor injuries. Bus routes were temporarily disrupted. Read the latest traffic updates.
A petition on housing asylum seekers in Dudley, gaining over 3,000 signatures, triggered a full council debate. Discover the other local issues that mobilised residents in 2025.
A parliamentary petition urges HMRC to double the personal tax allowance for state pensioners to £25,140. With 10,000 signatures, it seeks to protect pensioners from rising tax bills as thresholds remain frozen.
A two-car collision on the M6 northbound between J15 and J16 has closed two lanes, causing severe delays of up to an hour and six miles of tailbacks for post-Christmas travellers.
New enforcement cameras at a busy M5 junction will issue fines to drivers who stop in a yellow box. Many motorists are unaware of the rule, risking penalties.
From dazzling lights to bulky Santa suits, discover the surprising UK laws that could result in fines of up to £5,000 this Christmas Day. Stay safe and avoid a festive penalty.
Paul and Anne Nicholas have lit up their Bedfordshire home for a sixth year, raising vital funds for Sue Ryder St John's Hospice. Their dazzling display is open nightly until Christmas Eve.
Sheila Turner's festive display in Market Weighton wins British Garden Centres' national competition, raising thousands for Macmillan Cancer Support. Discover the magical scene.
Campaigners demand Dudley Council reinstates 500 removed grit bins, warning the cost-cutting move risks safety on icy hills. Read the full story and see the petition.
Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Police have expanded the city's speed enforcement network with new Average Speed Cameras on key routes. Discover the affected roads and the safety goals behind the initiative.