Dudley Council's turbulent 2025: Budget, protests & politics
Dudley Council battled a £42m financial crisis, political defections, and protests over asylum seeker housing in a tumultuous 2025. Explore the key events shaping the borough's future.
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Reform UK Pledges to Prosecute Civil Servants
Reform UK announces plans to create a new criminal offence for civil servants who 'dishonestly' grant asylum to sex offenders, with potential jail time. Read the full story.
Dudley's most popular 2025 petition debated by council
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.
Police use 'outdated powers' in pro-Palestine protest crackdown
UK police face criticism for using 'cumulative disruption' powers quashed in May 2025 to manage pro-Palestine protests. Lawyers warn of a legal vacuum and stifled democracy.
Failed asylum seeker pleads not guilty to Bournemouth rape
Mohammed Fathi Eltbie, 24, denies raping a woman in a wooded area of the Dorset seaside resort. The Egyptian national, whose asylum claim was refused, will stand trial in May 2026.
Wolves chairman Jeff Shi speaks on fan protests
Wolves chairman Jeff Shi has addressed fan unrest in a rare interview as the club remains bottom of the Premier League. Read his full comments and the offside controversy from the Arsenal defeat.
25 arrested in Birmingham Palestine Action protests
Police arrest 65 protesters across three cities under Terrorism Act during coordinated demonstrations against Palestine Action ban. Read the latest updates.
Illegal workers found at two Birmingham shops
The Home Office is calling for two Birmingham shops to be shut down after discovering failed asylum seekers working illegally. Read the full investigation details.
Green Councillor Demands Reform UK Vetting
A Green councillor calls for Reform UK to screen its own figures for criminal conduct and homophobic attitudes, challenging the party's focus on asylum seekers. Read the full story.
Asylum seekers feel 'very vulnerable' after protests
Asylum seekers in Worcester, who escaped religious persecution and death threats, feel 'very vulnerable' after summer protests. A local charity calls for a refugee forum.
Ex-morgue could become Staffordshire holiday home
A former mortuary at the old North Staffordshire Asylum could be transformed into a two-bedroom holiday let. The Grade II Listed building was sold for £137,000.
Derelict Midlands morgue to become holiday home
A derelict morgue, part of the former North Staffordshire Asylum, could be converted into a two-bedroom holiday let. The plan aims to combat anti-social behaviour and preserve the historic building.
Asylum seeker jailed for Derby bank murder
Calls grow for a public inquiry after an asylum seeker with a criminal history in Europe murdered a father-of-three in a Lloyds Bank. Read the latest developments.
MP Shabana Mahmood reveals 'regular' racist abuse
Birmingham MP Shabana Mahmood says she's 'regularly' told to 'go home' and subjected to racist slurs. The Home Secretary revealed the abuse during a heated asylum debate.
PM pledges to claw back asylum hotel excess profits
Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledges to recover millions in 'excess profits' made by asylum hotel contractors, following a BirminghamLive investigation into a Sutton Coldfield hotel. Read the full story.
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Villa's European match faces security scramble amid protests
West Midlands Police implement major security operation for Aston Villa's Conference League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv amid planned protests over Middle East conflict.
School Lunch Ban Outrages Birmingham Parents
Thousands of Birmingham parents are protesting a controversial new 'gated lunch' policy preventing secondary school students from leaving campus during lunch breaks, sparking debates about child safety and independence.
Walsall rejects three children's home plans
Walsall Council has thrown out three separate applications for new children's homes following strong community protests over safety and anti-social behaviour concerns in Bloxwich and Blakenall neighbourhoods.
Birmingham City fans demand Rooney sacking after disastrous run
Birmingham City supporters are in open revolt against manager Wayne Rooney after a disastrous run of form, with passionate protests and heated debates dividing the fanbase.
Council axes mature trees in Green Flag park
Outrage erupts as Midland Council axes dozens of mature trees in Wednesbury's Green Flag-winning park, sparking protests from local residents and conservation groups.
Bodycam shows asylum seeker ram police car
Exclusive body-worn camera footage shows dramatic Wolverhampton police chase ending in violent collision, as asylum seeker faces justice for dangerous driving.
Asylum seeker faces deportation after church visit
An Iranian asylum seeker who converted to Christianity faces likely removal from the UK after immigration enforcement officers detained him following a church visit in Birmingham.
Labour branch apologises over asylum seeker hotel motion
A Birmingham Labour group has been forced into an embarrassing U-turn after proposing to house asylum seekers in luxury hotels, sparking widespread condemnation from local residents and party members.
Asylum seeker's £400 taxi nightmare ends in court
An Iranian asylum seeker paid £400 for a taxi from Coventry to London only to be abandoned in Wolverhampton, leading to a court case that exposes transport exploitation.
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