Center Parcs dog fee up 45% to £129, sparks fury
Center Parcs faces backlash after raising its dog accommodation fee by £40 to £129. Holidaymakers say it's cheaper to use kennels. Read the full story and customer reactions.
Center Parcs faces backlash after raising its dog accommodation fee by £40 to £129. Holidaymakers say it's cheaper to use kennels. Read the full story and customer reactions.
An investigation reveals a Labour councillor's property is a supported exempt HMO, the very type he claims to be cracking down on. Read the full story and the latest Birmingham news.
A new report reveals over 6,000 complaints about crime and poor conditions in Birmingham's 'exempt' supported housing. The council has reclaimed £8.7m in benefits, but campaigners warn the crisis is deepening.
West Midlands Police confirm the true reason for a significant presence at a Sutton Coldfield hotel, countering false AI-generated speculation about a British flag. Read the full story.
Walsall Council has granted itself planning permission to convert the Midland Hotel into a 14-bed HMO for temporary homeless accommodation. Read the full details and planning concerns.
Two homeless men were refused entry to a Manchester Holiday Inn despite a paid booking as temperatures hit -6C. The 'inhumane' act sparks outrage and accusations of discrimination.
Former Traitors contestant Fozia Fazil shares how the BBC accommodated her needs as a Muslim woman during filming in the Scottish Highlands. Discover the behind-the-scenes reality.
A proposal to turn a 4-bed semi-detached house on Morar Close into a House in Multiple Occupation for five people has been submitted. The application highlights low local HMO density and aims to meet housing demand.
Shocking Shelter survey reveals more than half of teachers in the West Midlands have worked with homeless children in the past year, severely impacting education. Urgent action is needed.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council spent over £1m housing homeless in B&Bs last year, leaving taxpayers with an £850k bill. Councillor admits the situation is unsustainable. Read the full report.
Birmingham councillors have refused plans for a 263-bed student block near New Street station, citing 'less than substantial' harm to historic buildings like the Town Hall.
Birmingham's planning committee has refused a 263-bed student accommodation tower, fearing harm to historic buildings like the Town Hall. Read the full debate.
A major £119m deal will fund over 1,500 new student beds at Bristol's Brabazon new town by 2027, addressing housing demand. Read the full details on this key development.
The UK Government has launched its most significant child poverty plan in years, aiming to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include lifting the two-child benefit cap and tackling temporary accommodation. Read the full details.
The government's landmark Child Poverty Strategy promises to lift 550,000 children out of poverty by 2030. Key measures include scrapping the two-child benefit cap and ending unlawful B&B placements.
Birmingham City Council is considering a full investigation into the collapse of Midland Livings, a supported housing firm linked to claims of threats, arson, and a £12m debt. Read the latest.
A senior NHS doctor has submitted plans to convert a historic mid-19th Century Walsall building into a 17-bed HMO for healthcare staff. Read the full details of the proposal here.
A Birmingham supported housing firm has gone bust, owing over £12.2m. Administrators report threats, arson, and intimidation of vulnerable tenants. Read the full investigation.
The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Ronald McDonald House Oxford to celebrate its fifth anniversary, meeting families supported by the charity's free 'home away from home'.
Liverpool's £2 overnight visitor charge will proceed after the government rejected a legal challenge. The levy, expected to generate millions, will boost the city's visitor economy.
New data reveals a 13% surge in West Midlands children living in temporary accommodation. Mayor's social housing plan aims to tackle the growing crisis.
Birmingham planners defer decision on Cotteridge HMO conversion amid resident objections. Councillor admits city 'needs HMOs' despite daily complaints. Read the latest.
Birmingham Council refuses 263-bed student block on former Golden Eagle pub site over heritage concerns. Discover the full story behind the decision.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing on Somerleyton Street, Norwich. Police are appealing for information and have moved residents.
TV presenter Alison Hammond joins Shelter's winter appeal after meeting a homeless mother living in temporary accommodation for over five years. Discover how you can help.
Developer Manner commits to rebuilding Manchester's historic Hotspur Press as a student tower, preserving its heritage after the devastating 2024 fire. Learn about the new proposals.
TV's Alison Hammond breaks down hearing a mother's story of 5 years in temporary housing with her son. She joins Shelter's campaign as child homelessness hits a record high.
University of Warwick students evacuated after major fire at Arthur Vick 1 halls. No injuries reported as emergency services contain blaze. Support offered for temporary accommodation.
Plans for a 263-bed student accommodation on the former Golden Eagle pub site in Birmingham have been recommended for approval. The development promises regeneration benefits while acknowledging heritage concerns.
Plans for a 263-bed student accommodation block on the former Golden Eagle pub site in Birmingham city centre have been recommended for approval. The development aims to transform this prominent location.