Shoplifter banned from 9 Malvern stores and retail park
A 31-year-old persistent shoplifter has had a Criminal Behaviour Order extended, banning her from major supermarkets and a retail park in Malvern. Police urge the public to report breaches.
A 31-year-old persistent shoplifter has had a Criminal Behaviour Order extended, banning her from major supermarkets and a retail park in Malvern. Police urge the public to report breaches.
Plymouth City Council enforces an 18-month parking and loading ban on Emma Place Ope for building remedial works from Feb 2026. Contact Lancer Scott on 01179439800 for queries.
The DWP is set to ban criminals on hospital orders from claiming Universal Credit, a move welcomed by victims' families. Read the full story on this major policy change.
A property in Malvern has been shut down for three months following years of anti-social behaviour and suspected drug dealing, granting respite to intimidated residents. Read the full story.
A Dublin takeaway, Quack N Wok, was ordered to close after health inspectors found a faulty drainage system risked contaminating food with pathogenic bacteria and faecal matter. Read the full report.
Cornwall Council has announced temporary road closures across west Cornwall for utility and repair works in January and February 2026. Find key dates, locations, and diversion details here.
Tandridge Council considers a Public Spaces Protection Order to tackle anti-social driving in Caterham, including pavement parking and unnecessary horn use. Have your say.
A serious crash has blocked the A456 Hagley Road West in Birmingham, causing major disruption. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and allow extra time for journeys.
Cornwall Council confirms temporary road closures in St Ives, Gulval, Ludgvan & Leedstown for essential utility and repair works from late January. Access maintained. Plan your journey.
Hertfordshire County Council announces temporary road, bridleway and footpath closures across the county from January 8. Check local signage and diversion routes.
Plymouth City Council issues an 18-month traffic order suspending parking on Emma Place Ope from February 2026 for remedial works. Check details and contact info.
Glasgow City Council will launch an 18-month trial of a 'People First Zone' in early 2026, restricting private vehicles to prioritise pedestrians. Share your views in the consultation.
A Longton woman who tried to flee to Tunisia in breach of a court order was intercepted on the M25. Maria Shaw, 46, was given a suspended sentence for perverting justice and forgery. Read the full story.
Birmingham City Council is activating new cameras to catch drivers making illegal turns at three key junctions. The road safety initiative will start with warnings before fines are issued.
Sayed Hersi remains on the run after six years on West Midlands Police's most wanted list. Public appeals have failed. Call 101 with information.
Adam McLaughlan, 34, has been sentenced to six years for 14 counts of child sexual assault in Staffordshire. Police praise the bravery of survivors who came forward.
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.
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.
West Midlands Police deploy extra officers and a Section 35 dispersal order after gangs of youths set fires and cause trouble in Bentley. Find out what it means for residents.
West Midlands Police have implemented a Section 35 dispersal order in Bentley after youths set wheelie bins on fire, causing chaos. Extra officers are on patrol. Report incidents to 101.
A grandfather from Leek has been sentenced after a violent altercation over a cigarette led to assaults on two women and a police officer. Read the full court details.
Plymouth City Council issues a traffic order for gas mains works in Ford & Keyham. Major road closures and parking bans will be in force from 5 Jan 2026. Plan your journeys.
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.
Shaun Skyvington, 58, convicted of harassment and assault. He brandished a 'ball in sock' in Wetherspoons and threatened with a screwdriver. Read the full court outcome.
Joseph Johnson, a former soldier, has been ordered to repay just £1 despite benefiting by nearly £5 million from dealing cocaine. Discover the full story of the Proceeds of Crime hearing.
Plymouth City Council issues a temporary traffic order for Normandy Hill closure from Jan 13-20, 2026, for National Grid utility works. Drivers urged to plan ahead.
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.
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.
A criminal gang behind Britain's largest benefit fraud, stealing £54m, has been ordered to repay just £2m. Read the shocking details of their lavish spending and the ongoing recovery efforts.