Tuesday, December 9, 2025 grooming inquiry childabuse baronesslongfield homesecretary shabanamahmood ethnicity religion justice childprotection

The Government has announced that Baroness Anne Longfield, former Children’s Commissioner, will lead a new £65 million national inquiry into child sexual abuse by grooming gangs. This comprehensive investigation aims to … Read More

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The Princess of Wales is making a strong statement of confidence by taking control of her personal style. Following the departure of a key wardrobe staff member, Princess Kate has chosen not to hire a replacement, opting … Read More

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Adult film performer Bonnie Blue, born Tia Billinger, has been arrested in Bali and now faces up to 15 years in prison under Indonesia’s strict anti-pornography laws. Authorities detained her following reports that she was … Read More

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 dudley council gritting winter fleet maintenance emissions safety infrastructure environment

Dudley Council has announced plans to invest £1.5 million in replacing its ageing fleet of gritting lorries with nine new, modern vehicles. This decision, approved by Cllr Simon Phipps, cabinet member for economy and … Read More

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed it will “explicitly” exclude state pension payments from its forthcoming bank account scrutiny under new legislation. Amid significant concerns about … Read More

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 wolverhampton defibrillator digitalhub railwaystation accessibility citycouncil publicsafety urbandesign planningappeal streetfurniture

An appeal has been launched against the City of Wolverhampton Council’s decision to refuse the installation of an 86-inch digital advertising board—referred to as a ‘digital hub’—and a defibrillator outside Wolverhampton … Read More