The UK government has announced it is reviewing potential new regulations on virtual private networks (VPNs) as part of its broader initiative to enhance online safety for children. This update comes shortly after the …
There’s been a lot of confusion and misinformation circulating about a supposed UK ban on VPNs. The reality is quite different from the sensational claims spreading across social media platforms. Sir Keir Starmer, the UK …
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an amber heat-health alert across parts of England, effective until 8pm on Tuesday. In response, the AA and RAC are advising drivers to equip their cars with seven essential …
Drivers are being advised to fill up their petrol or diesel vehicles before 8pm on Tuesday, June 23, ahead of expected high temperatures and heat-health alerts. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office have …
Starting June 29, dog owners in England could face on-the-spot fines of up to £500 for breaches related to dog walking under new rules granted by the Crime and Policing Act 2026. This legislation empowers local councils to …
The BBC TV licence fee is once again under intense scrutiny. Former BBC One controller Lord Michael Grade has publicly condemned the current licence fee as “ridiculous” and called for it to be lowered. His criticism comes at …
Birmingham City have already made their first summer signing by securing Jhon Solis on a permanent deal from Girona following an impressive loan spell last season. With pre-season preparations underway, the Blues are set to …
Lloyds Bank has confirmed it will permanently close its Soho Road branch in Handsworth, Birmingham, reflecting a broader move towards digital banking services. The closure is scheduled for 23 June 2027 as part of a plan …
Over the past five years, Dudley Council has paid out more than £80,000 in compensation to drivers whose vehicles were damaged by potholes. Freedom of Information data reveals that between 2021 and 2025, the council spent a …
Richard Leighfield, a former primary school teacher in Worcester, has been banned from the teaching profession after engaging in appalling online sexual communications with what he believed was a school-aged girl, and …
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has mistakenly overcharged 40,000 graduates on their student loans due to an error in earnings data used to calculate interest rates. This glitch, originating from the tax authority during the …
A compelling new play chronicling the life of Paul O’Grady is set to debut in Birmingham, with the late star’s blessing. Titled Savage, the production will run at the Birmingham Hippodrome from Tuesday, April 20 to Saturday, …
Birmingham City Council’s new leadership faces urgent calls to preserve weekly bin collections and initiate a comprehensive city-wide clean-up. Following last month’s elections, the council—Europe’s largest—is now governed by …
John Downing, a 39-year-old father of four from Erdington, Birmingham, has been handed a suspended prison sentence and a restraining order after making serious threats against the family of his daughter’s school bully. The …
Nassar Iqbal, the well-known owner of Hot Spot takeaway in Birmingham’s Billesley area, has called on the public to “grow up” and reject hate ahead of a planned Far Right protest in the city. Iqbal, affectionately known as …