Phil Oldershaw, co-founder of Birmingham Pride, has opened up about the realities and challenges facing the annual festival as it marks 30 years since its creation. Established in 1996 alongside Bill Gavan, the inaugural …
New permanent barriers have been installed along New Street in Birmingham city centre to prevent criminals and terrorists from using vehicles to harm pedestrians. These hostile vehicle mitigation posts replace previous …
The UK is facing the possibility of restricting the use of glyphosate, a popular weedkiller connected to serious health and environmental concerns, as part of ongoing trade negotiations with the European Union. Glyphosate has …
A recent survey by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reveals growing anxiety among UK shoppers about rising food prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. An overwhelming 80% of Britons fear that this conflict …
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has intensified calls for the UK government to reinstate a higher windfall tax on banks after the country’s four largest lenders—Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and NatWest—revealed a combined …
A caution has been issued about the growing gap between retirement expectations and the actual age when people can claim their state pension. Those in their late 40s and early 50s — specifically anyone born between 1960 and …
A 17-year-old boy wearing a balaclava has been sentenced to detention after attacking a man with a machete during a dispute over money in Dudley. The incident, which took place on October 4 last year, involved the teenager …
Despite the buzz around James Rew, another player is making a compelling case for England’s next Test opener spot—Emilio Gay. During the North East’s Bank Holiday weekend fixture at Lord’s, Gay put on a masterclass innings of …
Pret A Manger has made a milestone move by launching its first-ever drive-thru location in the UK. Situated near Junction 21 of the M6 motorway in Warrington, this innovative site covers over 2,000 square feet and is designed …
Van drivers across the UK are facing soaring annual fuel bills, with recent data revealing significant increases in both mileage and fuel costs. According to MoneySuperMarket, the typical diesel van driver now spends around …
Starting Tuesday, May 12, a significant change will affect all learner drivers in England. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is introducing a “two-strike” rule as part of a broader effort to tighten control over …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces mounting pressure to tackle what critics are calling a “moral crisis” within the welfare system, where hundreds of thousands of claimants receive benefits exceeding typical …
Police in the West Midlands have raised an urgent alert after a local resident received a highly convincing phone call from fraudsters impersonating police officers. The callers claimed to be from the Economic and Cyber Crime …
Santander has issued a reminder to its UK credit card customers about a recurring £3 monthly fee on their 1|2|3 Credit Card. The high street bank, with branches including those in Birmingham, emailed holders to highlight this …
Rachel Reeves has confirmed an annual £760 charge for many drivers, as a surge in car scrappage sweeps across the UK. The escalation in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates, introduced last year, has dealt a significant financial …