Marks & Spencer (M&S) has revealed plans to close 14 of its in-store cafés in 2026 as part of a significant store transformation aimed at improving product variety and customer experience. This decision impacts multiple …
Significant changes to statutory pay rates and employment leave entitlements are set to begin tomorrow, 5 April 2026, under new regulations enacted by the Labour government. These updates affect Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), …
In the heart of Walsall town centre, residents and local councillors are raising urgent concerns over a surge in antisocial behaviour. Street drinking, frequent fights, and the disruptive use of electric motorbikes have made …
A significant new housing development has been proposed for the site of the former Grasshoppers warehouse and gym in Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, which was completely destroyed by a devastating fire in December 2021. …
The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) has secured approval to introduce a seasonal outdoor cinema and children’s play area on its landscaped lawns adjacent to Pendigo Lake. In December, the NEC Group submitted a planning …
Drivers on West Midlands motorways can be fined even when driving below the usual 70mph speed limit. Although 70mph is the national motorway limit, smart motorways frequently impose temporary lower speed limits that motorists …
Driving is not a right; it is a serious responsibility. When someone chooses to drive dangerously—whether speeding, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or abandoning victims after causing harm—they shatter trust …
From April 7, significant changes to zero-hours contracts will come into effect in the UK, aiming to protect thousands of workers from exploitative employment practices. The Labour Party government’s Employment Rights Act …
A courageous mother-of-three, Hannah Foster, 36, narrowly escaped disaster when a tumble dryer in her Derbyshire home burst into flames, putting her family in grave danger. The blaze erupted shortly after midnight on Friday, …
Rhemeese Lawrence-Hayden has been sentenced to 14 years in prison following a tragic car crash in Bournville in October 2022 that claimed the life of his best friend, David Brennan. Lawrence-Hayden was driving a stolen Ford …
A staggering 430,000 households across England risk becoming “climate mortgage prisoners” by 2050, trapped in flood-prone properties they cannot sell easily or refinance affordably, according to a new report by Public First …
Jess Gibelli, a 28-year-old from Addlestone, Surrey, never imagined that the bloating and fatigue she blamed on a stomach bug would lead to a life-altering diagnosis of Non-Hodgkin Burkitt lymphoma. Balancing two demanding …
The latest Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates for April 2026 have been published, showing significant increases for many vehicle owners starting April 1, 2026. Notably, some high-emission vehicles could face charges as high as …
The UK government is advancing initiatives to help households reduce energy bills through the introduction of plug-in solar panels in specific areas. These low-cost, easy-to-install solar panels can be placed on balconies or …
Michael Barrymore, the iconic television presenter, is currently in recovery following a painful hernia operation. The 73-year-old has been resting at his coastal home in Devon after recently moving there from plans to …