Brandon McPherson, aged 22, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison after police uncovered his operation of the ‘Crash’ county line distributing cocaine and heroin in Wolverhampton. Wolverhampton Crown Court heard that …
Councillors in Dudley are calling for swift measures to raise the profile of Halesowen’s heritage attractions and attract more visitors to the area. Cllr Parmjit Sahota, representing the Halesowen North ward, has invited …
Jeremy McIntosh has been sentenced following a failed robbery at the Asda Express located on Stratford Road, Birmingham. McIntosh initially posed as a regular customer, lingering in the store before leaving and returning …
Emergency services are currently responding to significant flooding around the Asda area in Birmingham, where several vehicles have become stranded. Firefighters, police officers, and council staff are on the scene working to …
Andy Burnham has been urged to consider raising taxes on wealthy pensioners in order to help stabilise public finances amid the growing costs associated with an ageing population. The Institute for Public Policy Research …
The government under Andy Burnham is urging UK households to stock up on essential supplies such as tinned food and bottled water amid growing concerns over the climate crisis and potential threats from hostile states. This …
Pat McFadden, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, has acknowledged that the Universal Credit benefits system contains fundamental flaws that need to be addressed. Speaking during a visit to the Boots warehouse in …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at reducing long-term youth unemployment through its Jobs Guarantee scheme. Pat McFadden, the Work and Pensions Secretary, spoke about the …
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is currently reviewing the regulations concerning car safety in the UK after China initiated a substantial recall involving more than four million vehicles. This review comes in …
A significant development has emerged in the ongoing WASPI campaign, as representatives urge the Labour Party government to provide compensation for women affected by changes to the state pension age. The campaign, which …
Reform UK has proposed a £30 tax rebate for taxpayers who spend more than half an hour on hold trying to contact HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The party has pledged to introduce this measure if it wins the next general …
Over recent years, Birmingham Bullring has seen a steady stream of its long-standing retailers close temporarily to undergo significant changes. Notably, Claire’s Accessories and AllSaints recently closed their original units …
Coventry Building Society, a prominent financial institution in the West Midlands, has confirmed plans to transfer all accounts held by The Co-operative Bank and its subsidiary, smile, to its own banking infrastructure. This …
Tesco has introduced a fuel discount initiative offering customers 8p off per litre at over 500 petrol stations across the UK. To take advantage of the promotion, shoppers must spend at least £60 in a single in-store …
Nationwide has announced increases in interest rates on its one and two-year Fixed Rate Bonds and Fixed Rate Cash ISAs, a move that coincides with upcoming changes to ISA limits. This building society, which maintains …