Gardeners Warned of Severe Penalties for Hedge Trimming in July Monday, July 6, 2026 hedges birdnesting wildlife law gardening fines penalties conservation plants safety Gardeners and homeowners are being cautioned that trimming hedges from April through August, especially in July, can result in serious legal consequences, including unlimited fines or even imprisonment. Under the Wildlife and … Read More
Dog Walking Restrictions and Fines from March to July Under New Law Monday, July 6, 2026 dogwalking livestock fines law england wildlife dogs protection breeding rural From March 1 to July 31, dog owners in England face strict regulations designed to protect livestock and ground-nesting birds during their most vulnerable seasons. Under the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act … Read More
Solihull Children’s Home Proposal Denied Initial Approval Thursday, July 2, 2026 planning solihull childcare millsonswood housing permission development ofsted law application A proposal to convert a residential house in Millsons Wood, Solihull, into a children’s care home has been rejected at the first stage due to planning permission issues. Jason Hewitt, the applicant, sought a certificate of … Read More
Driver Banned After Unknowingly Smoking Cannabis Joint While Driving, Court Confirms Sunday, June 28, 2026 cannabis drugdriving dvla law court thc driverban remorse worcestershire prosecution A Worcestershire tree surgeon has expressed deep remorse after being caught driving under the influence of cannabis, having unknowingly taken a drag from a joint handed to him by a passenger, a court has heard. Richard Smith, … Read More
Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Girlfriend in Birmingham Travelodge Over Vape Dispute Sunday, June 28, 2026 assault domesticviolence birmingham travelodge pleadguilty vape altercation injury law crime Nathan Stanley has entered a guilty plea for assault occasioning actual bodily harm after an incident at a Birmingham Travelodge last October. The altercation occurred following a dispute over a vape device, during which …
Family Birthday Party Turns Violent in Handsworth After Assault on Cousin Thursday, June 18, 2026 assault violence handsworth birthday florinviocu threats assaultcase drinking family law A family birthday celebration in Handsworth took a violent turn when Florin Viocu assaulted his cousin on January 10, leaving him with serious injuries. The 46-year-old, from Stockwell Road, Birmingham, punched his cousin in … Read More