Andy Burnham to Scrap Digital ID Scheme Following Massive Petition Sunday, July 19, 2026 andyburnham digitalid labourparty petition costofliving privacy publictrust datasecurity surveillance politics Andy Burnham, the incoming Prime Minister and new leader of the Labour Party, has announced plans to abandon the controversial digital ID scheme initiated under Sir Keir Starmer. This decision comes in the wake of a petition … Read More
My Son’s Killer Fled Abroad and Has Yet to Serve His Sentence Monday, June 29, 2026 justice banishment bail dangerousdriving petition passport trial fleeing family campaign sport A Birmingham mother is fighting for justice after her son’s killer fled the country and avoided serving his prison sentence. Jack Ryan’s family has launched a campaign urging that individuals accused of serious crimes be … Read More
Willenhall 12-Bedroom HMO Rejected Due to Community Concerns Tuesday, June 23, 2026 willenhall hmo walsall planning community privacy petition development oversaturation housing Walsall Council’s planning committee has rejected plans to convert a former Willenhall DIY shop into a 12-bedroom House of Multiple Occupation (HMO). The proposed development at 116-118 Lower Lichfield Street, previously Roy … Read More
UK Government Faces Backlash Over Proposed VPN Restrictions for Under-16s Friday, June 19, 2026 vpn ukgovernment socialmediaban privacy technology under16 petition lizkendall internetfreedom cybersecurity The UK government is under pressure following announcements that may lead to new restrictions on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for under-16s. Technology Secretary Liz Kendall recently appeared on BBC Breakfast to discuss … Read More
HMO Conversion Plans Stir Debate Over Former Midlands Hardware Shop Sunday, June 14, 2026 willenhall hmo planning walsall conservation petition housing development community heritage The future of the former Roy Birch hardware shop at 116-118 Lower Lichfield Street in Willenhall is set to be decided by Walsall Council’s planning committee next week. After serving the community for over 50 years, Roy Birch … Read More
400 Residents Demand Pedestrian Crossing on Hazardous Shirley Road Thursday, June 11, 2026 petition pedestrians road safety shirley hurdisroad solihull crossing community traffic safety Almost 400 residents of Hurdis Road, Shirley, have signed a petition demanding that Solihull Council install a pedestrian crossing on a notoriously dangerous stretch of road near Shirley Park. The petition stems from mounting … Read More