Dudley Housing Chiefs Defend Nearly £1 Million Spend on Consultants to Ensure Safety Compliance Thursday, July 16, 2026 dudley housing consultants safety compliance council regulation tenant firerisk legislation Dudley Council’s housing department has come under scrutiny for spending close to £1 million on external consultants, but council leaders maintain the investment was essential to guarantee housing safety standards. During the … Read More
New Social Media Curfew from Midnight to 6am Proposed for UK Teenagers Wednesday, July 15, 2026 curfew socialmedia uk teenagers internet safety regulation mentalhealth technology policy The UK government is considering implementing a new social media curfew for 16 and 17-year-olds, restricting app usage between midnight and 6am. Under the proposed rules, these teens will have a default block on certain … Read More
England Flag Flying Rules Amid World Cup Semi-Final Could Result in £2,500 Fine Tuesday, July 14, 2026 england worldcup flag regulations fines football semifinal flaglaw homeowners safety sport With England set to face Argentina in the highly anticipated World Cup semi-final on Wednesday at 8pm, many fans are eager to show their support by flying the England flag from their homes. However, it’s important to be aware … Read More
Halesowen Teacher Leaves Pupils Unsupervised with Dangerous Tools to Take Secret Vape Break During Panic Attack Sunday, July 12, 2026 vaping teaching safety misconduct panicattack woodworking supervision discipline tools education Paul Price, a design and technology teacher at Leasowes High School in Halesowen, has avoided a prohibition order despite leaving pupils unsupervised during a woodwork lesson to take a secret vape break amid a panic attack. … Read More
Why Car Insurance Costs Are Rising in Birmingham Despite a Nationwide Premium Drop Sunday, July 12, 2026 insurance birmingham premiums adas uninsured carrepair safety technology quotes postcode While national data shows car insurance premiums have dropped by around 13%, many drivers in Birmingham are puzzled to find their renewal quotes have increased. This paradox highlights the unique challenges facing the city’s … Read More
Solihull School Streets Scheme to Expand After Council Reports 'Clear Benefits' Sunday, July 12, 2026 solihull schoolstreets trafficreduction sustainabletravel airquality activetravel community safety environment council Solihull Council has announced plans to expand its School Streets initiative after reporting clear and positive results from the pilot scheme at three local schools. The program, designed to reduce car traffic around school … Read More