Under the new leadership of Prime Minister Andy Burnham, significant changes are unfolding in the regulation of social media and VPN use for under-16s. Liz Kendall, the former technology secretary, has lost her position as …
Following the broadcast of a new BBC advert on Sunday, many TV licence holders are cancelling their subscriptions, with some receiving refunds of up to £180. The advert, featuring comedian Romesh Ranganathan and directed by …
Miss Universe Fátima Bosch has spoken out about the swirling rumours linking her romantically to Jude Bellingham, the Midland-born footballer who recently starred at the World Cup. The Mexican model acknowledged noticing the …
The UK government has decided not to impose restrictions on virtual private networks (VPNs) for 16- and 17-year-olds, despite concerns about their use to bypass social media age limits. This decision comes as Labour Party …
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 …
Maxwell McCracken might just be the best-dressed man in the West Midlands. Even on one of the hottest days of the year, when most people ditch formalwear, the suited and booted TikTok star (@Maxwelloott) arrives impeccably …
Daljeet Dullay, a man from Harborne, has pleaded guilty to charges of burglary and assaulting a police officer. The incident took place during his first date with a woman he met through social media at a hotel in London. …
Two young men, Mohammed Khan and Mohammed Haydar, have been sentenced to prison for a large-scale theft operation targeting vehicles near Birmingham City FC’s stadium. Between December 2022 and October 2024, the 23-year-olds …
A teenager has been critically injured in a shooting incident in Alum Rock, leaving the community shaken and concerned. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene, where the young victim was found with potentially …
A Harborne man’s attempt at a first date turned into a courtroom ordeal after he was convicted of burglary for taking wedding dresses from another guest’s hotel room. Daljeet Dullay, 49, of Bantock Way, Harborne, met a woman …
Andy Burnham has expressed strong support for enforcing a social media and VPN ban for under-16s, continuing the policy initiated by Sir Keir Starmer, should he become Prime Minister. In a candid interview with The Times in …
The UK government has announced it is reviewing potential new regulations on virtual private networks (VPNs) as part of its broader initiative to enhance online safety for children. This update comes shortly after the …
There’s been a lot of confusion and misinformation circulating about a supposed UK ban on VPNs. The reality is quite different from the sensational claims spreading across social media platforms. Sir Keir Starmer, the UK …
The UK government is exploring new measures to regulate Virtual Private Network (VPN) usage among children as part of its broader initiative to ban social media access for under-16s. Although no formal restrictions on VPNs …
New data exposes a troubling rise in TikTok-related crimes targeting children in the West Midlands, prompting urgent warnings for parents and guardians to remain alert. Between 2023 and 2025, West Midlands Police recorded …