West Midlands PCC calls for new driver licence restrictions
West Midlands PCC Simon Foster urges government to adopt Progressive Driving Licences for new drivers, including curfews and lower alcohol limits, to cut road deaths.
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Reform UK Pledges to Prosecute Civil Servants
Reform UK announces plans to create a new criminal offence for civil servants who 'dishonestly' grant asylum to sex offenders, with potential jail time. Read the full story.
Persistent offender jailed for breaching Nottingham city centre ban
John Chattin, a persistent offender with a history of robbery and assault, is back in prison after stealing candles and repeatedly breaching a court order banning him from Nottingham city centre.
75-Year-Old Child Rapist Jailed for 24 Years
William Proctor, 75, from Nuneaton, has been sentenced to 24 years for sexually abusing a boy over eight years in the 1990s. Police praise victim's bravery.
Derby students raise £2k+ for charity at festive market
Year 12 students at Derby Cathedral School organised the school's inaugural Christmas market, raising over £2,000 for local charities. The event featured 35 stalls and was part of the Archbishop's Young Leaders Award.
Free NHS Prescriptions and Dental Care for Young Care Leavers
Young adults leaving care in England will receive free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, and eye tests up to age 25. A new pilot also offers paid NHS internships and guaranteed interviews.
Welsh Beekeeper Crowned BBC Countryfile Young Champion
Dafydd Pett from Bridgend has won the BBC Countryfile Young Countryside Champion 2025 award for his beekeeping, youth work, and pollinator advocacy. Discover his inspiring story.
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons recall fish over allergy risk
Young's Seafood urgently recalls Lemon & Pepper Fish Fillets sold in major UK supermarkets due to undeclared mustard. Customers with allergies urged to return product for full refund.
Police chief calls for 'progressive' driving licence restrictions
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster urges the Government to adopt radical new driving licence rules for young motorists, including night-time curfews and passenger restrictions, to cut fatal collisions.
New 'Progressive Driving Licences' Could Ban Night Driving
West Midlands PCC calls for new laws to restrict young drivers at night and with passengers. Could this cut fatal crashes? Read the full proposal.
Coroner calls for new passenger rules for young drivers
A coroner urges action on graduated driving licences after three teens died in a Warwickshire crash. Could new drivers face passenger bans?
Late-Night Curfew and Lower Drink-Drive Limits for New UK Drivers
Safety campaigners urge a 'Graduated Driving Licence' with a night curfew and near-zero alcohol limits for new drivers to reduce serious accidents. Could this save young lives?
Second person charged in Birmingham teen murder case
Olivier Gabbis, 20, charged with assisting an offender following the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Yassin Alama in Handsworth. Police continue their investigation.
GPS ankle tags offered to young offenders in Kent
Kent Police is trialling voluntary GPS ankle tags, dubbed 'chav nav', to help young offenders break the cycle of crime. The scheme aims to reduce shoplifting and antisocial behaviour.
Claim Your £2,242 Child Trust Fund, Urges HMRC
HMRC urges 18-23 year olds to claim matured Child Trust Funds worth an average of £2,242. Find out if you were born between 2002-2011 and have money waiting.
Coroner's Warning After Teenagers Die in Midlands Crash
A coroner warns more will die unless action is taken on newly qualified drivers, following the deaths of Matilda Seccombe and Harry Purcell in a 2023 crash.
Dangerous child sex offender jailed for 30-year abuse
Andrew Davies, a dangerous child sex offender from the Midlands, has been given a lengthy prison sentence for historical abuse spanning 30 years. The judge praised the survivors' bravery.
Brecon's Illuminated Tractor Run Raises Funds for Air Ambulance
Pontfaen Young Farmers' annual illuminated tractor and 4x4 run lights up Brecon on Dec 23, raising funds for Wales Air Ambulance, The Brain Tumour Charity & local hospitals. Join the festive spectacle!
New Driving Licence Rules Proposed for Young Drivers
Young drivers aged 17-24 could face stricter rules like night curfews. A new safety campaign demands Graduated Driving Licences to cut fatal crashes. Read the latest.
Night curfew and lower drink-drive limit for new UK drivers
West Midlands PCC Simon Foster demands Progressive Driving Licences with night curfews and lower alcohol limits for novices to slash road deaths. Urgent call for government action.
Dangerous Staffordshire sex offender jailed for nine years
Andrew Davies, 58, of Penkhull, is sentenced for a string of historic child sex offences. Staffordshire Police praise survivors' bravery and urge others to come forward.
BBC Radio star Sir Humphrey Burton dies aged 94
Tributes pour in for Sir Humphrey Burton, the revered BBC Radio 3 broadcaster who died at 94. His family confirmed the sad news in an emotional statement.
Major Review into Rising Youth Inactivity Launched
A major independent review, led by Alan Milburn, will investigate the surge in young people not in work or education. The probe aims to tackle 'uncomfortable truths' and find solutions.
Midlands dad jailed for threats after sex offender secret exposed
A Birmingham father-of-four has been sentenced to nine-and-a-half years in prison for threatening to torch his ex-girlfriend's home after she discovered he was a registered sex offender. Read the full court details.
Young benefit claimants warned over new DWP rules
Young Universal Credit claimants risk losing payments if they refuse job offers under strict new DWP rules. The scheme targets 900,000 people to cut the welfare bill. Read the full details.
GP said breast lump was 'just a duct' - now terminal
Shanice Bennett, 26, was told a breast lump was likely a blocked milk duct. It was stage four terminal cancer. She's now living her bucket list.
Young Brits miss £512 free cash from LISA scheme
Millions of 18-28 year olds are missing out on £512.77 in free government money by not using a Lifetime ISA. Discover how this simple savings trick could have earned young adults over £3.1bn.
Young workers face pension tax hit under Labour plans
Rachel Reeves' proposed £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice pension contributions could penalise young workers and cost employers. Full analysis of the Treasury's £2bn tax raid.
Young Boys fined and banned after Villa Park trouble
UEFA has fined BSC Young Boys €50,000 and issued a one-match away fan ban following crowd disturbances at Aston Villa. Get the latest on the fallout from the Europa League match.
Cost Crisis Stops Young Drivers Getting Licences
Soaring costs and test backlogs force thousands to give up on driving. New research reveals nearly a quarter of young adults have no plans to learn. Read the full story.
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