Dudley Council leader denies cover-up over failed land deal
Dudley Council's leader insists he has 'nothing to hide' as a report into a collapsed £1.65m land sale is delayed for nearly a year. Read the latest on the audit committee's concerns.
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UK gardens could be lost under new Labour housing plan
New government planning proposals could see residential gardens used for new homes. Read the full details of the consultation and the political row it has sparked.
Birmingham Council gets major funding boost after bankruptcy
Birmingham City Council secures a massive £651.5m funding increase over five years as part of a new £78bn government settlement targeting deprived areas. Read the full story.
Birmingham Council plans sale of iconic Alpha Tower
Birmingham City Council proposes selling the freehold of the Grade II listed Alpha Tower to aid its financial recovery. Key committee vote set for December 16.
Sutton Coldfield Green Belt faces major development threat
Birmingham City Council's new plan proposes building on 17 Green Belt sites in Sutton Coldfield. Local leaders call it an 'attack on the town' and urge residents to object before the December 19 deadline.
Southampton vs Birmingham City: Live Team News & Updates
Live coverage and analysis as Birmingham City's poor away record faces a stern test against in-form Southampton at St Mary's. Follow all the action here.
Toyota Land Cruiser review: Unstoppable in UK storms
We put the new Toyota Land Cruiser to the test during Storm Claudia. Discover how this iconic 4x4 handled flooded roads and high winds on a treacherous rural run.
Birmingham Council: Legal Challenge, Bins Strike & Shark Suit
A week of drama at Birmingham City Council includes a legal threat over regeneration, ongoing bins strike chaos, and a shark-suited spectator. Get the full update.
Council to refund second home tax after legal error
Warwick District Council must repay double council tax charged on second homes after admitting it 'acted outside the law'. A procedural mistake forces a costly U-turn.
300 Homes Plan for Swindon Green Belt Site
The Hussey Family Trust seeks an environmental impact ruling for 300 homes on land east of The Marsh in Wanborough, Swindon. Read the latest on this controversial development.
Boots slashes luxury Nivea gift set to £10 for Christmas
Boots has cut 50% off a popular Nivea pampering gift set, now only £10. The five-star rated set is perfect for Christmas gifting. Discover the deal and shopper reviews.
Review: Alton Towers Santa Sleepover Magic
Discover the festive enchantment of Alton Towers' Santa Sleepover experience. From a Santa's Grotto visit to themed hotel rooms, find out how it kickstarted one family's personal Christmas season.
Birmingham bins strike fury erupts in heated council meeting
Birmingham City Council faces public fury over the year-long bins strike, with costs exceeding £14m. Read the latest on the political fallout and why a resolution remains elusive.
Demolition date set for Birmingham's empty Druids Heath towers
Birmingham City Council confirms demolition of vandalism-hit Druids Heath tower blocks will start in early 2025, as residents complain of neglect during regeneration delays.
Walsall green belt housing inquiry begins
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt land has started. Developers accuse the council of a 'catastrophic failure' in housing supply. Read the latest.
Jaguar Land Rover design chief dismissed
Gerry McGovern, the creative force behind Jaguar Land Rover's controversial 'woke' rebrand, has reportedly been escorted from the office and dismissed. Read the full story.
Dudley Council row over £8k parish council survey
Labour demands apology after £8,000 survey on Cradley parish council, funded as part of a Tory-Lib Dem budget deal, is overwhelmingly rejected by residents. Read the full story.
Birmingham City new stadium plan gets cost warning
Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness warns Birmingham City's ambitious new 62,000-seat 'Powerhouse' stadium will likely cost far more than expected. Blues target a 2030/31 opening.
Gloucester Council Seeks £17.5m Government Bailout
Gloucester City Council faces a 'financial black hole' and is applying for up to £17.5m in emergency government loans to avoid effective bankruptcy, with severe cuts to services planned.
Birmingham council meeting descends into chaos over bins strike
A Birmingham City Council meeting was adjourned twice after angry protests over the bins strike. A man in a shark suit watched as mock bank notes were thrown and chants erupted. Read the full story.
Birmingham Council meeting descends into chaos over bins strike
A Birmingham City Council meeting was halted twice after angry outbursts from the public gallery over the ongoing bins strike. Read the full story on the heated dispute.
Boots cuts No7 gift set by over 50% in huge sale
Boots has slashed the price of the No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Collection Gift Set from £129.75 to just £53.95. Shoppers are urged to act fast as stock is selling quickly.
Birmingham's four-bin system starts June 2026
Birmingham City Council unveils a massive bins shake-up. From June 2026, households will get four bins for fortnightly collections and weekly food waste pickups. Get the full list of changes and dates.
Male grooming brand Cremo slashes prices by up to 30%
Cremo UK launches a huge Christmas sale, with up to 30% off premium male grooming products like body washes, shaving creams and beard care. Free shipping on orders over £30.
Birmingham Council bankruptcy decision challenged in public clash
Birmingham City Council's finance boss and a leading academic critic clashed over whether the council's 2023 bankruptcy was necessary. Read the explosive debate on the £760m equal pay liability.
Debenhams 91% off £2.1k designer watch deal
Debenhams slashes a premium STÜHRLING dive watch from £2,160 to under £200 just before Christmas. Shoppers praise its 'Rolex-like' quality. Grab the deal now!
Sainsbury's third bid for Sutton Coldfield store
Sainsbury's submits a third planning application to build a convenience store on a Sutton Coldfield pub car park, citing new 'grey belt' planning rules. Will it succeed?
FitFlop Winter Boots Up To 40% Off
Shoppers praise FitFlop's water-resistant winter boots for keeping feet 'warm and dry'. The brand's Black Friday sale offers up to 40% off footwear. Grab the deal now!
Birmingham residents protest estate demolition plans
Residents of Druids Heath in Birmingham express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
M&S cuts £36 winter coat price, sells 100+ in 5 days
Marks & Spencer's popular Thermowarmth™ Hooded Puffer Jacket is now just £36.80. Get this cosy, winter-perfect coat in four colours before it sells out.
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