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.
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.
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.
A new survey reveals the UK's verdict on the Die Hard Christmas movie debate, naming the nation's favourite festive film. Discover the results and expert insights here.
New GP Patient Survey data exposes the Birmingham surgeries with the highest 'very poor' ratings. See if your local practice is on the list of patient concerns.
Architect argues co-living spaces offer affordable city-centre homes for key workers, freeing up family housing and reducing congestion. Is this the solution Bristol needs?
A man has died after falling from a vessel off the Sussex coast. Coastguard led a major search operation after the incident near the Rampion Wind Farm. Read the latest details.
New RAC data shows overwhelming public support for alcohol interlock devices to combat repeat drink-driving. Discover the findings and what it means for road safety.
A Birmingham supported housing firm has gone bust, owing over £12.2m. Administrators report threats, arson, and intimidation of vulnerable tenants. Read the full investigation.
Birmingham's Druid's Heath regeneration plan for 3,500 new homes, including 51% affordable housing, has been approved. Discover the details and resident concerns.
Discover Surrey Chambers of Commerce's December events including a Post-Budget Networking Breakfast and Annual Christmas Lunch. Connect with local businesses and gain crucial economic insights.
A proposed pay-per-mile tax could make electric vehicles more expensive than petrol cars, with two in five drivers reconsidering the switch. Discover the survey findings.
English mayors including Sadiq Khan and Andy Burnham gain powers to impose a tourist tax on hotel stays to fund local projects, despite hospitality sector opposition.
Bromsgrove MP Bradley Thomas campaigns to protect the green belt, urging the government to reverse Birmingham's reduced housing target. Over 5,600 back his petition.
Dudley Council tenants face a 4.8% rent increase, averaging £4.76 more per week. Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget could add another £2, pushing bills even higher. Discover the full impact.
New data reveals a 13% surge in West Midlands children living in temporary accommodation. Mayor's social housing plan aims to tackle the growing crisis.
Sandwell Council prevented a £750,000 right-to-buy scam as tenants rushed to beat a discount deadline. Discover how the council protected public funds and housing stock.
Citizens Advice reveals Yodel as Britain's lowest-rated parcel carrier. Over 15 million faced delivery issues. Discover which firm topped the rankings ahead of Christmas.
Relive Aston Villa's glorious FA Cup history through rediscovered archive photos, from the 1905 final win to the 1957 victory parade. Explore these iconic moments now!
Exclusive: Patient survey reveals Birmingham GP surgeries with the poorest ratings. Discover if your local practice made the list as government plans service overhaul.
Wiltshire Council mandates social housing in new developments as 'affordable' homes prove unaffordable. Discover the policy shift impacting developers and residents.
Four out of five UK motorists report being blinded by headlight glare, prompting a government review. Discover the proposed changes and how they could affect you.
Discover Bibury, the charming Cotswolds village consistently ranked among Britain's most beautiful. Explore Arlington Row, the River Coln, and plan your perfect visit.
Birmingham City Council will completely refurbish a widower's mould-ridden council house after his 'inhumane' living conditions were exposed. 67-year-old John Marshall will be moved to temporary accommodation during the works.
New data shows 43% of Britons support raising the motorway speed limit to 80mph, with a clear generational and gender divide. Discover the arguments for and against this potential change.
A minor 0.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Anglesey. Discover the details of the tremor and the scientific research into solar activity links.
Labour government reveals timeline for Renters' Rights Act, banning no-fault evictions and introducing £40,000 fines. Discover the 7 key changes for UK tenants.
Historic Renters' Rights Act becomes law on 1 May 2026, banning Section 21 evictions and protecting 11 million tenants across England. Discover your new rights.
FTSE250 housebuilder Persimmon reports 15% sales growth to £2.79bn despite Budget concerns and consumer confidence dip. Discover how the York-based firm is navigating market headwinds.
Plans for a 263-bed student accommodation on the former Golden Eagle pub site in Birmingham have been recommended for approval. The development promises regeneration benefits while acknowledging heritage concerns.
Mortgage expert Sam Fox explains the crucial expenses to consider when buying through shared ownership schemes. Essential reading for UK first-time buyers.