The DWP has confirmed a new strategy to support Universal Credit claimants with mental health, back pain, or high blood pressure into employment. Discover how this major welfare shake-up aims to cut costs and boost opportunities.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will speak with Donald Trump about a controversial US-drafted Ukraine peace plan that allies say needs significant revision. Read the latest developments.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust celebrates over 150 years of volunteer service and 2,720 years of staff dedication in special awards ceremonies. Read more about the local heroes.
Birmingham City FC unveils its 62,000-seater 'Powerhouse' stadium vision, a 135-acre Sports Quarter set for a 2030 completion. Discover the design details.
West Midlands Mayor launches Youth Plan to create 20,000 training opportunities, tackling youth unemployment rates double the national average in some areas.
Northern Rail unveils ambitious '30 by 30' plan to boost passenger numbers by 30 million by 2030. Discover how improved reliability and new systems aim to transform travel across the North of England.
Martin Lewis reveals millions may have overpaid student loans. Discover if you're due a refund and the simple steps to claim your money back now.
Fitness experts unveil tailored workout regimen for weight loss injection users. Discover how combining jabs with proper exercise and nutrition delivers optimal results.
The One Stockport Family Hubs app has surpassed 1,000 downloads, offering parents and carers expert advice and local support. Discover how this tool is building stronger communities.
Stockport County Community Trust launches a pioneering health and care research programme at Edgeley Park stadium, making vital studies more accessible to the local community.
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Martin Lewis reveals over 5 million Brits may have overpaid student loans. Learn how to check if you're owed hundreds and claim your refund today.
The Renters' Rights Bill is now law, banning 'no fault' evictions and limiting rent increases. Discover how these changes create a fairer rental market in Stockport and across the UK.
Walsall Council's draft local plan proposes building over 2,300 homes on green belt land. Have your say before the consultation closes on 19 December 2025.
Birmingham Council proposes 20mph limits and bus gates for Vauxhall and Duddeston after 58 crashes in three years. Public consultation now open.
Discover seven picturesque West Midlands market towns where local businesses are counting on festive visitors to survive the crucial Christmas trading period.
Walsall Council reveals staggering £11.5m overspend on children's services, forcing cuts to other vital services as financial pressures mount.
Exciting opportunity for Barry musicians! Free 'Gig Ready' workshops and talent showcase announced to help local artists develop skills and performance experience.
Residents of a tranquil West Midlands village are up in arms over controversial new signage at Meriden Roundabout, claiming the confusing signs are causing traffic chaos and safety concerns in their once-peaceful community.
A Stockport day care centre for dementia patients is set for significant renovations after technology reseller MusicMagpie donated £10,000 to the Forget Me Not charity, enhancing facilities for vulnerable residents.
Controversial plans for over 100 new homes in Balsall Common have been submitted, sparking debate about green belt protection and local infrastructure capacity in the West Midlands village.
Millions of UK households are confronting dramatic council tax increases as new rates take effect, with some areas seeing rises of over £500 annually amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering scale of Birmingham City Council's asset disposal programme, with everything from community centres to office equipment being sold off to tackle the authority's financial crisis.
The popular Four Oaks cafe has closed suddenly, leaving customers devastated and staff without jobs. The closure comes just months after the business changed hands.
Dedicated staff from Oak Springs Care Home are stepping out to raise vital funds for Willowbrook Hospice through a sponsored coastal walk, demonstrating incredible community spirit.
Discover how a community theatre's innovative pivot to digital streaming is reaching global audiences while keeping local storytelling at its heart.
The beloved Christmas window dressing competition is officially returning to Braintree District in 2025, inviting local businesses and residents to transform their windows into winter wonderlands with cash prizes up for grabs.
Discover the exciting lineup of theatrical productions coming to Horley's Archway Theatre in 2024, featuring everything from Shakespearean classics to contemporary comedies and family-friendly performances.
Ex-Birmingham City Council leader Tahir Ali could be barred from public office for seven years following a standards investigation into taxi licence misconduct during his tenure.
Calls intensify for an independent investigation into Birmingham City Council's financial collapse as opposition leaders demand transparency and accountability.