Macmillan Centre's Festive Opening and Annual Review
Southport Macmillan Centre confirms its holiday opening hours and reflects on a year supporting over 80% of local cancer patients. Read their annual message and survey call.
Southport Macmillan Centre confirms its holiday opening hours and reflects on a year supporting over 80% of local cancer patients. Read their annual message and survey call.
A 3.3-magnitude earthquake shook Lancashire overnight, startling residents. The British Geological Survey confirmed the tremor was felt across the region. Read the full report.
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.
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.
Octopus Energy achieves a record-breaking 90% customer satisfaction rating in the latest Ofgem survey, far exceeding the national average. Discover why they lead the market.
A row erupts in Dudley as a £8,000 consultation for a new Cradley parish council is overwhelmingly rejected by residents. Calls for apologies over 'waste' of taxpayer cash. Full story.
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 couple has been sentenced for illegally renting out their Solihull Council property while living in Essex, making nearly £3,000 profit. Read how the fraud was uncovered.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dudley Council plans a tough new anti-social behaviour policy using drones, covert surveillance and mobile units to target illegal off-road bikes and nuisance neighbours. Read the full details.
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.
New £70 supermarket vouchers from the Household Support Fund will be automatically issued to eligible households in Wakefield from December 3rd. Find out if you qualify.
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.
Residents of Druids Heath in Birmingham express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
Facing a £2.7m debt, Solihull Council is investing over £630,000 in an AI programme to generate significant savings, following the lead of other local authorities.
Solihull Council sees complaints soar to a three-year peak while making crucial decisions on parish mergers, historic building conversions, and the Mell Square redevelopment. Discover the full story.
This week in Walsall: a rooftop food court shuts over safety, tenants face quadrupled energy bills, and a new £50m school's location sparks debate. Get the full local update.
Latest developments from Dudley Council include major housing approval, rent increases for tenants, and service challenges in children's care and mental health.
Residents of Birmingham's Druids Heath estate express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
UK households in council tax band D can get 100% discounts, leading to £0 bills before a 5% rise to £2,394. Learn how to apply for Council Tax Support.
Millions of UK households face a 5% council tax hike in 2026. Discover expert tips on how to legally reduce your bill and save money with discounts and payment plans.
A Birmingham City Council bin worker was forced to resign after being secretly filmed working as a pub bouncer while claiming a work injury left him in a wheelchair.
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.
Dudley taxpayers foot an £8,000 bill for a feasibility study, with over 80% of Cradley residents voting against a new parish council. Discover the political fallout.
Complaints against Solihull Council have surged to a three-year peak, driven by issues with waste collections and highway maintenance. Discover the key findings and the council's response.