Birmingham Busking Ban: The Arguments For and Against
Birmingham City Council's busking ban sparks debate. Explore the arguments over noise complaints, cultural impact, and the search for a compromise. Read the full story.
Birmingham City Council's busking ban sparks debate. Explore the arguments over noise complaints, cultural impact, and the search for a compromise. Read the full story.
Cambridgeshire drivers face new fines as a Public Spaces Protection Order is approved for Milton Park and Ride. The move follows strong public support to tackle speeding and noise.
A Nottingham teenager who was stabbed with his own machete during a gang confrontation has been told by a judge that the public will say he 'got what he deserved'. Discover the full story.
Joanne Butler from Kidderminster receives community order after waging harassment campaign against ex-boyfriend, causing over £10,000 in damage. Read the full court details.
Dylon Kirkham, 26, receives three-year football ban after provoking violence following Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion match. Read the full court details.
Airbus launches the second phase of its share buyback programme to support employee ownership, following a major aircraft order at the Dubai Airshow. Discover the details.
Thomas McGinn, 33, subjected his victim to months of stalking, including 100 daily calls and fake social media profiles. He has now been jailed and given a lifetime restraining order.
West Midlands Metro tram fares will increase in the new year. The hike, approved by transport bosses, aims to ensure the network's financial future. Find out the new prices.
A Telford man has been jailed and given a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from specific shops after a spree of thefts and assaults on staff. Read the full story.
West Midlands Metro tram fares are set to increase in the new year. The hike, approved by transport bosses, aims to ensure the network's long-term financial sustainability.
The DWP gains new powers to deduct money from accounts to combat benefit fraud, with state pensions protected. Learn how these changes affect you and when they begin.
Niall Griffiths, a registered sex offender, admitted failing to notify police of his 'Horny Master' online alias. Discover the details of his breach and sentencing.
The cost of registering a Lasting Power of Attorney in England and Wales rises by 12% from Monday. Learn about the new fees, exemptions, and why this crucial document is so important for your family's future.
Former prison officer Cherrie-Ann Austin-Saddington reveals how relationship with convicted rapist Bradley Trengrove destroyed her career and highlights security concerns in UK prisons.
The NHS issues an urgent flu jab warning as cases triple. With 2.4 million appointments available, eligible adults are urged to get protected now ahead of the winter peak.
Take a nostalgic trip through 7 iconic mail-order catalogues that provided escapism before online shopping. Remember circling your dream gifts?
Prolific thief Anthony Jarvis jailed for nine months and banned from Sutton Coldfield shops with a Criminal Behaviour Order. West Midlands Police report 60% rise in shop theft arrests.
Health experts issue an urgent warning as antibiotic-resistant infections increase in the West Midlands. Learn how to help tackle this critical health threat.
Police release CCTV image after a bus driver was threatened, abused and spat at in Great Bridge. Incident occurred on September 13. Contact Sandwell Police with information.
A major shake-up for the West Midlands Ring and Ride service is underway, with new fares, a smaller fleet, and a shorter booking window to improve efficiency and fairness for vulnerable residents.
A teenage girl was left petrified after a man screamed 'I'm going to stab you' in a Staffordshire Sainsbury's female toilet. Police are investigating. Witnesses urged to come forward.
New research from Durham University shows public support for rewilding parks depends on aesthetic appeal. Discover how councils can boost biodiversity while keeping spaces beautiful.
A councillor calls for cheaper short journey bus fares in the West Midlands as passengers pay £3 for any trip. A new fares strategy is expected by 2027.
A crucial funding deal is set to protect West Midlands bus services from cuts for 15 months. Learn how this affects local transport and the transition to a franchised network.
Councillor calls for reinstatement of 'short hop' bus fares in West Midlands to tackle cost of living crisis and boost passenger numbers. A new fares strategy is due in 2027.
McDonald's UK introduces an 'Order Ahead' app feature using your phone's location to prepare food in 3-5 minutes, cutting queues for a faster collection.
A £50 million grant extension will protect West Midlands bus services from cuts until 2027, preventing serious social and economic suffering for residents.
A spike in bird flu cases on UK farms prompts a national housing order. Discover the risks to humans and the new biosecurity measures in place. Stay informed.
A 17-year-old girl was violently punched 126 times in a horrific bus attack in Dudley, leaving her with serious facial injuries as passengers watched helplessly.
After surviving a cardiac emergency, a Marsden resident's powerful story has driven the community to install a new public access defibrillator, creating a safer future for all residents.