£20m heroin racket smashed in Birmingham
A father and son avoid jail after a £20.3m heroin haul was found hidden in fruit juice from Afghanistan. The NCA is now hunting two other suspects.
A father and son avoid jail after a £20.3m heroin haul was found hidden in fruit juice from Afghanistan. The NCA is now hunting two other suspects.
New DVLA rules now allow thousands of bus, coach and lorry drivers with diabetes to use continuous glucose monitors, improving safety and management.
A Birmingham office worker claims men and women have been separated at work, with one female employee allegedly sacked after complaining. Is this legal in the UK?
Rossendale Ramblers enjoyed a 9-mile walk from Burrs Country Park. Join their next free walks on November 30 and December 3. Discover local scenery and join the community.
Sutton Harbour Group pauses £60m Plymouth waterfront development as economic conditions deter buyers. Explore the future of this key regeneration site.
The UK government announces new national minimum standards for taxi and private hire vehicle licensing to strengthen passenger safety. Learn how this crackdown affects you.
Hull's Spencer Engineering Group reports a £4.3m pre-tax loss after a £5.1m impairment on a green energy investment, but sees a 15% turnover rise to £70m and a strong order book.
A children's football coach has been permanently removed after posting an apparent drugs menu in a coaches' WhatsApp group. Discover how the club is responding.
A tax official must pay HMRC £20,000 after a tribunal ruled his work-from-home refusal was 'vexatious'. Discover the implications for remote workers across the UK.
National Timber Group, the UK's largest independent timber distributor, enters administration with 561 redundancies and 13 site closures. Administrators launch urgent sale process.
Hamilton House residents see energy costs soar from 4p/kWh to 17.67p/kWh as councillor slams housing provider over 'take it or leave it' pricing. Read the full investigation.
Lymphoma Support Group Cornwall offers vital emotional support and practical guidance to nearly 1,400 local patients. Find community and hope this Christmas.
Bell Lax Solicitors in Sutton Coldfield enters administration, resulting in redundancies. Discover the impact on the West Midlands legal sector and the reasons behind the collapse.
West Midlands Police are seeking witnesses after a man and woman were assaulted during group trouble on Wheelers Lane, Billesley. Call 101 with information.
Over half of UK drivers remain unaware of 2012 tyre labelling laws. Discover how understanding wet grip ratings could prevent accidents and keep you legal.
The government will publicly name employers who fail to pay the minimum wage, protecting 42,000 workers. New powers will also tackle illegal vapes.
A Chorley volunteer group has won a £1,000 grant to host a free Christmas Day lunch, combating loneliness. Discover how to book your place or support their fundraising concert.
UK drivers face a £1000 fine and points for driving dazzled by low winter sun. Motoring experts urge keeping dedicated sunglasses in your car from Sunday to stay safe and legal.
Major North East firms including Hay & Kilner, True Potential and British Esports announce strategic appointments and promotions, signalling strong confidence in the region's economic future.
Law firm Knights announces 30% revenue growth to £103.2m and expands into Wales with a new Cardiff office. Discover how the firm plans to sustain its growth trajectory.
Caerphilly's Thomas Carroll Group sells its IFA division to Titan Wealth. The deal transfers £160m in assets and expands Titan's South Wales presence. Discover the implications.
Historic Plymouth law firm Wolferstans wins prestigious Law Firm of the Year at LawNet Awards 2025. Judges praised its strategic vision and client care. Discover their success story.
Rossendale Ramblers enjoyed scenic walks to Musbury Tor and Nicky Nook, defying Storm Claudia. Discover their upcoming walks and how to join the group.
Digital firm Vuba, backed by celebrity clients including Olly Murs and Harry Redknapp, has moved its headquarters to Hull's thriving @TheDock tech campus, occupying the final building and completing the decade-long development.
The UK government has announced a ban on reselling event tickets for more than their original price. Discover how this new law protects fans from scalpers.
UK police are enforcing mobile phone driving rules 'more than ever'. Drivers face £200 fines and 6 penalty points. Stay safe and keep your hands on the wheel.
Discover how Gillian Belt found purpose and friendship volunteering at East Cheshire Hospice for over 20 years after her father's care. Read her inspiring story and how Betty Malkin's knitting raises vital funds.
Angela Roberts fulfils her mother's dying wish by volunteering 35 years at East Cheshire Hospice. The Macclesfield support group she leads has raised over £43,000. Discover how to join.
Iconic 90s brand Juicy Couture is planning a major UK high street return, with new London stores set to open next autumn following the success of its Westfield Stratford branch.
Motorists warned of fines and penalty points for driving with uncleared windscreens as freezing temperatures hit. Essential winter driving rules explained to avoid penalties.