Residents have until December 21 to respond to Stockport's controversial Local Plan. The Labour Government's new housing targets and 'grey belt' policy could lead to development on protected green spaces.
The future of Griggs Timber Company, a Gloucester merchant operating since 1917, is in doubt as staff enter consultation. Read the latest on potential job losses.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy launches a decade review of the BBC's funding, considering adverts and subscription tiers. Have your say in the public consultation.
Worcestershire County Council is investigating AI to ease social workers' admin burden, but councillors warn professional judgement must be preserved. Read the latest.
Artist Emily Powell puts her Brixham masterpiece home on the market for £2m after running out of walls to paint. The immersive artwork spans 400sqm and includes 85 extra pieces.
The NHS warns that looking unusually pale, especially with fatigue or bruising, could indicate acute myeloid leukaemia. Health officials urge prompt GP consultation for early diagnosis.
A vulnerable woman on 24-hour watch died after being left alone in a toilet at a Grimsby mental health facility. The inquest heard of multiple failings in her care.
Developer Richborough unveils plans for 650 dwellings and a new country park on land off Whitmore Road. Public consultation open until December 7.
Staffordshire County Council filled 15.1% fewer potholes this year. Opposition blames Reform UK's roadworks ban, while the council promises long-term improvements.
New enforcement cameras in Exeter and Barnstaple caught thousands breaching bus lanes and gates. Drivers get warnings first, then fines. Read the latest traffic updates.
Norton Group Holdings, parent of The Range, leads Devon's 150 largest private firms. The list reveals £7.7bn turnover and 48,000 jobs. Discover the county's economic powerhouses.
UK households urged to check electric blankets after Oxfordshire safety tests reveal over a third are dangerous. Learn how to stay safe this winter.
Martin Lewis presses Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Lifetime ISA concerns. Savers worry about the £450k property cap and future changes. Get the latest on the consultation.
Join Lauren Eddie in remembering her nannie through North Devon Hospice's Light Up a Life appeal. Dedicate a star, attend a free concert on Dec 18, and support vital hospice care.
Staffordshire County Council leader Ian Cooper is under urgent investigation by Reform UK after allegations of racist and bigoted social media comments. Anti-racism group Hope Not Hate published the claims.
Birmingham City Council's new Local Plan proposes 15 Green Belt sites in Sutton Coldfield for housing, with over 8,200 potential homes. Public consultation extended to December 19.
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.
Charlie Comer, 22, was 20 weeks pregnant when she died unexpectedly. Her family are awaiting answers as the post-mortem found no cause. A fundraiser is now live.
Proposed Labour government restrictions on wood-burning stoves labelled 'absurd' as public divides over clean air versus heating costs. Read the full debate.
A 70-year-old grandmother has spent over £125,000 in legal fees battling to save her self-built eco-cabin from council bulldozers. Discover her fight for a sustainable home.
Stafford town centre is set for a major transformation with plans for 100 new homes and a 100-bedroom hotel in the Eastgate area. The £30m project aims to boost the local economy and create new jobs.
A policy change in Devon automatically enrols eligible children for free school meals, helping over 1,300 more pupils. Discover how this initiative supports families.
Surrey County Council launches £300 e-voucher scheme for state pensioners to spend in nine major supermarkets. Apply now for essential cost of living support.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces consultation on replacing Lifetime ISA with a simpler product to help Brits buy their first home. Get the latest budget details.
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.
Archie Matthews from Broxtowe crowned countywide winner at Nottinghamshire's 4UTH Awards for outstanding community volunteering and youth leadership. Discover his inspiring story.
Kent communities welcome a new council funding model based on current need, ending the outdated system that left areas like Dover and Deal struggling. Discover how this change will impact local services.
Birmingham Council launches public consultation for a permanent cycle route from the city centre to the A457 Dudley Road, aiming to create a safer, city-wide network and reduce car dependence.
Devon and Cornwall Police are searching for a man after a teenage girl was targeted in an upskirting incident at a B&M store in Plymouth. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.