Sugar Tax on Milkshakes and Lattes from 2028
The UK government will extend the sugar tax to pre-packaged milkshakes and milky coffees from January 2028 to tackle childhood obesity. Find out how this affects you.
The UK government will extend the sugar tax to pre-packaged milkshakes and milky coffees from January 2028 to tackle childhood obesity. Find out how this affects you.
Billyjoe Broad, 32, has been handed a three-year driving ban after failing to provide a breath specimen following an incident where a vehicle rolled into a Staffordshire pub. Read the full story.
Morrisons has cut the price of a 1-litre bottle of Baileys to just £11 for one week only. The offer runs until November 30 in stores across Britain. Don't miss this festive bargain!
Burglars armed with crowbars targeted a Stourbridge filling station in early hours raid. Police arrested suspect 90 minutes later. Read the latest updates.
Two teenagers arrested, one for murder, after 19-year-old Yassin Alama was fatally stabbed in Handsworth Wood. Police are appealing for information.
Road safety experts demand UK drink-drive limit be slashed from 80mg to 50mg. Could your pint put you over the legal limit? Discover the potential impact.
A 13-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman in her 50s in Swindon has been bailed while police continue their investigation. No wider risk to public.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing on Somerleyton Street, Norwich. Police are appealing for information and have moved residents.
A 50-year-old man is in custody after three houses were deliberately set on fire in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, leaving two teenagers and a woman in hospital. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Sujanth Ketheeswararasa, 30, detained in Liverpool over alleged child rape in France. NCA officers made arrest as extradition proceedings begin. Full hearing set for March 2026.
A 50-year-old man is in custody after three linked house fires in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Three people, including two teenagers, were hospitalised. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
A Strictly Come Dancing star has been arrested on suspicion of rape, Hertfordshire Police confirm. The alleged incident occurred in 2024, marking another blow for the BBC show.
Police make a significant arrest in the Leicester Street double shooting that killed two men. A 38-year-old is held on suspicion of murder. Call 101 with information.
A man was seriously injured after being assaulted and forced into a white Ford Transit van on a Coventry street. A 29-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap.
The DVSA is making permanent changes to the UK driving test from 24 November 2025. The updates aim to create safer, more competent drivers by making the test more reflective of real-world driving.
Motorists face unlimited fines for drowsy driving caused by excessive car heater use in cold weather. Experts reveal how to stay safe on icy roads.
West Midlands Police arrested a man in his 30s after discovering Class A drugs and a machete during a stop of a suspected stolen vehicle on Sutton Road. Read the full update.
Masked robbers stole £1.1m in cryptocurrency and a £450,000 watch from victims driving from Oxford to London. Thames Valley Police have made four arrests including a Birmingham man.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Bartley Green on suspicion of terrorism offences, including disseminating materials and possession for terrorist purposes. Report suspicious activity to police.
Police discovered a cannabis farm with 30 plants worth £30,000 during a raid in Wolverhampton. A man was arrested and released under investigation. Read the latest update.
Motorists face £1000 fines for driving without sunglasses in low winter sun. Experts warn dazzling glare makes driving 'more challenging' and advise keeping dedicated shades handy.
Dramatic footage shows police dog PD Bear tackling a suspect in Dudley. The wanted man attempted to flee but was quickly detained. Read the full story here.
Feeling anxious about nights out in Birmingham? Discover five crucial safety measures, from drink covers to the 'Ask for Angela' scheme, to empower your evening.
A determined learner driver finally passed the UK theory test on their 75th attempt, spending £1,725 in fees. Discover the extreme cases and expert advice for passing your driving test.
West Midlands Police arrested a 52-year-old man on Slade Road, Erdington, on suspicion of burglary. Officers seized a television, power tools, and electrical items during Operation Skybridge.
West Midlands Police arrested four people, including a suspected drug dealer, during a road safety operation in Bloxwich. Eleven vehicles were seized. Read the full story.
UK tourists driving in Spain face new £875 fines and criminal charges under proposed 0.2g/l alcohol limits. Experts warn even one drink could put you over. Learn the risks.
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Three people sustained serious injuries after a car overturned on Stafford Lane in Codsall. A 24-year-old man from Wigan has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Wayne Hassall, 59, has been sentenced to 28 months for a 2021 sexual assault on a girl at his Cheshire farm. He fled to the Philippines before being arrested at Manchester Airport. Read the full story.