Regulator Ofwat faces mounting criticism as water companies prepare to increase customer bills while continuing to discharge sewage into UK waterways. Discover how this controversial decision impacts households and the environment.
Major UK councils are implementing higher parking fees for SUVs and other large vehicles in a controversial environmental move that could cost drivers hundreds more annually.
Budget airline Ryanair eliminates £/€55 check-in fees at smaller UK and European airports, saving travellers millions in surprise charges.
Birmingham's main railway station was plunged into chaos as armed counter-terrorism officers conducted a major security operation, leading to multiple arrests and significant disruption for travellers.
Walsall residents face new £50 annual fee for garden waste collections as council defends 'difficult decision' amid budget pressures. Service changes begin July 2024.
A 28-year-old Walsall man faces multiple charges after residents were reportedly threatened with a knife during a disturbance on a residential street. Police confirm court proceedings are underway.
Households across the UK are bracing for another TV licence fee increase as the BBC confirms costs will rise with inflation for the next five years, potentially pushing the annual bill beyond £180.
Millions of British families are bracing for financial shock as energy bills are set to surge this autumn despite falling price caps. Experts reveal why your payments could skyrocket.
Major energy suppliers including British Gas and Octopus are set to increase standing charges for millions of customers across England, Wales and Scotland, despite the overall price cap falling this July.
A crucial breakthrough in the Birmingham Pub Bombings investigation has emerged, with previously unseen documents shedding new light on the 1974 atrocity that claimed 21 lives.
Tesco introduces controversial 40p fee for online grocery orders under £40, sparking customer backlash as cost-of-living pressures mount.
Hundreds of Birmingham residents have voiced strong opinions on the city's Clean Air Zone, with council leaders now considering the future of the divisive environmental initiative.
UK regulator announces sweeping reforms to protect consumers from excessive mobile and broadband termination fees, potentially saving households hundreds of pounds annually.
West Midlands Police uncover disturbing slavery network in Birmingham as woman faces multiple charges following coordinated raids across the city