14 arrests, 4 officers hurt at Iran embassy protest
Four Metropolitan Police officers sustained minor injuries and 14 people were arrested during a protest at the Iranian embassy in London on Friday. Read the full report.
Four Metropolitan Police officers sustained minor injuries and 14 people were arrested during a protest at the Iranian embassy in London on Friday. Read the full report.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch joined protesters demanding the government block China's proposed London mega-embassy over security concerns. A decision is due by January 20.
Bin collections in Birmingham were hit by hours of delays after protestors blocked vehicles at key depots. The council has urged residents to leave bins out as normal.
The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens has reopened after a £3m upgrade, featuring a stunning new wooden galleon. Discover the UK's most visited park's new look.
An angry resident in Southall, London, has targeted parked cars with eggs, flour, and abusive fake parking fines. Locals are divided over the messy protest. Read the full story.
Hundreds of exiled Iranians in Birmingham rallied for regime change, voicing terror for loved ones back home and fear of regime spies within their own community. Read their powerful stories.
A controversial preacher's Birmingham event was stopped by protestors who decried him as a 'fake prophet'. Police arrested one man for assault. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police confirm the true reason for a significant presence at a Sutton Coldfield hotel, countering false AI-generated speculation about a British flag. Read the full story.
Six affluent London and South East authorities can increase council tax by more than 5% for two years without a local vote. Residents face steep hikes as funding shifts to deprived areas.
The Princess of Wales marks her 44th birthday with a deeply personal reflection on how Mother Nature aided her recovery from cancer. Read her moving words and public reaction.
A rare Cadbury Twirl White Dipped bar was spotted for a bargain 20p at a Tesco in England, a huge saving on the usual price. Discover the limited-edition treat's details and shopper reactions.
Two women, including one from the Midlands, have pleaded not guilty after allegedly placing child-sized body bags outside the Deputy PM's London home in a protest over Israel trade. A two-day trial is set for May.
A man allegedly trespassed at Prince William and Kate's home twice before Christmas, raising serious security concerns. Read the full details of the incidents and expert reaction.
The UK government has revised its inheritance tax plans for farmers after protests. The new rules allow couples to pass on up to £5m. Find out what changed.
Two activists on a prolonged hunger strike for Gaza have been rushed to hospital with severe health deterioration. Read their demands and the government's response.
Paula Burnham, owner of Luxe Hair Design in Solihull, stood in front of contractors after roadworks appeared without warning, severely impacting her crucial festive trade. Read the full story.
UK police face criticism for using 'cumulative disruption' powers quashed in May 2025 to manage pro-Palestine protests. Lawyers warn of a legal vacuum and stifled democracy.
Birmingham residents face more missed bin collections after protests at a council depot. The city's long-running industrial dispute continues to cause disruption. Read the latest updates.
Staffordshire County Council deployed extra guards after a Reform UK-led meeting was disrupted by protesters demanding resignations over alleged racist social media posts. Read the latest.
UK police chiefs announce a decisive crackdown on the chant 'globalise the intifada' following the Bondi Beach attack, stating the context has changed. Read the full statement and community reaction.
Kensington and Chelsea Council has impounded around 1,000 Lime, Forest and Voi e-bikes following resident complaints about blocked pavements. Operators respond to the parking crisis.
PCs Bethany Cottrell and Natalie Millward showed 'unwavering courage' disarming individuals with weapons during a volatile city centre protest. Discover their heroic story.
A Birmingham City Council meeting was adjourned twice after angry protests over the bins strike. A man in a shark suit watched as mock bank notes were thrown and chants erupted. Read the full story.
A Birmingham City Council meeting was halted twice after angry outbursts from the public gallery over the ongoing bins strike. Read the full story on the heated dispute.
Police detain 25 in Birmingham for supporting proscribed group Palestine Action. Learn about the arrests, the legal context, and the ongoing judicial review.
Residents of Druids Heath in Birmingham express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
Residents of Birmingham's Druids Heath estate express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
UK farmers park tractors in Westminster, defying a police ban, to protest Rachel Reeves' 20% inheritance tax on agricultural assets over £1m. Read their demands.
Farmers are banned from bringing tractors to a Westminster protest against inheritance tax changes on Budget Day. Police cite risk of 'serious disruption'. Read the latest.
Birmingham residents face bin collection delays after protesters blocked lorries at the Tyseley depot. Leave your bins out as collections will happen ASAP.