Grimsargh St Michael’s C of E Primary School receives a £25,000 parish council grant to kickstart a £100,000 playground transformation, aiming for a more inclusive, nature-rich space for local children.
OVO Energy advises UK households that reducing thermostat temperature by just one degree could cut £90 from yearly bills. Learn more simple tips to slash costs.
Octopus Energy advises adjusting your boiler's flow temperature to save up to £65 on energy bills this Christmas. Learn the simple settings for combi and system boilers.
Octopus Energy advises customers to adjust their boiler's flow temperature to between 55°C and 60°C, potentially saving £65 on energy bills. The firm also announces the spin-off of its tech arm, Kraken.
An Oxfordshire IT manager saved a 70-year-old family oak tree, transforming it with beer caps and resin into a stunning table. His DIY project, using tools under £65, created a new centrepiece. Read the inspiring story of upcycling and family legacy.
UK energy regulator Ofgem greenlights a £28 billion network upgrade. Find out how this impacts your bills and the push for renewable energy.
Energy giant RWE has secured financial closure for a major £200m battery storage facility in Pembrokeshire. Construction starts 2026, boosting UK grid stability and supporting 300,000 homes. Read the full details.
Three vacant properties in the Black Country go under the hammer in December with a £50,000 guide price. Ideal for developers or DIY projects, they need full refurbishment.
A Speke community project secures a £7,842 grant to help residents reduce food waste, learn vital cooking skills, and promote sustainability through workshops and a new community fridge.
EDF and Octopus Energy reveal how simple draught-proofing methods can slash your heating costs by up to £80 annually. Learn how to keep your home warmer for less this winter.
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker condemns Reform UK's 'reckless' call to scrap HS2, warning it threatens billions in investment and future jobs. Read the full clash.
West Midlands Police's expanded Project Guardian Taskforce has made over 70 arrests and seized nearly 70 weapons in a major crackdown on knife crime and serious youth violence.
Money expert Martin Lewis identifies the cheapest fixed energy tariffs from Octopus, Eon and EDF as bills are set to rise again in January. Discover how to save over 10% on your energy costs.
A 17-year-old boy and a 27-year-old man have been charged with knife offences in Birmingham after a machete and lock knife were recovered in separate police stops. Contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
Endeavour School in Brentwood faces disruption as a DfE construction project fails. MP Alex Burghart vows to intervene. Support local festive businesses.
Octopus Energy's Octo Assist fund grows by £116,500 after customer donations and company matching. Discover how this support helps UK households with heating bills this winter.
Diagrama Community Services plants 105 native broadleaf saplings at Duckyls Farm, creating a wildlife-friendly habitat and empowering people with disabilities. Discover how this project boosts biodiversity.
UK households can save up to £177 by switching to fixed-rate energy deals cheaper than the new price cap. Compare tariffs now to cut your winter bills.
E.ON Next's new fixed tariff offers £170 savings against the incoming Energy Price Cap. Discover how to switch and save on your bills today.
UK households urged to switch off 6 'vampire devices' draining energy. Ofgem confirms price cap rise in January 2026. Act now to save money.
Octopus Energy is rewarding UK households with up to £600 for completing eight simple energy-saving tasks. Learn how adjusting your boiler flow temperature and other tips can cut bills significantly.
Ofgem reveals 1.9 million closed energy accounts hold credit. If you've moved house in the last five years, you could claim your money back. Act now!
Discover how Birmingham City's new 62,000-seat stadium and Sports Quarter project will boost the economy, create jobs, and put the city on the global map. A new era begins.
Ofgem confirms a 0.2% energy price cap rise from January 1, 2026, adding £3 to typical bills. Discover the reasons and potential government support in our guide.
Birmingham City FC reveals plans for a new 62,000-seat stadium, 'The Powerhouse', set to transform the city into a global sports and culture destination. Discover the project's huge economic impact.
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis urges UK households to compare energy tariffs as Ofgem's Price Cap rises 0.2% from January 1, 2026. Electricity costs surge while standing charges increase again.
Pen-y-Cwm School in Ebbw Vale has transformed unused grounds into a thriving wildlife haven, winning the Community Transformation Award. Discover how pupils and community created this sustainable space.
Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert advises households to ditch standard variable tariffs from British Gas, Octopus, and others as the energy price cap increases in January 2026.
Octopus Energy launches the UK's first fully agile energy tariff for SMEs. Prices update every 30 minutes, enabling businesses to save over 25% by using cheaper, greener power.
Birmingham City chairman Tom Wagner reveals ambitious 62,000-capacity stadium design as part of city-transforming Sports Quarter project. Discover the vision.