Reading Borough Council will introduce emissions-based parking charges from February 2026. Petrol and diesel drivers face surcharges of up to 25% in a bid to improve air quality and reach carbon neutrality.
David Clark, a 35-year-old father from Scunthorpe, was fatally struck by a police vehicle in Borough, London. The IOPC is investigating the incident. Read the latest updates.
Charnwood Borough Council is creating a new 8.6-hectare woodland in Nanpantan with 7,000 trees, funded by a £172,000 National Forest grant. Planting starts this month.
Stapleford Cricket Club secures a permanent new home as part of a £21.1m Towns Fund investment. Construction starts this Spring, with play set to begin in Summer 2027.
West Midlands Police release CCTV images of three men after staff were attacked during a robbery at a Farmfoods store in Castle Bromwich. Call 101 with info.
Redditch and Rugby are among 16 authorities requesting to postpone May's local elections due to a major government reorganisation. Critics claim Labour is 'running scared'.
Dudley Council's finance chief launches a blistering attack on Labour MPs, dismissing claims of a £76m funding boost as 'financial gaslighting'. Read the full budget clash details.
Richard Walton, 47, runs the Reading Half Marathon for Sue Ryder hospice care. He's raised £3,500, inspired by his mother's palliative care. Join him on March 22, 2026.
Phantom Brewing Company enters administration with debts over £2.2 million, closing its Henley-on-Thames bar and Reading taproom. Read the full story on the firm's collapse and restructuring plans.
Households in the UK could see their council tax bills reduced to zero if a resident has a severe mental impairment and receives certain DWP benefits. Find out if you qualify.
Two Michelin-starred chef Aktar Islam is opening Oudh 1722, an Awadhi cuisine restaurant near Borough Market, London, this spring. Discover the flavours of Lucknow.
A Coventry councillor will urge the authority to explore a four-day week for staff to boost morale and save money. The motion will be debated next week.
A Rugby Borough Council panel will decide whether to ask the government to cancel May's local elections, citing a £160k saving and upcoming council reorganisation. Read the full story.
Rochdale Borough Council has validated a wide range of new planning applications, including housing developments, extensions, and commercial projects. See the full list of proposals.
Rochdale Borough Council has determined key planning applications, including the refusal of six new homes and approval for office-to-flat conversions. Get the full details on local development.
Peasedown St John's volunteer-run library needs new helpers to maintain its services and opening hours. Discover how you can support this vital community asset and enjoy the mental health benefits of reading.
Solihull Council has significantly reduced its workforce by 158 posts, saving £2m via a paid-resignation scheme. Agency worker costs also fell by over 36%. Read the full financial scrutiny report.
Martin Lewis highlights the Severe Mental Impairment council tax discount, which can cut bills to zero for eligible households. Learn if you qualify and how to claim.
Millions of UK households will get a two-month council tax break in 2026 ahead of new property bands. Find out if you're eligible and how the new high-value surcharge will work.
Martin Lewis warns households to submit energy meter readings before the new price cap on 1 January to avoid overcharging. Act now to ensure accurate winter billing.
New data reveals the shortest and longest council house waiting times across Birmingham wards, with Holyhead at 30 weeks and Quinton at 250 weeks. Discover the full list and council advice.
Millions of UK households must submit a meter reading by January 1 to avoid being overcharged under the new energy price cap. Experts urge customers to take a dated photo for proof.
Martin Lewis details the January energy price cap fall of 1%, warning bills are still double pre-crisis levels. He advises on meter readings and fixed deals.
Erewash Borough Council invests £50,000 to upgrade bus shelters across the borough, including in Sandiacre and Long Eaton. Report issues via the council website.
British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO and Octopus customers must submit meter readings before New Year's Day to avoid being overcharged. Here's how and when to act.
Up to 12,300 second-home owners face a 100% council tax surcharge as 38 more English councils activate new powers from April. See the full list of affected areas.
Up to 400,000 UK homes may be in the wrong council tax band due to flawed 1991 valuations. Check your band now and challenge it to potentially claim thousands in backdated refunds.
Ofgem's new price cap starts 1 Jan 2026. Avoid overcharging by submitting a meter reading to your supplier. Key deadlines for British Gas, OVO, EDF, EON, and Octopus revealed.
Rochdale Borough Council has issued a wave of planning decisions, approving extensions, new homes, and commercial changes across the borough. Discover the latest developments.
Fraser's Budgens in Reading celebrates a year of support for Sue Ryder, raising over £800 through bag charges and providing event refreshments for the local hospice.