AI for social workers: Council explores tech amid concerns
Worcestershire County Council is investigating AI to ease social workers' admin burden, but councillors warn professional judgement must be preserved. Read the latest.
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Vulnerable woman died after being left alone in toilet
A vulnerable woman on 24-hour watch died after being left alone in a toilet at a Grimsby mental health facility. The inquest heard of multiple failings in her care.
15% Drop in Staffordshire Pothole Repairs Under Reform
Staffordshire County Council filled 15.1% fewer potholes this year. Opposition blames Reform UK's roadworks ban, while the council promises long-term improvements.
Filtronic wins £1.2m for satellite amplifier development
County Durham's Filtronic awarded £1.2m to build a high-power Ka-band amplifier, boosting next-gen satellite communications for in-flight WiFi and 5G. Read the full story.
Thousands caught by new Devon traffic cameras
New enforcement cameras in Exeter and Barnstaple caught thousands breaching bus lanes and gates. Drivers get warnings first, then fines. Read the latest traffic updates.
Electric blanket warning after 37% fail safety tests
UK households urged to check electric blankets after Oxfordshire safety tests reveal over a third are dangerous. Learn how to stay safe this winter.
Tekmar wins €8m offshore wind contract, outlook improves
County Durham's Tekmar Group secures an €8m contract for a major UK offshore wind farm, boosting its order backlog to £29m. CEO Richard Turner says the firm is on a much stronger footing than a year ago. Read the full update.
Reform UK Council Leader Probed Over Racist Posts
Staffordshire County Council leader Ian Cooper is under urgent investigation by Reform UK after allegations of racist and bigoted social media comments. Anti-racism group Hope Not Hate published the claims.
Major £340m expansion planned for Durham's Integra 61
Plans for a £340m second phase at Integra 61 in Durham, adding 3m sq ft of space, could create over 3,000 jobs and boost the regional economy by £2bn. Read the latest.
Gran's £125k fight to save eco-cabin from demolition
A 70-year-old grandmother has spent over £125,000 in legal fees battling to save her self-built eco-cabin from council bulldozers. Discover her fight for a sustainable home.
Stockport Pyramid gala raises £25k for Stepping Hill Hospital
A lavish charity dinner at Stockport's Royal Nawaab Pyramid raised over £25,000 for Stepping Hill Hospital's NHS charity. The funds will support neonatal care and hospital gardens.
Stafford's £30m Eastgate Regeneration Unveiled
Stafford town centre is set for a major transformation with plans for 100 new homes and a 100-bedroom hotel in the Eastgate area. The £30m project aims to boost the local economy and create new jobs.
Stockton party shooting: Four dead, 14 injured
A mass shooting at a children's birthday party in California leaves four dead and 14 wounded. Police are hunting the suspects in this targeted attack. Share any information.
Devon auto-enrols 1,300 more children for free school meals
A policy change in Devon automatically enrols eligible children for free school meals, helping over 1,300 more pupils. Discover how this initiative supports families.
Shearer: Wolves risk Derby's unwanted Premier League record
Alan Shearer predicts Wolves could challenge Derby County's lowest-ever Premier League points tally as they face Aston Villa. Read the full analysis.
Surrey pensioners offered £300 supermarket vouchers
Surrey County Council launches £300 e-voucher scheme for state pensioners to spend in nine major supermarkets. Apply now for essential cost of living support.
Six charged in County Lines drug probe
Six individuals aged 18-23 appear in court charged with County Lines drug offences following a police operation. Cash and suspected Class A drugs were seized.
Derby consider permanent move for Birmingham's Sanderson
Derby County manager John Eustace confirms interest in making Dion Sanderson's loan permanent. The £2m defender is impressing at Pride Park after being deemed surplus at Birmingham City.
Stockport Metro Meet: Swimmers Secure Gold & PBs
City of Liverpool's Niko Dorsz led the medal haul with four golds at the Stockport Metro Meet. Discover all the winners and their impressive personal best times.
New 17-storey tower planned for Stockport town centre
A former pub in Stockport could be replaced by a 17-storey tower with 76 apartments, part of a major regeneration plan. The council will decide by February 2026.
Ex-offender's knife crime warning after exploitation
A former young offender from Staffordshire reveals how carrying a knife made him a target for county lines drug gangs. Read his shocking story and learn why he's now speaking out.
Broxtowe Teen Archie Matthews Wins Prestigious 4UTH Award
Archie Matthews from Broxtowe crowned countywide winner at Nottinghamshire's 4UTH Awards for outstanding community volunteering and youth leadership. Discover his inspiring story.
New Fair Funding Model for Kent Councils Announced
Kent communities welcome a new council funding model based on current need, ending the outdated system that left areas like Dover and Deal struggling. Discover how this change will impact local services.
Drugs dealer jailed for over six years in Derby
Daanish Bhatti jailed for 6+ years after police found a hidden car key leading to a £30,000 drugs haul. He exploited vulnerable people across Derby. Report suspicious activity.
£500k for Permanent HS2 Street Lighting in Warwickshire
Warwickshire Council plans to spend £500,000 of HS2 road safety funding to permanently keep temporary street lighting on Fosse Way. The move aims to enhance long-term road safety.
HS2 funding deadline extension sought for Coleshill works
Warwickshire County Council requests HS2 deadline extension to allocate £2.5 million for A446 Coleshill Junction safety improvements. Read the latest transport news.
Council pays £325k consultants for 'super council' plans
Worcestershire County Council paid PwC £325,000 to devise 'One Worcestershire' unitary authority plans. The controversial cost was revealed during a scrutiny panel meeting.
Stepping Hill Hospital Honours Long-Serving Staff & Volunteers
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust celebrates over 150 years of volunteer service and 2,720 years of staff dedication in special awards ceremonies. Read more about the local heroes.
Drug dealer jailed for flooding town with monkey dust
Robert Hacking, 36, has been sentenced to six years for running a county lines operation supplying heroin, crack cocaine and monkey dust in Telford. Read the full court details.
Reform UK councillor suspended over WhatsApp messages
Lancashire County Councillor Tom Pickup suspended from Reform UK after alleged WhatsApp messages discussing 'hardline' immigration stance and mass deportations surfaced.
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