TV Licence to exceed £180 for first time in 2026
Millions of UK households face a new TV Licence hike in 2026, pushing the annual cost above £180. The rise, linked to inflation, could see more people cancelling. Read the full details.
Millions of UK households face a new TV Licence hike in 2026, pushing the annual cost above £180. The rise, linked to inflation, could see more people cancelling. Read the full details.
The Prince of Wales in West Bromwich could be permanently shut down after door staff used 'excessive force' and a weapon in a violent incident. Read the full story and the upcoming council decision.
Thousands of older motorists have had driving licences revoked or refused by the DVLA due to eyesight standards. Discover the data and potential new laws.
Exclusive data reveals a worrying increase in drivers aged 70+ not renewing their licences, potentially making them illegal on UK roads. Learn the rules and how to renew.
A Birmingham bar has been ordered to shut after a serious assault. Police raised 'serious concerns' leading to a 28-day licence suspension. Read the full details.
New DWP powers to check bank accounts and suspend driving licences for benefit fraud are now law. Find out which three benefits are in the spotlight first.
Exclusive DVLA figures reveal a sharp rise in drivers failing to renew their licence at 70, potentially making them illegal motorists. Learn the rules to stay legal on UK roads.
Birmingham City will be without Jay Stansfield and Emanuel Aiwu for their next Championship match after both players picked up their fifth yellow cards of the season. Find out the impact on the squad.
A man was seriously injured in a stabbing at Melvic's Lounge in Birmingham. Police are investigating and have called for an urgent review of the venue's licence. Read the latest details.
Older pensioners on low incomes can eliminate their £180 BBC TV Licence fee by claiming Pension Credit. The DWP says the application takes just 16 minutes on average.
A Staffordshire angler's aggressive 30-minute tirade at an Environment Agency officer over a missing rod licence has resulted in a £1,994 legal bill. Read the full story.
Tameside Council confirms festive bin collection dates for Christmas 2025. No brown bin collections from Dec 25 to Jan 7. Check your revised green, black, and blue bin days.
A parliamentary petition calls on the Labour government to mandate driving retests for drivers aged 70 and over to improve road safety. 10,000 signatures needed for a response.
Soaring costs and test backlogs force thousands to give up on driving. New research reveals nearly a quarter of young adults have no plans to learn. Read the full story.
Birmingham City captain Christoph Klarer, their top-rated player, risks a one-match suspension if booked against Southampton. His absence could impact Blues' playoff push during a crucial December run. Read the full details.
A London paramedic has been suspended for 12 months after failing to disclose a conviction for killing a pedestrian in South Africa. Read the full tribunal findings.
Wolves' crisis deepens as midfielders Andre and Joao Gomes are one yellow card from suspension ahead of a vital December. Can Rob Edwards's side cope?
The DVLA's latest medical report warns drivers with diabetes they must cease driving if dependent on glucose monitor alarms. New guidance outlines strict rules for insulin-treated bus and lorry drivers. Read the full update.
The DVLA warns drivers aged 70 and over to renew their driving licence. The free online process is quick and secure. Check if you need to renew now to stay legal on the road.
The Home Office is calling for two Birmingham shops to be shut down after discovering failed asylum seekers working illegally. Read the full investigation details.
An investigation reveals hundreds of motorists over 70 failed to renew their driving licences as required by law. Discover the potential road safety implications and new government plans.
The BBC licence fee is projected to reach £197 by 2030, while over a million households stop paying. Discover the funding crisis facing the national broadcaster.
Jhon Duran's Aston Villa reunion is in doubt as UEFA investigates his red card for headbutting. The striker faces an extended ban for violent conduct. Will he miss the Villa clash?
Over a million people have cancelled their BBC TV licence as the fee is forecast to rise to nearly £200. Discover why viewers are abandoning the service and the financial impact on the broadcaster.
Birmingham City captain Christoph Klarer is one booking away from a suspension. With two games until the yellow card amnesty, will Blues cope without their key defender?
Sandwell Council approves new Continental Market off-licence on Bearwood Road despite residents' concerns about antisocial behaviour and public safety risks in the area.
Birmingham City boss Chris Davies reacts to Tomoki Iwata's suspension ahead of the Watford clash. Discover how Blues plan to cope without their in-form defender.
Tomoki Iwata will miss Birmingham City's match against Watford after receiving his fifth yellow card. Captain Christoph Klarer is also one booking away from suspension.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy may block the annual BBC TV licence fee increase amid an impartiality crisis. Will the £174.50 charge rise in April? Read the latest.
West Bromwich Albion's Chris Mepham and Nat Phillips are one booking from a ban. With a crucial derby against Birmingham City next, discover the suspension risks.