Labour Considers Doubling Parking Fines to £160
Labour is considering doubling parking fines to £160 across England after a trial in Bournemouth. Critics call it a cash grab targeting drivers.
Category : Housing Issues
Man Dies After Fall at Birmingham City Centre Bar
A man in his 40s has died after falling several floors at a bar in Birmingham city centre. Police say the death is not suspicious.
Thousands of UK Pubs Face Closure as Pint Prices Hit £10
One pub a day closes in England and Wales, with 2,000 lost since 2020. Pints now cost £10 in London, threatening thousands more pubs across the UK.
94-Year-Old Driver Avoids Jail for Fatal 10mph Crash
Joan Barwick, 95, killed Linda Wareham in a 10mph crash. Given suspended sentence as prison would reduce life expectancy to months.
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DWP cuts state pension below £241 weekly maximum
State pensioners may receive less than the £241 weekly maximum if they lack 35 years of National Insurance contributions, with the new tax year increase starting April 6.
DWP PIP and DLA claimants face 25p per mile charge from July
From July 2026, Motability Scheme users on PIP and DLA will see reduced mileage allowances and a 25p per mile excess charge for new vehicle orders.
Man Seriously Injured in Fall at Birmingham Bar
A man has been seriously injured after falling several floors inside a Birmingham city centre bar. Emergency services, including police and ambulance crews, responded to the incident on Colmore Row.
Man Seriously Injured in Fall on Colmore Row
A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after falling from a building on Colmore Row in Birmingham city centre. Police and paramedics remain at the scene.
5 Meds That Could Land UK Tourists in Prison Abroad
UK tourists warned that five common medications, including hayfever pills and CBD oil, could lead to jail time in countries like Japan, UAE, and Singapore.
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Landlords Risk £19,000 Bill Under Labour Renters' Rights Crackdown
Landlords in England face bills up to £19,000 under Labour's Renters' Rights Bill, which bans no-fault evictions and introduces new rules on rent increases and tenancy contracts.
Drivers Demand Tougher Parking Fines for Deterrent
Drivers call for higher parking fines to deter rulebreakers, with 46% backing stricter enforcement. Local authorities warn enforcement operations face deficits due to rising costs.
Two Dead in Bristol Explosion as Major Incident Declared
Two adults have died following an explosion in Bristol early Sunday. A major incident was declared, and bomb disposal experts attended. Police say it is not terror-related.
Pet Rule Change to Save Renters £288 in England
A new Renters' Rights Bill will make it easier for tenants to own pets, potentially saving them £288 in surcharges. Landlords must consider requests reasonably.
Stourbridge Homes Plan Slammed as 'Lunacy' on Flood Plain
A senior Dudley councillor has strongly criticised plans for 90 new homes in Stourbridge, calling it 'lunacy' to build on a flood plain near the River Stour and canal.
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Renters' Rights Bill: Landlords Face £7,000 Fines
Landlords must provide tenants with an information sheet by May 31 or face fines up to £7,000 under the new Renters' Rights Bill from the Labour government.
Mother's Heartbreak After Son 'Executed' in Walsall Attack
The parents of Mohammed Khan, 22, who was stabbed to death in Walsall, share their grief. Four men have been jailed for the killing.
HGVs Face Ban on Residential Streets in Ipswich Crackdown
Suffolk County Council plans to ban HGVs from residential streets in north Ipswich with a new 7.5-tonne weight restriction to prevent lorries using them as shortcuts.
Pensioners Warned: Pension Pot Now at Risk from Inheritance Tax
Pensioners are warned their UK pension is no longer safe from inheritance tax. Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new rules bring unused pension pots into the tax net, affecting middle-income families.
Dudley car thief jailed over £400k vehicle theft conspiracy
A prolific car thief from Dudley, Keltonjay Martin, has been jailed for three years and nine months for his role in stealing over £400k worth of vehicles across the Black Country.
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Sedgley Health Centre Future Revealed After Council Purchase
Dudley Council's £1.85m purchase of Ladies Walk secures health services, adds housing hub and police offices, saving taxpayers over £7m.
Birmingham Headteacher Details Housing Crisis School Commute
Tania Yasmin, headteacher at Greet Primary School, says families evicted from homes are traveling up to 45 miles daily to keep children in school, causing disengagement and emotional distress.
Solihull Rabbi Defiant After Golders Green Stabbings
Rabbi Yehuda Pink of Solihull speaks out on fear in the Jewish community after the Golders Green stabbings, urging resilience and focusing on kindness over hate.
DWP Double State Pension Payments in May
State pensioners paid on Fridays may receive two payments in May. The DWP issues payments every four weeks, leading to five weeks' worth in some months.
Pensioner Admits Hiding Body in Freezer, Denies Murder
George Gordon, 65, pleaded guilty to hiding Delia McInerney's body in a freezer but denies her murder. He also faces charges over five guinea pigs' deaths.
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Mum-of-six jailed for £25k burglary of kind pensioner
Catalina Stanciu, 37, was sentenced to three years and one month for her role in a distraction burglary where £25,000 in cash and jewellery was stolen from an elderly man in Handsworth.
Hundreds of West Midlands Pensioners Charged with Crimes
A BirminghamLive investigation reveals hundreds of West Midlands pensioners faced charges for murder, rape, and violent attacks over five years, with some jailed.
Moseley Tenants Evicted Days Before Renters' Rights Law
Eleven tenants in Moseley are being evicted by a new landlord just days before a ban on no-fault evictions comes into force, leaving residents devastated and facing homelessness.
Walsall Killer Family Jailed for 66 Years
Four family members who executed a rival in a daytime attack in Walsall have been jailed for a total of 66 years. The victim was stabbed, kicked, and stamped to death.
Appeal for Witnesses After Fatal Stabbing in Redditch
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a 41-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Redditch. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
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MAFS Australia's Stella and Filip Hit New Relationship Milestone
MAFS Australia's Stella and Filip have reached a huge relationship milestone as Filip moves to Sydney to live with his fiancée, sharing their new life on Instagram.
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