EasyJet Investigated by Italy Over Unfair Baggage Fees
Italy's antitrust regulator launches a formal probe into easyJet over alleged unfair baggage fee practices, targeting unclear pricing on its website and app.
Category : Housing Issues
Birmingham Man Removed from Life Support in Thailand
Ethan Lacey, 20, from Birmingham, was critically injured after falling from a moving pickup truck in Pattaya, Thailand. His family made the heartbreaking decision to remove life support.
Teen Girl Injured in Hall Green Car Collision
A teenage girl suffered leg injuries after being struck by a car outside South & City College in Hall Green. The driver remained at the scene.
Wall Heath Residents Fight Housing Plans
Around 300 residents of Wall Heath and Kingswinford gathered to oppose plans for over 1,700 new homes, citing strain on infrastructure and services.
Travellers Encamp at Birmingham Park
Travellers have set up an illegal encampment at Muntz Park in Selly Oak, Birmingham, with caravans and motorhomes on the grass. Locals express dismay as the council pledges action.
Dad 'frantically' searched for daughter at Kingsbury Water Park
A witness described how the father of a 16-year-old girl who died at Kingsbury Water Park ran frantically along the bank and entered the water to find her.
Fears Over 500-Home Green Belt Development in Kingswinford
A packed public meeting in Kingswinford opposed plans for 557 homes on green belt land, with MP Mike Wood and council leader Patrick Harley pledging to fight the development.
Barclays Welcomes Renters' Rights Act: 6 in 10 Tenants Report Improved Conditions
Barclays announces that 60% of tenants say the Renters' Rights Act improves housing protections. Awareness has risen from 19% to 60% since the bill passed.
Birmingham Man Jailed for Rape and Hidden Cameras
Mark Williams, 40, was sentenced to over 10 years for rape and installing hidden cameras in his victim's home in Walsall, showing coercive control.
Landlords Exploit Loophole to Avoid £19,000 Fines
Around 400,000 landlords face eviction costs up to £19,000 under the Renters’ Rights Act. Many are using insurance loopholes to mitigate losses from new rolling tenancies.
Woman Arrested in Murder Probe of Kyran Durnin, 6
A woman in her 50s has been arrested in connection with the murder of six-year-old Kyran Durnin, who vanished in 2022. The case was upgraded from missing persons to murder.
Home Extensions Face £2,500 Mansion Tax Charge
Labour's new mansion tax could see homeowners charged up to £7,500 for properties worth over £2 million, with extensions and improvements triggering revaluations from 2028.
Human Remains Found Near A617 in Nottinghamshire
Skeletal remains found by a member of the public next to the A617 Rainworth Bypass in Nottinghamshire. Police say no wider risk to public.
Solihull MP Opposes Knowle Green Belt Housing Plan
MP Saqib Bhatti objects to Richborough Estates' plan for 300 homes on Knowle green belt, calling it inappropriate and unjustified despite 50% affordable housing.
185 homes proposed for Meriden, Solihull
A housing estate of 185 homes is proposed for Meriden, Solihull, potentially increasing the village's population. The site is on green belt land, but the applicant argues it's grey belt with special circumstances.
Pensioners Over 80 Get £300 Winter Fuel Bonus
DWP confirms £300 Winter Fuel Payment for state pensioners aged 80 and over living alone. Payments for 2026/27 are worth up to £300, with eligibility changes and repayment rules for high earners.
Pre-1951 Pensioners Miss Out on £2,932 from DWP
State pensioners born before 1951 are losing up to £2,932 annually due to a two-tier DWP system. The basic pension is lower than the new full state pension.
Universal Credit Holiday Rule: DWP Travel Advice
Universal Credit claimants planning a summer holiday must follow DWP rules on overseas travel, including notifying the DWP and meeting claimant commitments.
Stourbridge Pub Licence Changes Approved Over Objections
Dudley Council approves licence changes for The Gigmill pub in Stourbridge, including an outdoor bar and film screenings, despite residents' privacy and noise concerns.
Solihull Man Fined £831 for Knuckleduster Possession
Dylan Connolly, 21, from Solihull, was fined £533 and ordered to pay £831 total after police found a knuckleduster in his pocket. He pleaded guilty at Birmingham Magistrates' Court.
Shed Too Close? Know Your Legal Rights on Garden Boundaries
Homeowners may have more legal protection than they realise when a neighbour builds a shed too close to their boundary, affecting light, privacy or access. Learn the rules.
Birmingham tenant in Travelodge 7 months after sewer in bedroom
A Birmingham City Council tenant has been living in a Travelodge for seven months after a sewer was discovered under her bedroom floor, alongside a rat infestation.
Fake Grass Fire Leaves Couple Facing £15,000 Bill
A Midland couple face a £15,000 repair bill after their artificial lawn caught fire from hot embers, destroying their property while they were uninsured.
Flip-flop shopkeeper tackles trio over £1.99 card theft
A heroic Worcester shopkeeper in flip-flops tackled three thieves after one stole a £1.99 greetings card. He has lost hundreds of pounds to shoplifters this year alone.
Birmingham flats lacked post-Grenfell fire protection
Over 100 residents in a Birmingham block of flats were left without recommended post-Grenfell fire protection, a court heard. Avamore pleaded guilty to failing to comply with an improvement notice.
Teen Jailed After Police Find 42 Bags of Cocaine in Car
Rufat Ademaj, 19, was jailed for two years and nine months after officers discovered 42 bags of cocaine and nearly £700 in cash in his car in Tamworth.
Birmingham ghost warehouse used in £8m drug ring, five jailed
Five men have been jailed for a total of 84 years for using 'ghost warehouses' in Birmingham and elsewhere to import £8m worth of cocaine and heroin from Europe.
Sutton Coldfield Pub Bans Sportswear to Maintain Dress Code
A Sutton Coldfield pub has introduced a strict no-sportswear policy, banning tracksuits and football shirts to maintain a smart dress code for all patrons.
DWP Universal Credit Holiday Rules: Payments May Stop
The DWP has confirmed Universal Credit rules for holidays. Payments may stop if you go abroad without informing your work coach or fail to meet eligibility conditions.
Woman in 60s Critical After Hit by Drink-Drive Suspect
A woman in her 60s is fighting for life after being hit by a car in Nottingham. A 42-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and causing serious injury.
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