Hyndburn Borough Council has received planning applications including a major wind turbine near Bacup, hospital demolition screening, and school fencing, among others, for the week of June 15-21.
Tesco Express on Chester Road, Streetly closed on June 19 for a major refit, including new energy-efficient fridges, extra checkout, and new product ranges, reopening late July.
Residents across the West Midlands are being urged to put their bins out earlier for collection due to a change in contractor schedules. The advice comes after reports of missed collections.
Marie Goldman MP argues against an immediate general election after a potential Labour leadership change, emphasizing manifesto continuity, while highlighting local concerns and recent engagements.
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Sir Keir Starmer is providing Universal Credit households an extra £736 per child as he steps down as Prime Minister, removing the two-child limit from April 2026.
Wayne Rooney calls his Birmingham City stint his 'biggest regret' and says he would 'probably not' return to football management after a tough run at Plymouth Argyle.
Warwickshire MP Rachel Taylor has endorsed Andy Burnham as the next Prime Minister, saying he offers a sense of 'purpose and hope' after Keir Starmer's resignation.
Andy Burnham signals reintroduction of 50p top income tax rate before end of Parliament, as Labour leadership contest looms following Starmer's resignation.
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West Midlands PCC Simon Foster backs six new driving rules including minimum learning period and passenger restrictions to reduce young driver fatalities.
Dudley Council shifts bin collection times to early morning as Met Office issues red heat alert for June 24-25, with temperatures exceeding 30°C.
HMRC has recouped £336m from 2,500 households over five years for gifts that broke inheritance tax rules, with an average gift value of £338,840.
Andy Burnham has ruled out making DWP benefit cuts that would cause a 'backlash' and 'turbulence', as he prepares to become the next Prime Minister following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation.
Andy Burnham pledges to uphold Rachel Reeves' guarantee that state pensioners with no other income won't pay tax from April 2027, amid triple lock concerns.
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Andy Burnham pledges to protect the Triple Lock, giving over 12 million pensioners an extra £575 per year if he becomes Prime Minister.
Andy Burnham plans to keep the state pension triple lock, potentially giving pensioners a £352 annual boost if he becomes Prime Minister, amid calls to scrap the policy.
Tettenhall Pool in Wolverhampton was evacuated on Saturday after reports of a chemical smell. Witnesses describe confusion and coughing as swimmers and staff left the building.
GroupEd calls on Welsh Government to stop public bodies using closed English frameworks, which it says lock Welsh SMEs out of public sector contracts worth £11bn annually.
Andy Burnham confirms he will not change DWP benefits eligibility if he becomes Prime Minister, focusing instead on holistic reform to tackle youth unemployment.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed cash ISA rules from April 2027: the tax-free allowance for under-65s will drop to £12,000, while pensioners retain the £20,000 limit. A 22% charge on stocks and shares ISA interest is also planned.
Andy Burnham supports Labour policy exempting state pensioners from income tax when state pension exceeds personal allowance from 2027-28, easing admin burden.
A Brit living in Switzerland reports HM Passport Office is refusing passport applications for some children while accepting others, following a February 2026 rule change requiring dual nationals to hold a British passport to enter the UK.
Around nine million state pensioners will receive a £200 bonus this year under incoming PM Andy Burnham, with Winter Fuel Payment rules unchanged.
Andy Burnham confirms state pensioners would be £537 better off under his leadership, following a CPS analysis of Rachel Reeves' tax shield for pensioners.
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Andy Burnham confirms £12,570 payments for state pensioners born after 1951 if he becomes PM, as triple lock raises new state pension above tax threshold.
Walsall Council refused plans for a 12-bedroom HMO in a former Willenhall DIY shop, citing oversaturation, community cohesion concerns, and a direct line of sight into a children's dance school.
New Forest District Council issues three key bin rules for UK heatwave to prevent flies and maggots, as councils adjust collection times amid 38C forecast.
New Forest District Council advises households to avoid putting food waste in black bins during the 38C heatwave, starting collections at 5am to protect crews from extreme heat.
A proposal to convert a solicitors' office at 336 Stratford Road, Shirley into a six-room dental practice has been submitted to Solihull Council by Dr Parekh.
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Sandwell Reform UK councillor Ritchie Massey has re-submitted a planning application for Massey's Cafe in Oldbury, which opened without permission in 2024 and was rejected in 2025.
