Admiral Taverns applies to vary Villa Tavern's licence in Nechells, Birmingham, proposing alcohol sales from 8am to 1am daily and opening until 1.30am, with public representations due by 13 August 2026.
Andy Burnham's VAT cut on household electricity from October 1 saves £45/year, but EV owners without driveways face £81 public charging costs, prompting calls to equalise VAT.
A 23-year-old man from Tamworth has been arrested on suspicion of theft after refusing to pay a £150 bill at a Burton-on-Trent restaurant, claiming there was a hair in the food.
Love Island All Stars winners Molly Smith and Tom Clare have officially become husband and wife in a legal ceremony at Stockport Town Hall, ahead of a larger celebration in Spain.
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New Prime Minister Andy Burnham will oversee enhanced Universal Credit payments of £666 per month for couples over 25, fulfilling a cost-of-living pledge.
HMRC warns 864,000 sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 must submit first quarterly MTD update by August 7, 2026, under PM Andy Burnham.
Royal Mail has introduced new 'Something for You' delivery cards with QR codes for easier redelivery, but critics say the change excludes those without smartphones.
A promising new lead suggests the 'Coronation Wood Man' found dead in 1987 may have been a swimming poolgoer at Friary School with an Eastern European accent.
Frederick Day from Ipswich received an extra £2,169 in Universal Credit due to a DWP system error, despite reporting the mistake. Now ordered to repay, he says claimants face 'sleepless nights' over such debts.
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West Midlands Police adds 309 neighbourhood officers in a year, the largest percentage increase in England, but chief says region still has 520 fewer officers than 2010.
The CMA has launched an inquiry into Euro Car Parks for issuing parking tickets to drivers queuing for petrol, examining fairness and appeals processes.
Experts warn that posting images of driving licences or log books on social media makes it easy for criminals to clone vehicles, leaving innocent drivers with fines and penalties.
A Wolverhampton club that employed an illegal worker faces a licensing hearing to decide if it can reopen after police objected.
Halifax has confirmed customers will be moved to the Lloyds app and online banking in stages over the coming months, with no change to account details or services.
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A Sydney childcare worker has been charged with 329 offences for the alleged abuse of 136 children across more than 55 early years centres over 16 years.
Health inspectors discovered a dead mouse and widespread rodent droppings at Handi Roti in Hob Moor Road, leading to an immediate closure and fines totalling £14,500.
Fire crews evacuated residents from 58 Sheepcote Street in Birmingham city centre after reports of a burning smell. Four fire trucks and a support vehicle attended, but no injuries or equipment deployment occurred.
An inquest has ruled that an unidentified man, whose mummified remains were found in weighted bin bags in the River Stour in 2020, was unlawfully killed. The victim, known as Croft Man, died from a violent assault.
A 29-year-old Birmingham man was arrested after Staffordshire Police seized cocaine worth £100,000, £25,000 cash, counterfeit notes, and fraudulent documents from a city address.
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B&M Retail Ltd fined £2m after Birmingham council found mouse droppings, gnawed food, and infestations at three stores, leading to immediate closures.
HMRC warns UK households that side hustle income over £1,000 may require Self Assessment registration, risking fines. Includes wedding-related activities like stationery, filming, and cake-making.
A 48-year-old man has been charged with burglary and theft after a pharmacy on Soho Road in Birmingham was broken into on June 27. He appears in court today.
West Midlands Fire Service is tackling a large grass fire near Bartley Green Reservoir. 16 firefighters are on scene, and Frankley Lane is closed. Public urged to avoid the area.
New Tasty Restaurant in Birmingham employed illegal workers and housed them in a former brothel below. Three arrested, prohibition order served.
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Birmingham City Council's new fortnightly bin collection service has caused chaos, with bins overflowing in Sutton Coldfield. Councillor Richard Parkin calls it an 'absolute disgrace' as flats are included despite promises.
Richard Deakin, 38, was found guilty of manslaughter for punching fellow doorman Joshua Johnson-Hector outside Birmingham's Savanna cocktail bar, causing fatal brain injury.
From Monday, households in Tamworth and Lichfield must use new food waste bins. Food waste must be separated from general waste. Each home gets two caddies.
A Birmingham Airport passenger warns parents that NeeDoh squishy toys can trigger additional security screening, causing delays and growing queues as staff investigate the liquid-filled toys.
Over 223,000 UK households with heat pumps could face remote rationing of heating under Labour's net zero plan, raising blackout fears and criticism from opponents.
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UK supermarkets will deploy facial recognition cameras to target prolific shoplifters. Watch lists of 'worst of the worst' offenders will be created using Auror's technology, shared with police.
