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In a candid response to questions from the Birmingham Times, Alum Rock ward Councillor Mariam Khan addressed growing concerns over a proposed food trailer park in her constituency, accusing the petition’s delivery of being deliberately politicized to portray local councillors as inactive. “It was done in a way which was politicized and actually used as […]
Supermarkets are rapidly becoming key players in the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, with a new report revealing a significant increase in charge points over the last 18 months. According to new data from Zapmap and the RAC, the number of EV charge points at UK supermarkets has surged by a third (34%) since […]
Birmingham MP Ayoub Khan has urged UEFA, the Culture Secretary and West Midlands Police to cancel Aston Villa’s upcoming fixture against Maccabi Tel Aviv, citing safety fears and ethical concerns linked to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The match, scheduled for 6 November at Villa Park, has drawn criticism from community leaders. Mr Khan, speaking […]
UK Government due to announce next steps on tackling problem pavement parking in England Eight-in-10 drivers (83%) want the Government to take action to tackle pavement parking in England, but they’re split on how best to approach the problem, new RAC research shows.* Forty-two percent are supportive of an outright ban on parking on pavements […]
More Than Half of Britons Say Islam ‘Not Compatible’ with British Values, Survey Finds Concerns over integration and public perception fuel ongoing debate on community cohesion and extremism A new nationwide survey has revealed that a majority of the British public believe Islam is fundamentally incompatible with British values, raising fresh questions about integration, public […]
Most Popular Baby Names in England and Wales 2024 London – The definitive list of the most popular baby names in England and Wales for 2024 has been revealed, with Muhammad and Olivia continuing their reign as the top choices for boys and girls respectively. Data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), based […]
The UK government is currently in the early stages of changing the law to close a long-standing loophole that allows private hire drivers to get a licence in one council area and work anywhere in the country – including in cities with stricter licensing rules. What is the loophole? Under current law, drivers can apply […]
Solihull – Five men have been sentenced to a combined 30 years in prison for a terrifying armed robbery in which they stole hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of computer equipment from a Solihull business last year. The gang—Jermaine Williams (38), Benjamin Need (33), Gary Newman (36), Mark Earl (39), and Patrick Cooke (39)—stormed […]
The latest edition of Rightmove’s most expensive streets report reveals that Winnington Road in Barnet, London, is currently the most expensive street in Great Britain, with an average asking price of £11,906,522 The analysis is based on streets where at least five homes have been available for sale this year. Lowndes Square in Westminster is […]
Almost half of UK police forces (48%) have caught motorists driving over 90mph on 30mph roads – more than three times the speed limit, new data analysed by the RAC reveals.* A sortable table is available, showcasing the fastest recorded speeds across various police forces, including separate data for 20mph and 30mph roads. According to […]
