MP Rachel Taylor has raised concerns about missing job offers, benefit payments and NHS letters including a cancer screening result An MP claims some people living in a Warwickshire village haven’t had any post all year(Image: Getty) Some villagers in the Midlands have not received any post “this year”, their …
Read More »Man shot and killed by federal agents at ant-ICE protest in Minnesota
Disturbing unverified video footage appears to show four ICE agents wrestling a man to the ground in Minneapolis before gunshots are heard Husna Anjum Senior Live News Reporter and Kelly Williams 18:07, 24 Jan 2026 The moment ICE officers shot a man in Minnesota during a protest against Donald Trump’s …
Read More »Ontario’s Crown Royal whisky ban could hurt operations in Quebec, province’s Finance Minister says
Open this photo in gallery: Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard, shown speaking at the Quebec legislature in December, says he’s concerned about the impact of Ontario’s Crown Royal whisky ban.Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press Quebec’s finance minister says he has shared his concerns with his Ontario counterpart about that province’s intention …
Read More »Which seats are up for grabs in Plymouth’s May elections
Plymouth has decided to press ahead with local elections and not postpone them Alison Stephenson Local Democracy Reporter 06:00, 18 Jan 2026 Council House, Plymouth(Image: Alison Stephenson) Nineteen seats will be up for grabs in May’s Plymouth City Council elections. The city council decided just before Christmas to continue as …
Read More ȣ2 million plan for former sorting office approved
North Devon Council’s planning committee back proposals for flats and commercial space The former Royal Mail delivery office in Ilfracombe(Image: Google Street View) A £2 million plan to breathe life into the old Ilfracombe Royal Mail delivery office has taken a step forward with the granting of planning consent for …
Read More »After almost 10 years is the future of the Seven Sisters finally decided?
Tenants of the Seven Sisters tower blocks have been told they all need to move out The Seven Sisters tower blocks, actually named College Bank, have dominated Rochdale’s skyline since the 1960s(Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News) Over the course of 2026 hundreds of residents living in the iconic …
Read More »Moreton Hall residents’ group in Bury St Edmunds invites Royal Mail to engage with them as application is submitted for delivery office
A planning application by Royal Mail for the removal of 36 dedicated staff parking spaces at its Bury St Edmunds delivery office has been described as an ‘insult’ to residents. The postal company has submitted an application to West Suffolk Council, to vary a condition of the approved 2005 scheme …
Read More »B&NES council spending thousands a year on empty Bath mansion featured in BBC’s Empire with David Olusoga
An unusual legal situation means Bath and North East Somerset Council is spending thousands of pounds a year on an empty mansion in one of Bath’s most iconic locations. Number 4 the Circus is an impressive townhouse on one of the city’s most famous streets — but the charity which …
Read More »Protesters throw crumble and custard at Crown Jewels in Tower of London stunt
Footage showed one demonstrator removing the large foil tray of crumble from a bag and then slamming it against the glass Kate Wilson Executive Editor and Laura Elston Press Association Court Correspondent 14:28, 06 Dec 2025 (Image: PA Archive/PA Images) Four protesters have been arrested after custard and apple crumble …
Read More »Rents due to increase at over 10,000 council homes in Cornwall
Hundreds of Cornwall Council’s social housing properties are not up to ‘decent’ standards for ‘safety, security and comfort’ – with 200 empty – but positive news also revealed Cornwall Housing Ltd manages and services 10,400 social housing properties owned by Cornwall Council Rents are due to increase at council homes …
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