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UK plans social media ban for under‑16s

The UK’s planned social media ban marks a major shift in how governments regulate children’s digital lives. With enforcement expected in spring 2027, millions of young people - and the tech companies they use - will need to adapt to a new online landscape aimed at prioritising safety over unrestricted access.

KIC Radio Honoured with Employer Contribution Award at Walsall College STAR Awards

KIC Radio has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to student development after receiving the Employer Contribution Award at this year’s Walsall College STAR Awards.

Young Filmmaker Shines Spotlight on Knife Crime Awareness

Molly Strafford, a young filmmaker from Aldridge, is being recognised for using creativity to tackle a serious issue affecting young people today - knife crime.

Wolverhampton Young Citizen Awards Open for Nominations

Wolverhampton is full of young people doing incredible things, and now it’s time to shine a spotlight on them. The 2026 Wolverhampton Young Citizen Awards are officially open for nominations, and the city’s community is being asked to help recognise the next generation of local heroes.

Driver guilty of murdering cyclist dragged under car

Simon Richardson hit head teacher Michael Mullins and drove for more than a mile with him trapped beneath the wheels.

Extreme porn led police to husband, court told

Four other men are on trial for sexually abusing Joanne Young after she was drugged by her husband.

Stabbed boy felt train attacker was not sane, court hears

Anthony Williams stabbed a 14-year-old boy before he attacked people on a train, a jury hears.

Traders' tools stolen every 20 minutes in UK

Gangs and "chancers" are behind the crimes, says an MP calling on the government to do more to help.

How close are we to running out of water?

Reservoir levels have risen slightly after two storms brought heavy rain, but concerns remain.

'I haven't just been let down, my family has been wiped out'

Melanie Leahy reacts after the inquest into the death of 81-year-old ex-footballer Colin Flatt.

Heartbroken bride visits Dad in hospital on wedding day

Sinèad Jackson went to hospital in her wedding dress so her Dad would not miss out on her big day.

Parents fined for employing teen son in food trailer

Dexter's parents are ordered to pay £6,600 after admitting to breaking council byelaws.

Yorkshire Water boss resigns after firm downgraded

Nicola Shaw, who has led the company since 2022, will step down in January, it is announced.

Southport survivor 'violated' by 'morbid curiosity'

Leanne Lucas fears more NHS staff may have accessed her medical records inappropriately.

Men jailed over plot to smuggle cocaine in cheese

West Yorkshire Police say the UK-wide criminal network is the largest it has ever disbanded.

Retrial for gas worker over fatal explosion

Jurors were previously discharged after they were unable to reach a verdict for Lee Ward.

Mercury, lead and methanol in fake beauty products

Mercury, lead and methanol were been found in counterfeit beauty products seized by trading standards officers.

Ex-Traitors players talk tactics and celebrity final predictions

Former contestants share their thoughts on life in the castle ahead of Friday's final.

Largest woodland bat survey a 'nice story of AI for good'

Some of Britain's rarest and most threatened bats have been recorded in the south-west of England.

Thunderbirds-inspired house sells for £375,000

The Berkshire property was inspired by Tracy Island, the secret headquarters from Thunderbirds.

Crowd backs popular public singer after police intervention

Miles Green's friends and neighbours urge him to keep singing after his confidence was knocked.

Phone box at centre of Great Britain listed

Unveiled by Sir Ranulph Fiennes in 1992, the Dunsop Bridge kiosk was the 100,000th to be installed.

Seeing Claudia in my suit was ridiculously exciting, says tailor

Gloucestershire tailor said it took almost two years to see his outfits on the BBC One show.

Sir Patrick Stewart remembered as 'Mirfield's finest'

Tributes have been paid to the legendary Star Trek actor Sir Patrick Stewart, who was born in Mirfield.