A 12-year-old boy was arrested at a Staffordshire school after allegedly making threats, prompting a lockdown to ensure student safety. Boy, 12, Arrested at Staffordshire School for Making Threats, Triggering Lockdown A boy got arrested. Police think he threatened a student. This happened at Chase Terrace Academy in Burntwood, Staffordshire. It was around noon on…
UK braces for potential snow as temperatures plummet, threatening road chaos and sub-zero conditions in parts of the country. Snow Possible as Forecaster Warns of Road Chaos in the UK Guess what? The UK could get snow soon. Experts think snow is possible in the next few days. Temperatures will drop a lot Thursday and…
Birmingham residents face suspended recycling pickups and a 7.5% tax hike. They now must dispose of waste at the local dump during strikes. New Birmingham Bins Anger as Collections Axed; Taxpayers Told Tip Waste Birmingham residents have had recycling pickup stopped. The city told them to use the local dump instead. This detail was in…
Brierley Hill police station is closing, moving to Dudley. Police say response times will not be affected, but concerns about safety remain. Police Insist Officers Will Still Be On Streets Despite Station Closure The police are closing their Brierley Hill base. It’s on Bank Street. They are moving to a newer place in Dudley. The…
Charlotte Shipley faces jail after a high-speed chase with her baby in the car. She drove dangerously, ran lights, and crashed into a taxi. Mum, 29, Speeds at 60mph in Police Chase With Baby in Front Seat A woman named Charlotte Shipley is now in jail. She drove dangerously with her baby in the car.…
Prepare for potential travel disruptions as a widespread snow event threatens numerous cities across England and Wales starting next Tuesday. Snow Alert: England and Wales Brace for Intense Snowfall Across 38 Locations Next week, many places could see a lot of snow. Charts from WX Charts show this. They use data from the Met Desk.…
A man and a woman were hospitalized after an unprovoked bottle attack near the Ye Olde Foundry pub in Dudley. Police seek public assistance. Bottle Attack at Ye Olde Foundry Leaves Dudley Man and Woman in Hospital A man and woman ended up in the hospital after someone attacked them with a broken bottle at…
University of Birmingham study finds school phone bans ineffective; grades, mental health, sleep, and exercise unchanged in 1227 students across 30 schools. Birmingham Study Reveals School Mobile Phone Bans Useless, 50 Heads Say Don’t Buy Them A new study looked at phone bans in schools. Birmingham University led this research and found phone bans don’t…
UK residents in 53 English towns face £300 fines for smoking chimneys in smoke control zones; using unauthorized fuel could cost up to £1,000. Fireplace Fines Loom: £300 Penalties for UK Homes in 53 English Towns Folks in the UK could face chimney fines. These fines can reach £300. Smoke control areas exist in the…
February is about to get very chilly! Widespread snow is possible across the UK, including many cities in England, as a cold blast arrives. Incoming February Snow Bomb: 34 Cities in England Set to be Hammered by Snow Hey, guess what I just read? The UK might get a bunch of snow! It could arrive…