Council Tax Premium Could Target Hundreds of Long-Term Empty Homes in Worcester Sunday, November 23, 2025 counciltax emptyhomes worcester housing levellingup localgovernment property taxpolicy housingsupply regeneration Worcester City Council is considering a new measure to encourage the return of long-term empty properties to the housing market by imposing a council tax surcharge. Under legislation updated by the Levelling Up and … Read More
Tesco Drivers Save Man and Dog From Burning Car in Worcester Sunday, November 23, 2025 tesco worcester rescue fire heroism delivery emergency safeguarding courage community Two Tesco delivery drivers have been hailed as heroes after bravely rescuing a man and his dog from a car engulfed in flames in Worcester. Ben Rowe and Leo Kuriakose were on a delivery run in Cranham Drive, Warndon, when they … Read More
Popular charity shop chain Scope to close Black Country and Folkestone stores amid ongoing closures Sunday, November 23, 2025 scope charity storeclosures blackcountry folkestone disability equality retail volunteers highstreet Scope, a well-known charity shop chain, is set to close two more locations just weeks after shutting down over 70 branches nationwide. Once boasting 138 stores across England and Wales, Scope has dramatically reduced its … Read More
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Miss England Finalists Embrace Change to Showcase Diverse Careers at Midland Event Saturday, November 22, 2025 missengland womenempowerment careers ambition diversity femininity stem finalists wolverhampton pageant This week’s Miss England grand final, held at the Grand Station in Wolverhampton, celebrates a historic shift as finalists trade traditional evening gowns for their work and academic attire. The competition aims to highlight … Read More
How Much Could an Income Tax Hike Cost You After Labour’s Autumn Budget? Saturday, November 22, 2025 incometax labour budget taxincrease ukeconomy keirstarmer ajbell publicpolicy pmqs taxpayers Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has left the door open for a potential increase in income tax in the upcoming Autumn Budget, despite the party’s manifesto promise not to raise income tax, VAT, or national insurance … Read More