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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.

Three men who raped woman on Brighton beach jailed

The rapists carried out a "cynical, predatory and callous" attack, jurors were told.

Man's murder conviction quashed by Court of Appeal

Davices Anderson died after he was found injured in a street in Nottingham on 28 April 2023.

Briton's Iran jail sentence extended by two years, family says

Relatives of Craig Foreman say his punishment is being extended for talking to the media from jail.

Several flights diverted after plane blocks Gatwick runway

An Easyjet flight had to land at Stanstead Airport instead, but then became stuck there when it couldn't find fuel.

MP says people are worried by workplace heat

Ellie Chowns says it is time the UK "adapts" as the UK weather will only get "hotter and wetter".

Fan has huge £550 tattoo declaring England World Cup winners

Sean Carrington said if the Three Lions fail to bring the trophy home he will add the words "only joking".

Man and woman injured after 'irritant' attack

The pair were sleeping rough in Scarborough when they were attacked, North Yorkshire Police says.

Teacher banned for taking cocaine at school party

Rowan Barnicoat, 29, who worked at Pool Academy snorted cocaine during a school Christmas party in December 2023.

Driver five times over limit swerves across A-road

A motorist calls 999 and films a car swerving between the verge and oncoming traffic.

Search for teen kayaker missing at sea called off

Michael Henry is believed to have died at sea after his craft capsized off the Northumberland coast.

Young Jude's hospital World Cup surprise

Nine-year old Jude, from Walsall, cheered on England from Walsall Manor Hospital’s Children’s Ward.

Newborn giraffe, Jude, is named after England star

Jude was born at Port Lympne reserve in Hythe before Bellingham inspired England's win over Norway.

Railway station gets England rebrand for World Cup

A Cheshire railway station is playfully renamed with a nod to England football anthem Three Lions.

England fan bumps into Bellingham by hotel swimming pool

Chris Walton, from Stourbridge, the same town as Bellingham, said they chatted for 15 minutes.

British Maradona lookalike backs England to win

Derby barber Sid Kumar realised he closely resembled the legendary player when he grew his hair.

The family rooting for England and Argentina

Will England fan Matthew Holmes or Argentinian wife Silvana be happy at the final whistle?

Billingham gets 'three lines' World Cup treatment

The road sign in Billingham, on Teesside, now reads Bellingham after England's star player.

Zoo from CBBC show welcomes first tapir calf in 14 years

Hertfordshire Zoo is involved in a conservation programme to protect the vulnerable lowland tapir.

Gnome-town heroes deliver planters to high street shops

"Operation Gnome" is part of efforts to attract more people to Whitchurch's high street.

1720s pub nearly runs out of beer after reopening

A north London pub dating back to the 1720s reopens after being saved by three former regulars.