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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.

Hope in Harmony Concert Raises £800 for Local Charities

An evening of music and community spirit at St Matthew's Church has raised £800 for two local charities. The Hope in Harmony Concert brought together Great Barr Brass, St Matthew's Community Choir and special guest soloists Jorja-Jo and Ian Davies, with funds supporting Walsall Bereavement Support Service and The James Brindley Foundation. The event highlighted the power of music to unite communities while making a lasting difference to local people.

Hope in Harmony Concert Raises £800 for Local Charities

An evening of music and community spirit at St Matthew's Church has raised £800 for two local charities. The Hope in Harmony Concert brought together Great Barr Brass, St Matthew's Community Choir and special guest soloists Jorja-Jo and Ian Davies, with funds supporting Walsall Bereavement Support Service and The James Brindley Foundation. The event highlighted the power of music to unite communities while making a lasting difference to local people.

Speeding driver jailed for fatal Lamborghini crash

Humaira Batool, 26, is sentenced for causing for the death of 20-year-old Mohammed Shaan Hussain.

Husband who raped unconscious wife tried to slip tablets into curry and wine

Prosecutors said the woman was "used" without her knowledge by a group of strangers.

Alton Towers closes World of David Walliams

The closure comes following a "regular review of rides and attractions", Alton Towers says.

Hunt on for 'exceptional' nature island manager

The new manager will start each workday surrounded by nature at the island wildlife reserve.

Leader of flag campaign pleads not guilty to offences

Ryan Bridge faces a string of charges including racially aggravated harassment, threats and assault.

Ryanair passenger says bomb threat was 'traumatic'

Sarah Jones says passengers had to wait in a hangar for three hours after landing at Murcia in Spain.

M&S worker trying to stop shop theft hit by e-bike

The shop worker managed to halt the rider after being dragged along the ground, police say.

Schoolboy unlawfully killed in 1984, new inquest concludes

Mark Billington's family say they have "finally received some form of justice" after inquest finding.

Rape accused 'told woman would pretend to be asleep'

Richard Wilkins, 62, from Swindon, is one of four men on trial at Winchester Crown Court.

Boulders dropped off coast to disrupt deep fishing

Greenpeace drops nine large rocks to create a barrier to bottom-trawling fishing vessels.

Evacuees' fear as no return date is set for flats

People who were told to leave their homes due to the flats' structural problems are now homeless.

Police air service denies penis flight path was deliberate

Gordon Bird was "shocked" after checking tracking data online and discovering the phallic shape.

Couple hope D-Day boat bought on eBay will sail again

Simon and Gemma Robins saved the boat from the scrap heap when they bought the vessel in 2021.

'Siesta a day' credited for woman's long life

Dora Horsfall turned 105 surrounded by friends, family and music.

Cabbie who helped stranded driver gets 'taxi hero' award

Shafiq Ahmed, from Peterborough, is commended for his "consideration" and "generosity".

Killer's string of driving offences before dragging cyclist to death

Simon Richardson mowed down cyclist Micheal Mullins then dragged him under his car for over a mile.

How Clarkson's Farm is attracting young people to farming

Ellie's family has a farm in Garstang, Lancashire, and she swapped studying A levels to agriculture.

Can a photo capture London's cultural appetite?

The museum is collaborating with the World Food Photography Awards to showcase Londoners' foodie snaps.

'I was too worried to use the bus before training'

Wiltshire Council is training SEND teens to use public transport to get to college on their own.

'Campsite ban could be the end of our business'

The Lake District National Park Authority wants to tighten rules around pop-up campsites.