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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.

Woman arrested after four stabbed in central London

A woman is arrested after four men are stabbed in central London, the Metropolitan Police said.

Woman 'butchered' victim hours after court release

Hewitt stabbed Angela Lloyd to death after forcing her way into the victim's home, a court hears.

Teen who killed boy over £20 debt convicted of murder

Joshua Ingram was stabbed with a 7.5 inch knife at Seaford railway station in September 2025.

Woman jailed for 'relentless' abuse of victim

Kathryn White's victim dies four days after reporting her crimes, after months of abuse.

Ancient woodland fire 'caused by books set alight'

An area measuring 1,968ft by 656ft of gorse and trees in Abbot's Wood was damaged by the blaze.

Woman dies after being caught in Spanish wildfire

"Our hearts are completely broken," her family says.

'Vomit-inducing smell from HS2 site is unbearable'

Residents say they cannot open windows due to the smell, while HS2 says it is tackling the problem.

University of Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns

Prof Jason Arday said he had "concluded that the only way to bring this chapter to an end is to step away".

More biker gang members sentenced over rival attack

Three gang members are sentenced for their roles in violence that broke out in the Forest of Dean.

Town's shock as body found in sea search

Police believe the body is that of a 13-year-old boy who reportedly got into difficulty in the sea.

Sacked professor wants job back after appeal win

The academic, who was sacked over his anti-Zionist views, says he is looking forward to returning.

Banned director who faked coma jailed

Peter Etherington, from Ilkley, is jailed for acting as the director of a firm while disqualified.

'This year has been the worst for my heat anxiety'

Southampton woman Lauren has health anxiety that gets worse during the hot weather.

Looking down on London's straw-coloured parks

Aerial photographer Jason Hawkes has had a unique view of the city as the drought has taken hold.

Forestry England releases photos of BBQ fire damage

Forestry England says a blaze at Wykeham Forest is a timely reminder to visitors not to light fires.

Boaters on 'high alert' to canal restrictions

Water conservation measures mean locks are being closed and boaters have to plan ahead.

Hedgehogs suffering in record-breaking heatwaves

Hedgehogs and their baby hoglets struggle to find food and water during high temperatures.

Temperatures to drop briefly ahead of potential new UK heatwave

Temperatures and humidity are set to drop but, as Matt Taylor reports, respite from high heat is likely to be short-lived.

Bagpuss creator's artwork sells for £400k at auction

The sale included more than 500 paintings, books and collectibles found at Peter Firmin's home.

Five endangered African birds hatch at Chester Zoo

The long-legged African species has bred there for the first time in the zoo's 95-year history.