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Duo jailed for £20m heroin smuggling plot

A father and son were part of a crime group that attempted to import £20 million of heroin concealed in pomegranate juice bottles. Read the full story of the NCA's major bust.

Birmingham City's £1.2bn stadium wants Lionesses

Birmingham City unveil plans for a new £1.2bn stadium, 'The Powerhouse', and aim to make it the permanent home for the England women's national team. Discover the ambitious vision.

Former Soho toilet to become café or shop

Westminster Council plans to convert Broadwick Street's former public toilet, once labelled the UK's top cottaging spot, into retail or café space despite local opposition over toilet provision.

Birmingham City's 62,000-seat stadium plans

Birmingham City FC unveils plans for a new 62,000-capacity stadium with a retractable roof and 12 chimneys, set to be the UK's 8th largest. A landmark for the city's ambition.

Agency staff join Birmingham bin strike

Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's long-running bin strike are now joining the industrial action over claims of bullying and unsustainable workloads, potentially extending the dispute until 2026.

4th Hounslow Labour councillor defects to Tories

West London councillor Vickram Grewal leaves Labour for Conservatives, citing financial mismanagement. The fourth defection in a week signals turmoil ahead of 2026 local elections.

Enfield Council's £1.2bn Debt Crisis

An auditor has issued statutory recommendations to Enfield Council to de-risk its £1.286bn debt, warning that its financial reserves have fallen below a safe threshold. Discover the full story.

London pizzeria loses licence after police row

A West London pizzeria has its licence revoked after 3am alcohol breaches, aggressive staff, and links to organised crime. Discover the full story behind the council's decision.

Aberdeen Santa remarks probe concludes

An investigation into complaints an Aberdeen primary teacher told pupils Santa wasn't real has concluded. Council confirms staff received guidance on sensitive discussions.

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