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Evesham councillor Emma Nishigaki is facing a vote of no confidence at Evesham Town Council following a public petition signed by nearly 750 people. The move, led by Wychavon district councillor Craig Reeves, stems from grievances over Nishigaki's conduct and social media use. Nishigaki has defended herself, describing the action as a witch hunt and stating she has done nothing wrong.
Choo and Chin Taylor, a mother and son from Minehead in Somerset who run the online cooking channel Ziang's Food Workshop, have reached the top of the Sunday Times bestseller list with their debut cookbook, The Ultimate Chinese Takeaway Bible. Having started posting videos online in 2017 during a downturn in their takeaway business, the pair have amassed three million followers across TikTok and YouTube, and recently closed their physical shop to focus entirely on social media and future projects.
Summary headline: Mother and son behind Ziang's Food Workshop top bestseller list with Chinese cookbook
Northamptonshire MIND and Citizens Advice are holding support sessions at Corby Town Council's High Street building to help more vulnerable residents. The initiative aims to use council space to bring frontline community support closer to the public, with MIND running an eight-week pilot and Citizens Advice assisting people online.
Summary headline: MIND and Citizens Advice provide support from Corby council HQ
A blue plaque has been unveiled at the Black Horse Pub in Checkendon, Oxfordshire, to honour the Polish soldiers and their families who settled in local refugee camps after the Second World War. The Polish Ambassador to the UK, Rafał Wiśniewski, attended the unveiling on 2 October, highlighting the historical significance of the site, the resilience of the Polish community, and the enduring friendship between Britain and Poland.
Summary headline: Polish ambassador unveils WW2 plaque in Checkendon for soldiers and families
Nikola Dolphin-Rowland, a 51-year-old mother-of-three from Leicestershire, has urged people to join the stem cell donor register after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. Having undergone three rounds of chemotherapy, she has successfully found a 10 out of 10 match for an upcoming stem cell transplant. She hopes the treatment will allow her to meet her first grandchild and return to her local parkrun, while encouraging others to register to save lives.
Summary headline: Mother diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia urges people to join stem cell register
The Drumcree parading dispute has returned to the courts as both Portadown Orangemen and Garvaghy Road residents pursue separate legal actions following the Secretary of State's decision to ban the planned march based on police advice.
Summary headline: Drumcree dispute: Orangemen and Garvaghy residents return to court
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council has outlined a planning application for stabilisation work at West Cliff in Bournemouth to allow the base of the cliff to reopen to the public following landslips in October 2024 that displaced beach huts across the promenade. The proposed project involves installing soil nails, mesh, and incline drains, removing unstable landslip material, and setting up monitoring meters.
Summary headline: Proposed stabilisation work outlined for Bournemouth's West Cliff following 2024 landslips
Chemotherapy services are set to resume at Wareham Hospital in Dorset in early 2027, following a campaign by local health groups, the Friends of Wareham Hospital, and South Dorset MP Lloyd Hatton. The unit previously closed in 2023, affecting around 60 cancer patients who had to travel to Poole or Dorchester for treatment. The hospital charity is now fundraising to purchase two scalp coolers for the reinstated service.
Summary headline: Chemotherapy services expected to return to Wareham Community Hospital by 2027
The long-planned A509 Isham bypass in Northamptonshire has been dropped from the government's national funding programme following a review by the Department for Transport (DfT). North Northamptonshire Council leader Martin Griffiths expressed bitter disappointment on behalf of residents who have campaigned for the road for over 20 years. The DfT stated that the decision was part of difficult choices regarding an inherited, unaffordable programme and that schemes must offer high value for money for taxpayers.
Summary headline: Isham bypass plan dropped by government, causing bitter disappointment
Conservative councillor Ivelina Banyalieva has proposed a motion in Peterborough calling for a public-awareness campaign, clearer police guidance, and tougher enforcement against the illegal use of privately owned e-scooters. While privately owned e-scooters remain illegal on public land in the UK, Cambridgeshire Police seized more than 450 e-scooters between April 2025 and March 2026. The motion urges the city council to collaborate with police, schools, and employers to educate the public before enforcing penalties.
Summary headline: Peterborough councillor tables motion for e-scooter education campaign and stricter enforcement
Residents on Park Road in Moseley, Birmingham, have raised concerns about fly-tipping—including yellow skips, red sofas, and mattresses—that has accumulated outside three former Houses of Multiple Occupancy for more than a year. The rubbish on the pavement was removed after the BBC contacted Birmingham City Council, but four full skips remain on private property, causing ongoing worries regarding fire risks, hygiene, and anti-social behaviour.
Summary headline: Fly-tipping left on Moseley pavement for over a year causes concern for residents
The council-owned Stafferton Way car park in Maidenhead, which was closed in January due to extensive vandalism, is reopening after a £463,000 refurbishment designed to improve safety, security, and energy efficiency.
Summary headline: Stafferton Way car park in Maidenhead to reopen following £463k refurbishment
Alfie, a nine-year-old boy from Keyworth in Nottinghamshire, was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) after initially experiencing soreness in his legs that was mistaken for growing pains. The condition caused swelling in his fingers, pain in his ankles and jaw, and required him to use crutches. Following successful daily medication and hospital treatment, Alfie has returned to playing sports and was recently invited to be a matchday mascot for Notts County. His family is now highlighting the condition to raise awareness and encourage parents not to dismiss persistent childhood aches and pains.
Summary headline: Nine-year-old Alfie continues playing sports after juvenile arthritis diagnosis
Wokingham Borough Council is launching six new Best Start Family Hubs in former children's centres, offering support, advice, and activities for children, young people, and parents. Special launch events are scheduled between late October and early November. The hubs will support individuals up to the age of 18, or up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities, as part of a government-led scheme.
Summary headline: Six Best Start Family Hubs launching across Wokingham borough with special events
Seventeen-year-old archer Archie Christopher from Solihull, who trains at the Meriden Archery Club, has been selected to represent Great Britain at the Youth Olympics in Senegal. Having only taken up the sport four years ago after a taster session, Christopher will compete in the historic first Olympic event held on African soil, starting in November.
Summary headline: Solihull teenager Archie Christopher selected to represent Team GB in Youth Olympics archery
A public consultation has begun regarding Westmorland and Furness Council's plans to replace a complicated double mini-roundabout at Sandgate in Penrith. While local residents and pedestrians have reported crashes, near misses, and confusion due to poor signage and layout, opinions are mixed, with some motorists defending the current setup.
Summary headline: Penrith double mini-roundabout causing unnecessary risks, locals claim
Campaigners, including the NSPCC and Save the Children, have accused Northern Ireland Education Minister Paul Givan of attempting to undermine the Holiday Meals Payment Bill by proposing amendments that would give him discretion over when payments take effect. The DUP minister has argued that the proposed legislation would cost his department £20m a year at a time of severe budget constraints. The bill, brought forward by Sinn Féin's Danny Baker, aims to provide financial support for food to families whose children receive free school meals during school holidays.
Summary headline: Campaigners accuse Northern Ireland education minister of trying to undermine Holiday Hunger Bill
Over 9,500 runners took part in Peterborough's Great Eastern Run, featuring a half-marathon and a 5km fun run organised by Good Running Events. The event raised funds for more than 25 local charities, including Light Project Peterborough and Sue Ryder. Due to ongoing building work, adjustments were made to the usual routes, with both courses starting and finishing on Bishops Road.
Summary headline: Thousands of runners participate in Peterborough's Great Eastern Run
Sharon Hilton launched the 'Garage Anxiety' project through the Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership after her 18-year-old son was quoted over £2,500 for unnecessary repairs on a recently purchased car. Aimed at 16 to 19-year-olds, the course addresses young drivers' fears of being overcharged or ripped off at garages, which often leads them to ignore vehicle maintenance and warning lights. The initiative, delivered to over 2,550 students across Warwickshire colleges, includes interactive sessions with emergency services and industry experts to teach basic vehicle maintenance and road safety.
Four disused hobby rooms on Newcastle's Byker Wall Estate have been renovated into community spaces, including a community kitchen, artist's studio, group space, and a Byker archive.
Summary headline: Byker Wall Estate hobby rooms renovated to unite the community