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Parents in Essex have raised serious concerns about Essex County Council's SEND school transport scheme, managed by provider 24x7, after a watchdog report found it caused distress and put children's safety at risk. Mothers report frequent changes in routes and drivers, missed or late pick-ups, and a lack of consistency that leaves children anxious and reluctant to use the service.
A children's home in Salford, run by Cambian Childcare Ltd, has dropped from 'outstanding' to 'inadequate' after Ofsted inspectors discovered serious and widespread failures, including staff failing to look for missing children and lacking proper qualifications.
Summary headline: Salford children's home rated inadequate by Ofsted following serious failures
Councillors in Southend-on-Sea are debating a motion to prevent an over-concentration of vape shops, mobile phone outlets, and barber shops on the city's High Street. The local authority is considering refusing to lease council-owned units for these businesses, amidst concerns from officials that such a high density of similar stores damages the local economy and deters shoppers. While the council faces challenges intervening in privately owned units, new government rules requiring planning permission for vape shops and extended closure powers for premises linked to organised crime are providing additional regulatory tools.
Summary headline: Southend councillors consider measures to curb high street vape, phone and barber shops
A new 200 sq m mural celebrating community diversity and local landmarks has been unveiled along the River Sheaf at Sheaf Bank Business Park in Sheffield. Created by artist Zoe Genders over more than a month, the artwork features local elements such as the River Sheaf, Heeley City Farm's resident peacock, and the Madina Mosque. The project was funded through corporate philanthropy, individual contributions, and local authority funding.
Summary headline: Sheffield mural showcasing community diversity unveiled
Following high-profile unauthorised developments on travellers' sites in Flamstead and Sawbridgeworth, MPs are calling for stronger legislation, including police powers of arrest and asset seizure. While local officials argue that retrospective planning permission should be restricted to prevent intentional unlawful building, traveller representatives state that obtaining advance planning permission is nearly impossible. The government is currently exploring potential solutions, including prosecuting or seizing assets from companies that supply equipment for unauthorised developments.
Summary headline: MPs call for new laws on unauthorised travellers' sites following incidents in Hertfordshire
Eritrean soldiers have crossed into northern Ethiopia and moved deep into the Tigray region as fighting intensifies between the national army and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). Residents report seeing military convoys carrying troops and heavy weapons heading towards central Tigray. This renewed conflict follows the breakdown of the 2022 peace deal, the formation of a new alliance of armed groups in September, and a recent severing of diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Summary headline: Eritrean troops move deep into Ethiopia's Tigray region as fighting escalates
Tom Meades, a University of Brighton graduate and co-founder of the sustainable design studio gomi, has launched the Childhood Memories Collection in collaboration with Mattel's Barbie brand. The initiative turns unwanted Barbie and Ken dolls and accessories into marbled Bluetooth speakers, power banks, and tracker tags alongside hard-to-recycle plastic waste. The tech products prioritise repairability and longevity, using repurposed e-bike batteries and screws rather than glue, while gomi offers trade-in, repair, and upgrade services.
Summary headline: Brighton sustainable design studio gomi transforms unwanted Barbie dolls into tech products
A close friend and fellow comedian, John Martin, is campaigning for a permanent tribute to Sir Ken Dodd in Knotty Ash ahead of what would have been the late entertainer's 100th birthday next year. Sir Ken, who passed away in 2018 at the age of 90, lived in the Liverpool suburb all his life and famously featured it in his comedy routines. Proposals include a local statue, road renaming, or welcome signs, while a petition supporting the tribute has gathered about 500 signatures. Liverpool City Council stated it welcomes naming suggestions, though they are typically only considered for new roads.
A campaign group in Bradford has warned that a shortage of local swimming facilities is forcing schools to pay double to cover transport costs or temporary pop-up pools. The comments coincide with a cross-party scrutiny review by Bradford Council examining school swimming provision, curriculum compliance, and facility costs, following figures showing only 58% of Year 6 children in the district can swim 25 metres.
Summary headline: Bradford schools facing doubled costs for swimming lessons amid pool shortages
Prime Video is releasing a new TV adaptation of Stephen King's novel Carrie, directed by Mike Flanagan and starring Summer H Howell. The series updates the classic horror story by setting it in a world dominated by social media, exploring how modern online culture intensifies bullying and public humiliation. While some fans have questioned changes to the source material and characters, the cast and creators argue that the themes of outsider isolation and cruelty remain highly relevant 50 years after the original story.
Summary headline: Prime Video adapts Stephen King's Carrie for the social media era
The family of Kelly Hartigan-Burns, who died in a Blackburn police cell in December 2016, is considering legal action to challenge ongoing delays through a judicial review. An April 2022 inquest concluded that a failure by officers to communicate her suicide risk contributed to her death, and a former custody sergeant was subsequently found guilty of gross misconduct. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) stated it is finalising a review of additional evidence provided in late 2025.
Summary headline: Lancashire mother considers legal action over decade-long wait for answers following daughter's police custody death
A cyclist in his 70s sustained potentially life-threatening injuries following a collision with a car in Ipswich. The incident occurred on the A1156 Felixstowe Road near Trinity Park, prompting a seven-hour road closure while emergency services responded and airlifted the cyclist to Addenbrooke's Hospital.
Summary headline: Cyclist in his 70s seriously injured in Ipswich collision
Blaby District Council has unanimously approved plans by developers Bonnel Homes and Woods Hardwick for a new housing development and country park on the edge of Blaby, Leicestershire. The project includes full planning permission for 77 homes, office and retail space, and outline permission for up to 268 additional homes and an 8.47-hectare country park. The approval was granted despite more than 100 objections from local residents and the parish council regarding traffic congestion and strained infrastructure.
Summary headline: Plans for new housing estate and country park on the edge of Blaby approved by councillors
A new stained-glass window has been unveiled at St Michael's Church in Lyneham, Wiltshire, to honour the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME). Organised by local resident Tony Evans over a five-year process, the window features St Eligius, the REME patron saint, alongside symbols of the corps' work such as vehicle wheels, spanners, and tongs. A special service was held to mark the unveiling, celebrating over 80 years of REME service and the strong links between the village and the nearby military base.
Summary headline: New stained-glass window unveiled in Lyneham to honour the REME military corps
A fresh inquest into the 1994 death of student Anthony Whittle has concluded he died by misadventure after escaping through a window at the Hergest psychiatric unit in Bangor. Staff at the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board informed the inquest that security improvements, including more secure windows and anti-climb guttering, have been implemented in the decades since the incident.
Summary headline: Security improvements made at Bangor's Hergest unit following student's death in 1994
West Mercia Police have announced that the death of an 11-year-old girl named Miya, whose body was found near a village cricket ground in Elmley Castle, Worcestershire, is not being investigated as a crime. Officers have ruled out third-party involvement and found no evidence of suspicious circumstances, while authorities and local MP Harriet Baldwin have urged the public to refrain from online speculation.
Summary headline: Police confirm death of 11-year-old Miya in Elmley Castle is not being treated as a crime
Sunderland City Council's cabinet has issued an Article 4 direction which paves the way to remove the University of Sunderland's permitted development right to demolish the closed National Glass Centre without a formal planning application. The council also listed the building as an Asset of Community Value following a campaign by local groups, creating a window of opportunity for interested parties to make representations before a final decision in December.
Summary headline: Sunderland City Council moves to scrutinise National Glass Centre demolition plans
Project planner and Great British Bake Off contestant Shannon, who left the show in the third episode, has described the experience as life-changing. She highlighted the friendships made, praise received from judge Paul Hollywood for her cheesecake, and an interest in potentially pursuing a career in television production.
Summary headline: Bake Off contestant Shannon describes the show as life-changing after exit
A mother from Falkirk whose premature baby daughter's life was saved by two blood transfusions is urging people to donate blood as supplies face a significant drop. Millie was born three months early weighing 1lb 8oz and received two 23ml transfusions at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is encouraging more people to book appointments as fewer than 2% of people in Scotland regularly give blood.
Summary headline: Mum joins call for blood donors after small transfusions save premature baby's life
A court has heard that a masked 15-year-old boy, now 16, stabbed a schoolgirl in the back at Thorpe St Andrew School near Norwich on 11 March. The defendant denies attempted murder but admits possessing a kitchen knife. Prosecutors stated that he had an intention to kill, wore a face mask, and had written notes expressing a hatred of women and an interest in killers.
Summary headline: Norwich schoolgirl was stabbed by masked 15-year-old, court hears