Police incident near city centre as officers cordon off area – updates

Police have closed off a section of road in Birmingham due to an incident taking place this afternoon. Uniformed officers are at the scene in Shadwell Street. Footage taken at around 12.30pm today, 8th July, shows uniformed officers and a marked police car manning the area. A blue and white police cordon has been placed … Read more

Police seal off scene near major city route – updates

Police have closed the pavement outside a terrace of houses in Perry Barr on one of Birmingham’s busiest commuter routes. A police cordon is currently in place in Walsall Road, opposite Tower Hill Medical Practice. Several police vehicles were spotted at the scene. Officers were photographed investigating. The exact nature of the incident is not … Read more

City where violent thugs rule the streets – but the locals CAN’T talk about it

FEARFUL residents of a city where gangs of violent street thugs rule the streets complain they are unable to talk about their terrible problems. Disgruntled residents of Pontypool, South Wales, say their homes have been overrun by unruly criminals looking to make their lives miserable. People living on a high street in the centre of … Read more

The famous shops, restaurants and attractions coming to your Kent city

From luxury hotels to well-known brands, Kent will see all sorts of exciting new developments in the coming years. Below we list some big names that want to invest in your area… Scroll down to see some of the great shops and attractions coming to Kent over the next few years Tunbridge Wells A luxury … Read more

Labour landslide could boost investment and confidence in UK, City analysts say

A landslide victory for Keir Starmer in Thursday’s general election could give Britain a stability premium in global markets, boosting the pound, stocks and investment in the UK as political unrest mounts elsewhere, investors in the City say. In a sharp contrast to warnings from the Conservative Party about the dangers of a large Labour … Read more

Tower to be tallest in City of London, 1 Lower shaft held up by planning queue

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 4:32 PM Part Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp E-mail Share via email The chairman of Lloyd’s of London has objected to plans to build a new Shard-sized skyscraper in the City of London (Image: DBOX) The decision to approve a … Read more

Live Now City Center Street Reopens After ‘Police Incident’

A street in Leicester city centre was closed earlier this morning (Tuesday 2 July) due to a “police incident”. Millstone Lane in Leicester was closed between Pocklingtons Walk and Horsefair Street. This affected traffic using nearby routes. First Leicester said the 88 and 88A services were diverted as a result of the closure. LeicestershireLive has … Read more

City of London postpones decision on new tallest building

Unlock Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor-in-chief of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The City of London has postponed a decision on the Square Mile’s new tallest building after the chairman of insurance market leader Lloyd’s of London lodged a last-minute objection. City of London Corporation officials had recommended … Read more

“They came to our city and left it as a bomb site.”

A seaside promenade was left looking like a ‘bomb site’ after thousands of people flocked to the coast this weekend. With the sun finally shining on Kent, the beach in Folkestone was full. The Folkestone coast has been branded a “bomb site” due to piles of rubbish left behind after warm weather. Photo: Liam Godfrey … Read more

“They came to our city and left it as a bomb site.”

A seaside promenade was left looking like a ‘bomb site’ after thousands of people flocked to the coast this weekend. With the sun finally shining on Kent, the beach in Folkestone was full. The Folkestone coast has been branded a “bomb site” due to piles of rubbish left behind after warm weather. Photo: Liam Godfrey … Read more