Latest public notices issued across the Liverpool City Region
Local authorities publish a list of decisions and actions which impact communities across the region
Open at Liverpool EchoTop stories
3229 stories
Kill maggots 'instantly' with 65p kitchen staple you can add to bins now
A maggot infestation in your bin can be a real problem, but there is one thing you can do right now to get rid of the pests and make sure they never come back
Open at Liverpool Echo
How long could you manage on £3 of food a day?
It wants people to experience what it is like for people facing food insecurity.
Open at BBC News
Birmingham student 'shocked by how normal harrassment is in city' compared to home
The University of Birmingham student has spoken out about "countless" instances of harassment since arriving in the city last year
Open at Birmingham Mail
Coventry Peeping Tom Clock: Broadgate's beloved landmark once called 'vulgar'
The Peeping Tom clock in Broadgate has become a beloved part of Coventry's historic offering, but when it was first built between 1951 and 1953 it was incredibly controversial
Open at Coventry Live
Sheffield City Council leader insists she will answer questions from green belt housing campaigners
“Inspectors continue to engage thoroughly with the public’s views on the plan, and I urge campaigners to continue to input to the process”
Open at The Star
Weston-super-Mare pre-school where 'all children thrive' shines in outstanding Ofsted report
Memorable Moments was found to put children's happiness and wellbeing at the heart of everything they do
Open at Somerset Live
Sex offender 'given a chance' after breaching notification rules and found in Codsall
Steve Gubbins failed to comply with sex offender notification requirements
Open at Birmingham Mail
All the UK households eligible for £150 DWP discount named
The credit is automatically applied to eligible household accounts, helping people pay for their electricity bills
Open at Birmingham Mail
Drivers unaware of the bus lane rules that let them drive without risking a fine
Some bus lanes can be legally driven in during quieter times, such as after 7pm or on Sundays
Open at Birmingham Mail
'I was physically unable to defend myself' - Elderly woman speaks out after sex attack by teen boy
Lorenzo Bennin was 17 when he committed the sexual assault
Open at Birmingham Mail
Country diary: A dreadful den of murder and thievery – or is it? | Merryn Glover
Lynchat, Spey Valley: So many stories fill the iron age Raitts Cave, from wild legend to the more quotidian truth of its history The word “cave” is full of possibility. It speaks of darkness, secrets, treasures and esca…
Open at The Guardian
Landmark for Coventry's Lime e-bikes and e-scooters as one million rides logged across region
Lime's shared e-bikes and e-scooters have clocked up more than one million rides across the West Midlands since launching in April, with Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull, Sandwell and Wolverhampton all part of the region'…
Open at Coventry Live
Aston teenager on '15 spliffs a day' stabbed someone thinking he was 'shotting in my area'
Alizaib Azhar, now aged 20, was declared 'dangerous' and handed an extended sentence
Open at Birmingham Mail
'I knew I had to make a change for the sake of my disabled daughter'
Sara Matthewson is a full-time carer for her daughter Sophie
Open at Birmingham Mail
Man exploited into forced labour 'could not stop crying' as thug used his money to holiday in Spain
James Dean Harrison was jailed for exploiting the man at Boss Skip Hire in Bedworth
Open at Coventry Live
Midlands towns and cities with best schools named in new list
New rankings were based on several key factors including Ofsted ratings and exam results
Open at Birmingham Mail
Pictures show how new flats would transform former Sheffield car dealer site
Pictures show planned flats, as extra floor approved
Open at The Star
'Eyes are everywhere - cameras have moved into every aspect of our life'
“They moved into every aspect of our life”
Open at The Star
Busy section of London Road to stay closed as no date set for reopening
Part of the road has been closed since April, when the frontage of buildings on London Road partially collapsed
Open at The Star
John Swinney's jobs uncertainty 'damaging the NHS'
Unison Scotland said the First Minister’s inability to say whether people will be made redundant as part of his plans to axe health boards is ‘causing anger and frustration throughout the NHS’
Open at The Scotsman
MSPs 'scrolling social media' during committee hearings says ex-minister
Interviews conducted by IPPR Scotland lay bare the level of internal frustration with Holyrood
Open at The Scotsman
Designers should not fear being replaced by AI, industry leaders say
Firms are more likely to use technology as ‘the intern in the office’ than as a replacement for skilled staff Professional designers should not feel “threatened” by the rapid growth of generative AI, according to busine…
Open at The Guardian
UN expert Francesca Albanese calls for ‘true paradigm shift’ as Miliband resets policy on Israel
Exclusive: UN special rapporteur on occupied territories says ban on goods from settlements ‘important’ but must go further if it is to amount to more than a ‘press release’ The UK’s planned ban on trade with unlawful I…
Open at The Guardian