Derby’s digital helpers are ‘improving lives’ say bosses – but residents want to speak to a human

The AI duo of Darcie and Ali have handled more than 3.2 million routine enquiries since launching in 2023 Peter Gibbon said he has had problems contacting Derby City Council over a... Read more »

Historic Nottingham site could be empty for years as student flats unviable

Initial plans would have seen 500 units of student accommodation being delivered at the site 15:06, 27 May 2026Updated 15:16, 27 May 2026 The disused Debenhams building occupies a crucial part of... Read more »

Germany hopes for heat pump boom amid Iran war

Germany’s coalition government of Christian Democrats (CDU) and Social Democrats (SPD) is seeking to overturn the central provision of the heating law introduced by the previous administration. The original law stipulated that... Read more »

New DWP fraud rules could see UK claimants lose payments for years

New guidance from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) sets out stricter penalties for benefit fraud, with claimants potentially losing payments for up to three years – and facing court or... Read more »

Father of rare disease patient fears losing ‘second son’

Patients with rare diseases and their families travelled to Leinster House to call for action on access to new medicines. The group is calling on the Government to introduce a dedicated new... Read more »

Sokil and Babka: why cheap reconnaissance wing drones are becoming popular at the front

The emergence of Russian interceptor drones has shortened the lifespan of reconnaissance UAVs on the battlefield. Whereas a reconnaissance drone worth US$40,000-80,000 could previously fly for hundreds of hours, it may now... Read more »

Domestic Homicide Review to be held in wake of Claire Chick murder

It will aim to find any systemic gaps Claire Chick(Image: PA) A review is set to take place into the potential failings by the police and other authorities in the lead up... Read more »

Germany: No recovery in sight for the economy

It was certainly not a joyful meeting for Chancellor Friedrich Merz: On Wednesday (May 27), the chancellor and several ministers from his cabinet met with the five economics professors who make up the... Read more »

Developers to unveil plans for new town on south edge of Bristol

A ‘new North Somerset community’ will include three new schools A birds eye view looking at Bristol from the south. The A370 Long Ashton bypass is to the left, heading up into... Read more »

‘Shoddy builder took my life savings and left me with bedroom too small for my bed’

Mary Nelson, 90, was looking forward to having a ground-floor bedroom built to drastically ‘improve’ her standard of living Elizabeth Mackley Live Reporter and SWNSCharlieFenton (Charlie Fenton) 13:45, 27 May 2026Updated 13:45,... Read more »