Lara Lenin

A proud Brummie with a no-nonsense attitude, she’s been reporting on regional affairs for over a decade. From council politics to new urban developments, she’s got a wealth of knowledge when it comes to local news. When she’s not writing, she’s probably moaning about the weather—because, well, it’s Britain.
184 Articles

Urgent Appeal: Topless Man Sought After Sex Assault on Jubilee Line

A man seen shirtless and wearing only patterned shorts is at the centre of a police manhunt after…

BBC Defends Airing MasterChef Series 21 Amid Scandal

MasterChef UK Series 21 Airs Despite Controversy Surrounding Presenters John Torode and Gregg Wallace The 21st series of…

Online Safety Act: UK Claps Back at X Over Free Speech

Online Safety Act: UK Hits Back After X Warns of Free Speech Clampdown  The UK government is defending…

Storm Floris: UK Braced for Severe Winds on Monday

Storm Floris: Met Office Issues Yellow Wind Warnings Across UK – Here's What You Need to Know Storm…

NS&I Reveals August 2025 Premium Bonds Winners – Did You Win £1M?

A lucky saver from Central Bedfordshire has struck gold in the August 2025 Premium Bonds prize draw, becoming…

Storm Floris to Bring 85mph Winds Across Northern UK

Storm Floris: Ferocious Winds Set to Slam Northern UK as Summer Storm Arrives Early Storm Floris is on…

Vape Tax Under Review in Guernsey’s 2026 Budget Plans

Vape Tax on the Table as Guernsey Mulls 2026 Budget Options A vape tax could be coming to…

Heatwave Fades in Northeast as Flood Risk Rises, Then Clears

Heatwave Ends With Flood Fears Before a Breezy Weekend Break It’s been a rollercoaster week for the Northeast…

Weather: Rain, Clouds & Sun in Mixed Week for Bridgwater

Weather Update: Rain, Clouds, and Sunshine in Store for Bridgwater This Week Bridgwater is in for a varied…

AI Growing Role in UK Job Market Slowdown

AI at the Heart of UK Jobs Market Slump: Tech Revolution or Economic Turmoil? AI is stepping into…

Travel and Tourism Firms Face Sharp Rise in Financial Distress

Travel and Tourism Sector Hit Hard as Financial Distress Surges Across UK The travel and tourism industry is…

DWP Reveals Date for £300 Winter Fuel Payment Claims

DWP Confirms Date Pensioners Can Apply for £300 Winter Fuel Payment  The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)…

UK Hot Weather Forecast: 31C Heatwave Set for August

UK Hot Weather Forecast: Sizzling 31C Heatwave to Return as August Approaches The UK hot weather forecast is…

DVLA Warning: Renew Your Private Plate or Lose It Forever

DVLA Warning: UK Drivers Urged to Check Personalised Plates Before It’s Too Late The DVLA has issued a…

What Is HMRC? Tax, Savings, Pension Rules & Contact Info

HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs)is the UK government department that collects taxes, pays some benefits, enforces tax…