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Birmingham Home Shot at Twice in One Week; Police Investigate
A property in Ward End, Birmingham, has been struck by gunfire for the second time this week. West Midlands Police confirm no injuries and are investigating both incidents.
Business
Nissan LEAF Named Best Car on UK Roads, Beating BMW and Audi
The All-New Nissan LEAF wins three prizes at Auto Express Car of the Year awards, including the top trophy, beating BMW, Audi, Mercedes, and Ford.
Culture
Tefal Pure Pop Slim Steamer 46% Off at Amazon, Shoppers Say 'Actually Works'
Amazon slashes Tefal Pure Pop Slim Handheld Steamer by 46% to £26.99. Shoppers praise it as effective, lightweight, and ideal for travel. Limited-time deal ends July 11.
Politics
Prince Harry Confirms Birmingham Visit for Invictus Games Countdown
Prince Harry will visit Birmingham on July 9-10, 2027 for the Invictus Games countdown and a hospital visit, despite security concerns. Meghan and children may join later.
Transport
Sport
Health
Doctor Runs 10k for 50th Birthday to Fund Diabetes Care
Consultant paediatrician Simon Fountain-Polley is running the Porthcawl 10k on July 5 for his 50th birthday to raise funds for the Hywel Dda paediatric diabetes service and Cilgerran ward at Glangwili Hospital.
DWP Confirms £0 TV Licences for Households on One Benefit
State pensioners aged 75+ on Pension Credit can get a free TV Licence worth £180. DWP confirms the £0 concession for low-income households.
Sick Note Overhaul: July Changes in Birmingham
From July 2026, sick note rules change in Birmingham and three other pilot areas, replacing tick-box fit notes with personalised return-to-work plans to help people recover and stay employed.
Girl Rushed to Hospital After Squishy Toy Bursts
A seven-year-old was rushed to hospital with blisters after a NeeDoh squishy toy burst onto her hand without being heated, her mother says. The incident has prompted distributor Bigjigs Toys to investigate.
Tributes to mum-of-four killed in light aircraft crash
Nicola Wright, 44, died after her plane crashed near Dunkeswell Airfield in Devon. Her family remembers her as an incredible mother and adventurous spirit.
TV & Film Quiz: British Screen Classics
From EastEnders and Doctor Who to James Bond, Only Fools and Horses and Wallace and Gromit, test your knowledge of classic British television and cinema. Lights, camera, quiz!
