Community
Man, 19, in court after police seize gun, drugs and sword in Wolverhampton
George Israel, 19, faces court after West Midlands Police seized a live converted blank-firing pistol, a large sword, and suspected Class A drugs in Wolverhampton.
Business
DWP: 4,100 claimants achieve first earnings via Connect to Work
DWP confirms 4,100 Out-of-Work support participants achieved First Earnings in June via Connect to Work, part of Pathways to Work for disabled people.
Culture
Free Andy Quin organ concert at St Peter's Cradley
Composer Andy Quin performs a free organ and piano concert at St Peter's Church, Cradley, on September 19, with donations for the Community Vision Project.
Politics
DWP removes Winter Fuel claim form for state pensioners abroad
DWP withdraws Winter Fuel Allowance claim form, barring state pensioners in EEA and Switzerland from payments, effective from September 18.
Sport
Health
DWP urged to stop PIP for under-30s except severe cases
The IFS suggests DWP stop PIP for under-30s except 344,000 with severe disabilities, saving £5.5bn a year, but a narrower reform would save £2.2bn.
PIP claimants with cancer could face £500-a-year cut
DWP PIP claimants with cancer could lose £500 a year under proposed 'pound-for-points' reforms, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies, as the Timms Review recommendations emerge.
PIP claimants with back pain, arthritis, anxiety could be paid less
DWP's Timms Review may reduce PIP payments for claimants with back pain, arthritis, or mild anxiety, as part of a more tailored benefits programme.
Couple wait seven years for council kitchen refurb
Michael, 79, and Christine White, 75, of Lye, have waited over seven years for a council-promised kitchen replacement, first requested in 2019, with work still not started.
DWP refunds: carers may wait until 2054 for overpayments
25,000 carers may receive refunds for DWP overpayments, but at current pace the reassessment could take until 2054, charities warn.
The Royal Family Quiz: Crowns & Castles
Test your knowledge of the British monarchy, from Buckingham Palace and the Crown Jewels to coronations and royal residences. How regal is your trivia?
