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Birmingham teen on e-bike collided with parked car while banned
Gianni Blake, 18, of Kingstanding, pleaded guilty to riding a Sur-Ron e-bike on a pavement, colliding with a parked car, while disqualified and uninsured. He will be sentenced on November 10.
Business
Cash ISA allowance cut to £12,000 for under-65s from April 2027
Cash ISA annual allowance for under-65s will drop from £20,000 to £12,000 in April 2027, with a 22% charge on cash interest held in stocks and shares ISAs, hitting households with over £10,000 in savings.
Culture
Dudley's Historic Pubs Outshine Its 'Depressing' Reputation
Despite being ranked third-worst place to live in England, Dudley boasts the UK's highest concentration of historic pub interiors, with three CAMRA three-star rated pubs.
Politics
Waitrose launches Wellness Bays in 52 supermarkets with 40+ products
Waitrose has launched dedicated Wellness Bays across 52 shops, online and via on-demand grocery, offering over 40 premium wellness products, with exclusive formats and smaller pack sizes.
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Health
5 UPFs that are good for you, nutritionist says
Nutritionist Sarah Fancourt says not all ultra-processed foods are bad. Wholemeal bread, baked beans, flavoured yoghurt, plant milks and wholegrain cereals can be part of a healthy diet.
Clarkson's partner: cancer reveal 'helped thousands'
Lisa Hogan says Jeremy Clarkson's decision to share his prostate cancer diagnosis on Clarkson's Farm helped thousands, with Prostate Cancer UK seeing 30,000 website visits in one day.
Baby monitor glare led to toddler's eye cancer diagnosis
A one-year-old had her eye removed after a baby monitor glare revealed retinoblastoma. Mum Grace Gravil urges parents to trust instincts and seek second opinions.
Nurse quits trust that 'failed' son, 2, before his tragic death
A nurse has left the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust after 18 years, saying it 'failed' her son Hudson Perrins, 2, who died in June 2024 after being misdiagnosed with constipation. The family secured an out-of-court settlement after the trust admitted faili
£9,000 heat pump grant for heating oil households
Households on heating oil in England and Wales can now claim £9,000 under the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, up from £7,500, to switch to heat pumps and cut fossil fuel costs.
British History Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
From the Battle of Hastings to Henry VIII and the Gunpowder Plot, journey through British history. Challenge yourself with these questions on kings, queens and great events.
