Community
Police Issue Drone Warning After Sightings Over Midlands Prison
West Mercia Police remind the public to report drone sightings near HMP Stoke Heath in Shropshire, as drones are used to smuggle contraband into prisons.
Business
Vodafone Unlimited Data SIM Only Sale: Best Deals in Birmingham
Vodafone's unlimited data SIM-only plans are now on sale in Birmingham. Get fast 5G speeds with no data caps. Compare prices and find the best deal for you.
Culture
Tiësto Returns to Silverworks Island in 2026: Tickets on Sale 5 June
Tiësto will perform at Silverworks Island on 12 July 2026. Tickets go on sale 5 June. Get ready for a landmark open-air show in London's Docklands.
Politics
Five Key Tasks for New Director of Football After Gardner's Birmingham City Exit
Birmingham City need a new Director of Football after Craig Gardner's departure. Here are five critical areas the new appointee must address to improve the club's on-field performance.
Sport
Health
Petition Urges DWP to Extend PIP to Pensioners
A petition calls on the DWP to extend Personal Independence Payment to people over state pension age, arguing Attendance Allowance offers less support.
DWP Urged to Make PIP Automatic for Cancer Patients
A petition calls for automatic PIP entitlement for cancer patients unable to work, arguing they face added stress battling the system alongside their illness.
DWP Cuts PIP Waiting Times by Six Weeks for Thousands
The DWP reduces PIP processing from 26 to 20 weeks, clearing backlogs for new claimants. Minister Sir Stephen Timms confirms measures to speed up claims.
DWP Rejects Early State Pension for Terminally Ill
The DWP has ruled out allowing people under state pension age with a terminal diagnosis to claim their pension early, but offers faster access to other benefits under Special Rules for End of Life.
DWP Urged to Extend PIP to Type 1 Diabetes Patients
A petition urges the DWP to amend PIP rules to include type 1 diabetics, citing the condition's 24-hour management demands. Over 464,000 people could benefit.
