Community
Dog owners face £500 fine for microchip errors when moving house
Dog owners moving house risk a £500 fine if they fail to update their pet's microchip details, under the Microchipping of Dogs (England) 2015 Regulation.
Business
HMRC penalties for 154,000 households after breaking cash withdrawal rule
HMRC data shows 154,100 people faced penalties for unauthorised Lifetime ISA withdrawals in 2025-26, while only 99,750 used it to buy a first home. Quilter's Rachael Griffin says the product is 'not fit for purpose'.
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
Second bid for homes on fire-hit Bilston pub site rejected
Walsall Council rejects second application to build nine homes on the site of the fire-destroyed Travellers Rest pub in Bilston, citing parking shortfall and biodiversity concerns.
Sport
Health
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.
DWP confirms PIP change for claimants reporting condition changes
DWP confirms PIP change: unplanned reviews prioritised alongside new claims. Median award review clearance time for 2025-26 is 20 weeks, down from 43 weeks in 2024-25.
Midlands hospitals face 412-bed winter shortage
NHS bosses warn of a 412-bed acute deficit in West Midlands hospitals this winter unless targeted interventions in the 2026/27 Winter Plan are implemented. The plan, due by September 30, includes £1m for vaccinations and alternatives to A&E.
UK Geography Quiz: How Well Do You Know Britain?
Rivers, mountains, capitals and landmarks across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Test your knowledge of UK geography from Land's End to Ben Nevis.
