Community
Father Killed in 90mph Soho Road Crash: Driver Sentenced to Seven Years
A Birmingham father was killed instantly when a driver traveling at 90mph smashed into his car on Soho Road. The driver, who had disengaged from mental health treatment, has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
Business
HMRC Boosts Tax-Free Personal Allowance to £18,570 for Low-Income Households
Workers earning under £18,570 annually could see their tax-free allowance increase to nearly £19,000, offering relief during the cost-of-living crisis through combined savings allowances.
Culture
Birmingham Pickpocket Stuns BGT Judges with Age Revelation and Skills
Lee Thompson from Birmingham amazed Britain's Got Talent judges with his professional pickpocketing act and surprising age admission, earning four yes votes but missing the Golden Buzzer.
Politics
Rachel Reeves Criticized for Pension Tax Policy Impacting Seniors
Hundreds of thousands more pensioners face income tax bills due to frozen tax thresholds extended by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, with critics labeling it unfair as modest savings trigger taxation.
Transport
Sport
Health
MPs Debate DWP Benefits Access for Mental Health
Treasury Committee discusses making benefits more accessible, with experts highlighting £24bn in unclaimed support and calling for personalised income maximisation help.
Ofgem Warning: Meter Tampering Puts UK Homes at Risk
Ofgem has issued an urgent alert via social media, warning UK households with gas or electricity meters about the severe dangers and legal consequences of energy theft through meter interference.
DWP Pays £441 a Month to Pensioners with Arthritis
Pensioners with arthritis may be eligible for Attendance Allowance, providing up to £441.40 monthly to help with living costs, as many remain unaware of this non-means-tested support.
Midlands Towns Among England's Least Healthy in Study
A new analysis reveals Stoke-on-Trent, Walsall, and Wolverhampton are among England's least healthy areas, with high rates of chronic illnesses linked to deprivation and lifestyle factors.
Police and Ambulances Respond to Serious Handsworth Incident
Emergency services, including West Midlands Police and paramedics, attended a serious incident on Tew Park Road in Handsworth, Birmingham, on Friday, April 16, with the road closed and multiple ambulances at the scene.
