Community
Disabled student faces eviction after redundancy in Birmingham
Nanditha Bindhu Biju, 22, a wheelchair user with ADEM, faces eviction from her Birmingham accommodation and university fees after being made redundant from her part-time job.
Business
House prices fall by £100k in posh Dorridge near Birmingham
Median house prices in Dorridge, Solihull, fell to £513,500 in the year to September 2025, down from £605,000, making it potentially a good time for buyers.
Culture
The Box's Joey Essex and Danny Aarons tease major fall out in exclusive chat
Joey Essex and Danny Aarons reveal their trust was broken and restored during ITV's The Box, teasing a major fall out in the new celebrity gameshow.
Politics
DWP urged to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance frozen since 2024
The DWP faces calls to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance, frozen since April 2024, as Baroness Lister warns it now covers rent on under 2% of advertised homes.
Sport
Health
Airshow Heroes: VIP Days Out for Cancer Families
Airshow Heroes, founded by Helen Webb, provides free VIP airshow experiences for families affected by cancer, starting with Hampshire Air Festival in September.
Care Home Resident's Surprise Wedding Recreation
A care home resident unable to attend her granddaughter's wedding enjoyed a surprise recreation of the big day, complete with vows, cake, and a Beatles performance.
NHS: Three groups may wait until November for flu jab
NHS confirms some patients may wait until November for flu jab as vaccinations begin September 1. Schools, care homes, frontline workers affected.
PIP claimants can request key DWP letter before cuts
Four million PIP claimants can request their original award letter from the DWP before potential welfare reforms, as Andy Burnham waits for the Timms Review.
NHS confirms 7 groups wait until October 1 for flu jab
NHS England confirms flu jab appointments open September 1 for some groups, while seven cohorts must wait until October 1, including over-65s and adults in clinical risk groups.
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.
