Community
Woman's Body Recovered from Sandwell Valley Country Park Pool
A woman's body was pulled from Swan Pool at Sandwell Valley Country Park after she went missing just after 4.30pm. Emergency services recovered her, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Business
Gen Z Earn 12% More Than Millennials at Same Age, Resolution Foundation Finds
Gen Z workers born 1997-2012 earn 12% more at age 24 than millennials did, but the Resolution Foundation warns the pay rebound could be short-lived due to Middle East conflict and NEETs crisis.
Culture
Garnier Ambre Solaire Tanning Bundle Deal at LookFantastic – Save Big on Summer Essentials
LookFantastic slashes price on Garnier Ambre Solaire tanning bundle to £13.50, offering 54% off suncare essentials. The set includes tanning oil, protective milk, and after-sun lotion for a complete summer routine.
Politics
Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid Split After 12 Years Together
Courteney Cox, 62, and Snow Patrol's Johnny McDaid, 49, have split after 12 years. A source says the split is amicable, with McDaid reportedly in early stages of a new romance.
Sport
Health
SmilePro At-Home Teeth Whitening Kit Review
SmilePro's at-home teeth whitening kit promises professional results in just 10 minutes per session, with users reporting noticeably whiter teeth after the first use.
State Pensioners Over 77 Can Get £8,509 Extra
State pensioners aged 77 and over can receive £8,509 annually on top of their DWP state pension, thanks to improved annuity rates. Legal & General highlights a 7.01% rate as of June 2026.
DVLA Cancels 33,000 Licences Over Eyesight Issues
The DVLA has revoked or refused renewal of nearly 33,000 driving licences over eyesight-related conditions in the last four years, with two-thirds involving drivers over 70.
HMRC Overtaxed 8.7M Pensioners by £5 Each Over 10 Years
HMRC has been overtaxing up to 8.7 million state pensioners by an average of £5 each for ten years, potentially collecting £43.5 million extra last year alone.
Orange vs Tangerine vs Clementine vs Satsuma: Key Differences
Oranges, tangerines, clementines and satsumas differ in origin, peel ease, vitamin C and A content, and sugar levels, according to Healthline.
TV & Film Quiz: British Screen Classics
From EastEnders and Doctor Who to James Bond, Only Fools and Horses and Wallace and Gromit, test your knowledge of classic British television and cinema. Lights, camera, quiz!
