Community
Sutton Coldfield Man Charged with Eight Shoplifting Offences at Retail Park
Neville Cole, 51, from Kingstanding, has been charged with eight shop thefts at Princess Alice Retail Park in New Oscott, Sutton Coldfield, and remanded in custody ahead of a court appearance.
Business
Military Personnel Deployed to DWP Jobcentres in Major Benefits Overhaul
Military staff will mentor young job seekers at DWP Jobcentres as part of a Labour government initiative to transition people from benefits to Armed Forces careers.
Culture
Birmingham Power Signal Box Hailed as Brutalist Icon in National Ranking
The Birmingham Power Signal Box has been celebrated as one of Britain's greatest brutalist designs by The Telegraph, praised for its striking architecture and historical role in rail operations.
Politics
Council Tax Blunder: 400,000 Households Overpaying, Owed Refunds
A widespread council tax error has resulted in approximately 400,000 UK households overpaying on their bills, with many owed substantial refunds. Experts urge homeowners to check their tax bands, as valuations may be decades out of date.
Sport
Health
Dr Amir Khan Issues Omeprazole Vitamin Deficiency Warning
ITV medic Dr Amir Khan alerts that prolonged omeprazole use for acid reflux can cause vitamin B12, magnesium, and calcium deficiencies, leading to nerve damage, bone fractures, and other serious health complications.
Social Media Weight-Loss Jab Ads Banned by UK Regulator
The Advertising Standards Authority has banned social media posts promoting prescription weight-loss injections like Mounjaro, citing illegal affiliate marketing and public safety risks.
Mental Health Charity Andymansclub Visits Accrington Stanley
National men's mental health charity Andymansclub visited Accrington Stanley's Wham Stadium during a home match against Salford City to raise awareness about male suicide prevention and encourage open conversations about mental health challenges.
Strictly Star Robin Windsor's Death Ruled Suicide at Inquest
The inquest into former Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor's death has concluded with a jury ruling it as suicide, citing childhood trauma, professional rejection, and mental health struggles as contributing factors.
Bearwood Fire Destroys Building, Man Hospitalized
A devastating blaze on Poplar Road in Bearwood has completely destroyed a commercial building, believed to be a garage, with one man treated for smoke inhalation and taken to hospital. West Midlands Fire Service deployed four crews to tackle the incident.