Community
HMRC to Claw Back £200 from State Pensioners Born After 1951 with £22,453 Income
HMRC confirms state pensioners earning over £35,000 will repay Winter Fuel Payment; those with £22,453 in other income risk losing £200.
Business
Aldi trials early weekend closing time in blow to shoppers
Aldi is trialling closing an hour early on weekends in some stores, with shops shutting at 9pm instead of 10pm to save costs, affecting thousands of shoppers.
Culture
£6m Boxpark Plan for Wolverhampton City Centre Back on Agenda
Wolverhampton Council seeks operator for a boxpark venue expected to attract up to 500,000 visitors annually, with cabinet to discuss plans on July 8.
Politics
No Plans for Bank Holiday Despite England vs Mexico 1am Match, Says No 10
Downing Street has confirmed there are no plans for an extra bank holiday next Monday despite England's World Cup match against Mexico kicking off at 1am BST.
Transport
Sport
Health
Ex-Dudley Doctor Denies 45 Sex Offences Against Patients
A former Dudley GP has pleaded not guilty to 45 sexual offences, including rape and sexual assault, allegedly committed against 17 female patients between 2008 and 2013.
Met Office: 31C Heatwave Starts July 4, Lasts 5 Days
The Met Office has confirmed a 31C heatwave will begin on July 4, lasting five days. A yellow heat health alert has been issued by the UKHSA from July 4 to July 8.
Amputee: hundreds suffering from NHS prosthetic delays
Amputee David Sellers, 63, claims hundreds of patients face months-long waits for prosthetic sockets at Birmingham's West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre, prompting an NHS trust apology and pledge to cut waiting times.
Garnier Olia Gloss Mask: £9 Grey Blending Toner Wins Fans
Garnier's Olia Gloss 10 Min Hair Mask, priced at £9, subtly blends greys and revives colour for up to six washes, earning praise from shoppers for its salon-like results at home.
Coping with Loneliness After Loss: Bereavement Support
Patrick Clark from Moya Cole Hospice explains that loneliness after losing a loved one stems from losing hundreds of tiny moments, not just the person. Counselling and bereavement groups offer support.
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.
