A six-year-old girl was taken to hospital after being struck by a quad bike ridden by two men in Stirchley, Telford. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which occurred on Friday afternoon.
A children's dietitian shares evidence-based food and drink strategies, like diluted apple juice and honey, to help ill kids recover. Get expert advice for tackling sickness bugs.
HMRC admitted its child benefit crackdown, which suspended 24,000 accounts using travel data, carried a 'tolerable' risk. Discover the impact and official response.
A new e-bike hire scheme in Bradford, funded by Clean Air Zone penalties, is set to launch in March 2026. Discover the network's key locations and how it aims to transform city travel.
A 50-year-old man faces multiple charges after a fatal hit-and-run collision on Highters Heath Lane in Birmingham. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
The DWP will formally introduce a Bill to lift the two-child benefit cap on Thursday, January 8. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden calls it a £3bn investment in children's futures.
Frozen tax thresholds will pull 35,000 more families into the High Income Child Benefit Charge by 2028, costing them £1,355 annually. Discover how to navigate the HMRC rules.
Jerome Gibson sentenced to 3 years 8 months after shoulder-barging a Nottinghamshire Police officer, causing serious injury. Read the full story of the manhunt and arrest.
A tax threshold freeze will see 35,000 more families paying the High Income Child Benefit Charge by 2029, experts warn. Learn how this HMRC rule could affect your household budget.
A 21-year-old Sutton Coldfield man faces charges after a police stop uncovered a knife and an illegally modified e-bike. He is due in court later this month. Read the full details.
HMRC urges UK households where a parent earns under £80,000 to claim Child Benefit, worth up to £3,148 annually. Claim online for cash and vital National Insurance credits.
Struggling to decide if your child is well enough for school? The NHS provides clear guidance on 17 common illnesses, from chickenpox to COVID-19. Learn the rules to keep everyone safe.
Staffordshire firefighters warn of deadly e-bike and e-scooter fires. Learn crucial safety tips for charging and storing lithium-ion batteries to protect your home and family.
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton explains his 'practical' approach to tackling child poverty, defending his relationship with government ministers. Read his full Q&A.
Police are hunting three thieves caught on CCTV stealing a £12,000 S-Works e-bike from a garden shed in Stourbridge. Call 101 with info.
Shoppers are racing to snap up the popular Nobody's Child Blue V-Neck Relaxed Cardigan, now reduced to £39 in the Boxing Day sales. The 'lovely' knit has drawn rave reviews for its style and softness.
Stricter e-bike safety regulations are coming to England in 2026. Learn about the new E-Bike Positive scheme, industry pledges, and vital safety advice from fire and police services.
Over 100,000 UK families will no longer need to file a self-assessment tax return to pay the High Income Child Benefit Charge. The new HMRC system collects it via PAYE. Find out if you're affected.
A Nottingham mum-of-three will see her Universal Credit rise to £32,480 a year after Labour scraps the two-child benefit cap. She says the change will make her 'big family dream' a reality.
A Welsh family will see their Universal Credit rise to £2,770 a month after Labour's Budget scrapped the two-child limit. Discover how the change impacts 560,000 families.
The DWP's decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap is sparking debate. Parents on Universal Credit share their stories of receiving up to £1,590 monthly. Read the full reaction.
A 28-year-old man has been charged after a hit-and-run collision on Goldthorn Hill left a woman in her 50s in hospital. Read the latest from West Midlands Police.
The Labour government abolishes the controversial two-child benefit limit, a move hailed to lift hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty immediately. Read the full story.
A 28-year-old man is in custody after a hit-and-run collision on Goldthorn Hill, Wolverhampton. The pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, remains in a stable condition in hospital. Police appeal for witnesses.
HMRC urges UK parents to check eligibility for backdated Child Benefit payments worth up to £2,500. Act before the mid-January deadline to secure this vital financial support.
Three men from Birmingham have been sentenced for a deliberate hit-and-run that injured two teenagers and a woman. The motive for the attack remains unclear. Read the full court report.
Islington Council issues a final warning to e-bike hire firms Lime and Forest over dangerous parking and noise. Could shared e-bikes be banned? Read the latest.
Police are searching for a driver who fled after a collision on Goldthorn Hill, leaving a woman in her 50s in hospital. Witnesses with dash-cam footage urged to come forward.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a red Seat Ibiza hit a woman on a pavement in Wolverhampton. The driver fled the scene. Call 101 with information.
Shocking figures reveal HMRC's anti-fraud pilot wrongly stopped child benefit for 60% of targeted families. Discover the full scale of the government's admission.