New analysis reveals a stark gap in state support, with retirees on under £15,003 income receiving £7,754 less annually than wealthier OAPs. Discover the figures and why checking eligibility is crucial.
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's most dangerous areas after a wave of stabbings, including the killings of Katie Fox and Yassin Alma. See the full list of high-crime postcodes.
A revolutionary road project on the A47 in East Anglia, using 90% recycled materials and hydrogen-powered machinery, is slashing carbon emissions. Discover how this paves the way for greener UK infrastructure.
Steven 'Big Wolf' Woolridge, who orchestrated a £12m cocaine empire, has been ordered to repay less than £9,000. Discover the full story of the West Midlands drug network.
Two Birmingham residents were intercepted at Manchester Airport smuggling over 60kg of cannabis concealed in their luggage. Discover the details of this major drug bust.
A father and son avoid jail after a £20.3m heroin haul was found hidden in fruit juice from Afghanistan. The NCA is now hunting two other suspects.
A 40-year-old woman was arrested for stealing £1,500 of goods from Selfridges as police step up patrols for one of Birmingham's busiest Christmas shopping weekends. Join our WhatsApp for breaking news.
Conservatives demand Birmingham Council declare a public safety emergency after violent attacks, but Labour accuses them of 'playing politics'. Read the full story.
Professional dog trainer reveals five low-shedding, low-odour dog breeds perfect for allergy sufferers and clean homes. Discover your ideal companion today!
Millions of low-income households receive £150 Warm Home Discount on energy bills. Universal Credit claimants now eligible for the first time. Support applied automatically until March 2026.
Discover the top 8 places to live in the West Midlands in 2026, according to Muddy Stilettos' expert guide. Find your perfect new home today!
Millions of low-to-medium earners face losing up to £200 as HMRC chases tax due to frozen thresholds. Discover how this impacts your finances and what experts say.
The Met Office has issued a weather warning with three potential scenarios for Saturday. Two of them could bring disruptive snow to parts of the UK. Stay updated.
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for potential 'extensive' snow across parts of the UK this weekend. Discover the three forecast scenarios and their impacts.
A criminal gang has been sentenced for stealing over 330,000 rounds of ammunition from a lorry in Sutton Coldfield, an act police described as an 'unimaginable threat to public safety'. Read the full story.
The PCS union announces a statutory ballot for DWP members in the new year, escalating a dispute over an 'unacceptable' pay deal and chronic low pay. Read more.
Ninja's popular StaySharp knife block has plummeted to its lowest ever price of £99.89 in Amazon's Black Friday sale. Save 41% on this sought-after kitchen essential with integrated sharpener.
West Midlands Police launch Operation Skybridge in Erdington, targeting vehicle crime, drugs and burglary. Officers have already made multiple arrests and seized weapons.
A Nottingham teenager who was stabbed with his own machete during a gang confrontation has been told by a judge that the public will say he 'got what he deserved'. Discover the full story.
Claimants of five key DWP benefits may be eligible for a council tax reduction. Check with your local council now to see if you can lower your payments.
A spate of stabbings has shaken Birmingham, with two fatalities. Exclusive data reveals weapon possession offences in the city are over three times the national average. Read the full report.
Tommy McTighe and Gemma Vanstone sentenced for premeditated stabbing in Plymouth. Read about the shocking case and police response to violent crime.
Two Birmingham men are on the run after a £20m heroin shipment, concealed in pomegranate juice, was seized. Shamut Khan and Matiullah Zamankhel are wanted by the NCA. Contact authorities with information.
Police detained two people at a Birmingham apartment block following reports of vehicle crime. Lisa Wise and Emile George have been charged with theft from a motor vehicle.
A father and son avoided jail after smuggling £20m of heroin into Birmingham hidden in pomegranate juice. Two other suspects remain at large in this major NCA bust.
UK households with £10,000 in savings are missing out on billions. Discover why switching your bank account is crucial to protect your money from inflation.
Multiple kidnappers convicted in the West Midlands for subjecting victims to brutal attacks, sexual assault, and ransom demands. Read the full details of these shocking cases.
Eligible UK households have until November 30 to claim £120 from the £742 million Household Support Fund. Learn how to receive this vital cost of living help.
Struggling UK families can get free air fryers, boilers & more via the British Gas Energy Trust's scheme. Find out how to access vital support this winter.
Couples where one earns less than £12,570 could claim Marriage Allowance, saving £252 yearly. Over 2 million UK households are missing out on this tax break.