Community
Feedo Needo Cafe in Digbeth Offers Free Meals and Support to Those in Need
Feedo Needo, a community cafe in Digbeth, offers free meals, haircuts, and hygiene products to those in need, with support from volunteers and local businesses.
Business
Fitbit App Rebrands to Google Health in 48 Hours, Google Fit to Sunset
Google is rebranding the Fitbit app to Google Health on May 19, with plans to sunset Google Fit later this year. Users express frustration over the changes.
Culture
Lash Growth Serum for Fuller Lashes Users Wish They'd Found Sooner
Beauty fans praise grüum's dual-ended eyelash and brow serum for noticeable results in weeks, at a budget-friendly price. Discount code LINK15 available.
Politics
£1bn Hidden Council Tax Rise Hits 9 Million UK Households
Nearly 9 million households in England face an extra £1bn hidden council tax bill as parish councils raise precepts by 8.2% on average, with no cap on increases.
Sport
Health
Birmingham Woman Dies After Allergic Reaction to Antibiotic
June Cartwright, 88, died at Good Hope Hospital after an allergic reaction to amoxicillin, despite a known penicillin intolerance. An inquest ruled the drug was reasonably administered.
DWP Changes PIP, ESA and Attendance Allowance Payments May 22
The DWP is changing payment dates for PIP, ESA, and Attendance Allowance due to the May bank holiday. Affected claimants will receive payments on May 22.
DWP Cuts Universal Credit Health Payments by Half
New DWP rules cut Universal Credit health payments to £217.26/month for new claimants, half the previous rate of £429.80. Existing claimants with severe conditions retain full amount.
Woman to Have Both Legs Amputated After They Bent Backwards
Megan Dixon, 21, from Cambridgeshire, is set to have both legs amputated after they bent upwards at a 45-degree angle, causing unbearable pain for eight years.
UK's Most Dangerous Insect: Tick Bite Risks
Ticks, the UK's most dangerous insect, can transmit Lyme disease with a single bite. Learn prevention, removal, and symptoms to stay safe on summer walks.
