The Department for Work and Pensions is embroiled in a Freedom of Information dispute regarding training materials for PIP assessors handling Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Long Covid cases.
The Department for Work and Pensions announces major Universal Credit changes, reducing health element payments by £212 for new claimants while increasing standard rates for millions.
A Warrington drug dealer has been imprisoned after a medical incident in custody led to the discovery of cocaine packages surgically removed from his stomach and anus.
A couple in Bolton has been ordered to tear down their £4,500 grey fence after council officials deemed it clashes with the area's character, sparking concerns over similar enforcement nationwide.
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A major update to livestock protection legislation comes into force on March 18, 2026, significantly increasing penalties for dog owners whose pets alarm or attack farm animals.
West Midlands Police have released images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with a van theft that occurred on Valley Road in Bloxwich, Walsall, on Monday afternoon.
All UK landlords must comply with new national fire safety regulations from April 6, 2026, including creating evacuation plans for vulnerable residents.
West Midlands Police have formally requested Sandwell Council to review the licence of The Bulls Head in Oldbury following a violent double stabbing earlier this month, citing serious crime and disorder.
Rachael Chambers from Harborne finished tenth at the World Jigsaw Puzzle Championship on her first attempt and recently won the Cardiff Speed Puzzle Championships solo event.
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A mother who racked up £40,000 in debt from gambling and shopping addictions turned her life around by selling second-hand clothes, now earning £10,000 monthly.
A Birmingham grandmother describes her 'hell' living with a severe rat infestation for over three years, with carcasses leaking through her ceiling and causing health issues.
A former DWP benefit officer has shared insights on Mumsnet about typical benefit fraud cases, highlighting widows with private pensions and inheritance recipients as common offenders.
Shoppers are raving about Dunelm's leopard print storage footstool, now available at a 50% discount. The versatile piece doubles as a tray table and has received perfect five-star reviews for its style and practicality.
Dunelm's new £35 Ice Cream Storage Basket, described as 'quirky' and 'fun,' offers a playful way to store toys and reduce clutter with its handwoven design and lid.
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Benefits experts warn disabled people using AI like ChatGPT for PIP applications could have claims flagged as fraudulent by DWP, risking monthly payments up to £800.
West Midlands Police education officer Paula Shortland supports placing awareness stickers with reporting numbers on public transport seats to combat violence and anti-social behavior.
Jamie McCabe, who inflicted 'nasty' injuries on two cousins in Springfield, received a community order after a judge cited 'excessive self-defence' and his brain injury history.
Nigel Bromage, once a feared far-right organiser in Birmingham, recounts his journey from extremist violence to leading deradicalisation efforts through Exit Hate UK and Small Steps.
A 14-year-old schoolgirl from Birmingham, raped by a stranger, reveals the devastating impact in a victim statement, detailing trauma, a suicide attempt, and her ongoing struggle for recovery.
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West Midlands Police have closed a suspected brothel in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, with nearby businesses describing lost customers mistakenly seeking 'massages' at their doors. The Serious Organised Crime and Exploitation Team returned the property
The Ashwin Road tunnel in Handsworth has become a dumping ground for fly-tippers, with residents fearing to walk through even in daylight. Local campaigners push for cleanup as council vows action.
New crime data reveals a surprising trend: affluent areas like Edgbaston and Sutton Coldfield are experiencing higher-than-expected car crime rates, with hundreds of incidents reported in the past year.
West Midlands Police has launched public appeals to locate five new suspects added to their most wanted list, including individuals wanted for threats to kill, theft, sex offences, robbery, and assault.
West Midlands Police investigated 66 upskirting reports from 2022 to 2025, resulting in only ten charges. Shockingly, three cases involved victims under ten years old.
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Dior Jackson, serving life for a 2019 drive-by murder, has received an additional 21 months after leading a violent prison mutiny at high-security HMP Whitemoor with seven other killers.
The UK state pension age is set to increase from April, with gradual rises affecting those born after April 1960. Learn how this rule change impacts retirement plans.
Residents of Brewery Fields estate in Dudley report a surge in antisocial behavior, including drug dealing, theft, and illegal bikes, with many saying they would not move there now.
The family of Daniel Hanson, 34, who died after being hit by a car outside Longbridge station, says they will never come to terms with the tragedy as investigations continue.
Aaron Nomicas, 20, has been sentenced to six months in prison after CCTV captured him violently kicking a defenseless homeless woman in the head while she lay on a walkway in Salisbury.
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Amazon's Adam Home Premium Pillows, now £22.99 for a four-pack, are praised as 'luxurious' and superior to costly branded options like Dunelm's, with over 30,000 reviews highlighting comfort and value.
