Pensioners Lose £300 Winter Fuel Payment Under Burnham
State pensioners will lose up to £300 in Winter Fuel Payments under a clawback method as Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister, with HMRC recouping money from those earning over £35,000.
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Burnham PM: £33 Monthly Pension Deductions for Some Over-65s
State pensioners earning over £35,000 will face monthly deductions of up to £33 from their payments, as Winter Fuel Payments become means-tested under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Child Poverty Crisis: Andy Burnham's Biggest Problem
As Andy Burnham becomes Prime Minister, child poverty emerges as a defining challenge. With 4.5 million children in poverty, including half in Birmingham, urgent action is needed.
Duckmanton landfill: flies, dust, and unbearable smells
Residents in Duckmanton, Derbyshire, say their lives are made a misery by a massive landfill site that brings flies, dust, and unbearable odours, leaving them feeling like prisoners in their own homes.
1.7M Civil Servants Face Year-Long Pension Delays
A Labour government report reveals 1.7 million retired civil servants risk up to a year-long wait for pension payments after Capita's outsourcing failure, prompting the Cabinet Office to plan insourcing.
Birmingham Leaders Urge PM on Housing Crisis
Birmingham's new council leaders call on PM Andy Burnham to support building council houses and regulate exempt housing to tackle the city's housing crisis.
Liverpool declares 'war' on HMOs amid neighbourhood fears
Liverpool City Council launches local plan to limit HMO concentrations to 10% per area, ban 'sandwiching', and reject 260 applications since 2021.
Council Ordered to Tackle Mice Infestations
Birmingham City Council has been issued a legal notice to address severe mice infestations in council homes, impacting residents' health and safety.
Man dies in fall from Halesowen car park
A man in his 20s has died after falling from a car park in Queensway, Halesowen. Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious.
Tesco Car Park Theft: £1,000 Spent on Stolen Card
A handbag stolen from a car at Tesco in Sutton Coldfield led to over £1,000 being fraudulently spent on the victim's bank card. Police seek two men.
Pregnant Woman Stabbed 24 Times by Fiancé
Natalie Queiroz, eight months pregnant, was stabbed 24 times by fiancé Babur Raja in Sutton Coldfield in 2016. She and her daughter survived; Raja got 18 years.
Tributes after man's body found in Solihull street
Tributes pour in after a man's body was discovered near the junction of High Street and Berry Maud Lane in Solihull; police do not treat death as suspicious.
Weoley Castle Machete Robbers Still at Large After Raid
A gang of armed robbers remain at large over a week after a machete raid on a mobile phone shop in Weoley Castle, Birmingham, with police urging witnesses to come forward.
Body Found in Search for Missing Man from Little Wenlock
A body has been found in the search for a 57-year-old man reported missing from Little Wenlock, Telford. Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious, and tributes have poured in.
Homeless mum reveals rat-infested hostel in Birmingham
A Birmingham mum of two has been living in a rat and cockroach-infested hostel for over a year, despite being in the council's top housing priority, and says her daughter contracted ringworm from the filthy conditions.
228 homes approved with only 17 parking spaces in Solihull
Solihull Council's planning committee has approved detailed plans for 228 new homes at Mell Square regeneration, despite concerns over only 17 car parking spaces.
Mum threatened to blow up school forcing 379 kids into lockdown
Davina Frost, 28, admitted making a bomb hoax after threatening to plant a bomb in a Birmingham primary school playground, causing 379 children and 40 staff to be locked indoors. She received a suspended sentence.
DWP Tells 33,000 Claimants to Repay Up to £20,000
Despite reforms, 32,559 Carer's Allowance overpayments occurred in 2025-26, with 78 carers owing over £20,000. MPs and charities demand transparency.
Council Ordered to Stop Mice in Flats
Birmingham City Council has been ordered to take urgent action after pleading guilty to mice infestations in two flats, with abatement orders requiring work within 12 weeks and £7,000 in costs.
Andy Burnham £150 Payments for Pensioners Over 66
Andy Burnham, incoming PM, confirms £150 one-off payments for state pensioners aged over 66 via the Warm Home Discount Scheme, targeting low-income households.
Doritos Recall: Chilli Heatwave Packs May Contain Milk
Doritos Chilli Heatwave packs may be mispacked with Tangy Cheese, containing milk not listed on label. FSA urges consumers with milk allergies to return affected 140g packs with batch code GBC 209 184C and best before December 5, 2026.
Andy Burnham Could Announce Rent Freeze on Monday
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham may announce a year-long rent freeze for the private sector as early as Monday, according to sources close to his team.
Birmingham takeaway fined £14,500 after dead mouse found
Handi Roti in Hob Moor Road was fined £14,500 after a dead mouse and rodent droppings were found. The court heard the business had the lowest hygiene rating and was closed temporarily.
Amazon Recalls Homeware Item Over Child Safety
A homeware item sold on Amazon has been recalled due to safety concerns for children, with Birmingham customers urged to check purchases.
Amazon Recalls Homewear Over Child Safety Risks
A homewear item sold on Amazon has been recalled due to safety concerns for children. The product poses a risk of strangulation and entrapment.
Gold Burglar Jailed 14 Years for Knifepoint Raid
Mohammed Ruman Khan, 22, jailed for 13 years and 10 months after knifepoint raid in Birmingham and other offences across northern England.
Elderly Couple Attacked in Blackheath Home Invasion
An elderly couple in their 80s were attacked by intruders at their Blackheath home. Police are investigating the violent burglary.
Elderly Couple Attacked in Halesowen Robbery
A man in his 80s was pushed and a woman in her 80s thrown to the ground during a robbery in Halesowen. Police appeal for help identifying the suspect.
Elderly Couple Attacked in Halesowen Home
An elderly couple in their 80s were assaulted during a home invasion in Halesowen. The suspects forced entry through a rear door, stealing cash and jewellery. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Aston Villa prioritises heritage in naming rights search
Aston Villa's Francesco Calvo insists the club will protect Villa Park's heritage in any naming rights deal, with the stadium reducing capacity to 37,000 next season before expanding to over 50,000 by 2028.
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