Switch Windows to 'Summer Mode' This June for Cooler Home
Experts reveal a little-known window adjustment that improves airflow in summer. Learn how to switch to summer mode and other tips to keep your home cool naturally.
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10-Year-Old Dies in Fall from Fourth Floor in France
A 10-year-old child died after falling from a fourth-storey flat in Lorient, France. Paramedics attempted resuscitation but the child was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have opened an investigation.
Dark Web Drug Buyer Jailed as Unpaid Moderator
Connor Pardoe, 30, was jailed for three years and nine months for moderating the £4.3m SocialPharma dark web drug ring, receiving payment in drugs.
Leafy West Midlands Villages Among Best Places to Live
Affluent villages like Penkridge, Codsall, and Kinver boast high living standards, low crime, and average house prices of £307k, contrasting with Birmingham's poverty.
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7 Questions for Choosing a Home Security Camera
Learn the seven key questions to ask before buying a home security camera, covering power, storage, night vision, and UK privacy laws.
Dusk's £25 Runner Rug Brightens Hallways and Feels Soft
Dusk's Zahra Persian Style Machine Washable Runner at £25 is available in four colours, praised for brightening spaces and soft feel underfoot.
False Widow Spider Sightings Surge 5,000% After Heatwave
Searches for false widow spiders have soared 5,000% after last week's heatwave. NHS data shows spider bite hospital admissions doubled over a decade. Experts warn of increased indoor invasions.
Drivers Over 70 Lose Two Key Freedoms Under DVLA Rule
Drivers over 70 lose automatic C1 and D1 licence entitlements under DVLA rules. Retaining them requires a medical exam every three years.
Walsall stepmother dies in jail for arson murder of husband
Georgina Vilella, 60, from Walsall, died at HMP Send on May 10. She was convicted of murdering husband Carlos by setting him alight in 2011, leaving his daughter with severe burns.
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HMP Birmingham Inmate Dies Nine Days After Arrival
Martin Casey, 59, died from drug-related causes just nine days after arriving at HMP Birmingham, highlighting the ongoing prison drug crisis. Report reveals widespread illicit drug use.
Lego thief who stole from Solihull John Lewis acted on spur of moment
Wayne Kidd, 38, stole £351 worth of Lego from John Lewis in Solihull on two occasions in January. He pleaded guilty and was fined £80 plus £200 compensation.
TV Licence Fee Waived for Three Groups After Price Hike
Certain groups are exempt from paying the £180 BBC TV licence fee after a price hike in April. Find out if you qualify for a free or reduced licence.
Aldi Warns: Don't Store Milk in Fridge Door
Aldi teams up with food storage expert Kate Hall to share tips on keeping milk fresh longer during the UK heatwave, including storing it in the middle of the fridge and freezing methods.
Over 80s Get £110 Weekly State Pension Top-Up
State pensioners aged 80 or over can receive £110.75 per week from the DWP. Eligibility requires basic State Pension less than that amount or none, with residency conditions.
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Woman Dies After Car Hits Her in Birmingham City Centre
A 28-year-old woman died after being struck by a black Audi RSQ8 on Dartmouth Middleway. A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and drug-driving.
Maxi-Cosi Car Seat Base Recalled: UK Parents Warned
Maxi-Cosi recalls all FamilyFix Slide Pro bases in the UK due to risk of child injury. Faulty indicator may show green even when seat is not fully attached.
Inside Birmingham's Safest Neighbourhood with Top Schools
Explore Four Oaks in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham's safest and most affluent suburb, featuring top-rated schools, low crime rates, and average house prices around £460,000.
HMRC Sends £1,958 Tax Bills to State Pensioners
HM Revenue and Customs is sending state pensioners tax bills of up to £1,958, with critics branding the government's two-tier pension system 'brutally unfair'.
9 Birmingham Tower Blocks to Get Major Transformation
Nine tower blocks in Birmingham will undergo major upgrades including new kitchens, bathrooms, insulation, and fire safety systems, transforming the skyline.
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Police warn of fake caravan and villa scams for holidaymakers
West Mercia Police alert holidaymakers to new fraud tactics including fake caravan listings and too-good-to-be-true villa deals. Tips to avoid scams.
Birmingham 'Pickpocket Queen' Freed Over Mental Health
Margaret Johnson, 49, known as the 'Pickpocket Queen of Birmingham', has been freed by a judge who ruled her crimes stem from untreated mental illness and drug addiction.
Kingswinford Green Belt Fight: 1,735 Homes Proposed
Residents, MP, and council leader unite to save Kingswinford's green belt from 1,735 new homes. Campaigners warn of overcrowded services and traffic.
Sikh Leaders to Review Ceremonial Knife Rules After Murder
Sikh leaders in England will review rules on carrying the kirpan after a murder in Southampton, aiming to prevent misuse of the ceremonial knife.
Ladywood Regeneration Leaves Historic Pub in Limbo
The Vine Inn, a beloved Birmingham pub since 1857, faces demolition under the £2.2bn Ladywood regeneration project, leaving its publican uncertain about its future.
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Baby Dies After Welfare Report; Two Arrested in Gateshead
A baby has died after ambulance crews responded to a welfare concern in Deckham, Gateshead. A man and woman have been arrested and released on bail.
Murderer strangled sex worker and dumped her naked body
Tanveer Singh was found guilty of murdering sex worker Shara Millar, strangling her after she rejected his sexual demands, then dumping her naked body by a rubbish pile and covering it with AdBlue.
Poshest Midlands Areas Revealed: Bromsgrove, Stratford, Lichfield
Four Midlands areas have no deprived neighbourhoods, contrasting with Birmingham's 43% rate. Bromsgrove, Stratford, Lichfield, and South Staffordshire lead.
Three men charged after Solihull car theft tracked on M6
Three men are charged after a car stolen from Solihull was tracked along the M6. They face court on June 22 for vehicle offences and drug possession.
Solihull Council Leader on Post Office Closure
Solihull Council leader Karen Grinsell breaks silence on the closure of Mell Square Post Office, confirming efforts to find a new location for the town centre branch.
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60 New Homes Approved Near Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone
Fylde Council conditionally approves 60 new homes near Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone, part of a wider 500-home vision. Developer BAK Building Contracts secures permission with conditions including £50,000 for transport improvements.
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