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.
Category : Housing Issues
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Birmingham Pub Fights Gentrification Amid Ladywood Regeneration
The Vine Inn manager says the pub's future is uncertain as the £2.2bn Ladywood regeneration project looms, raising gentrification fears.
EasyJet Investigated by Italy Over Unfair Baggage Fees
Italy's antitrust regulator launches a formal probe into easyJet over alleged unfair baggage fee practices, targeting unclear pricing on its website and app.
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Birmingham Man Removed from Life Support in Thailand
Ethan Lacey, 20, from Birmingham, was critically injured after falling from a moving pickup truck in Pattaya, Thailand. His family made the heartbreaking decision to remove life support.
Teen Girl Injured in Hall Green Car Collision
A teenage girl suffered leg injuries after being struck by a car outside South & City College in Hall Green. The driver remained at the scene.
Wall Heath Residents Fight Housing Plans
Around 300 residents of Wall Heath and Kingswinford gathered to oppose plans for over 1,700 new homes, citing strain on infrastructure and services.
Travellers Encamp at Birmingham Park
Travellers have set up an illegal encampment at Muntz Park in Selly Oak, Birmingham, with caravans and motorhomes on the grass. Locals express dismay as the council pledges action.
Dad 'frantically' searched for daughter at Kingsbury Water Park
A witness described how the father of a 16-year-old girl who died at Kingsbury Water Park ran frantically along the bank and entered the water to find her.
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Fears Over 500-Home Green Belt Development in Kingswinford
A packed public meeting in Kingswinford opposed plans for 557 homes on green belt land, with MP Mike Wood and council leader Patrick Harley pledging to fight the development.
Barclays Welcomes Renters' Rights Act: 6 in 10 Tenants Report Improved Conditions
Barclays announces that 60% of tenants say the Renters' Rights Act improves housing protections. Awareness has risen from 19% to 60% since the bill passed.
Birmingham Man Jailed for Rape and Hidden Cameras
Mark Williams, 40, was sentenced to over 10 years for rape and installing hidden cameras in his victim's home in Walsall, showing coercive control.
Landlords Exploit Loophole to Avoid £19,000 Fines
Around 400,000 landlords face eviction costs up to £19,000 under the Renters’ Rights Act. Many are using insurance loopholes to mitigate losses from new rolling tenancies.
Woman Arrested in Murder Probe of Kyran Durnin, 6
A woman in her 50s has been arrested in connection with the murder of six-year-old Kyran Durnin, who vanished in 2022. The case was upgraded from missing persons to murder.
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Home Extensions Face £2,500 Mansion Tax Charge
Labour's new mansion tax could see homeowners charged up to £7,500 for properties worth over £2 million, with extensions and improvements triggering revaluations from 2028.
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