HMRC Sending £3,847 Bills to Savers Including ISAs
HMRC is issuing incorrect tax bills for savings interest, including ISA earnings, with one saver overcharged by £3,847. MPs urge reform.
Category : Housing Issues
Blue Badge Rule Change May Remove Permits from ADHD Drivers
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander warns that ADHD alone should not qualify for a Blue Badge, as hidden disability permits triple. Councils urged to tighten checks.
Raise the Colours Faces Court Over Flags
Oxfordshire County Council threatens High Court injunction against Raise the Colours for continuing to hang flags on lampposts despite a legal ban, citing safety and community cohesion concerns.
Midlands Residents Told to Close Curtains During Heatwave
Households in Birmingham and the Black Country are urged to close curtains as temperatures rise. The British Red Cross advises keeping blinds shut and avoiding oven use to stay cool.
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Travellers Return to Shard End Park Just Weeks Later
Travellers have set up camp at Shard End Country Park again weeks after their last incursion, with business vehicles spotted. Councillor Feeney urges locals not to hire them.
Four Children and Baby Items Recalled Over Safety Fears
Four children and baby products have been recalled due to safety concerns, including choking hazards and chemical risks. Consumers urged to check items.
UK Tree Law: Neighbour's Branches Overhanging Garden
A barrister clarifies UK tree law: you can trim overhanging branches but cannot force a neighbour to cut a tree, even if dangerous. Legal action only possible after damage occurs.
Top Home Blind Spots: Peeling Paint, Mould, Gutters
A new survey reveals peeling paint, mould, and blocked gutters as the most overlooked home maintenance issues. Experts warn these can lead to costly repairs if ignored.
DfT Urged to Reject Eye Tests for Drivers Over 70
A petition urges the DfT not to introduce compulsory eye tests for drivers over 70, calling the proposals discriminatory. However, some older drivers support the move for safety.
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Over-75 Pensioners Miss HMRC Tax-Free Allowance
Chancellor Reeves rules out tax bills for state pension-only retirees, but LCP finds over-75s miss out on new allowance, facing £220 bills by 2030.
NSI Issues Should Have Never Happened, Council Admits
Birmingham City Council admits that problems with the National Security Inspectorate should never have occurred, following a critical report highlighting serious failings in the service.
Asda Play Sand Recall: Asbestos Contamination Risk
Asda has recalled its play sand due to potential asbestos contamination. Customers are urged to return the product for a full refund.
Walsall Bentley Megashed Disruption
A massive shed built without permission in Walsall has caused significant disruption for local residents, leading to council enforcement action.
Over 120 Afghan Nationals at RAF Cosford
Shropshire Council confirms 52 adults and 71 children from Afghanistan are housed at RAF Cosford. Councillor addresses concerns about duration, costs, and future placements.
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Discover the best Isofix child car seats available on Amazon, featuring top-rated options for safety, comfort, and ease of installation.
DVLA Cancels Licences for Over-80s Over Eyesight Issues
The DVLA has cancelled thousands of driving licences for over-80s due to eyesight problems, with new mandatory tests for over-70s being considered by the government.
DfT Urged to Restrict Blue Badges to Two Conditions
The government has been urged to scrap Blue Badge permits for all but two conditions: Parkinson's and arthritis, amid concerns over misuse and fraud.
Asda Recalls Asbestos-Tainted Toy Urgently
Asda recalls Grafix Make Your Own Sand Bottle due to asbestos. 127 product recalls this year. Parents urged to check OPSS list.
DWP Errors Leave Man Homeless, Living in Car with Cat
Graham Longstaff's retirement plans were destroyed by DWP errors, including late pension payments and letters saying he died, leaving him homeless and living in a car with his cat.
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State Pensioners Abroad Face £162 Monthly Shortfall
British expats in frozen countries like Australia, Canada, and South Africa lose over £3,000 in pension increases since 2023, with a petition urging the government to scrap the policy.
Council Moves Family After Bed Bug Hotel Claims
Birmingham City Council apologizes and relocates a family with a toddler after bed bug bites were reported at the Strathallen Hotel, citing high standards for temporary housing.
Solihull Post Office Closure Date Revealed After TGJones Exit
Solihull town centre will lose its only Post Office on July 11 when TGJones closes its Mell Square store, leaving residents 'very sad' and concerned about postal deserts.
Birmingham Mum's Rat-Infested Home 'Constant Nightmare'
Chloe Adams, 20, says she has been living with rats for 12 months in a Hockley home managed by Midland Heart, with vermin chewing through wiring and ruining appliances.
Birmingham Resident Wears Headphones Amid Noisy HMO Work
A Ward End resident says ongoing HMO conversion work has turned the street into an eyesore with constant noise disruption since last summer.
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BMW Driver Jailed After Peer Pressure Led to 70mph Chase
Riyaad Rahman, 22, was jailed for 14 months after a 10-minute police chase through West Bromwich, reaching 70mph in 30mph zones and causing other drivers to take evasive action.
MP objects to 'inappropriate' Green Belt estate in Knowle
Solihull MP Saqib Bhatti has objected to plans for 300 homes on Green Belt land in Knowle, calling the scheme 'inappropriate and unjustified'.
Over 4,000 New Residents Forecast in Kingswinford Plans
Campaigners warn services cannot cope with 4,181 new residents if five housing developments in Wall Heath and Kingswinford are approved, citing school and road pressures.
Walsall 'mega-shed' leaves residents fearing homes unsellable
Residents in Bentley, Walsall, say their lives are unbearable due to noise and vibrations from a huge commercial facility, the size of 12 football pitches, being built behind their homes.
Pensioner Swears Off Pubs After £60 Parking Fine
An angry pensioner from the Midlands says he will never visit a pub again after receiving a £60 parking fine at The Plough & Harrow in Fazeley, leading to a social media clash.
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Venezuela Fury Trades £8M Home for Static Caravan
Venezuela Fury, 16, is leaving her £8 million mansion to live in a static caravan with new husband Noah Price, embracing traveller traditions. Police attended her wedding.
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