Chloe Adams, 20, lives with her two-year-old daughter in a rat-infested house in Hockley. She says rats have chewed through wiring, leaving her unable to use appliances, and she cries in bed over the situation.
A Birmingham resident says she must wear headphones in her own home due to constant drilling and banging from a nearby property being converted into a six-bedroom HMO.
A six-year-old boy died after collapsing on Parr Street in St Helens. Broad Oak Community Primary School closed in respect. Police and council express deep sadness.
The DWP has confirmed that bank accounts with over £16,000 or between £6,000 and £16,000 may trigger checks under new Eligibility Verification measures to combat fraud.
The Foreign Office has issued an urgent travel update for British nationals in Bolivia due to an indefinite strike affecting key routes, advising against travel and providing consular contact numbers.
A viral TikTok hack using washing-up liquid, vinegar, and sugar creates an effective fruit fly trap. Experts say cleanliness is key for long-term prevention.
British Gas agrees to £20 million compensation settlement after regulator Ofgem found it installed prepayment meters without customer consent, affecting vulnerable households.
The UK government responded to a petition backed by thousands to allow small pets in aircraft cabins on flights entering the UK, citing biosecurity and operational concerns.
A man accused of murdering a Crufts dog breeder in Lichfield took his own life in prison, an inquest has found. The suspect died while awaiting trial.
A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of rape after a woman was attacked at Novotel in Wolverhampton city centre. Police investigations continue.
DWP figures show 3.3 million Universal Credit households had deductions in February 2026, up 300,000 in a year. Experts warn this drives poverty and housing insecurity.
The UK Government is consulting on mandatory cognitive assessments and eyesight checks for drivers aged 70 and over to improve road safety. Critics call it ageist.
A Lloyds Bank customer in Cornwall faces a 75-mile round trip to deposit a £900 HMRC cheque after the bank ended cheque services at Post Offices, sparking frustration.
The Labour government proposes six rule changes for drivers over 70, including mandatory eye tests and cognitive checks, to enhance road safety.
A government planning inspector has overturned Sandwell Council's rejection of an 11-bed HMO on Smethwick High Street, sparking concerns over slum conditions.
Over 70,000 state pensioners may lose financial support due to the 'mixed-age couple' rule. Charities urge the DWP to scrap the policy, which can leave couples up to £7,000 worse off annually.
Residents in Alum Rock plan more protests against a food court operating without planning permission. The council confirms no valid permission exists and investigations are ongoing.
The UK Foreign Office updated travel advice for Senegal after a March 30 law change criminalizing same-sex relations, with increased prison sentences of 5-10 years and enforcement leading to arrests.
Wahidullah Hotak, 18, raped a 24-year-old woman after she entered a Wednesbury shop seeking a toilet. He was jailed for seven years with an extended licence.
Know the legal hours for mowing your lawn to avoid noise complaints. Councils can issue fines up to £5,000 for antisocial mowing under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
Experts warn that frozen tax bands mean many pensioners will see little benefit from the triple lock rise, as more face income tax on their state pension.
Zack Polanski admits possible council tax error on houseboat. HMRC clarifies rules: tax depends on mooring and primary residence status.
Smethwick Church Action Network foodbank in Sandwell closes due to financial losses, affecting thousands who relied on emergency food parcels.
A convoy of caravans arrived at Sheldon Country Park in Birmingham on Tuesday evening, marking the third illegal encampment at the site this year.
Residents in Alum Rock protested after 'Rock Park' food court opened without planning permission. Council confirms investigation, site agreed to close but some vendors continued.
Police in Solihull discovered a significant quantity of Class A and Class B drugs after stopping a suspicious vehicle on Hobs Moat Road, leading to four arrests.
Wolverhampton City Council has rejected plans to convert a family home into a children's care home, citing lack of need and concerns over housing supply, character, and highway safety.
A mother describes her devastation after a fire caused by a faulty plug socket destroyed her newly renovated £5,000 B&Q kitchen in Coventry, leaving her family homeless.
The UK government is consulting on mandatory cognitive and eyesight tests for drivers over 70 in England, affecting six million motorists.
Labour scraps two-child benefit cap, giving some families £608 extra monthly. Critics question spending, but government says it lifts children out of poverty.