Birmingham EuroMillions winner has £365k prize - but doesn't know it
A Birmingham EuroMillions player has won £365,868.20 but hasn't claimed the prize. The ticket was bought last month; deadline is February 21, 2027.
Category : Social Issues
Smethwick man convicted over racial hatred posts
Moin Uddin, 60, of Smethwick, was convicted on 8 September of three counts of supporting a proscribed organisation and two of stirring up racial hatred for posts shared between December 2023 and January 2024. He is due to be sentenced on 10 November.
Renters face court battle with landlords after May 2026 rule change
England's housing courts are overloaded as renters face no-fault evictions post-May 2026. Law centres report surges in s21 notices and delays.
West Midlands 'developing talent to benefit other regions'
Only 37% of West Midlands residents believe jobs are available for them, as report warns region is developing talent that benefits other parts of the country.
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DWP urged to raise £10 Christmas Bonus with inflation
A petition calling on the DWP to increase the £10 Christmas Bonus in line with inflation has reached 24,000 signatures ahead of the 2026 payment.
Birmingham student shocked by 'how normal harassment is'
Lily Revéreault, 19, from Brighton, says she faced 'countless' harassment incidents in 10 months at University of Birmingham, including on buses and streets.
Walsall paedophile convicted of child assault, no extra jail time
Brian Guest, 67, convicted of indecent assault on a schoolgirl, but judge orders concurrent sentence, meaning no extra time behind bars.
Northfield among most depressed areas in England
Northfield has the highest depression diagnosis rate in Birmingham at 19.7%, ranking 28th nationally. The national average is 14.3%, sparking mental health crisis fears.
Banks to share benefit claimants' details with DWP from October
From October, banks will be forced to share benefit claimants' account details with the DWP under new anti-fraud powers, including direct cash withdrawals from accounts.
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Mum's plea after son's death: 'Check on your kids'
Nadia Houghton urges people to ask for help after son Ben Watton, 38, from Northfield, died suddenly on August 6. Nearly £10,000 raised for funeral.
Four West Midlands areas among 40 least friendly in England
Walsall, Sandwell, Wolverhampton and Birmingham rank among England's 40 most disconnected areas, with low neighbour trust and local pride, per the Government community life survey.
Leamington Spa Tops Midlands Happiness Rankings
Leamington Spa is the happiest place in the Midlands, ranking 12th UK-wide, while Birmingham sits 209th and Walsall 216th in Rightmove's study.
Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband speaks after mistrial
Patrick Clancy has spoken publicly for the first time after a mistrial was declared in the case against his ex-wife Lindsay Clancy, who is charged with murdering their three children in 2023.
Dec Donnelly apologises for M&S shoplifting blunder
Dec Donnelly admitted he feared arrest after accidentally walking out of an M&S at Bridgewater services without paying, later making a charity donation.
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Maria Pearson recalled to prison weeks after release
Maria Pearson, 70, released in August after 40 years for killing Janet Newton, has been recalled to prison for breaching licence conditions, sparking family relief.
Matt Lucas reveals autism publicly for first time
Matt Lucas has publicly revealed he is autistic for the first time, telling BBC Radio 2 he needs time to recharge. The 52-year-old Little Britain star spoke to Romesh Ranganathan about living with the condition his entire life.
DWP rule change as child workless figures hit 13-year high
A quarter of a million UK children live in workless households, the highest in 13 years, after the DWP scrapped the two-child benefit cap. Unemployment is set to climb above 5%.
Man guilty of manslaughter of father he just met
Martin Greensmith, 37, convicted of manslaughter of biological father Steven Shevels, 61, in Willington pub beer garden on Christmas Eve, hours after learning they were related.
4 Extra Perks State Pensioners Can Claim Under Andy Burnham
State pensioners can claim extra DWP, NHS and HMRC perks. 910,000 miss Pension Credit worth £2.5bn. Free eye care, Attendance Allowance and more.
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PIP welfare reforms delayed to 2027, households told
PIP claimants have been told welfare reforms are delayed to 2027. The Timms Review says the benefit is 'not fit for purpose' and mental health claims have more than doubled since 2019.
West Midlands child poverty hits 36%, report reveals
A new report reveals 36% of West Midlands children live in poverty, with rates exceeding 60% in some Birmingham neighbourhoods like Ladywood.
Birmingham Love Is Blind UK Star Hits Out at Online Abuse
Birmingham nurse Chevanique speaks out against 'nonstop' online hate after Love Is Blind UK series three reunion, saying she 'minded her own business'.
977,000 state pensioners face 40% tax rate
More than one million retirees paid income tax at 40% or more this year, double the number in 2021-22, according to official data obtained by LCP.
Burnham faces pressure as shop inflation hits two-year high
UK in-store inflation rose to 1.5% in August, the highest in two years, putting pressure on Andy Burnham to expand cost of living support beyond the VAT cut.
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Weekly Horoscope: Jupiter-Saturn Link Brings Steady Gains
This week's horoscope sees Jupiter and Saturn connect, urging steady progress across all signs. Trust instincts, plan carefully, and embrace honest conversations for lasting success.
HMRC secret honours blacklist of 400 celebrities revealed
Over 400 public figures are on an HMRC honours 'blacklist' due to tax affairs, with 33 high-risk and 377 medium-risk, The Sun on Sunday reports.
DWP petition: state pension should match £14,560 minimum wage
A parliamentary petition urges DWP to raise the full state pension to £14,560, matching the under-18s National Minimum Wage, after 10,000 signatures trigger a government response.
DWP urged to reconsider bank account checks for benefits
The DWP is being urged to reconsider new powers to compel banks to share information about Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA claimants' accounts under the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025.
Mum's plea to missing Birmingham son Ali Durrani
The mother of Ali Durrani, missing since February 2025, has made an emotional appeal on his 34th birthday, 18 months after his disappearance, with a £10,000 reward still on offer.
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Winter Fuel Payments: £35,000 rule excludes 3 million
Winter Fuel Payments are now income-linked. Pensioners earning over £35,000 a year will have the payment clawed back by HMRC, affecting around three million people.
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