Birmingham mum held in Egypt jail to silence sister
Birmingham mum Eman Elshazly, 45, has been detained in Egypt for nearly two weeks. Her family fears she is being used to silence her sister, a YouTube critic of the regime.
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Brummies react to RAC mechanic sacked over Bridge embrace
Birmingham residents react to the sacking of RAC repairman Abdul Bashir, 52, dismissed after embracing Raise the Colours founder Ryan Bridge during a breakdown call in Solihull.
Grimsby earthquake: 2.2 magnitude tremor shakes town
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Grimsby on Tuesday evening, with residents across north-east Lincolnshire reporting shaking and rumbling sensations, according to the British Geological Survey.
DWP state pension age increase splits experts
Experts are divided over raising the state pension age from 66 to 67 and 68, amid concerns about costs, life expectancy, and health inequalities. Some propose early access options.
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Dog Attack Tragedy: Why Responsible Ownership Matters
A recent fatal dog attack underscores the importance of learning your pet's triggers to keep both dogs and families safe, says expert trainer Vic Barlow.
Teen made homeless during GCSEs shares tough reality
A 17-year-old from the West Midlands describes being made homeless at 16 during her GCSEs and how St Basils helped her avoid the streets.
Reform UK plans 'much harsher' PIP test for claimants
Reform UK proposes abolishing PIP and WCA, replacing them with a stricter disability needs assessment for current claimants under state pension age if it wins the 2029 election.
Homeless at 17: Sophie's Story of Resilience and Support
Sophie, 22, was made homeless at 17 while starting sixth form. She shares her experience with St Basils charity and her plans to return to college.
Love Island's Megan and Conor Split: Cheating Claimed
Love Island's Megan Forte Clarke and Conor Phillips have reportedly split after cheating claims, leaving Megan heartbroken, according to The Sun.
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Reform adviser calls for triple lock axe
Reform UK's new economic adviser Mitchell Palmer has called for the state pension triple lock to be scrapped, citing costs and unfairness to younger generations.
DWP urged to scrap 25p state pension age addition from 1971
The DWP confirms pensioners aged 80+ still receive a 25p weekly age addition introduced in 1971, never uprated, prompting a petition for reform.
Missing or Damaged Parcels: Your Legal Rights Explained
If your parcel is missing or damaged, your contract is with the retailer, not the courier. Citizens Advice explains how to get refunds, replacements, or compensation.
School fines could hit both separated parents
Both separated parents can be fined £80 per child for term-time absences, even if only one agreed to the trip, under DfE rules.
Oldbury homeless man exposes harsh reality amid high happiness score
A homeless man in Oldbury reveals life on the streets is 'rough' with no help, despite ONS figures showing happiness above the national average at 7.5/10.
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Walsall named sixth least friendly place in England
Walsall ranked 291st of 296 English areas for friendliness, lowest in West Midlands, with only 25% trusting neighbours.
Three in five 60-65s say state pension age unfair
Three in five people aged 60-65 now think their own State Pension age is unfair, with seven in ten opposing further rises linked to life expectancy, new Standard Life research shows.
HMRC warns workers over tax refund firms charging commission
HMRC has warned employees not to get 'caught out' by online ads and tax refund firms that charge commission to claim work expenses. It urges workers to check, recognise and claim directly through HMRC.
Northfield tops PIP claimant rates in West Midlands
Birmingham Northfield has the highest rate of PIP disability benefit claimants in the West Midlands, with 13.5% of working-age residents claiming, latest data shows.
Earl Spencer's Diana book criticised as 'dragging up the past'
Columnist Susan Lee questions Earl Spencer's new book 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister', saying it's time to leave Diana's memory alone, 29 years after her death.
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Search Continues for Cat Missing After Stourbridge Wildfire
A cat named Pippa fled her Stourbridge home as a wildfire approached, leaving her owner terrified and disoriented. The search continues as the community rallies to find her.
Walsall sixth least friendly place in England, study finds
Walsall ranks 291st of 296 English areas for neighbourliness and pride, the lowest in the West Midlands, according to Government community life data.
Man sentenced for racial abuse after Birmingham arrest
John Herbert, 42, received an 18-month community order for racially abusing a police officer after a Boxing Day altercation at McDonald's in Birmingham.
Council blames wildlife for baby grave damage in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council says wildlife, not humans, caused damage to graves at Witton Cemetery, including a stillborn baby's plot. A grieving mother rejects the explanation.
Birmingham PIP hotspots: Northfield tops benefit claims
Birmingham Northfield has the highest rate of PIP disability benefit claims in the West Midlands at 13.5% of working-age residents, over 10,600 claimants. Hodge Hill, Solihull North, and Erdington follow closely.
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Danny Jones and wife Georgia still together after kiss scandal
McFly's Danny Jones remains married to Georgia Horsley after his 2025 kiss with Maura Higgins. The couple celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary recently.
Black Country accent tax: Warwick student speaks out
Kara Evans, a University of Warwick graduate from Dudley, describes paying an 'accent tax' due to bias against her Black Country accent, facing mockery and intellectual dismissal.
Pensioners Alone Can Gain £4,000 via DWP Pension Credit
State pensioners living alone can boost annual income by £4,000 via DWP Pension Credit. Nearly 1.4 million receive it, but many miss out. Guarantee Credit tops up weekly income to £238 for singles.
Rochdale faith groups celebrate exam results, host events
Rochdale churches congratulate students on GCSE and A-Level results, announce upcoming services, art exhibitions, and community events across St Mary's, Holy Trinity, and St Chad's.
Older drivers face new eyesight and cognitive tests
Labour government plans compulsory eyesight tests for drivers over 70 at licence renewal, plus cognitive checks for those with medical conditions, replacing self-declaration.
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115 dog breeds at risk of disappearing from UK
The Kennel Club analysed over 11 million registrations, revealing pedigree numbers have fallen since 1990, putting 115 breeds at risk of disappearing from the UK.
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