Walsall fifth worst place to live in UK, survey finds
Walsall ranks 216th out of 220 in Rightmove survey, making it the fifth worst place to live in the UK. Birmingham, Dudley and Wolverhampton also rank in bottom 20.
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Holiday photo AI scam can steal bank details, experts warn
Fraudsters use AI to analyse holiday photos from Instagram and Facebook, identify locations and craft convincing phishing emails to steal bank details. McAfee tested 21,000 images.
Love Island's Megan and Conor spark split rumours
Love Island series 12 couple Megan Forte Clarke and Conor Phillips face split rumours after neither posted about their one-year anniversary, sparking fan concern on social media.
Love Island fans think Yasmin and Tommy have split
Love Island fans believe Yasmin Hadlow and Tommy Stagg are the first series 13 couple to split, after they stopped posting and interacting on social media.
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Birmingham man who starved dog to death avoids jail
Zakar Ahmed, 32, took his dead dog Mishka to a vet after starving him to death. He was sentenced to eight months suspended for two years and banned from keeping animals for 25 years.
Body found in car as search for missing Tracey Smith ends
A body was found in a black car off the A172 near Staddlebridge, North Yorkshire. Police believe it is missing Tracey Smith, last seen in Stokesley on July 24.
Drunk man racially abused police officer in McDonald's row
John Herbert called a police officer a racial slur while being transported to custody after a McDonald's altercation on Boxing Day 2025, Birmingham Magistrates' Court heard.
Teenager brandishes machete on Broad Street in chase
A 19-year-old man has been charged after he was caught on mobile phone footage chasing a man with a machete along Birmingham's Broad Street as revellers watched.
Man charged with sexual assault of girls at West Midlands hotel
A man has been charged with sexually assaulting two girls, aged 10 and 11, at a hotel in the West Midlands. The incident took place in July 2024.
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Birmingham Man Admits New Charges for TikTok Grooming
A Birmingham man previously convicted of grooming young girls on TikTok has admitted new charges after more victims were identified, police say.
Death of Jason Arday Sparks Grief and Anger in Birmingham
The death of black academic Jason Arday, who faced scrutiny over his CV and plagiarism claims, has triggered grief and anger across Birmingham and the West Midlands, with vigils and calls for investigation.
Love Island Fans Think Julia Made Subtle Dig at Lorenzo
Love Island fans believe Julia Majchrzak threw shade at Lorenzo Alessi after he was filmed partying with another woman, using Madonna's song 'Sorry' in a TikTok video.
Campaigner urges Burnham to adopt Scotland's period product law
Linda Allbutt, 74, founder of Period Power, calls on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to implement free period products in England, following Scotland's model that provides free menstrual items to all in need.
BRIG demands inquiry into Jason Arday death
Birmingham Race Impact Group backs calls for a full inquiry into the death of Professor Jason Arday, describing the scrutiny he faced as a 'brutal and unrelenting storm'.
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Eight million state pensioners to miss out on £500 boost
Over eight million state pensioners will miss out on a £500 pension boost under Andy Burnham's triple lock rise next April, as the increase applies only to the new state pension and basic pension.
Hayden Panettiere's Mother Speaks Out After Her Death
Lesley Vogel has given her first interview since Hayden Panettiere's death on 16th August, saying she hopes her daughter is at peace with her brother Jansen, who died in 2023.
PIP claimants slam Reform plan to axe DWP benefits
Reform UK's plan to scrap PIP and cut disability payments has been condemned as 'unthinkably dangerous' by claimants and the MS Society, with IFS analysis warning of increased hardship.
Olympic Cricket, Ermine Street, and More Trivia Answers
Discover the answers to August 18 trivia: Olympic cricket 1900, Ermine Street, Dan Dare, Mohs scale, Grace Darling, paper sizes, Dublin, tin anniversary, Belfast Airport, and Million Dollar Legs.
DWP state pension age rise to 68 'unfair' for millions
Three in five people aged 60-65 think their State Pension age is unfair, as DWP considers bringing the rise to 68 forward to 2037-39, affecting five million born 1971-77.
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DWP warned over Universal Credit plan for under-22s
Charities warn restricting Universal Credit health benefits for under-22s born after 2004 could push many into poverty, urging a progressive reform approach.
Julia hints Lorenzo relationship on rocks as fans beg dump him
Love Island winner Julia Majchrzak hints her relationship with Lorenzo Alessi is on the rocks after posting a TikTok video lip-syncing to Madonna's 'Sorry', prompting fans to urge her to dump him.
Mum's final day at beach before fatal crash
Elizabeth Brown, 69, died at the scene of a crash in Shaldon, Devon, on Friday July 3. Her family said she spent her final day swimming at Ness Beach with her partner and dog.
New vape rules from October 29 confirmed under Burnham
From October 29, new vaping laws in England and Wales raise age of sale to 18, ban proxy purchases, free giveaways, and substantial discounts, with fines up to £250.
DWP told to hold face-to-face assessments for 4.3m claimants
Universal Credit claimants hit 8.4 million in May 2026, up 700,000 year-on-year, with 4.3 million out of work. Critics urge face-to-face assessments.
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241,000 DWP claimants face benefits cut under Reform
Reform UK's welfare crackdown would push 241,000 DWP claimants into work, cutting £21bn yearly, but critics warn of 'enormous unintended consequences'.
Reform UK plans to strip 1.3m Universal Credit claimants
Reform UK has unveiled plans to cut £50bn a year from benefits, including removing Universal Credit from 1.3 million non-UK claimants and introducing compulsory workfare.
Five Discount Schemes to Save Families £209 This Holidays
Families face £100 weekly rise in costs during summer holidays. Updraft highlights five discount schemes, including Blue Peter badge and HAF program, to save up to £209.
Sandwell Flag Lowered for Former MP John Spellar
Sandwell Council lowered its flag to half-mast in tribute to former MP John Spellar, who died aged 78. Colleagues praised his dedication to the Black Country.
Burnham mulls ghost plate crackdown with 6 points
Andy Burnham's government is considering new measures against ghost plates, including vehicle confiscation and up to six penalty points for drivers, following a consultation launched in January.
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HMRC's £2,337 Child Benefit warning for parents of teens
HMRC warns parents of 16-19 year olds born 2007-2010 to extend Child Benefit by 31 August, worth up to £2,337 a year, as GCSE results approach.
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