Drivers targeted by fake RingGo texts demanding unpaid parking fees. Scam links lead to counterfeit sites that steal personal and financial data. Experts urge caution and verification via official channels.
Drivers who fail to wear seatbelts could get three penalty points under new road safety plans, increasing disqualification risk and fines.
Benjamin Katabana, 28, was jailed for life with a 20-year minimum term for stabbing Uchenna Okirie, 33, to death in Norwich student accommodation over a money dispute.
Birmingham will see 91.79% solar eclipse at 7.12pm on Aug 12, 2026. Next similar event not until 2081. Met Office warns: never look directly at the sun.
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Over 140 residents turned away after council cancels tip truck visit due to travellers at Highfield Farm Recreational Green; eviction papers served.
Anthony Clark, 59, swindled 50 victims out of £13m, spending on a £1.9m house and Porsche. He's jailed for 4 years 8 months.
FairFuelUK founder Howard Cox urges PM Andy Burnham to cut fuel duty, citing Italy's relief, as Labour faces criticism for anti-driver stance.
Bringing Greek olive oil and wine back to the UK cost £66 in fees. Learn the rules on dairy, alcohol, and gifts to avoid surprises.
Russell Harber, 61, of Sheldon, admitted drink-driving after hitting a pedestrian's arm in a Ford Transit van on Church Road. He blew 56mcg, was fined £249, and banned from driving for 16 months.
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Aktar Islam's Aktar at Home curries won nine Great Taste Awards, including a three-star rating for his Beef Keralan Curry, offering affordable freezer meals from £45.
Birmingham's suburbs win the buzz debate, with readers favoring village-like districts over a quieter city centre, despite strong rail commuter numbers.
Moira Deeprose, 75, lost everything in a house fire caused by a discarded cigarette, just months after her son's death. She is now staying with her daughter and awaiting a new council home.
Ant McPartlin shared an unseen wedding photo and heartfelt message to wife Anne-Marie on their fifth anniversary, reflecting on fatherhood and life changes.
Birmingham residents face daily food struggles amid cost-of-living crisis; food banks like Al Falah mosque and Al Sufra shelter provide vital support.
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Wetherspoons has banned Meta smart glasses across all 803 UK pubs, citing privacy concerns. CEO Tim Martin says filming without permission breaches pub code.
Andy Burnham's government is consulting on mandatory eyesight checks for drivers over 70, potentially every 3 years, with increased frequency for those over 75.
Andy Burnham's government is considering roadside eyesight tests for all drivers, with older motorists facing mandatory checks, as part of the Road Safety Strategy.
Intergenerational Foundation urges Andy Burnham to make state pensioners pay more tax if they work, sparking debate on fairness for older earners.
Discover answers to August 6 quiz, including NASA meaning, first German European Cup winners, and more. Plus, test your knowledge with today's questions.
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Conservatives propose evicting nearly 230,000 non-EU foreign national households from social housing if they win the next general election, aiming to free homes for British families.
Primary schools will identify children at risk of future unemployment as part of the Milburn Review, aiming to cut the NEET crisis and DWP bill.
Keith Allen, known as 'Mr Music' in 1990s Birmingham, jailed for eight-and-a-half years for raping a 17-year-old student he groomed from age 15. Victim speaks out.
A grieving mum pays tribute to her 'first true love' after her 9-year-old daughter died at a Scottish industrial estate. Her dad faces murder charge.
A West Midlands woman accused of attempting to murder a child will face a new trial next year after a jury failed to reach a verdict. The retrial is scheduled for 2025.
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Birmingham's Family Focus service, run by Barnardo's with Modality Partnership, cuts GP visits by offering social support, with wellbeing workers in five medical centres.
A woman died in a two-car crash on Perton Lane, Stoke Edith, Herefordshire, on Tuesday. Two others were injured but not seriously. Emergency services responded with three ambulances and an air ambulance.
A mum-of-seven, forced to move 120 miles from London to Wolverhampton after a no-fault eviction, gains confidence through Mayor Richard Parker's Renters' Rights Act training, leading to landlord action on mould.
Barnardo's Family Focus wellbeing worker Aimee McGuinness reveals the 'incredibly sad' situations Birmingham families face, from mold to financial stress, as new service helps.
Bright Blue think tank proposes raising basic income tax to 31% and top rate to 52%, scrapping employer NI, sparking Tory criticism.
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HMRC proposes extending tax error correction to 20 years, affecting returns from 2007. Consultation ends September 2026, changes likely in 2027.
