Blues Injury News Before Swansea Cup Tie
Birmingham City face Swansea in the Carabao Cup with several injuries. Paik, Gray, Ducksch, Gardner-Hickman, and Leonard are sidelined or doubtful. Full update inside.
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DWP Fraud Crackdown: Two Arrested in £200k Scam Raids
Two arrested in London over £200,000 DWP benefits fraud involving Universal Credit and PIP. Part of a wider crackdown targeting organised fraud.
Bull Ring trader fined £3k for filthy stall with mouse droppings
A Bull Ring Indoor Market trader has been fined over £3,000 after environmental health officers found mouse droppings on Easter eggs, mouldy produce, and out-of-date salmon at his stall.
Walsall cancer surgery inequality warning
Walsall Manor Hospital lacks robotic surgery for cancer, forcing patients to travel to Wolverhampton. Campaigner demands equal access, citing longer recovery and pain.
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Birmingham Maternity Unit Shows Real Progress
Birmingham's major maternity unit has made 'real and meaningful progress' according to inspectors, improving safety and care after previous concerns.
Heatwave alert for West Midlands as temps to hit 33C
UKHSA issues yellow heat health alert for West Midlands as Met Office forecasts temperatures up to 33C next week, with risks to vulnerable people.
Family blame delays in cancer death despite coroner findings
Ravinder Lally's family are 'not happy' with delays in treatment before his death from bowel cancer, though the coroner could not determine if delays contributed.
Siemens EQ500 Coffee Machine Review: Worth It?
Our Siemens EQ500 bean-to-cup coffee machine review reveals exceptional espresso quality, intuitive controls, and easy maintenance, making it a top choice for home baristas seeking café-style drinks.
Lush Bath Bot Review: Bluetooth Speaker for Baths
We tested Lush's Bath Bot, a waterproof Bluetooth speaker for baths. It pairs via Bluetooth, has decent sound, and floats. But is it worth £39.95? Here's our verdict.
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MAFS Australia Adds New Expert Dr Lurve After Mel Schilling's Passing
MAFS Australia is adding love coach Dr Lurve, real name Brigitte Zonta, as a new expert for series 14, following Mel Schilling's tragic passing in 2025.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place kills off Mason Greyback
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 3 finale kills off Mason Greyback, leaving fans devastated. Alex Russo returns to reality, but Mason remains dead, sparking outrage.
Pensioners get £100 income boost from annuities
Average annual annuity income has risen by £106 since March 2026, now at £3,653, as gilt yields rise amid market unrest, but experts urge caution before locking in.
New Social Hub Opens at Bradford Care Home in Memory of Malcolm
A new social hub at Cygnet Adarna House in Wibsey, Bradford, has opened in memory of Malcolm Gray, with facilities designed by service users.
Man rushed to hospital after lake incident in Great Barr
A man was taken to hospital after an incident at a lake in Great Barr, West Midlands, on August 5. Ambulance crews, including HART, attended the scene near Nether Hall Avenue.
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Birmingham Airport Keeps Good Accessibility Rating
Birmingham Airport maintains 'Good' accessibility rating; East Midlands gets 'Very Good'. Record 5.9m passengers used assistance in 2025, up 115% in decade.
Psilocybin Trial Offers Hope for Treatment-Resistant Depression
A trial found psilocybin helped 40% of patients with treatment-resistant depression enter remission, offering new hope for those unresponsive to other treatments.
DWP warns claimants of driving bans for unpaid debts from October
From October, the DWP can impose driving bans for unpaid benefit debts of £1,000 or more. Claimants are receiving warning letters now. Learn how the new powers work.
Man jailed 11 years for 1990s indecent assault
Martin Cowley, 70, jailed for 11 years and 9 months for 14 counts of indecent assault on a child in the 1990s, after the victim bravely reported in 2023.
DWP to Seize Benefit Cash from Bank Accounts from October
From October, the DWP will directly deduct money owed from benefit claimants' bank accounts, targeting fraud and error in Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit.
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£216 VAT Charge for 200,000 Drivers, Burnham Urged to Act
New AutoMotive warns 200,000 drivers without home charging pay £216 yearly in VAT, urging Burnham to equalise charging VAT rates.
Moving On Durham Gets £2,000 Grant for Garden
Moving On Durham, a North East charity, has received a £2,000 grant from Banks Group to transform overgrown allotments into a therapeutic garden for young people at its new Croxdale facility.
Over-65s £106 Better Off on Annuities Under Burnham
Over-65s buying annuities are £106 a year better off since March, as Andy Burnham's premiership begins. Gilt yield rises boost incomes, with more volatility expected before the Autumn Budget.
Milburn Report Slams DWP Over PIP Work Link for 4 Million
The Milburn Report criticizes the DWP for not linking PIP to work, affecting 4 million claimants, and recommends reforms to improve employment prospects for disabled young people.
Four-Year-Old Dolgarrog Girl Runs for Hospice Charity
Phoebe Parrish-Williams, 4, from Dolgarrog, will run 2.5km in the Teddy Bear Run to raise funds for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith, inspired by her dad.
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NHS 159 Mental Health Centres £343m Plan
The government confirms £343m plan to open 159 NHS mental health centres from autumn, providing crisis care outside A&E.
Brits Skip Dentist: 1 in 3 Avoid Regular Checkups
A new survey reveals 1 in 3 Brits skip dentist checkups, risking oral health. Experts warn of rising decay and gum disease.
PIP Reassessments Get Tougher, Some to Be Scrapped
PIP reassessments are getting tougher, with success rates dropping. But the Timms Review could scrap unnecessary reassessments for some, says MS Society.
Life Insurance Sales Surge Ahead of Pension IHT Changes
Royal London reports a surge in life insurance sales as families prepare for April 2027 pension inheritance tax changes under PM Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey, with new pension sales up 5% to £4.7bn.
DWP clarifies fit note rules for Universal Credit and ESA
DWP updated fit note guidance for Universal Credit and ESA claimants, clarifying when fit notes are needed after a Work Capability Assessment, effective August 4.
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PIP payments could rise to £798 a month from April 2027
PIP payments may increase to £798 monthly from April 2027, based on inflation. Details expected in October Budget.
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