Villa legend Ashley Young confirms he needs hip replacement
Ashley Young, 41, confirms he needs a hip replacement after retiring in April, following a 22-year career and over 750 games, including two spells at Aston Villa.
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JP Cooper Headlines Menfulness Live Charity Concert in York
JP Cooper headlines Menfulness Live at York's Grand Opera House on Aug 29, 2026, raising funds for men's mental health. Tickets on sale now.
HSE probes Darlaston incident after man seriously injured
A man was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital after an incident at Globe Mix Concrete on Darlaston Road, Walsall. The HSE has launched an investigation.
HMRC scraps pension tax relief perk for over-75s
HMRC confirms pension tax relief ends at 75. From April 2027, unused pension funds face IHT. Experts warn of changes.
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Pension IHT Changes: 67% Tax Hit for High Earners from 2027
From April 2027, unused pension pots face IHT, potentially pushing combined tax exposure to 67% for wealthy individuals, warns Claritas Tax.
Additional State Pension August Payment Boost Confirmed
State pensioners on the basic rate may receive an extra Additional State Pension payment in August, worth up to £230 a week, alongside their regular DWP handout.
Ticketless Passenger Caught Dealing Drugs in Birmingham
A ticketless passenger at Selly Oak station was found with cannabis and dealing paraphernalia, leading to a drug supply conviction.
Pensioners Eligible for £115 Weekly Attendance Allowance
State pensioners can boost Attendance Allowance to £115 a week. Higher rate applies for day and night care needs. Report changes to avoid penalties.
Over-65s Can Get £7,750 Yearly Annuity Plus State Pension
Annuity rates hit an 18-year high of 7.75%, offering a 65-year-old with £100,000 pot up to £7,750 yearly, plus DWP state pension.
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DWP lists 40 mental health conditions for PIP up to £748
DWP confirms 40 mental health conditions qualify for PIP, worth up to £748 per month. Check the full list and how to claim.
Charity Praises £13m Homelessness Investment But Calls for More
WMCA invests £13m in Birmingham homelessness services, but SIFA Fireside says it's not a long-term solution and calls for more support.
Grandparents miss £7,170 state pension under Burnham
Grandparents caring for grandchildren could claim up to £7,170 extra State Pension via Specified Adult Childcare Credits, yet many miss out. Here's how to apply.
Mum loses 20 stone after doughnut addiction without surgery
A mum who ate 50 Krispy Kreme doughnuts daily lost over 20 stone without surgery or jabs, now an international bodybuilder with eight titles.
HMRC warns as £1m estates without wills double
HMRC data shows 781 estates over £1m were left intestate last year, up from 332 in 2023, sparking inheritance tax warnings.
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Burnham and McFadden £739 State Pension Payments in August
Basic state pensioners will receive £739 in August under the triple lock, as confirmed by Andy Burnham and Pat McFadden, with rates rising 4.8%.
Man, 24, trapped indoors for decade by headaches
Elliot Webb, 24, from Sedgley, has been unable to stand for more than an hour a day for a decade due to Chiari malformation and a suspected CSF leak, after doctors said nothing more can be done.
State Pensioners Get £965 Monthly Payments in August
State pensioners will receive £965 monthly payments in August, following the triple lock increase. Andy Burnham and Pat McFadden confirm the 4.8% rise, with payments arriving before September.
Woman 'can't win' after trolls slam breast reduction
Chloe Burgin, 27, from Atherstone, had a £2,450 breast reduction in Istanbul after years of trolling over her 36GG chest, but now faces criticism for the surgery.
Mum's urgent plea as son faces uncertain future after discharge
A Sutton Coldfield mum fears her 15-year-old son with ARFID will deteriorate after NHS discharge, as she urgently seeks private treatment funds.
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State Pensioners on DWP Benefit Could Get £86 Extra
State pensioners with severe disabilities on Pension Credit may receive an extra £86.05 weekly, plus other support, according to DWP guidance.
Pensioners' Annuity Income Hits £3,653 Under Burnham
Annuity rates have risen by £106 since March 2026, lifting average annual income to £3,653, as gilt yields climb amid market unrest, according to Moneyfactscompare.
Pre-1961 Born Can Get £3,653 Annuity Boost
People born before 1961 can secure £3,653 average annual income from a £50,000 pension pot, as annuity rates rise to 7.06% in July 2026, according to Standard Life and Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.
Coronation Street rapist died of natural causes in prison
Serial rapist Andrew Davies, known as the 'Coronation Street rapist', died of natural causes in HMP Moorland in February 2026, aged 69, after serving 13 life sentences.
State pensioners born before 1961 can get £9,000 extra
State pensioners born before 1961 can boost income by up to £9,000 as annuity rates hit 18-year high, says Standard Life.
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Infant formula prices to rise as whey protein costs surge
Whey protein prices have soared, threatening higher infant formula costs. Experts warn of affordability crisis and call for action.
Claim £500 Child Trust Fund cash for 2002-2011 kids
Parents of children born 2002-2011 urged to claim £500 Child Trust Fund handout. Over 1.7 million accounts opened without parents' knowledge, says NAO.
DWP: Report Hospital Stays or Lose 3 State Pensioner Benefits
DWP confirms state pensioners on State Pension, Pension Credit, or Attendance Allowance must report hospital stays of one night or more or risk benefit cuts.
Woman Found Dead in Staffordshire Home, Inquest Opens
Emma Dewhurst, 39, was found dead in her Staffordshire home on May 14. An inquest has opened after concerns were raised when she couldn't be contacted. She suffered from diabetes.
Three-Minute Check Could Boost Pensions by £9,470
A 3-minute check could boost pensions by £9,470. Nearly 3.3 million lost pots, averaging £9,470, with total value up 60% since 2018.
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HMRC pension allowance: 30,440 savers breach £60,000 limit
HMRC data reveals 30,440 pension savers breached the £60,000 annual allowance in 2024/25, a 22% rise, with pensioners hit by frozen thresholds.
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