A Midlands police officer has been dismissed without notice following a misconduct hearing that found him guilty of gross misconduct. The officer, who served with West Midlands Police, was sacked after an investigation revealed he had breached professiona
On July 5, 1948, the NHS was launched by Aneurin Bevan. Other events include a palace intruder, a bat in a bra, and Paul McCartney meeting John Lennon.
Phillemon Tsagwa, 37, of Coplow Street, Birmingham, pleaded guilty to drink driving after crashing his Jaguar while more than three times over the limit and already disqualified from driving.
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker backs Andy Burnham's PM bid, praising his devolution commitment and understanding of regional needs, promising more power for metro mayors.
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Pension consultant Hymans Robertson proposes allowing people to use up to half their pension savings or borrow against it for a home deposit, aiming to improve retirement security by boosting home ownership.
Retired detective Ian Johnston reveals how he unmasked Tracie Andrews' fabrications in a press conference, leading to her conviction for murdering fiancé Lee Harvey in 1996.
Lloyds Banking Group is axing the Halifax brand after 173 years; customers are urged to start using the Lloyds app as accounts are migrated.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a new 55p per mile tax relief for work-related driving, up from 45p, as she faces replacement when Andy Burnham becomes PM.
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses after a property on Stockfield Road in Yardley was deliberately set on fire on July 2, with no injuries reported.
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Prince Harry will visit Birmingham on July 9-10, 2027 for the Invictus Games countdown and a hospital visit, despite security concerns. Meghan and children may join later.
State pensioners aged 66 to 75 will receive £965.20 every four weeks from July 2026, as the full new State Pension rises to £241.30 per week under the Triple Lock.
Three teens, including Soleh Uzair, 18, and two 17-year-olds, charged with attempted murder after a 19-year-old man was stabbed in Oldbury on July 2.
Ansreen Bukhari, mother of TikTok personality Mahek Bukhari, loses appeal against her life sentence for murders following A46 car chase. Court rejects 'manifestly excessive' claim.
Four men have been jailed for their involvement in a county lines drug operation that supplied crack cocaine and heroin across the West Midlands, police said.
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ScottishPower owes a customer more than £1,000 in solar panel feed-in tariff payments after an administrative error, resolved only after media intervention.
Millions of savers face a flat 22% tax on cash held in Stocks and Shares ISAs from April 2027 under Rachel Reeves' reforms, with Cash ISA allowance cut to £12,000 for under-65s.
Andy Burnham is set to become the next Prime Minister, and tax experts advise UK households to review their tax efficiency and estate planning without making hasty changes.
Lloyds Bank has confirmed all 190 Halifax branches will remain open despite the brand being phased out, with signage removal starting in early 2027. No closures are planned.
David McCandless and Mason Meanwell were jailed for 12 years for manslaughter after a fellow intruder was stabbed during an armed burglary in Tuxford.
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State pension age increases from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028. Those born between 6 April 1960 and 5 March 1961 will claim at 66 plus extra months. Labour confirms phased rise.
Electric cars priced at £50,000 or less are no longer subject to the expensive car supplement, saving drivers up to £2,200 in road tax over five years, the DVLA has confirmed.
Four people sentenced for running the 'Ace' county line drug ring in Stourbridge. Police seized £65,000 cash and drugs hidden in a Lynx deodorant can.
State pension age for those born between July 6 and August 5, 1960, increases to 66 years and 4 months under the DWP's phased rise to 67.
Discover how checking your Energy Performance Certificate can reveal why your home traps heat and how to fix it, with tips to stay cool during heatwaves.
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DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payments return for 2026, but pensioners earning over £35,000 must opt out by September or HMRC will reclaim £300.
Kundun Sweets Ltd in Acocks Green fined over £30,000 after environmental health officers found widespread cockroach activity and mice droppings, posing a significant public health risk.
The Calthorpe Estate is selling residential land in Edgbaston, with seven plots going under the hammer on July 9 at guide prices ranging from £1,000 to £75,000.
Plans for 408 apartments in two towers at Birmingham's Smithfield site face criticism from councillors and residents, who call them a 'huge lost opportunity' lacking quality design.
A West Midlands sweet shop infested with mice and cockroaches has been ordered to pay over £30,000 after hygiene inspectors found widespread contamination.
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The July 31 HMRC deadline for second payments on account approaches, with experts warning many freelancers and self-employed individuals risk penalties and interest if unprepared.
