Cannabis Found in Oven of Wolverhampton Grocery Store
A 44-year-old man was arrested after West Midlands Police and Trading Standards found suspected cannabis in an oven at Lalibela Groceries in Whitmore Reans.
Category : Politics
No Bank Holiday for England World Cup Match
The UK Government has confirmed it will not grant an extra Bank Holiday on Monday, July 6, despite England's World Cup round of 16 match against Mexico kicking off at 1am.
Birmingham Council Planned to Sack Bin Workers After Elections
A leaked document reveals senior Birmingham City Council officers proposed sacking striking bin workers immediately after the May elections, before a new administration could intervene, sparking calls for investigation.
WMCA surpasses housing and jobs targets in first devolution year
The West Midlands Combined Authority exceeded government-set targets for jobs, business support, and housing in the first year of its devolution settlement, creating nearly three times the expected high-growth sector jobs.
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Fordingbridge rape boys jailed for four years
Two 15-year-old boys who raped two girls in Fordingbridge have been jailed for four years after the Court of Appeal overturned their original youth rehabilitation orders.
DWP: Two Million Benefits Ended in Universal Credit Switch
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that two million people have had their income-related ESA and Housing Benefit ended as they move to Universal Credit, marking a major milestone.
Dudley Councillor Quits Party Over Immigration
Black Country Party deputy leader Peter Drake resigns to sit as independent on Dudley Council, citing irreconcilable differences over mass migration and multiculturalism.
£80 Fines for Kids Missing School for England vs Mexico
Parents face £80 fines for taking children out of school to watch England vs Mexico in the World Cup, the government confirms, amid Tuchel's plea to let kids watch.
Spalding Projects Get £2.2M Pride in Place Funding
Seven projects in Spalding are set to receive over £2.2 million in Pride in Place funding, announced by the Spalding Neighbourhood Board to boost community, heritage, and safety.
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Black Cock Inn Pub in Walsall Wood to Be Demolished for Housing
The Black Cock Inn in Walsall Wood faces demolition for 13 homes. The pub has been vacant since the pandemic and is a target for vandalism. Plans submitted to Walsall Council.
Gang Jailed Over 50 Years for Revenge Shooting in Birmingham
Four men have been jailed for over 50 years for a 'terrifying' revenge shooting in a Birmingham cul-de-sac, leaving the victim with life-changing injuries and a bullet still lodged in his body.
Pubs to Close at Half Time for England World Cup Match
Pubs will be forced to eject customers at half time during England vs Mexico World Cup match on Monday, despite a government rule allowing 2am closures, due to council approval requirements.
NatWest offers £3,250 overdraft and £100 for students
NatWest launches student account with £100 welcome payment, interest-free overdraft up to £3,250, and four-year tastecard membership for customers aged 17+.
Agbonlahor Slams Spending Rules Favour Tottenham
Gabby Agbonlahor attacks UEFA and Premier League spending rules, claiming they favour under-achieving Tottenham over successful Aston Villa and Newcastle.
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Reeves Confirms £200 Winter Fuel Charge for Some Pensioners
Chancellor Rachel Reeves reinstates £200 Winter Fuel Payment for state pensioners under 80, but HMRC will claw it back from those earning over £35,000, affecting pensioners with extra income of £22,453.
Dudley bins boss apologises for service slammed as 'out of control'
Dudley's refuse collection chief apologises as data shows collections 30-84% behind schedule, with over 30,000 delayed collections after a chemical leak.
DWP Ends ESA and Housing Benefit for Universal Credit
The DWP has confirmed the abolition of Housing Benefit and ESA as two million people move to Universal Credit, marking a major milestone in welfare reform.
Random Roadside Tests: Drivers Face Licence Loss
Drivers risk losing their licences if they fail new random roadside tests under Sir Keir Starmer's road safety strategy, including mandatory eyesight checks for over-70s.
Andy Burnham Given 6 Options for State Pension Triple Lock
Andy Burnham, expected to become PM, has six options to change the state pension triple lock, which experts call unsustainable.
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Unai Emery reshuffles Aston Villa coaching staff
Aston Villa confirm assistant coach Pako Ayestaran and individual performance coach Antonio Rodríguez Savaria leave after successful season; José María Sanz joins subject to visa approval.
Starmer Rules Out Bank Holiday for England vs Mexico
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out a bank holiday for England's World Cup match against Mexico, despite calls after the team's victory over DR Congo.
Up to 1,500 New Homes in Birmingham Regeneration
Up to 1,500 new homes are planned for a Birmingham regeneration site, with a new neighbourhood set to be created on the former Birmingham Wheels site.
DWP Confirms PIP Eligibility for Motability Scheme
DWP confirms no change to PIP eligibility or existing Motability leases after VAT rule change, saving £1 billion for taxpayers while protecting wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
Savers Rush to Cash ISAs Before 2027 Rule Change
Savers are rushing to deposit money into cash ISAs before the tax-free limit is slashed from £20,000 to £12,000 for under-65s next April, confirmed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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DWP Changes Qualifying Age for Three Benefits in July
The DWP is increasing the state pension age to 67, affecting Attendance Allowance, Pension Credit, and State Pension eligibility from July 2026.
Rachel Reeves confirms £33-a-month state pension deduction
Outgoing Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that wealthier pensioners will see monthly deductions of up to £33 from their state pension to recover Winter Fuel Payments.
Burnham Urged to Introduce Affordable Energy Guarantee
Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham is urged to introduce an affordable energy guarantee for households, as a study shows cost-of-living populism could help Labour win over Reform voters.
Andy Burnham Could End Fuel Duty Freeze, Costing £100
Andy Burnham may hike fuel duty by unfreezing the tax, adding £60-£100 yearly to household petrol and diesel costs, warns tax expert Nimesh Shah.
Burnham's CGT Overhaul: Three New Tax Bands
Andy Burnham plans to align CGT rates with income tax, creating three new bands at 20%, 40%, and 45%, pending potential chancellor support.
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No Bank Holiday for England vs Mexico 1am Match, No 10 Says
Downing Street has confirmed there are no plans for an extra bank holiday next Monday despite England's World Cup match against Mexico kicking off at 1am BST.
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