Bin Collection Changes for 200,000 Homes Due to Heatwave
Over 200,000 households in Hampshire face earlier bin collections as councils adjust schedules during the UK's third summer heatwave, prioritizing crew safety.
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DWP PIP Assessments May Be Scrapped for Millions
Disability minister Stephen Timms is set to recommend scrapping the PIP points-based assessment system, calling it 'not fit for purpose' and proposing a radical overhaul.
DWP Lists 4 Documents for PIP Claimants Ahead of Review
The DWP has issued a Timms Review update, urging PIP claimants to participate in workshops. Four key documents are provided for the consultation process.
Morrisons Expands Parcel Lockers to 500 UK Stores
Morrisons is rolling out parcel lockers to 500 UK stores, enabling shoppers to collect and return parcels while grocery shopping, enhancing convenience and community services.
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Murder Probe After Man Found Dead in Loughborough Caravan
A man in his 40s was found dead in a caravan in Loughborough; a 56-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder as police investigate an altercation days prior.
Three Men Jailed for £1M Mounjaro Theft
Three men were sentenced to five years and three months for stealing nearly £1 million worth of Mounjaro weight loss medication from a St Albans distribution centre.
Great Barr driver arrested after police find drugs and cash
A 31-year-old man from Great Barr was arrested in Smethwick after police recovered Class A drugs, cash, and paraphernalia during a traffic stop on Windmill Crescent.
Reeves Confirms Warning Letters for Fuel Price Non-Compliance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms warning letters are being sent to forecourts failing to update prices under the Fuel Finder scheme, with fines possible for non-compliance.
DWP Ends Two-Child Benefit Cap: Final Stats Released
The DWP has published final statistics on the two-child benefit cap after scrapping the policy in April 2026. Data shows 495,990 households were affected, impacting over 1.75 million children.
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Firm Fined After Girl Hurt by Falling Glass at Christmas Event
A Staffordshire events firm has been fined £40,000 after a young girl suffered serious injuries when a glass pane fell on her during a Christmas lights switch-on in Lichfield.
Severn Trent Escapes Fine Despite Sewage Breaches
Ofwat found Severn Trent Water guilty of serious sewage breaches but imposed no fine, citing proactive investment of £98 million in infrastructure and a 41% reduction in spills.
Virgin Media Fined £28m for Blocking Customer Switches
Ofcom fined Virgin Media £28 million for deliberately dropping calls and delaying customers from switching providers between 2022 and 2024, affecting millions.
Free Help to Claim Universal Credit in Essex
Dovile Slapikaite from Citizens Advice Essex explains the free, independent Help to Claim service for Universal Credit, supporting those with digital or language barriers.
HMRC Overtaxes 1.4 Million Pensioners in 15-Year Error
HMRC has admitted overtaxing 1.4 million pensioners after a 15-year system error, apologising for the 'chaotic' mistake that left pensioners confused and overcharged.
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Morrisons Daily Alcohol Hours Cut Over School Concerns
A former West Bromwich pub will become a Morrisons Daily, but alcohol sales will start at 10am instead of 6am after neighbours raised concerns about school children.
Lichfield shop closed again for illegal tobacco and food sales
Vape Zone in Lichfield has been shut for three months after a second raid found illegal tobacco and food products lacking required warnings, with officials calling for stronger penalties.
Emma Bridgewater fined £266k after glass hits girl
A 12-year-old girl was cut by falling glass at an Emma Bridgewater Christmas lights switch-on. The firm was fined £266,666 for safety failures.
Tesco New Delivery Rules: 8-Week Summer Slots from July 14
Tesco opens 8-week view of summer home delivery and Click+Collect slots from July 14. Priority slots from July 14, general from July 21. Same-day delivery available at no extra cost until September 6.
Lloyds Bank opens new Birmingham branch with 24/7 cash machines
Lloyds Bank has opened a newly refurbished Birmingham New Street branch with 24/7 cash machines and extended opening hours, following a £1 million investment.
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Birmingham Tower Block Waterless Since Saturday
Century Tower residents in Edgbaston have been without water since July 4 due to a pumping station issue. Birmingham City Council apologises, expects restoration by July 7, but further shutdowns planned.
Arrest After Nurse Carjacked Outside Hospital
A nurse was violently carjacked and struck by a vehicle outside a Birmingham hospital. Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the incident.
Birmingham Bin Changes Begin Amid Backlash
Birmingham Council's coalition faces criticism as bin collections shift to fortnightly in a pilot, with opposition parties claiming broken promises on weekly service.
DWP to Check 18 Fraud Signs in Universal Credit Accounts
The DWP will monitor 18 signs of fraud in Universal Credit claimants' bank accounts under new powers from the Labour government to clamp down on error and fraud.
Flickering Lights and Buzzing Sockets: Electrical Faults Ignored by 22%
Electrical faults like flickering lights or buzzing sockets are often ignored, but experts warn they can lead to fires or shocks. 22% of UK homeowners delay repairs, and 16% have never had an inspection.
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Walsall Street One-Way System Funding Missing
Residents on Hospital Street and Croft Street in Walsall are frustrated as a proposed one-way system, supported in a 2024 consultation, still lacks funding and a delivery date, with ongoing traffic issues causing damage and confrontations.
Wolverhampton Fire: 1,000 Tonnes Recycling Blaze Closes Roads
A fire at Jones Skips in Wolverhampton involving 1,000 tonnes of recycling materials led to road closures and an 'avoid the area' warning on July 6.
DWP New Housing Benefit Rules for 315,000 Claimants
From October 2026, 315,000 benefits claimants in supported housing and temporary accommodation will no longer face income drops when increasing work hours, as DWP introduces new disregards.
Tividale Storage Gets 24/7 Green Light After Noise Study
Sandwell Council has approved permanent 24-hour operation for a Tividale shipping container storage facility, reversing previous restrictions after noise monitoring showed minimal impact.
M&S thief vows to turn life around, tells court 'It's not who I am'
James Whitlow, 44, stole £662 worth of meat and alcohol from M&S and Home Bargains. He told Birmingham Magistrates' Court he is not a petty thief and plans to pay compensation immediately after finding work.
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Rochdale Gets £27,461 Gum Removal Grant
Rochdale Borough Council secures £27,461 from Chewing Gum Task Force to vaporise gum from pavements, part of a 50-council scheme reducing litter by up to 86%.
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