Kingswinford Café Closes Amid Extreme Heat Warning
A Kingswinford café has been forced to close due to extreme heat, as temperatures soar across the West Midlands. The café cited health and safety concerns for staff and customers.
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RAC's 2 Tips to Cool Down Your Car Faster in a Heatwave
The RAC shares two simple steps to cool down your car quickly during a heatwave: fan the interior and use air conditioning effectively.
Wolverhampton man jailed for boasting about people smuggling on TikTok
Jaskirat Singh, 25, from Wolverhampton, has been jailed for five years and three months after boasting on TikTok about smuggling people from the UK to France using lorries.
RAC Tricks to Cool Car Interior in Heatwave
The RAC has shared two simple tricks to quickly cool down a car's interior during a heatwave, as the Met Office issues heat alerts across the UK.
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Killer Birmingham mum sacks lawyers, speaks at sentencing
Tamara Thomas, 46, jailed for three years and nine months for gross negligence manslaughter of son Joshua, 12, after sacking lawyers and making own sentencing submissions.
State pensioners can get extra £7,100 with HMRC form
Grandparents can claim up to £7,100 extra state pension using HMRC form CA9176 for Class 3 National Insurance credits from April 2011.
Supermarkets Pull Fruit Over Salmonella Fears
Major supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, and Sainsbury's recall pre-packaged fresh fruit due to possible Salmonella contamination, affecting multiple brands and posing severe risks to vulnerable groups.
Meter Reading Urged Before July Energy Price Cap Rise
Energy price cap rises to £1,862 from July 1. British Gas, EDF, EON, Ovo, Octopus customers urged to submit meter readings to avoid overcharging. Fixed deals offer average savings of £251.
Worldpay Outage Sparks Supermarket Card Payment Chaos
A Worldpay power outage caused card payment failures at Tesco, Morrisons, and other UK supermarkets during England's World Cup match, leaving shoppers frustrated.
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Laura Doel Named TUC Cymru General Secretary
Laura Doel, currently NAHT national secretary for Wales and TUC Cymru president, has been appointed as the new general secretary, representing nearly 400,000 trade unionists.
High Court Orders New Inquest Into 1984 Birmingham Teen Death
A new probe has been ordered into the death of 15-year-old Mark Billington from South Yardley after the High Court quashed the open inquest verdict, decades after he was found dead in woodland.
Starmer Scraps Two-Child Benefit Cap for 450,000 Children
Sir Keir Starmer confirms removal of two-child benefit limit, lifting 450,000 children out of poverty, as he prepares to leave office after two-year premiership.
Body Found in Birmingham Canal, Police Cordon Active
A body was discovered in a Birmingham canal, leading to a police cordon. Authorities are investigating the incident and appealing for information.
Wednesbury School Closes Two Days for Red Weather Warning
A Wednesbury school will shut for two days after a red weather warning for Storm Darragh, affecting 300 pupils and staff.
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Tesco Express Streetly Closes for Refit Until Late July
Tesco Express on Chester Road, Streetly closed on June 19 for a major refit, including new energy-efficient fridges, extra checkout, and new product ranges, reopening late July.
Birmingham Bins: Put Them Out Earlier
Residents across the West Midlands are being urged to put their bins out earlier for collection due to a change in contractor schedules. The advice comes after reports of missed collections.
Dudley Bin Collections Rescheduled for Red Heatwave Alert
Dudley Council shifts bin collection times to early morning as Met Office issues red heat alert for June 24-25, with temperatures exceeding 30°C.
Tettenhall Pool Evacuation: Witnesses Speak Out
Tettenhall Pool in Wolverhampton was evacuated on Saturday after reports of a chemical smell. Witnesses describe confusion and coughing as swimmers and staff left the building.
UK heatwave: Three new bin rules for households as temps hit 38C
New Forest District Council issues three key bin rules for UK heatwave to prevent flies and maggots, as councils adjust collection times amid 38C forecast.
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Council: No Food Waste in Black Bins in 38C Heatwave
New Forest District Council advises households to avoid putting food waste in black bins during the 38C heatwave, starting collections at 5am to protect crews from extreme heat.
Jet2, Ryanair, TUI and EasyJet 32kg Bag Rules
Airlines like Jet2, Ryanair, TUI and easyJet enforce a strict 32kg upper weight limit for checked bags due to baggage handler safety, with varying policies on bag pooling.
Bin Collection Rules Change in UK Heatwave
Councils across the UK are altering bin collection timetables due to soaring temperatures, with crews starting as early as 5am to avoid the hottest part of the day amid amber heat alerts.
West Midlands Zoo Closes for Extreme Heat Warning
West Midlands Zoo will close to visitors on Monday and Tuesday due to extreme hot weather warnings, with temperatures expected to reach 35°C, posing risks to animal welfare and visitor safety.
Motorcyclist dies after crash on Mackadown Lane in Birmingham
A motorcyclist in his 60s has died following a single-vehicle crash on Mackadown Lane in Kitts Green, Birmingham, just after 5.50am on Monday. Police are appealing for dashcam footage.
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Woman Dies, Man Injured in West Midlands Motorway Crash
A woman has died and a man is in hospital after a serious crash on the M6 in the West Midlands. Police are appealing for witnesses.
New Bin Collection Rules: Two New Bins for Households
From July, English households will receive two new food waste bins as part of national changes, starting with Tamworth, Lichfield, and South Staffordshire.
DWP New Powers to Check Universal Credit Bank Accounts
DWP officials have new powers to check bank accounts of Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit claimants to detect fraud, including savings over £16,000.
Police Officer Hid Phone Under Washing Machine
A former West Midlands police officer who hid his phone under a washing machine to obstruct an investigation would have been dismissed if still serving, a disciplinary panel found.
DVLA: Stop Driving After Malignant Hypertension Diagnosis
Drivers with malignant hypertension must stop driving immediately or face a £1,000 fine. The DVLA explains the rules for high blood pressure and driving.
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Too hot to work? UK laws on extreme heat explained
The Met Office has expanded its extreme heat warning to four days, predicting 38C in Birmingham. UK law sets no maximum workplace temperature, but employers must ensure reasonable conditions.
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