Royal Mail Revamps Missed Delivery Cards with QR Codes
Royal Mail has introduced new 'Something for You' delivery cards with QR codes for easier redelivery, but critics say the change excludes those without smartphones.
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New Lead in 40-Year Mystery of Man Found Dead in Woods
A promising new lead suggests the 'Coronation Wood Man' found dead in 1987 may have been a swimming poolgoer at Friary School with an Eastern European accent.
DWP claimant must repay £2,169 overpayment
Frederick Day from Ipswich received an extra £2,169 in Universal Credit due to a DWP system error, despite reporting the mistake. Now ordered to repay, he says claimants face 'sleepless nights' over such debts.
309 New Neighbourhood Officers in West Midlands, Funding Slammed
West Midlands Police adds 309 neighbourhood officers in a year, the largest percentage increase in England, but chief says region still has 520 fewer officers than 2010.
CMA Probes Euro Car Parks Over Petrol Queue Tickets
The CMA has launched an inquiry into Euro Car Parks for issuing parking tickets to drivers queuing for petrol, examining fairness and appeals processes.
Sharing car photos online leads to cloning fraud
Experts warn that posting images of driving licences or log books on social media makes it easy for criminals to clone vehicles, leaving innocent drivers with fines and penalties.
Club That Hired Illegal Worker Faces Reopening Decision
A Wolverhampton club that employed an illegal worker faces a licensing hearing to decide if it can reopen after police objected.
Halifax confirms Lloyds app migration over coming months
Halifax has confirmed customers will be moved to the Lloyds app and online banking in stages over the coming months, with no change to account details or services.
Childcare worker charged with 329 child abuse offences
A Sydney childcare worker has been charged with 329 offences for the alleged abuse of 136 children across more than 55 early years centres over 16 years.
Birmingham Takeaway Fined £14,500 Over Rodent Infestation
Health inspectors discovered a dead mouse and widespread rodent droppings at Handi Roti in Hob Moor Road, leading to an immediate closure and fines totalling £14,500.
Fire Crews Evacuate Birmingham Apartments
Fire crews evacuated residents from 58 Sheepcote Street in Birmingham city centre after reports of a burning smell. Four fire trucks and a support vehicle attended, but no injuries or equipment deployment occurred.
River Stour bin bag remains ruled unlawful killing
An inquest has ruled that an unidentified man, whose mummified remains were found in weighted bin bags in the River Stour in 2020, was unlawfully killed. The victim, known as Croft Man, died from a violent assault.
Birmingham Man Arrested in £100k Cocaine Bust
A 29-year-old Birmingham man was arrested after Staffordshire Police seized cocaine worth £100,000, £25,000 cash, counterfeit notes, and fraudulent documents from a city address.
B&M Fined £2m for Mouse Infestations at Three Birmingham Stores
B&M Retail Ltd fined £2m after Birmingham council found mouse droppings, gnawed food, and infestations at three stores, leading to immediate closures.
HMRC Wedding Season Warning Over £1,000 Side Hustle Rule
HMRC warns UK households that side hustle income over £1,000 may require Self Assessment registration, risking fines. Includes wedding-related activities like stationery, filming, and cake-making.
Man charged after Soho Road pharmacy break-in
A 48-year-old man has been charged with burglary and theft after a pharmacy on Soho Road in Birmingham was broken into on June 27. He appears in court today.
Large Grass Fire Near Bartley Green Reservoir Prompts Warning
West Midlands Fire Service is tackling a large grass fire near Bartley Green Reservoir. 16 firefighters are on scene, and Frankley Lane is closed. Public urged to avoid the area.
Birmingham Eatery Hired Illegal Workers, Used Brothel as Beds
New Tasty Restaurant in Birmingham employed illegal workers and housed them in a former brothel below. Three arrested, prohibition order served.
Birmingham Bin Collection Chaos Sparks Fury
Birmingham City Council's new fortnightly bin collection service has caused chaos, with bins overflowing in Sutton Coldfield. Councillor Richard Parkin calls it an 'absolute disgrace' as flats are included despite promises.
Bouncer Guilty of Manslaughter After Fatal Punch
Richard Deakin, 38, was found guilty of manslaughter for punching fellow doorman Joshua Johnson-Hector outside Birmingham's Savanna cocktail bar, causing fatal brain injury.
New Bin Rules Start Monday: Households Get Two New Bins
From Monday, households in Tamworth and Lichfield must use new food waste bins. Food waste must be separated from general waste. Each home gets two caddies.
NeeDoh Squishy Toys Cause Airport Security Delays
A Birmingham Airport passenger warns parents that NeeDoh squishy toys can trigger additional security screening, causing delays and growing queues as staff investigate the liquid-filled toys.
223,000 households face energy rationing after blackout
Over 223,000 UK households with heat pumps could face remote rationing of heating under Labour's net zero plan, raising blackout fears and criticism from opponents.
Supermarkets to Use Facial Recognition Against Shoplifting
UK supermarkets will deploy facial recognition cameras to target prolific shoplifters. Watch lists of 'worst of the worst' offenders will be created using Auror's technology, shared with police.
BBC Licence Holders Cancel After Ad, Eligible for £180 Refund
BBC TV licence holders are cancelling after a new advert, with some eligible for up to £180 refunds. The ad, fronted by Romesh Ranganathan, sparked backlash on social media.
Grandad fraudster used dead man's bank card after overdose
Garfield Wilson, 56, took drugs with Martin Kutsanzira, then used his sister's bank card for a £220 spending spree after the victim's fatal overdose.
Man Tasered Twice After Knife Charge at Police in Wolverhampton
Shamal Baiz, 34, was Tasered twice after running at police with a kitchen knife in Allen Road, Wolverhampton. He pleaded guilty to assault and knife possession.
Police officer abused systems for family info
PC Rogers accessed West Midlands Police systems 16 times over three years to get information for himself and relatives, a misconduct panel found. He would have been dismissed if he had not resigned.
Santander Ends Annual Paper Statements in August
Santander will stop sending annual fee statements from August, pushing customers to track costs online via mobile banking, impacting Birmingham branches.
DWP Early Benefit Payments August Bank Holiday 2026
The DWP will pay nine benefits early in August 2026 due to the bank holiday on August 31. Payments due on that date will be made on August 29.
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