Community
Police Hunt Walsall Man Who Fled UK After Black Country Bar Shooting
Ricardo Mendez is wanted in connection with the shooting at MJ's Bar in Wednesbury in August 2023. West Midlands Police appeal for information on his whereabouts.
Business
Wetherspoons Brings Back Murphy's Irish Stout for Just £2.99
Wetherspoons is reintroducing Murphy's Irish Stout across 800 UK pubs at around £2.99, undercutting Guinness. The stout was removed in 2014 after a dispute with Heineken.
Culture
Stacey Solomon Recreates Coyote Ugly Scene in Miami with Rochelle Humes
Stacey Solomon skipped the BAFTA Television Awards for a Miami girl's trip, sharing karaoke clips of her and Rochelle Humes recreating the Coyote Ugly bar scene.
Politics
Blaenavon Appoints Mayor and Deputy Mayor for 2026/27
Blaenavon Town Council has appointed Councillor Angela Lewis as Mayor and Councillor Jennifer Davies as Deputy Mayor for the 2026/27 civic year, with a focus on heritage and tourism.
Sport
Health
HMRC Alert: Check Child Benefit Repayment for £60k-£80k Earners
HMRC warns parents earning between £60,000 and £80,000 to check if they need to repay Child Benefit due to the High Income Child Benefit Charge, with thresholds and repayment rules explained.
Prince William Opens Suicide Prevention Centre in Birmingham
Prince William visits Birmingham to open James' Place centre, offering free life-saving treatment to men in suicidal crisis, as 74% of West Midlands suicides are men.
DWP Offers £812 Universal Credit Budgeting Advance for 8 Items
Universal Credit claimants in hardship can get a Budgeting Advance of up to £812 from DWP. The loan covers 8 specific costs, including furniture, household items, and more.
Baby Monitor Recalled Over Fire Risk: Check Your Model Now
Babysense Max View baby monitor recalled due to battery overheating risk. Check barcodes and serial numbers to see if your device is affected.
DWP New Anti-Fraud Powers Must Be Used Smartly
Stuart Morris, CTO at SmartSearch, says DWP's new anti-fraud powers must focus on accuracy, proportionality, and public trust to avoid false positives and public anxiety.
