Community
Birmingham Home Shot at Twice in One Week; Police Investigate
A property in Ward End, Birmingham, has been struck by gunfire for the second time this week. West Midlands Police confirm no injuries and are investigating both incidents.
Business
UK Households Suffer Worst Wealth Crash, Average Loss of £28,500 Since 2020
British families have suffered the worst wealth crash of any developed nation since 2020, with the average person losing £28,500 in real terms, according to a UBS survey of 37 wealthy countries.
Culture
Tefal Pure Pop Slim Steamer 46% Off at Amazon, Shoppers Say 'Actually Works'
Amazon slashes Tefal Pure Pop Slim Handheld Steamer by 46% to £26.99. Shoppers praise it as effective, lightweight, and ideal for travel. Limited-time deal ends July 11.
Politics
Police Appeal After Property Deliberately Set Alight in Birmingham's Yardley
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses after a property on Stockfield Road in Yardley was deliberately set on fire on July 2, with no injuries reported.
Transport
Sport
Health
Doctor Runs 10k for 50th Birthday to Fund Diabetes Care
Consultant paediatrician Simon Fountain-Polley is running the Porthcawl 10k on July 5 for his 50th birthday to raise funds for the Hywel Dda paediatric diabetes service and Cilgerran ward at Glangwili Hospital.
DWP Confirms £0 TV Licences for Households on One Benefit
State pensioners aged 75+ on Pension Credit can get a free TV Licence worth £180. DWP confirms the £0 concession for low-income households.
Sick Note Overhaul: July Changes in Birmingham
From July 2026, sick note rules change in Birmingham and three other pilot areas, replacing tick-box fit notes with personalised return-to-work plans to help people recover and stay employed.
Girl Rushed to Hospital After Squishy Toy Bursts
A seven-year-old was rushed to hospital with blisters after a NeeDoh squishy toy burst onto her hand without being heated, her mother says. The incident has prompted distributor Bigjigs Toys to investigate.
Tributes to mum-of-four killed in light aircraft crash
Nicola Wright, 44, died after her plane crashed near Dunkeswell Airfield in Devon. Her family remembers her as an incredible mother and adventurous spirit.
TV & Film Quiz: British Screen Classics
From EastEnders and Doctor Who to James Bond, Only Fools and Horses and Wallace and Gromit, test your knowledge of classic British television and cinema. Lights, camera, quiz!
