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Lamborghini drink driver hit 121mph in Staffordshire before crash
Andrew Woodward, 61, was jailed for three years and three months after driving his Lamborghini at 121mph while more than double the alcohol limit, causing a crash that seriously injured him and his passenger.
Business
Sainsbury's SmartLists AI app tool launches Wednesday
Sainsbury's launches SmartLists AI tool in app on Oct 7, letting customers create shopping lists by typing, voice, or photo.
Culture
Sylvia at Birmingham Hippodrome feels like two different musicals
Sylvia the Musical at Birmingham Hippodrome impresses with talent but pacing issues make it feel like two shows, says Olivia Fox.
Politics
DWP ends Universal Credit and Housing Benefit cliff edge from Monday
New DWP rules from Monday end the cliff edge loss of income for supported housing and temporary accommodation residents, benefiting over 325,000 people.
Sport
Health
Pensioners face tax bills ahead of Burnham triple lock change
State pensioners face HMRC tax bills as frozen thresholds and triple lock rises push incomes above £12,570, ahead of Andy Burnham's 2030 rule change.
Warm Home Discount set to rise to £250, Healey plans
Chancellor John Healey reportedly plans to raise the Warm Home Discount to £250 at the Budget on October 28, helping six million low-income households with energy bills this winter.
Birmingham care firm in special measures after safety failings
Baobab Care UK, a Birmingham supported living provider, has been placed in special measures after CQC inspectors found basic safety checks weren't happening, placing vulnerable people at risk.
Shropshire toddler diagnosed with leukaemia after GP delay
A Shropshire toddler was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia after her parents were told a GP couldn't see her for two weeks. Tanwen, aged two, is now in the maintenance phase of treatment.
DWP confirms October date for Winter Fuel Payment claims
DWP confirms state pensioners born on or before June 27, 1960, can claim Winter Fuel Payments from October 19, 2026, worth £100-£300, with deadline March 31, 2027.
General Knowledge Quiz: Test Yourself
A mixed bag of brain-teasers covering science, literature, maths and famous Britons. From Shakespeare to Brunel, see how many of these general knowledge questions you can crack.