Community
Stourbridge fire: Hundreds evacuated as 40-acre blaze rages
A major grass fire in Stourbridge has forced hundreds to evacuate, affecting 40 acres and six properties. Two casualties treated for smoke inhalation. Town Hall opened as rest centre.
Business
Escape to the Country couple risk £1m move to West Midlands
Emma and Sean, who lived in Canada for 20 years, sold their Toronto home and set a £1m budget to relocate to Worcestershire and Warwickshire, despite knowing nothing about the area.
Culture
M&S beauty bag now £7 in cashback deal perfect for airport rules
The M&S Bath and Body Gift Bag, usually £25, can be bought for as little as £7.08 with a TopCashback deal for new members, ideal for hand luggage.
Politics
DWP proposal: early state pension access for those born after 1998
A DWP proposal, the Citizens Advance, would let people born after 1998 access a year of state pension early as a lump sum, in exchange for delaying their state pension age by a year.
Sport
Health
Father to hike 100km in memory of son George for cancer research
David Radcliffe, 43, from Isleham, will hike 100km across the South Downs on September 5-6 to raise funds for Just George, a childhood cancer research fund, in memory of his son George, who died in 2023.
Escaped snake lunges at shoppers in Glasgow
An escaped snake lunged at pedestrians' ankles on Argyle Street, Glasgow, before being contained and taken to the SSPCA's Glasgow centre for care.
Castle Vale Bungalow Fire: Blaze Damages Two Homes
Firefighters battle a large blaze engulfing two bungalows on Tangmere Drive, Castle Vale, Birmingham, causing severe damage and diverting bus services.
Ely care home fete raises £1,000 for activities
The Orchards care home in Ely raised over £1,000 at its summer fete, funding new outings and activities for residents. Mayor Rebecca Dennes and the Ely Dementia Choir attended.
DWP PIP workshop guidance for means-tested claimants
DWP invites around 300 PIP claimants to Timms Review workshops, offering one-off payments; new guidance clarifies effects on means-tested benefits.
UK Geography Quiz: How Well Do You Know Britain?
Rivers, mountains, capitals and landmarks across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Test your knowledge of UK geography from Land's End to Ben Nevis.
