Community
Man charged over serious assault outside Birmingham New Street station
Rashid Saeed, 46, charged with wounding after a man in his 50s was seriously injured in Navigation Street, Birmingham, on August 15. Victim remains in serious condition.
Business
NS&I confirms 22 million Premium Bonds holders get boost in September
NS&I raises Premium Bonds prize fund rate to 4.35% and shortens odds to 21,000 to 1 for September 2026, benefiting over 22 million savers with more prizes.
Culture
Ozzfest 2027 confirmed for Villa Park after Ozzy tribute
Ozzfest 2027 will take place at Villa Park, where Black Sabbath played their final gig in July 2025, just weeks before Ozzy Osbourne died aged 76.
Politics
West Midlands unemployment rate rises to 5.6% amid challenging job market
West Midlands unemployment rose to 5.6% in the latest figures, above the national average, reflecting a challenging job market in the region.
Sport
Health
Pre-2016 pensioners face £3,053 gap under triple lock
Wage growth at 4.1% could lift state pensions next April, but pre-2016 retirees on the basic rate would receive £10,009, a £3,053 difference from the full rate.
EU bans TPO in gel nail polish: Will UK follow?
The EU has banned gel nail polishes containing TPO, a chemical linked to fertility harm. The UK is expected to follow suit in late 2026 or early 2027, but TPO-free gels remain available.
Andy Burnham £10,009 annual payment planned for basic state pension
Andy Burnham's triple lock pledge as PM could raise basic state pension by £395 to £10,009 a year, based on 4.1% wage growth.
Burnley Centre Offers 200 Low-Cost Prostate Tests
Charter Walk, The Mayoress's Committee, and East Lancs Prostate Cancer Support Group fund 200 subsidised blood tests for men aged 40+, costing just £5 each, with results by post or email.
Melora Mānuka Skincare Bundle 30% Off
Melora's Mānuka Skincare 3-in-1 Bundle is 30% off, letting shoppers get the moisturiser for under £13. Praised for eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea.
Premier League & English Football Quiz
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