Community
Birmingham protest arrests: 1,000 at Britain First and counter demos, four held
West Midlands Police arrest four at Birmingham protests involving nearly 1,000 people from Britain First and counter-rally; two women held for assaulting police.
Business
Aston Villa Injury Boost and Transfer Advice: Latest News
Aston Villa receives a major injury boost as Boubacar Kamara nears return. Morgan Rogers advised to stay amid Arsenal interest. John McGinn praised by Keane and Snodgrass.
Culture
Sushi Tachi to Open New Restaurant in Birmingham Grand Central
Sushi Tachi will open in Birmingham's Grand Central, replacing Fuel. It's the first Midlands location for the chain, which has branches in London and Hong Kong.
Politics
UK Government Urged to Lower Social Media Ban Age to 13
A petition on the Parliament website calls for lowering the social media ban from under-16s to under-13s, arguing 13+ teens are responsible enough.
Sport
Health
Sharon Osbourne Hospitalized, Misses Ozzy Statue Unveiling
Sharon Osbourne, 73, missed the unveiling of a 20ft statue of late husband Ozzy Osbourne at Hellfest due to an unexpected hospital trip, nearly a year after his death from cardiac arrest.
DWP PIP and DLA Claimants Face 50% VED Reduction
DWP warns PIP claimants will undergo entitlement checks for VED reductions. DVLA plans digital service by 2028 for standard rate PIP recipients, ensuring 50% tax cut.
Petition: Supermarkets Must Stock Emergency Stoma Kits
Campaigners urge Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Lidl, and others to provide emergency stoma kits to prevent shopper embarrassment. Petition targets 100,000 signatures.
Hampshire Woman's Year-Long Trek for Mental Health
Kit Birks walked nearly 5,000 miles from Norway to Greece, raising over £100,000 for suicide prevention charities CALM and James' Place.
Free NHS Prescriptions for 11 Conditions: Full List
NHS exemption certificates offer free prescriptions for 11 conditions including cancer, epilepsy, and diabetes. Learn who qualifies and how to apply.
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!
