Community
DVLA to Cancel Licences for Failing New Random Roadside Tests
DVLA will revoke driving licences if motorists fail new random roadside tests, including eyesight checks, as part of a government road safety crackdown.
Business
Wolverhampton Student Accommodation Building on Market for £4.5 Million
Cleveland Studios in Wolverhampton, a 63-studio student accommodation building completed in November, is up for sale at £4.5 million, with an estimated annual rental value of £528,000.
Culture
Sutton Coldfield Gracechurch Centre Vintage Market Returns July 18
The Vintage Market returns to Gracechurch Shopping Centre on July 18, offering unique finds, vintage clothing, antiques, and collectibles from local traders.
Politics
Birmingham Sweet Shop Fined £30,000 for Mice and Cockroach Infestation
Kundun Sweets Ltd in Acocks Green fined over £30,000 after environmental health officers found widespread cockroach activity and mice droppings, posing a significant public health risk.
Sport
Health
Warning Over 'Biggest Pension Mistake' for Ages 50-59
People aged 50-59 are warned against procrastination in pension planning. Delaying reviews can reduce retirement income and extend working years, according to expert Samuel Mather-Holgate.
DWP PIP Caseload Hits Four Million, Sustainability Questioned
PIP claims reach 4 million, raising sustainability concerns. Experts warn against cuts, urging reform to protect genuine claimants while addressing costs and fraud.
Fire in Lozells Spreads to Supermarket After Rubbish Blaze
A fire in rubbish behind shops on Villa Road, Lozells, spread to a supermarket. Three fire engines attended, and police blocked the road. The blaze was extinguished by 4.15pm.
DWP confirms £238 benefit boost for state pensioners
State pensioners could be missing out on a £238-a-week benefit boost as DWP data shows Pension Credit applications have slumped by 36% to 209,735, down from 326,842 the previous year.
Fire forces Birmingham pharmacy closure for over a week
A fire at Five Ways Pharmacy in Birmingham has forced it to close until July 13. Fire crews from Ladywood and Handsworth attended the blaze involving industrial equipment.
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!
