Community
Man Arrested After Teenager Stabbed Following Bus Argument in Birmingham
A man in his 50s has been arrested and bailed after a teenager was stabbed in Dunlop Way, Castle Vale, following an argument on a bus. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening.
Business
Nationwide's 'Fairer Share' Scheme: Some Customers to Receive £400 Bonus
Nationwide Building Society has announced that select customers may receive up to £400 through its 'Fairer Share' profit-sharing scheme, with eligibility based on account holdings.
Culture
Mulberry Appoints Christopher Kane as Creative Director for Fashion Revival
Luxury brand Mulberry names Scottish designer Christopher Kane as creative director to lead its women's ready-to-wear relaunch, debuting at London Fashion Week in September.
Politics
DWP Accelerates State Pension Age Changes, New Rules Take Effect in April
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed accelerated changes to state pension qualifying ages, with increases starting in April for those born from 1960 onward.
Transport
Sport
Health
Supermarkets Recall Sandwich Filler Over Meningitis Risk
Gilbert's Turkey Breast Pastrami sold at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, and Waitrose is urgently recalled due to Listeria contamination that can cause meningitis.
Seventh British Tourist Dies in Cape Verde After Illness
A man in his 50s has died after falling ill at a five-star resort in Cape Verde, becoming the seventh British tourist to die from gastric illness in the country since 2023. Over 1,700 tourists have reported illness.
Measles Rash Forces Contraceptive Change, Results in Pregnancy
A West Midlands woman contracted measles despite vaccination, developing a severe rash that required removal of her contraceptive patch, leading to an unplanned pregnancy and the birth of her son.
Family's Heartbreak After Son Dies in Hospital Biopsy Error
A Wolverhampton couple lost their three-year-old son after a trainee doctor accidentally pierced his artery during a routine biopsy at Birmingham Children's Hospital. The hospital trust has admitted liability and issued an apology.
Sleep Spray Review: Kloris vs The White Company for Insomnia
A detailed comparison of two popular sleep sprays - Kloris Soothing Mist and The White Company Sleep Soothing Pillow Mist - testing effectiveness, cost, scent, and packaging for insomnia sufferers.
