Community
Leicester pensioner, 79, held 15 hours in murder probe over natural death
Bobby Carmichael, 79, was arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found in a Leicester park. He spent 15 hours in custody before being told the death was from natural causes.
Business
Lloyds Bank warns UK households of £215 loss to football ticket scams
Lloyds Bank warns football fans could lose £215 on average to ticket scams ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with scams up 36% and total stolen up 42%.
Culture
Gracie Abrams 'Daughter From Hell': Tracklist, Release Date, Tour, Collabs & Vinyl
Gracie Abrams announces new album 'Daughter From Hell' releasing July 17, 2026. Lead single 'Hit the Wall' drops May 14. Pre-order now.
Politics
Reform UK to Name Birmingham Council Leader Within 24 Hours
Reform UK, now the largest party on Birmingham City Council, will announce its group leader within 24 hours. The party won 22 seats, with coalition talks underway.
Sport
Health
DWP Stops or Docks PIP Over Five Common Form Mistakes
The DWP is stopping PIP payments for missed details on forms. Learn the five key areas to elaborate on to avoid losing your benefit.
Woman Hospitalised After Wollaston Medical Incident
A woman was taken to hospital after receiving CPR following a medical incident on Bridgnorth Road, Wollaston. Emergency services attended the scene.
Starmer Confirms £150 Payments for Six Million Households
PM Keir Starmer confirms £150 Warm Home Discount for six million households, including all Universal Credit claimants, to help with winter energy bills.
HMRC Alert: Check Child Benefit Repayment for £60k-£80k Earners
HMRC warns parents earning between £60,000 and £80,000 to check if they need to repay Child Benefit due to the High Income Child Benefit Charge, with thresholds and repayment rules explained.
Prince William Opens Suicide Prevention Centre in Birmingham
Prince William visits Birmingham to open James' Place centre, offering free life-saving treatment to men in suicidal crisis, as 74% of West Midlands suicides are men.
