Electric heater warning over dangerous fire risk
Safety experts issue a critical warning to UK households: never plug electric heaters into extension leads. This common mistake significantly increases the risk of fire.
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Yellow weather warning for heavy rain in West Midlands
Met Office issues 18-hour yellow warning for heavy rain across West Midlands this Saturday, expecting significant travel disruption and flood risk. Plan your journey.
Black Friday Travel Scam Alert: £11m Lost in 2024
Action Fraud warns holidaymakers as travel scams surge for Black Friday. Protect your money with ATOL checks and credit card payments. Stay safe while booking deals.
Never Put These 3 Foods in Your Air Fryer
UK households are warned to avoid popcorn, bread, and excess oil in air fryers after claims for damage soar to £80,000. Expert advice on preventing fires.
Birmingham binman faked injury, caught as bouncer
A Birmingham City Council bin worker was forced to resign after being secretly filmed working as a pub bouncer while claiming a work injury left him in a wheelchair.
Urgent heater safety warning as temperatures plummet
Safety experts issue critical warning about electric heater use. Avoid plugging heaters into extension leads to prevent fire risks. Essential winter safety tips inside.
Prince Andrew urged to surrender passport as 'flight risk'
Calls grow for Prince Andrew to surrender his passport as new Jeffrey Epstein emails emerge, with the author branding him a 'flight risk'. Read the latest developments.
Vape battery fire warning after fatal rise
West Midlands Fire Service issues a 'Fast. Fierce. Fatal.' warning over lithium-ion battery fires after a sharp increase in incidents. Learn how to charge devices safely.
Woman charged with Oasis ticket fraud
Rosie Slater, 32, has been charged with 11 counts of fraud over alleged fake Oasis ticket sales. She is due in court in December. Read the latest on this case and new ticket resale laws.
DWP to contact benefits claimants' families in crackdown
The DWP is set to contact benefits claimants' families using new anti-fraud powers. Learn how this crackdown aims to reduce the ballooning welfare bill.
Council stops £750k right-to-buy fraud attempt
Sandwell Council prevented a £750,000 right-to-buy scam as tenants rushed to beat a discount deadline. Discover how the council protected public funds and housing stock.
DWP pursues £763 debt from identity theft victim
A Birmingham woman fought the DWP for months after criminals fraudulently claimed Universal Credit in her name. Discover how she finally cleared her name after 190 phone calls.
Free AI Vendor Risk Scoring Tool Launched
Complyance releases free AI-powered vendor risk scorer, transforming GRC processes for businesses worldwide. Get instant risk profiles today!
Bearwood off-licence plan prompts safety complaints
Residents protest a new late-night off-licence in Bearwood, Smethwick, citing health and safety risks from antisocial behaviour. A council decision is due on November 25.
DWP's new fraud powers exempt state pension
The DWP gains new powers to deduct money from accounts to combat benefit fraud, with state pensions protected. Learn how these changes affect you and when they begin.
UK investment scams surge 55% amid crypto fraud wave
UK households lose £97.7m to investment scams, with crypto fraud rising 55%. Official data reveals social media's role. Learn how to protect your savings now.
Hospital breathing issues raise death risk sixfold
Harvard study finds hospital patients reporting shortness of breath face dramatically higher mortality. Learn how simple breath monitoring could save lives.
Blue badge misuse surges, holders face fines
Blue badge holders are making an illegal mistake that could lead to fines. Discover how misuse is creating a crisis and what it means for disabled parking in the UK.
Two charged in Solihull elderly kidnapping fraud
Two men appear in court charged with kidnapping an 80-year-old woman with dementia and fraud in a bogus workmen scam in Solihull. Police urge vigilance.
Storm Claudia: Amber 'Danger to Life' Warning Issued
Storm Claudia brings severe disruption to Birmingham and the West Midlands with an amber 'danger to life' warning for heavy rain and flooding. Stay informed on travel chaos.
DWP: 24 million warned innocent mistakes are fraud
The DWP warns 24 million benefit claimants that failing to report life changes is considered fraud. Learn what changes you must declare to avoid penalties.
Storm Claudia brings amber flood warning to Birmingham
Storm Claudia batters Birmingham with a 12-hour amber rain warning. Risk of flooding and severe travel disruption. Stay informed and avoid travel.
Malhotra Group wins £660k from Aviva in fraud case
Newcastle's Malhotra Group secures £660,000 payout from Aviva after High Court dismisses fraud allegations over hotel water damage. Read the full legal victory story.
Christmas Shopping Scams: Nearly Half Ignore Warning Signs
New Mastercard research reveals nearly half of UK shoppers overlook scam warning signs during festive season. Learn how to protect yourself from fraud.
Lidl shoppers warned over £200 fake ad scam
UK households targeted by fake Lidl adverts scamming Brits out of £200. Learn how to spot these purchase scams and protect your money from fraudsters.
Birmingham's Methodist Central Hall Decay Crisis
Heritage campaigners warn Birmingham's iconic Methodist Central Hall remains in mortal danger despite repeated assurances. Urgent action needed to save Grade II* listed building.
DWP warns pensioners over Winter Fuel Payment scam
The DWP has issued an urgent warning to millions of state pensioners about a sophisticated Winter Fuel Payment text scam. Learn how to spot the fraud and protect yourself.
NHS warns of two high-risk Covid locations
The NHS has identified two types of places where you are 'more likely' to catch Covid-19. Discover the latest health advice and data on virus transmission.
Burslem Town Centre Faces Critical Heritage Threat
Heritage campaigners sound alarm as Burslem's historic town centre faces being added to England's 'at risk' register, with iconic buildings deteriorating and urgent action needed to save Stoke-on-Trent's mother town.
Three arrests over fake cancer charity fundraiser scam
West Midlands Police crack down on fraudulent fundraiser that exploited community's generosity for fake cancer treatment claims. Three individuals now in custody.
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