Community
New Food Bank Opens in Quinton to Combat Food Poverty in Birmingham
A new food hub has opened at the Abrahamic Foundation in Quinton, offering a dignified shopping experience to help residents facing the cost of living crisis in Birmingham.
Business
Aldi Shoppers Can Save £387 a Year by Freezing Food
Aldi reveals that Brits waste £387 annually on food. Partnering with expert Kate Hall, they offer simple freezing tips to save money and reduce waste.
Culture
Birmingham's Own 24 Hours in Police Custody Returns with Shocking New Episode
Major Crimes Unit, dubbed Birmingham's own 24 Hours in Police Custody, returns tonight on Channel 5 with a chilling new episode. Viewers are hooked on the shocking true crime series.
Politics
State Pensioners Born Before 1953 to Receive £739 This Week
State pensioners born before 1953 will receive £739 this week due to a bank holiday payment change. The DWP has brought forward the May payment to Friday, May 22.
Sport
Health
Teen Pneumonia Led to Coma and Chronic Lung Diagnosis
Claire Smith, 38, from Dudley, developed life-threatening sepsis and a collapsed lung after pneumonia at 14, leading to bronchiectasis. She has since completed a Sahara trek and London Marathon.
DWP Lists 12 Conditions for Long-Term PIP Awards
The DWP has confirmed the 12 conditions most likely to receive long-term Personal Independence Payment awards, with visual disease topping the list at 68%.
DWP 28-Day Rule: 4 Benefits Stopped for Pensioners
State pensioners on four benefits face payment stoppages under DWP's 28-day hospital rule. Learn which benefits are affected and how to report hospital stays.
DWP Urged to Reform PIP with Two Key Changes
The DWP is urged to reform Personal Independence Payment as TUC research shows high unemployment among disabled people. Two key changes proposed to help claimants.
Patients Reminded of Right to In-Person GP Appointments
Legal experts warn some GP surgeries may be falling short of national guidance on offering face-to-face consultations when requested. Patients are urged to know their rights.
