Community
Dad, 29, Dies After Hit-and-Run in Birmingham; Family Pleads for Justice
Thomas Brown, 29, died after a hit-and-run crash in Hodge Hill. His family has pleaded for the driver to be found as police continue their investigation.
Business
DWP Calls Six Groups of PIP Claimants for Reassessment: Full List
The DWP is reassessing PIP claimants if their condition changes. Six triggers include improvement, deterioration, new diagnosis, hospital/care home moves, extended abroad stays, or routine checks.
Culture
Cairngorms BBQ Ban: £500 Fine for UK Visitors Until September 30
The Cairngorms National Park has introduced a barbecue ban from April 1 to September 30, with offenders facing £500 on-the-spot fines. Two million visitors are warned.
Politics
Welsh Politics at Crossroads: Can Parties Compromise for Progress?
As no party is expected to win a majority in the Senedd, the next Welsh Government faces a test of compromise on health, childcare, and economy to improve public services.
Sport
Health
Birmingham Tortilla Fails Hygiene Over Mouse Droppings
Tortilla at Birmingham Grand Central received a two-star hygiene rating after mouse droppings were found in seven areas during a March inspection.
DWP Warned Over Tony Blair's State Pension Changes
The Tony Blair Institute proposes scrapping the Triple Lock and state pension age, sparking warnings from experts and politicians about complexity and impact on the poorest.
Two-Thirds of Workers Admit to Working While Sick
67% of UK workers have gone to work while sick, according to ONS data. Average sick days rose to 4.4 in 2025, with UK sick pay among lowest in Europe at £123.25.
All Together NOW! Seeks Stories for 21st Anniversary
All Together NOW!, the UK's only disability-focused newspaper, is approaching its 21st anniversary and wants to hear how it has inspired or helped readers.
Air Conditioning Costs Soar as UK Reaches 26C
With UK temperatures hitting 26C, air conditioning usage has doubled in three years. Costs can soar from £2.93 to £42.43 a week during hot spells, but using fans can save £42 weekly.
