Newly-elected Ward End councillor Harris Khaliq, dubbed the 'Mamdani of Ward End', says the rise of independents will help forgotten residents after a landslide victory in Birmingham's local elections.
Family and friends of Katie Fox, fatally stabbed at a Birmingham bus stop, gathered for a memorial service in Bournville, raising funds for her favorite charity.
Rossendale Council Leader Alyson Barnes shares updates on regeneration, markets, and community events, praising volunteers and urging residents to support local initiatives.
Heartfelt tributes pour in for Victoria Niebylska, 18, who died after a car crashed into a house in Haslingden. Friends remember her as a 'beautiful soul' full of promise.
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Hogarth Primary School councillors visited Brentwood Council, debating school uniforms and local issues with Mayor Jay Laplain, sparking passionate discussions.
Edge Hill University politics students visited the Scottish Parliament, meeting MSPs and watching First Minister's Questions, plus a visit to the Romanian Consulate.
A second man has been charged with murder after a body was found in a burning garage on Surman Street, Worcester. David Jones, 34, will appear in court tomorrow.
Paul Smith, independent candidate for Allens Cross in Northfield, reports malicious emails sent to his family. Police investigate politically-motivated harassment ahead of May 7 vote.
Unite the union issues a stark warning to escalate the Birmingham bin strike despite council leader John Cotton's claim that an end is 'within sight'. The dispute continues ahead of local elections.
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Dozens of flowers, soft toys, and heartfelt notes have been left outside a Wolverhampton home where two young boys died in a house fire.
In Birmingham's New Frankley Parish Council election, just 12 candidates stand for 12 seats, making the outcome a foregone conclusion.
Karl, 41, was last seen in Bournville on April 17. West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image and appeal for information. He has connections to Southampton.
MP Mike Tapp reflects on his first Tea with Tapp event, promoting informal community dialogue, and announces the Pride in Place board meeting with £20m funding for Dover.
The Department for Work and Pensions has sent letters to state pensioners detailing a 4.8% increase in payments for 2026/27, providing a £48 monthly boost for millions under age 75.
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Birmingham City Council launches a city-wide survey asking residents to share their thoughts on civic pride, belonging, and what it means to be a modern Brummie today.
Millions in the UK will receive a £10 Christmas Bonus from DWP in December. Find out if you qualify and see the full list of eligible benefits. Check your account now!
The DWP confirms a £10 tax-free Christmas Bonus for millions on qualifying benefits. Payment is automatic for eligible claimants. Find out if you qualify.
Millions of UK retirees will see state pension increases in April 2026 under the triple lock system. Learn how the payments work and the policy debate.
Hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers face debt and hardship due to DWP errors. Government launches review of Carer's Allowance overpayments dating back to 2015. Find out if you're affected.
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Discover if you qualify for the DWP's tax-free £10 Christmas Bonus. This one-off payment is automatic for those on certain benefits. Check the full list of qualifying benefits now.
The DWP will reassess Carer's Allowance overpayment cases and issue refunds after admitting its guidance was unclear. Find out if you're affected.
The DWP's Cold Weather Payment scheme is now active for winter. Eligible households in England and Wales could receive multiple £25 payments to help with heating bills during freezing weather. Check if you qualify.
Experts warn new DWP powers could see Universal Credit, ESA and Pension Credit recipients wrongly flagged for bank account checks. Learn how verification failures may impact you.
People on Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance and ESA may need to apply for £25 Cold Weather Payments or risk missing out. Learn if you qualify and how to claim.
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The DWP is issuing £25 Cold Weather Payments to eligible households as Arctic air causes temperatures to plummet. Find out if you qualify and how the scheme works.
Millions of UK pensioners will see their state pension increase by around £11 per week from April 2026, driven by the Triple Lock mechanism. Discover the exact new rates and what it means for you.
Labour's deputy leader Angela Rayner demands immediate halt to DWP benefit deductions as families struggle with soaring living costs, warning of devastating consequences for millions.
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued an urgent warning to two specific groups of state pension recipients who risk having their payments stopped completely if they fail to act.
Exclusive: Nearly 9 million state pensioners could be pushed into tax territory following April's 8.5% increase, with HMRC poised to collect billions.
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Thousands of state pensioners face financial shock as HMRC begins recovering overpaid benefits. Discover who's affected and what you need to know about the DWP's latest crackdown.
