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Man attacked in Wednesbury high street
5+ hour, 57+ min ago (221+ words) Police have launched an investigation after the victim, aged in his 40s, was assaulted in Upper High Street A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after he was attacked in Wednesbury. The victim, aged in his 40s, was assaulted in…...
Airport car hire warning after passengers lose £185
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (340+ words) A car hire warning has been issued after holidaymakers were charged for being "no-show". A customer who had prepaid through Holiday Autos and had provided my flight number as requested was cauhgt out. Writing into the Guardian, they said: "I…...
Popular pension strategy leaving £30,000 earners up to £163,000 worse off
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (397+ words) A common pension strategy is leaving middle earners £160,000 worse off in retirement. Middle earners could find themselves £160,000 poorer in retirement because of a common investment strategy used by pension providers. But it can mean missing out on higher returns. For…...
750,000 households face £2,040 extra being added onto mortgage bills
6+ hour, 10+ min ago (353+ words) 750,000 UK households are set to see their mortgage payments jump by an average of £170 a month 750,000 families are set to pay £2,040 more a year as sub-three per cent deals disappear. 750,000 UK households are set to see their mortgage payments jump…...
Drivers fined for breaking 50mph variable speed limits on Midlands motorways
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (143+ words) Birmingham Live Drivers across West Midlands motorways are being hit with fines and penalty points for speeds below 60mph Some motorists are being punished while doing less than 60mph on routes like the M6 and M42 Variable speed limits displayed on digital gantries showing…...
Homes sold under Right to Buy rise by 90% with over two million since 1980
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (444+ words) Local authorities reported 14,275 eligible sales in 2025-26 Homes sold under Right to Buy have risen by 90% with over two million since 1980, but experts warn "every property sold reduces the pool of affordable housing". Since the start of the Right to Buy…...
NatWest confirms boost for young women aged 18 to 21
6+ hour, 46+ min ago (402+ words) The annual 2-week programme has supported 84 young female entrepreneurs with business concepts and ventures in the last 5 years. NatWest has helped young women aged 18 to 21 develop solutions to real-world challenges through its Thrive-backed entrepreneurship programme. The annual 2-week programme has…...
Ryanair passengers 'pass out and throw up without aircon' on flight to Birmingham
11+ hour, 13+ min ago (269+ words) Passengers on a Ryanair flight to Birmingham were allegedly passing out and throwing up without air conditioning on board. Eva Gregory said passengers became distressed, removed their tops and suffered medical emergencies in the extreme heat while the aircraft remained…...
Free bus pass age changing in September for people born in these years
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (209+ words) The Department for Transport's free bus pass age will rise in line with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state pension age in September. The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that concessionary bus passes will also be affected....
Birmingham exodus as 80,000 people flee city
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (255+ words) Birmingham is a thriving hub home to dozens of cultures (file image of Birmingham skyline)(Image: Birmingham Live) Over 80,000 people have moved out of Birmingham over the last year as residents left seeking a quieter pace of life. The exodus…...