Mum-of-Five Tragically Drowns in Walsall Canal, Family Demands Urgent Safety Measures Wednesday, May 20, 2026 walsall drowning canal safety barriers accident family petition canal&rivertrust walsallcouncil Jody Brown, a vibrant mum-of-five, tragically lost her life after drowning in the canal at Wolverhampton Street, Walsall, in the early hours of Sunday, May 3. Despite immediate efforts, emergency services were unable to save … Read More
Martin Lewis and Which? Urge Labour to Crack Down on Online Fraud Exploiting ‘Perverse’ Trends Wednesday, May 20, 2026 fraud scams onlinefraud bigtech ofcom government fraudstrategy ai advertising regulation Martin Lewis, founder of Money Saving Expert (MSE), and Anabel Hoult, Chief Executive of Which?, have issued a joint letter to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to raise urgent concerns over the UK Government’s current approach … Read More
Why Digbeth is Birmingham’s Best Half Term Neighbourhood for Free Food, Games, and Pocket Money Treats Wednesday, May 20, 2026 digbeth birmingham halfterm family food games markets art boardgames freefood Birmingham boasts many unique and vibrant neighbourhoods, making it hard to crown any as the “best.” However, Digbeth truly stands out as a top destination to explore this half term, offering a fantastic blend of … Read More
UK Heatwave Set to Bring Unseasonably High Temperatures with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Leading Tuesday, May 19, 2026 heatwave uk temperatures metoffice weather england herefordshire worcestershire bankholiday forecast The UK is bracing for an unusual heatwave as temperatures escalate following a cooler start to May. According to the BBC Weather team, a UK heatwave, as defined by the Met Office, requires at least three consecutive days … Read More
Foreign Office Updates Travel Advice for Six Countries Including Cuba and Austria Tuesday, May 19, 2026 fcdo travel warnings cuba ebola belize bolivia austria uganda drc The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated travel guidance for six countries, reflecting recent developments in Europe, the Americas, and Africa. Among the nations impacted are Cuba, Uganda, the … Read More
DWP Highlights 12 Health Conditions Qualifying Pensioners for £459 Attendance Allowance – Including Falls Tuesday, May 19, 2026 attendanceallowance pensioners dwp benefits disability falls health arthritis elderly care The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has identified 12 health conditions that commonly qualify state pensioners for Attendance Allowance payments, a vital benefit that provides financial support to those needing extra … Read More