People in England and Wales not in receipt of pension credit or other means-tested benefits will lose out under the policy.
Two yellow weather warnings are in place covering southern England and Wales
The financial problems facing the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are ‘insurmountable’, according to chief fire officer Ross Hunter.
Francis also urged the country to fight religious intolerance and extremism.
A football fan from Streetly has been banned from footy matches for three years after mocking the Hillsborough tragedy in a sick chant outside Anfield.
Nisa retailer Harjit Singh, MADL's Community Champion of the Year 2023, is on a mission to reduce antisocial behaviour in the Walsall area in collaboration with Walsall Council and RG8 Security.
Stroke services will be transformed at an NHS trust as bosses prepare to open a new hospital in the West Midlands.
Georgina and the Dragon will be performed at the Global Storytelling Village at the Bridge on Saturday at 3pm. The work will be produced and directed by Laura Liptrot and is supported by Poets Against Racism, Walsall Black Sisters Collective, Communities Against Racism Enterprise and AccessAbility Arts.
A bus operator has apologised after a disabled passenger was left stranded in Wolverhampton after being told she 'didn't have the right permit' for her wheelchair.
The killers of Wolverhampton father of seven Deavon Harrison were sentenced to over 20 years between them today.
Celine Dion gave it her all at the Olympic Games opening in Paris, and now, January Butler will give it her all presenting Celine's music at Pelsall Community Centre on Friday, 13 September.
Steve Dymond is believed to have killed himself seven days after filming for the ITV show in May 2019.
Albion midfielder Jayson Molumby is loving the freedom and fluidity to Carlos Corberan’s midfield so far this season.
A specialist dyslexia school in Staffordshire has announced the passing of their beloved school dog Lucy who has supported countless pupils over the years.
Koci Selamaj, who murdered primary school teacher Sabina Nessa, admitted attacking two guards at HMP Frankland.
Halesowen College is offering free GCSE English and Maths courses for adults, providing a fantastic opportunity to upskill and unlock better career prospects and explore new career opportunities.
A pregnant woman and six children were among those who lost their lives when their boat was ‘ripped apart’ at sea on Tuesday.
Comedian spoke about the incident on his latest podcast with fellow comedian Josh Widdicombe.
Martin Lewis’ team has shared tips on boosting your McDonald’s Monopoly chances.
Emi Buendia played his first competitive game for more than a year as Villa Under-21s overcame Fleetwood Town in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night, writes Dylan Sidhu.
Anita Rose, 57, was found unconscious after taking her dog for a walk in Brantham at around 5am on July 24.
Sir Keir Starmer said his thoughts were ‘wholly with those bereaved by, and survivors of, the Grenfell Tower tragedy’.
Public hearings are expected to take place in 2025.
Ruth Jones and Joanna Page were spotted filming in Barry, in Wales’s Vale of Glamorgan.
The clip marks dancer Amy Dowden’s return to the 2024 line-up after she had to miss the last series due to undergoing treatment for breast cancer.