6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (330+ words) John Lewis is urgently recalling 10 asbestos-contaminated products - with shoppers warned to "stop using immediately". John Lewis, which has branches in Birmingham, has urgently recalled 10 novelty items that are believed to be “asbestos-contaminated”. John Lewis has urgently recalled 10 Sophie Allport novelty…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (352+ words) From next month, a new Vaping Products Duty begins under the Labour Party government. Vapers may find themselves £137 out of pocket every year when it comes into force on October 1. From next month, a new Vaping Products Duty begins under…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (239+ words) Emergency services were sent to land off Strawberry lane in Cheslyn Hay after reports of a child in cardiac arrest, now confirmed as a three-month-old baby girl, but sadly nothing could be done to save her(Image: Chase TV ) A…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (234+ words) New tests are planned for older drivers. Older drivers may soon have to pass cognitive tests if they want to remain on the roads. It's part of a number of new safety measures which have been put forward by the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (389+ words) A Birmingham mum shared a mental health message weeks after the death of her 'deeply-missed' son. Nadia Houghton said Ben Watton, a scaffolder from Northfield, had a "kind heart, a big personality and an infectious laugh". The 38-year-old, who moved…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (288+ words) Drivers over age 81 urged to make appointment with new rules considered by Andy Burnham Drivers over 81 are being urged to make an appointment with opticians as new rules are considered by the Andy Burnham government. GEM Motoring Assist has called…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (307+ words) The UK's main disability benefit is currently under review Households who claim Personal Independence Payments (PIP) have been sent a major update over possible cuts to the benefit. PIP is currently under review, with recommendations for its future to be…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (399+ words) Motorists could get their driving licenses a lot quicker thanks to a digital medical service Drivers could get their driving licence application approved “10 days faster” as part of a major update rolled out by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (782+ words) Absi Ahmed Mohammad was a Blackpool Sixth Form student A 'lovely, kind' teenager with 'the biggest smile' tragically drowned after experiencing cold water shock while swimming with friends at a Lake District tarn. Absi Ahmed Mohammad, 17, from Poulton-le-Fylde, died at…...