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Changes to Walsall's markets to be debated today

Last year Walsall Council shared the results of a £22,090 review into the three markets

DWP confirms new 15 per cent income rule for Child Maintenance

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed a new 15 per cent income tolerance rule for the Child Maintenance Service

Every driveway in UK affected by rule and 'drivers could be liable'

Experts said many were unaware

Blood cancer patient still alive eight years after taking part in groundbreaking trial

About 70 per cent of patients who took part in the trial were still alive six years later

Ryanair flight diverts following mid-air emergency after UK airport take-off

A Ryanair flight to Malta diverted after declaring a mid-air emergency due to a technical issue

Martin Lewis explains how to avoid Ofgem energy price rise

The price cap rise will push bills to their highest since July 2023

This cruise costs £56k for the cheapest cabin – with passengers sailing for 371 days

Guests can join the world voyage across 24 different sailings

Thug who made fake rape claims against 25 men flees again after second home firebombed

It has emerged Darren Coyle and a woman were actually in the property during the terrifying attack

Ryanair flight makes emergency diversion following 'emergency' after take-off

Theplane halted its ascent at roughly 7,000 feet due to a reported technical issue

Teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after west Belfast stabbing is released on bail

Calls for government devolution as 2027 Stoke-on-Trent elections back on

Plans for North Staffordshire super council are being paused and reviewed

Rule applies to every driveway in UK and 'drivers could be liable'

Experts said many were unaware

'I triggered airport security scanner twice – don't make this easy mistake'

A woman was left gobsmacked when she was taken for a 'full body search' at the airport after she set off the security scanners twice with her hand luggage. She was dumbfounded by the reason

Halifax Piece Hall announces 2027 headliners as boss vows 'to try' to beat record-breaking 2026 edition

Halifax Piece Hall's first 2027 summer headliners have been announced

Petrol drivers warned over 27p per mile HMRC charge this September

HMRC has updated its advisory fuel rates for drivers from September 1, 2026

Ryanair flight diverts to UK airport after declaring mid-air emergency

A Ryanair flight to Malta was forced to divert after the crew declared a mid-air emergency due to a technical issue

Why there’s room for growth in Glasgow’s reborn east end

​Lisa Miller says hospitality investors should be keen to establish a hotel where the market has yet to catch up with the pace of change

Family remember 'much loved' grandad tragically hit by car after turning 84

Charlie Watt was seriously injured in a crash as a 46-year-old was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving

DWP confirms 4 eyesight issues which can get state pensioners £114 a week

Attendance Allowance provides a tax‑free, non‑means‑tested weekly payment

Ryanair flight to Malta diverts to East Midlands Airport after mid-air emergency

The Malta service issued a 7700 emergency squawk code following a minor bird strike

Killer jailed for three-day Leeds rampage in which he robbed, stole and attacked innocent people

Homeless thug admitted long list of offences

Retail footfall down despite return of shoppers after heatwave

High street footfall was down 3.1% year on year, an improvement on July’s 3.8% decline when shoppers sheltered from the heat at home.

DWP PIP cuts update as public sends 'clear message' to government

A new survey has found that the public do not support cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and other disability benefits

Lanarkshire teen was told he would 'never walk' but is about to become a personal trainer

Ciaran Kinlan, 19, was warned by doctors he would never walk due to cerebral palsy — but he has defied the odds.