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Spotify founder Daniel Eks Neko Health expands with a new center in Birmingham, offering early detection health scans for £299. The Neko Body Scan checks for skin cancer, blood abnormalities, and pre-diabetes, with over 100,000 people on the waitlist for scans in London and Manchester. Checkout Solipillow.com

One Year On: Birminghams Bin Strikes - Progress or More Chaos? - ITV News Centrals A-Z series concludes, questioning the real advancement in resolving Birminghams bin strikes. Despite temporary solutions, residents in areas like Yardley face ongoing issues, with health concerns and disputes over pay and conditions fueling the standoff. The city awaits a breakthrough to clear the backlog and restore normalcy. Checkout Solipillow.com

Sintons LLP, a Newcastle law firm, celebrates a successful year with record revenues of £19.3 million, a 6.5% increase from the previous year. The firm, based at The Cube on Barrack Road, expanded its staff to 216 members and invested in a £2 million office refurbishment. Growth was strong across various commercial areas, with the corporate team up 42%, dispute resolution up 16%, and commercial real estate up 9%. The firm praised its teams dedication, highlighted staff well-being initiatives, and supported the next generation through graduate programs and apprenticeships. Sintons also contributed to the community, raising over £23,000 for the Percy Hedley Foundation and working towards net zero carbon emissions by 2040. The firm plans to expand geographically and invest further in people, technology, and premises for continued growth. Checkout Solipillow.com

West Midlands Police Chief Craig Guildford faces backlash for banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a Europa League match, citing police warnings of violence. However, the decision is now under fire from MPs and groups who want him sacked. Police leaders defend the move, citing intelligence about vigilante groups and a high-risk rating based on prior clashes. New doubts emerge over the polices intelligence, with Dutch police disputing details and the Israeli embassy claiming the real threat came from organized radical Islamist groups. West Midlands police and crime commissioner Simon Foster plans a formal review and will hold the chief accountable at a board meeting in January 2026. Checkout Solipillow.com

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, initiates a formal review of evidence and police accountability regarding a controversial football match exclusion. The review follows Parliaments Home Affairs Committee scrutiny of the decision to bar away fans from the Aston Villa versus Maccabi Tel Aviv game. Foster plans to examine committee reports, recommendations, and oral evidence, and hold the Chief Constable accountable at a special report meeting. Checkout Solipillow.com

Retail giants like Claires and The Original Factory Shop are collapsing under the weight of online competition, with platforms like Temu and TikTok Shop stealing impulse buys. Experts warn that more retailers could face similar struggles due to digital competition and rising costs. The fashion sector is grappling with shaky consumer confidence and soaring living expenses, which could worsen in the coming years. However, high street brands may still have value if they adapt their strategies to meet modern customer demands. Checkout Solipillow.com