Ben Perrin

A five-year-old child who went missing from Badsey near Evesham was found unresponsive in a body of water and pronounced dead at the scene. West Mercia Police believe the death was a drowning, say there was no third-party involvement, and will prepare a report for a coroner. The child's sex has not been disclosed, and authorities have asked the public to avoid speculation and respect the family's privacy. The Mirror used the report to highlight its Save Lives For Sam campaign calling for stronger UK water-safety measures.

B&M Retail Ltd was fined £2 million after Birmingham City Council inspections uncovered mouse infestations, contaminated food products and poor hygiene across three city stores, each of which was closed through emergency prohibition notices. The company pleaded guilty at Birmingham Magistrates' Court and must also pay prosecution costs and a victim surcharge. Council leadership said the penalty underscores the importance of maintaining public health standards and the city’s commitment to enforcing them.