Birmingham binman faked injury, caught as bouncer
A Birmingham City Council bin worker was forced to resign after being secretly filmed working as a pub bouncer while claiming a work injury left him in a wheelchair.
A Birmingham City Council bin worker was forced to resign after being secretly filmed working as a pub bouncer while claiming a work injury left him in a wheelchair.
Book your tickets for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's Santa Experience on 13th-14th December. Meet Santa, enjoy festive fun and support lifesaving work.
The M54 westbound remains closed between J2 and J3 following a serious multi-vehicle collision. Emergency services responded to the incident near Shropshire.
An 80-year-old cyclist was injured in a collision with a car at the junction of Yardley Wood Road and Chinn Brook Road in Moseley. He was treated by an off-duty nurse before hospital transfer.
The Castle Hotel in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, wins the Good Hotel Guide 2026 Editor's Choice. Discover this perfect winter getaway just 90 minutes from Birmingham.
The National Trust is set to take over Ironbridge Gorge museums in 2026 with a £9m government grant, securing this UNESCO World Heritage site's future. Discover the birthplace of industry.
The Bull, a historic 17th Century pub in the desirable Rodington village, is set for auction on December 10 with a £235,000+ guide price. Discover this unique investment opportunity.
An elderly pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a black Audi TT on Whitchurch Road. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Tony Griffin and Wesley McDonnell found guilty of manslaughter after fatal attack on Neil O'Donnell in Hall Green. The elderly victim died from an infected arm injury sustained during the botched robbery.
Rosie Slater, 32, has been charged with 11 counts of fraud over alleged fake Oasis ticket sales. She is due in court in December. Read the latest on this case and new ticket resale laws.
The DWP is set to contact benefits claimants' families using new anti-fraud powers. Learn how this crackdown aims to reduce the ballooning welfare bill.
The Bull, a 17th-century Grade II-listed pub in Rodington, is set for auction on 10 December. Discover this unique investment opportunity in the West Midlands.
Weather maps turn purple as a major snow and rain event targets the Midlands on November 29. Get the latest forecasts and travel updates here.
Rogue builders William and Joseph Smith conned elderly victims out of £86,000 for shoddy roofing work, spending proceeds on Dubai holidays and Rolex watches. Learn how to protect yourself from similar scams.
Sandwell Council prevented a £750,000 right-to-buy scam as tenants rushed to beat a discount deadline. Discover how the council protected public funds and housing stock.
The government confirms councils have funding to let free bus pass holders travel before 9:30am. Find out how this could help pensioners and disabled people with early appointments and work.
Cornel Birzoi, 53, appears at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court charged with fraud and theft targeting elderly men in the Black Country. Follow for live updates.
Police release CCTV of three men after a 90-year-old man had £3,000 stolen from his car boot in Dudley. Call 101 with information.
The DWP gains new powers to deduct money from accounts to combat benefit fraud, with state pensions protected. Learn how these changes affect you and when they begin.
Police release CCTV of three men wanted after £3,000 was stolen from a 90-year-old man's car boot in Dudley. The victim had just withdrawn the cash. Contact police with information.
UK households lose £97.7m to investment scams, with crypto fraud rising 55%. Official data reveals social media's role. Learn how to protect your savings now.
Two men appear in court charged with kidnapping an 80-year-old woman with dementia and fraud in a bogus workmen scam in Solihull. Police urge vigilance.
A mother and daughter were held hostage after burglars raided their Shropshire home, mistaking it for a drug den. Read how a dropped 999 call led to their rescue.
Glen Hurley, 44, has been missing from Shrewsbury since November 3. West Mercia Police issue a public appeal with CCTV images and a description. Call 101 with info.
George Morris, 83, endured a 14-hour A&E wait where his family brought a camp bed for him to lie on. His daughter describes 'shameless' NHS conditions as pressure on emergency departments continues.
Emergency services rushed to the A4117 in Cleobury Mortimer after a bus and car collision. Three people were taken to hospital. Read the latest updates.
A man in his 30s suffered serious injuries after colliding with a VW Golf on the A49 near Wellington. Police appeal for dashcam footage from November 10 incident.
Brenda Miles, 98, was given two days' notice to leave her care home after her £240,000 life savings were spent on fees. Her family condemns the council's handling of the case.
Explore Bridgnorth, a stunning Shropshire market town offering breathtaking views, charming independent shops, and rich history that makes it the perfect day trip destination.
Discover how thousands of Britons over 80 could be missing out on extra state pension payments worth over £100 weekly. Our guide explains eligibility and the simple claims process.