Manchester economy grows at double UK average rate
New research reveals Manchester's economy is growing at double the national average, creating thousands of jobs and attracting record business investment while other regions struggle.
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Golf buggy cocaine dealer jailed in Birmingham
A Birmingham drug dealer who used a golf buggy to transport cocaine around the city's streets has been sentenced to prison in a case that highlights innovative criminal methods being employed by drug networks.
Violence against shop workers surges by one-third
Shocking new data reveals a dramatic surge in physical assaults and verbal abuse targeting retail staff across Britain, with Co-op reporting over 1,000 incidents daily.
Farmers raise £500 for hospital chemotherapy unit
A Welsh farming community demonstrates incredible generosity as their annual ploughing match raises vital funds for Bronglais Hospital's chemotherapy department, showing rural solidarity in healthcare support.
South Yorkshire Business Confidence Crisis Deepens
Business leaders across South Yorkshire issue stark warning as confidence plummets to record lows amid economic uncertainty and political instability.
Charity Golf Day Raises £10k+ for Hospital Breast Unit
A spectacular charity golf event at Malton & Norton Golf Club has successfully raised more than £10,000 to support breast cancer patients at York and Scarborough Hospitals, bringing hope and enhanced care to the local community.
Newcastle Business Leader Wins Top Regional Award
Discover how Newcastle's business champion secured the top honour at the North East Business Awards 2024, celebrating outstanding leadership and regional economic excellence.
Pregnant Drug Mule's Desperate Plea in Court
Exclusive court footage reveals the emotional moment a heavily pregnant woman admits smuggling £140,000 of cocaine into the UK, claiming she was coerced by gang threats.
Midlands drug dealers' lavish jet-set lifestyles exposed
Criminals across the Midlands are living the high life with luxury holidays, designer clothes and private jet flights - all paid for by their illegal drug empires. Police reveal how organised crime groups are flaunting their wealth while communities suffe
Birmingham family flees home after knife gang attack
A Birmingham family recounts their terrifying ordeal after being forced to abandon their home when a violent gang armed with knives and weapons stormed their property in a shocking daylight attack.
Police bust multi-million pound cannabis farm in Birmingham
Police uncover sophisticated cannabis farm with 1,500 plants in Birmingham industrial unit, as organised crime group's high-rolling operation goes up in smoke.
Hull's £63m Wind Factory to Create 300 Jobs
Major investment in Hull will establish state-of-the-art offshore wind manufacturing facility, boosting UK's renewable energy capabilities and creating hundreds of skilled jobs.
Birmingham's Most Dangerous Streets Revealed
Exclusive data analysis uncovers Birmingham's crime hotspots as violent offences surge in the city centre, with Corporation Street and surrounding areas recording alarming crime statistics.
Huge cannabis farm uncovered in Wolverhampton police raid
Police discover sophisticated cannabis cultivation operation with over 1,000 plants in Wolverhampton industrial unit, marking significant blow to organised crime.
£100m Cocaine Smuggling Plot Using Speedboat Exposed
National Crime Agency exposes sophisticated drug trafficking operation using high-speed vessel to transport massive cocaine shipment into the UK. Three men convicted in landmark case.
Knitting Nannas Craft Woolly Robins for Wildlife Festival
A talented group of knitting enthusiasts hand-craft adorable woollen robins to raise funds for Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's upcoming festival, blending craft with conservation
Housing association funds horse sanctuary in community gesture
Discover how a leading housing association is making a difference beyond bricks and mortar by funding a vital horse sanctuary in South Yorkshire.
North East Business Boom: Key Executive Appointments
The North East business scene is buzzing with activity as several major companies announce significant leadership appointments, highlighting the region's economic resurgence and investment appeal.
Organised crime gangs target Midlands in vehicle theft epidemic
West Midlands Police reveal shocking details of highly organised criminal networks targeting luxury vehicles across the region, with keyless car theft becoming the weapon of choice for sophisticated gangs.
Notorious crime family head freed from prison
Dominic Noonan, the infamous leader of Birmingham's most feared crime family, has been released from prison after serving less than half of his 11-year sentence, sparking concerns among law enforcement and community leaders.
West Midlands man arrested in EncroChat crime probe
A 42-year-old man from the West Midlands has been arrested as part of a major National Crime Agency operation targeting organised crime through the compromised EncroChat encrypted phone network.
Sisters' drug empire crumbles after M6 police stop
Two sisters from Merseyside are behind bars after their flashy BMW and suspicious behaviour on the M6 motorway led police to uncover a sophisticated county lines drug operation supplying cocaine across the UK.
Homebuilder boosts school library with book donation
Discover how a Yorkshire homebuilder is making a real difference in the community by donating hundreds of books to a local school library and rewarding young artistic talent through a creative competition.
Parapsychology: The Real Science of Paranormal
Discover how scientists are seriously studying paranormal phenomena like telepathy, precognition and hauntings through rigorous academic research at leading universities.
NFU Llandeilo's £7,899 boost for hospital chemo unit
Heartwarming community fundraising effort brings state-of-the-art equipment to Glangwili Hospital's chemotherapy unit, enhancing patient comfort during treatment.
Birmingham Crime Hotspots: City Centre Tops Dangerous Areas List
Exclusive police data uncovers Birmingham's crime epidemic with city centre, Ladywood and Aston emerging as the worst affected areas. Discover the full breakdown of crime statistics across the Second City.
Sue Ryder Remembrance Service Returns to Leeds Museum
Join the community for a heartfelt celebration of life at Leeds City Museum this September. Sue Ryder's annual service offers comfort and reflection for those remembering loved ones.
Emmerdale star's emotional charity climb triumph
Actor James Moore, known for his role in Emmerdale, triumphs at 270 Climbing Park's challenging ascent while raising vital funds for the British Heart Foundation in a touching tribute to his late father.
83-yr-old soars on Europe's fastest zip line for charity
Fearless octogenarian Alys takes on Velocity 2 zip line at 100mph, raising vital funds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance in breathtaking charity challenge.
Four arrested in Birmingham police raid, guns and drugs seized
West Midlands Police have made four arrests and recovered multiple firearms along with a significant quantity of drugs during a targeted raid on a property in Birmingham, marking a substantial blow to organised crime in the region.
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