Woman charged with arson after Birmingham house fire
A 38-year-old woman faces arson charges after a house fire in Witton where four children were present. Emergency services responded to Deykin Avenue property.
A 38-year-old woman faces arson charges after a house fire in Witton where four children were present. Emergency services responded to Deykin Avenue property.
A Surrey couple say a soaring service charge has left them trapped, unable to sell their flat and expand their family. Discover their story and the management's response.
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after a 53-year-old man was fatally stabbed on Aldrich Avenue, Tile Hill. A 28-year-old man is in custody. Call 101 with information.
Stephen McAulay, 35, stabbed James Duncan multiple times in a parking row. The victim suffered life-changing injuries including significant vision loss. Read the full court details.
A Birmingham sports bar has its licence suspended after a serious assault left a man with head injuries. Benjamin Duprey, 34, has been charged with GBH.
A 56-year-old man has been charged with murder after Stephen Lovatt was found dead in a flat on Linfield Road, Hanley. Police are appealing for information.
Government climate adviser proposes pay-per-litre charge for garden watering to combat drought. Learn how this could affect households and water conservation efforts.
UK families to see a rise in Child Benefit payments from April 2025. Find out the new weekly rates and how to protect your State Pension eligibility.
Abubakar Saleem, 21, from Telford faces attempted murder and weapon charges following a Saturday evening incident. He has appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court.
LNER rail worker Samir Zitouni, who was critically injured protecting passengers during the Huntington stabbing, has been discharged. Read his family's emotional statement.
HMRC urges 3.5 million taxpayers to complete Self Assessment returns now to avoid £100 penalties. Know your tax bill before the 31 January 2026 deadline.
Nearly half a million penalty tickets issued for unpaid Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel charges since April. Discover the impact and political fallout.
Leon Haughton tracked his victim using GPS devices before a point-blank car park shooting in Dudley. Discover how police uncovered this pre-planned attack.
Family pays tribute to 'beautiful' Lily Whitehouse, 19, found dead on Park Street, Oldbury. A 41-year-old man has been charged with murder. Police appeal for witnesses.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to target motorists in the Autumn Budget with a potential £100 annual fuel duty increase and new pay-per-mile charges for electric vehicles. Discover the full impact.
Leon Haughton sentenced to 32 years for attempted murder after a pre-planned shotgun attack in Dudley. Read the full story of the police investigation and dramatic arrest.
A 45-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of 71-year-old John Boyle in Kettering. Discover the latest on this tragic case and the family's tribute.
Sadiq Khan confirms Congestion Charge increase to £18 daily from January 2, removing electric vehicle exemption. AA warns this could harm EV uptake and air quality targets.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to introduce new pay-per-mile taxes for electric and hybrid vehicles in the November budget. Discover how the changes could affect you.
Labour's new 3p per mile car tax for electric vehicles could cost drivers £300 annually from April 2028. Plan your motoring budget now.
Police are urgently seeking Abubakar Saleem, 21, after a 20-year-old man was stabbed at a Telford firework display. Three arrests made. Call 01952 214646 with information.
Leon Haughton sentenced to 32 years for attempted murder after armed police arrest in Wolverhampton. Read the full dramatic story of the shooting and investigation.
Leon Haughton, from Wolverhampton, has been sentenced to 32 years for attempted murder after tracking his victim with a GPS device and shooting him at point-blank range. Discover the full investigation details.
HMRC could issue hefty tax charges for pension lump sums withdrawn before the Autumn Budget. Experts warn against rash financial decisions that risk long-term security.
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after a 19-year-old woman was discovered dead at a property in Kingstanding. A man has been arrested and remains in custody as detectives continue their enquiries.
Millions of motorists could be hit with daily fees up to £59 as multiple councils roll out Clean Air Zones targeting older vehicles in city centres. Find out if your vehicle is affected.
UK motorists face hefty £1,000 penalties for obscured number plates during autumn months. Essential reading for every driver to avoid unexpected fines.
The daughter of a Jaguar Land Rover worker murdered in a brutal 1994 attack continues her three-decade fight for answers as West Midlands Police renew their appeal for information.
A would-be robber's bizarre disguise of dirt and grime couldn't hide his identity from police after a failed convenience store robbery in Birmingham. Read how quick-thinking staff and CCTV foiled the attempted theft.
Walsall residents face new £50 annual fee for garden waste collections as council defends 'difficult decision' amid budget pressures. Service changes begin July 2024.