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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.

DWP plans to scrap sickness benefit - 450,000 at risk

Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions is considering abolishing the Work Capability Assessment, putting vital benefits for seriously ill and disabled claimants in jeopardy. Charities warn this could plunge thousands into poverty.

Caerphilly Support Team Transforms Resident's Life

Discover the inspiring story of how Caerphilly's dedicated Floating Support Service provided warmth, comfort and life-changing assistance to a local resident facing overwhelming challenges.

MPs Demand Urgent PIP Assessment Overhaul

A damning parliamentary report exposes the devastating impact of PIP assessments on vulnerable claimants, with MPs calling for immediate reform of the 'adversarial' system.

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.

Mother stabbed to death in front of son in Birmingham

A 44-year-old mother was brutally stabbed to death in front of her five-year-old son in Kingstanding, Birmingham, as her teenage daughter desperately tried to save her. The community is in shock following the horrific daytime attack.

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.

Teen arrested after Birmingham stabbing in Ladywood

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested following a serious stabbing incident in Birmingham's Ladywood area, as police continue their investigation into the violent attack that has rattled local residents.

Have Your Say on Accessible Housing in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council launches crucial consultation seeking public input on new accessibility standards for housing development. Have your say on creating more inclusive living spaces.

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.

Kaye Adams' Emotional ITV Studio Accessibility Ordeal

Loose Women presenter Kaye Adams opens up about her distressing experience being stranded outside ITV studios due to accessibility failures, sparking important conversations about disability inclusion.

Reeves urged to scrap disability benefit rule

Exclusive: Motability demands immediate action as disabled drivers face losing vehicles due to outdated DLA-to-PIP reassessment rules, creating financial hardship and mobility crisis.

Wetherspoon worker wins £25k discrimination case

A former Wetherspoon employee has been awarded £25,000 after winning a disability discrimination claim against the pub chain over accessibility issues at a Birmingham city centre location.

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.

DWP warning over PIP form errors costing thousands

Exclusive: Thousands of Britons are making critical mistakes on PIP application forms, potentially losing thousands in vital support. Experts reveal the common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

DWP told to tighten PIP benefit assessment rules

Government ministers demand urgent reforms to Personal Independence Payment assessments after investigation reveals vulnerable claimants being unfairly denied essential support.

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