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
Walsall residents face new £50 annual fee for garden waste collections as council defends 'difficult decision' amid budget pressures. Service changes begin July 2024.
Cardiff prepares for Wales' principal Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the National War Memorial with road closures, parade routes, and live broadcast information for this solemn national occasion.
Discover Chesterfield's Remembrance Day plans for 2023, including service times at St Mary's Church, parade routes through the town centre, and essential road closure information for November 12th.
A Birmingham family lost everything when a firework display went horribly wrong, destroying their home and possessions just weeks before Christmas in a tragic turn of events.
Homebase introduces groundbreaking 30-day returns policy across all UK stores, making DIY shopping more flexible and customer-friendly than ever before.
A Birmingham taxi driver's quick thinking and emergency code protocol helped prevent a potential mass casualty event during a city centre knife attack, earning him national recognition as a true community hero.
Exclusive photos reveal how a notorious Birmingham fly-tipping hotspot has become completely impassable due to massive waste dumping, leaving residents furious and demanding immediate action.
London taxi passengers face significant fare increases as TfL approves higher rates for black cabs amidst ongoing cost of living pressures.
West Midlands Police release disturbing CCTV showing young children handling and igniting fireworks in residential areas, sparking urgent safety warnings from fire services.
Discover how a local council's emergency service provided life-changing support for nonagenarian Margaret following a serious fall at home.
Exclusive investigation reveals Labour may be forced to reconsider HMRC office closures amid cost of living pressures, putting thousands of civil service jobs at risk across the UK.
Birmingham Trading Standards crack down on city shop selling illegal tobacco products in undercover operation. Thousands of illicit cigarettes seized in latest raid.
A Birmingham mother operated an unlicensed taxi service transporting 27 children to school in a dangerous and illegal operation that put young lives at risk.
West Midlands Police uncovered a group of people sitting around a table with alcohol in a multi-storey car park during a routine patrol in Birmingham city centre.
Birmingham City Council launches tough new crackdown on illegal dumping with immediate £300 penalties and enhanced surveillance across problem areas.
Health chiefs issue urgent warning about inappropriate A&E use as millions visit emergency departments for conditions that could be treated elsewhere, creating dangerous bottlenecks in critical care.
Derby Cathedral announces a special 'Lighting the Darkness' service on October 15th, offering comfort and remembrance for families affected by baby loss during Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.
The community of Bridgend is coming together for two poignant remembrance events this November, paying tribute to service personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Former and current Wetherspoons employees have disclosed the covert communication system used in UK pubs to alert colleagues about difficult customers and problematic situations.
Health officials issue urgent warning as unlicensed slimming pills containing dangerous pharmaceutical ingredients flood the West Midlands market.
A Coventry family has been made homeless after a catastrophic firework blaze ripped through their Willenhall home, destroying everything they owned just weeks before Christmas.
West Midlands Labour leaders launch scathing attack on Mayor Andy Street's bus service reforms, warning of 'managed decline' and devastating impacts on vulnerable communities across the region.
Police forces across the West Midlands are launching a major crackdown on illegal off-road biking, with new powers to seize vehicles and arrest riders causing havoc in communities.
West Midlands Police and Home Office immigration enforcement officers discover suspected illegal living conditions during coordinated raid on Smethwick storage facility, with multiple individuals taken into custody.
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.
Discover a unique opportunity to celebrate cherished lives in a serene natural setting. This peaceful gathering provides comfort and connection for those navigating loss.
Millions of women born in the 1950s could see compensation after a landmark report found the DWP failed to adequately notify them of state pension age changes.
Drivers are being warned about the hidden dangers of parking at motorway service areas after new research reveals they're becoming hotspots for criminal activity.
An Iranian asylum seeker paid £400 for a taxi from Coventry to London only to be abandoned in Wolverhampton, leading to a court case that exposes transport exploitation.