Wythenshawe Park wetlands restoration boosts wildlife
Manchester's beloved Wythenshawe Park is embarking on an exciting ecological transformation as its precious ponds and wetlands receive vital restoration work to support local biodiversity.
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Three arrested after Birmingham teenager robbed at knifepoint
West Midlands Police have arrested three suspects following a terrifying knifepoint robbery targeting a teenage boy in Birmingham's Kings Heath area. The victim was threatened with a blade before having his possessions stolen in broad daylight.
Four charged in Sainsbury's car park crime crackdown
Four individuals face serious charges following a major police operation targeting organised retail crime at a Birmingham Sainsbury's supermarket car park.
Man in court over £100k criminal damage across West Midlands
A Birmingham man faces multiple charges after allegedly causing extensive damage to vehicles and properties across the West Midlands, with estimated losses reaching six figures.
Police hunt thugs after brutal double assault in Solihull
West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after two men were brutally attacked in separate incidents in Solihull town centre. Detectives believe the violent assaults may be linked.
Water firms blocked from paying bonuses over failures
Six major water companies in England have been prohibited from paying executive bonuses following serious environmental breaches and sewage discharge scandals.
Teens Escape Jail for Vicious Wolverhampton Attack
Shocking footage of a brutal assault on a vulnerable man in Wolverhampton sparks national debate as perpetrators receive community orders, prompting victims' families to demand tougher youth sentencing laws.
Welsh Water Performance Lagging Behind Competitors
Exclusive investigation reveals Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is lagging significantly behind competitors in key service areas, raising concerns about value for money and environmental performance.
Father murdered in Birmingham firework dispute
A Birmingham father was brutally murdered following a dispute over an oversized firework, with two men now convicted for the shocking attack that has left a community in mourning.
MP Lisa Smart addresses Stockport crime and transport concerns
Liberal Democrat MP Lisa Smart addresses rising crime concerns, public transport failures, and environmental initiatives in her latest constituency update for Stockport residents.
Advanced CCTV could solve Birmingham's cold case murders
Revolutionary facial recognition technology is being deployed across Birmingham in a bid to finally solve eight chilling unsolved murders that have haunted the city for years.
JLR Worker's Unsolved Murder: 30-Year Quest for Justice
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.
Aiden Fucci's mother sentenced for evidence tampering
Crystal Smith, mother of teenage killer Aiden Fucci, receives jail time for tampering with evidence in the brutal stabbing case that shocked America.
Cash manager jailed for stealing £25k from betting shops
A trusted cash delivery manager who systematically stole £25,000 from West Midlands betting shops has been sentenced to prison in a shocking breach of trust case.
Police hunt knifeman after Wednesbury stabbing
West Midlands Police launch urgent manhunt following serious stabbing incident near Wednesbury market, leaving victim with life-threatening injuries as officers appeal for witnesses.
Birmingham canal attacker jailed for vicious barge robbery
A violent robber who targeted vulnerable victims along Birmingham's canal network has been sentenced to prison after a series of brutal attacks on the city's waterways.
TikTok Murder: Tristyn Bailey Case Goes Viral
The disturbing story of how a Florida teenager's murder went viral on TikTok is now being explored in a new ITV documentary, examining the dark intersection of social media and true crime.
Hundreds join forces for Cardiff's big tidy success
Discover how Cardiff residents joined forces in a massive community clean-up event, removing litter and enhancing green spaces across the city in a remarkable display of civic pride.
£700k Gold Bars Found in Police Raid
West Midlands Police uncovered a treasure trove of 7kg gold bars, luxury watches, and £100,000 cash in a major organised crime bust across Birmingham and Solihull.
Machete and knife stash uncovered in police raid
West Midlands Police make chilling discovery during warrant in Whitmore Reans, uncovering multiple large blades including a machete and zombie knife in residential property.
Fire extinguisher chaos on Birmingham bus sparks police hunt
West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after yobs discharged a fire extinguisher on a busy Birmingham bus, forcing passengers to evacuate in a terrifying incident that could have had 'tragic consequences'.
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.
Bully jailed for hammer threats against Midlands couple
A violent aggressor from the Midlands has been sentenced to prison after threatening to smash a couple's heads in with a hammer during a terrifying doorstep confrontation.
Dirt-disguise robber jailed for Birmingham shop attempt
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.
Birmingham's recycling rates fall to among worst in England
New government data reveals Birmingham's recycling performance has worsened for the second year running, with the city now ranking among England's worst performers in waste management.
Rowley Regis alcohol thief jailed after Tesco spree
A persistent thief from Rowley Regis has been sentenced to prison after repeatedly stealing alcohol from a local Tesco supermarket, with his final crime captured on dramatic CCTV footage.
Water bills to rise despite sewage pollution failures
Regulator Ofwat faces mounting criticism as water companies prepare to increase customer bills while continuing to discharge sewage into UK waterways. Discover how this controversial decision impacts households and the environment.
Reeves urged to end 'obscene' SUV tax breaks
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure to eliminate tax perks for luxury SUVs, as campaigners demand an end to 'environmentally obscene' subsidies that benefit wealthy drivers.
Spade attacker jailed for 12-year Birmingham rampage
A violent thug who unleashed a horrific spade attack on multiple victims during a drug-fuelled rampage across Birmingham has been sentenced to 12 years behind bars.
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