Air Ambulance Seeks Volunteers After 56,000 Hours
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance urges volunteers to join after 56,000+ hours donated. Roles in 12 shops help fund life-saving missions. No experience needed.
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Free TV Licences for State Pensioners: July Deadline
A petition calling for free TV licences for all state pensioners faces a July 21 deadline to reach 100,000 signatures. Currently at 26,000, it aims to spark a government debate on funding.
Retired lecturer, 80, homeless amid Stirchley housing row
John Holmes, 80, is homeless after a cooperative housing project in Stirchley stalled due to builder bankruptcy and disputes with housing association GreenSquareAccord.
DWP Council Tax Perk Extended to Non-Benefit Households
A DWP perk, Council Tax Reduction, is now available to households in England not on benefits. The Disabled Band Reduction Scheme offers discounts for adapted properties.
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Mum Switches Accountant Career to Help 1,500 Families
Julie Hetherington left her chartered accountant role to launch a TinyTalk baby signing franchise in Birmingham, supporting over 1,500 families and ranking in the UK's Top 100 Children's Activity Providers.
Council Rejects Mosque Expansion Plan Over Parking Shortage
Sandwell Council planners recommend turning down a mosque expansion due to insufficient parking, with only 15 spaces for over 230 needed. The decision is set for June 10.
New Appeal to Solve 40-Year Mystery of 'Coronation Wood Man'
Police and charity Locate International launch fresh appeal to identify a man found dead in Coronation Wood near Lichfield in 1987, hoping to give him dignity.
Boy 'murdered' teen in postcode gang war, court told
Yassin Alama, 19, was stabbed to death on Hutton Road, Handsworth in November 2025. A court heard the killing was part of an ongoing war between B20 Handsworth and B6 Aston postcode gangs.
Single mum banned for drink-driving after lorry crash
Helen Dickens, 43, admitted drink-driving after colliding with a HGV on Alcester Road. She broke her arm in the crash and was banned from driving for 12 months.
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Brighten Your Garden with Waterproof Festoon Lights
Discover the best waterproof festoon lights for your garden. Transform outdoor spaces with durable, weather-resistant lighting options perfect for any occasion.
Gunman killed after 16-hour hostage siege in California
Anthony Scott Searles-Harris, 41, was shot dead by police after taking ten school employees hostage in Bakersfield, claiming he had explosives. All hostages were found unharmed.
Investigation Demanded After Birmingham College Fire
Community leaders call for a full investigation after a devastating fire at a former Birmingham college campus, raising safety and heritage concerns.
Wanted Lithuanian Child Sex Offender Found in UK Wardrobe
A 23-year-old woman wanted in Lithuania for child sex offences was found hiding in a wardrobe in Coalisland, Northern Ireland, and arrested by PSNI.
Warning After Electric Car Fire in Kings Heath High Street
West Midlands Fire Service warns against tackling lithium battery fires after a Nissan electric car caught fire in Kings Heath High Street, Birmingham.
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Kings Heath Parents Demand Action on Road Rage Nightmare
Parents in Kings Heath call on Birmingham's new council to tackle 'road rage nightmare' amid controversy over Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme.
Birmingham School Food Market Fights Child Poverty
City Academy headteacher Raj Mann runs a free Friday food market to feed pupils and homeless, reflecting his own childhood experience of poverty in Birmingham.
Homeless Birmingham Man Avoids Jail for B&M Theft
Christopher Kidson, 35, pleaded guilty to stealing £40-£50 from a B&M store. He told the court he acted out of desperation after being bullied out of his HMO and becoming homeless.
Birmingham crash victim fundraiser tops £16,800 in tribute
A fundraiser for Anisha Chakraborty, 28, an international student killed in a Birmingham crash, has raised over £16,800 to support her grieving family.
Birmingham Brothers Face Drug Conspiracy Court Hearing
Two brothers from Birmingham have appeared in court charged with conspiracy to sell crack cocaine and heroin, following police raids in Sparkbrook.
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Mother with mobility issues treks to Machu Picchu for son
Sian Milligan, who relies on leg splints, will trek through the Peruvian jungle to Machu Picchu with her mother to raise funds for Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice in memory of her son Aled.
Third Teen Arrested After Smethwick Stabbings
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two men were stabbed in Smethwick, bringing total arrests to four.
Sikhs 'thrown under bus' after stabbing, says councillor
Councillor Shuranjeet Singh condemns Henry Nowak's murder but warns against reactive calls to ban kirpans, saying Sikhs feel targeted and scared.
Taylor Wimpey Donates Defibrillator to Stourbridge FC
Taylor Wimpey Midlands donated a public access defibrillator to Stourbridge FC, partnering with the British Heart Foundation to improve emergency response in the community.
Birmingham Brothers Charged Over Drug Conspiracy
Two brothers from Birmingham have been charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs following a police investigation. They are due in court next month.
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Newry Man and Friend Walk for Parkinson's Nurse Appeal
Thomas McGrath and Frank Smyth, both living with Parkinson's, will walk at Titanic Belfast on June 14 to raise funds for the Parkinson's UK Nurse Appeal, aiming to tackle a nationwide care shortage.
Annabel Rook's Letter Before Partner Killed Her
Annabel Rook wrote a heartbreaking letter to partner Clifton George before he murdered her. The court heard of years of abuse and her desperate plea to end the relationship.
Royal Welsh Open Evening in Pontypridd
The 3rd Battalion, The Royal Welsh, invites the public to a hands-on open evening at Pontypridd Army Reserve Centre on June 30, featuring equipment displays and marksmanship tryouts.
Man in His 20s Found Dead in Birmingham Park
A man in his 20s was found dead in Larches Green Park, Sparkbrook, on June 3. Police are not treating the death as suspicious, and a report is being prepared for the coroner.
Birmingham restaurant staff devastated by colleague's death
Staff at Jimmy Spice's in Birmingham were devastated after learning of the death of colleague Anisha Chakraborty, 28, who was hit by a car. A fundraising appeal has been launched.
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Garforth carer raises £1,500 for Alzheimer's Society walk
Tracey Tarpey, a carer from Garforth, raised over £1,500 for Alzheimer's Society by completing a 26-mile Yorkshire Dales walk in 10 hours 44 minutes.
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