Volunteers Build Outdoor Learning Space for School
Volunteers from Rossendale Men's Shed built a new outdoor learning space with raised planters and potting benches at Newchurch St Nicholas CE Primary School, funded by Jewson Accrington.
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Man charged with murder of woman, 24, in Stoke-on-Trent
Kyle Pala, 30, charged with murder of Sarah-Louise Pennington, 24, found dead at Oakwell Court, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. Police continue scene enquiries.
Bolton Team Raises Over £2,500 for Cancer Research
A team from Ingeus in Bolton raised over £2,500 for Cancer Research UK by completing a 5km muddy obstacle course in Manchester, with 10 out of 11 members finishing.
Solihull School Street Scheme Success Questioned
Solihull councillors debate mixed success of School Streets scheme; Coppice Primary School approved despite concerns over enforcement and compliance issues.
Hospice Nurse Urges Summer Raffle Entries for £5,000 Prize
Staff Nurse Imogen Barter of Moya Cole Hospice calls for entries to the 2026 Summer Raffle, offering a £5,000 prize to support hospice care. Enter by August 2.
Walsall Raids Seize £5k in Illegal Cigarettes
Walsall Council and West Midlands Police seized nearly 5,000 illegal cigarettes, 2.4kg of hand-rolling tobacco, and other illicit goods worth £5,000 in surprise overnight raids at seven 24/7 shops.
Tenby Golf Club Raises £1,600 for Air Ambulance
Tenby Golf Club raised £1,600 for Wales Air Ambulance through a prize draw, bringing total donations to over £5,500. The charity, celebrating 25 years, needs £13 million annually to operate.
Walsall disorder: man hospitalised with head injuries
A man was rushed to hospital with head injuries after a serious disorder involving a group of men fighting on Green Rock Lane in Bloxwich, Walsall, on May 30. Police are appealing for witnesses.
All Universal Credit Households to Get £150 Warm Home Discount
All Universal Credit households will receive the £150 Warm Home Discount from November, extending support to three million more families amid rising energy costs.
New Charity for Chinese Community in Midlands Launched
A new charity, the Midlands Chinese Community and Culture Association, has launched to support the region's Chinese community, aiming to preserve culture and provide services.
Assault Outside Worcester Pub: Police Seek Two People
Police are appealing for information to identify a man and woman after an assault causing actual bodily harm outside The Greyhound pub in Worcester city centre on 24 May.
Stop-and-Searches Uncover Deadly Weapons, Teen Charged
A 17-year-old is due in court after a knife was found in Willenhall; an 18-year-old was bailed on drug and weapon charges following an e-scooter stop in West Bromwich.
Wolverhampton Tower Block Fire Triggers Midnight Evacuation
A fire on the seventh floor of Vauxhall House in Wolverhampton forced a midnight evacuation; 20+ firefighters responded, and no injuries were reported.
Surrey Man Runs 100k for Muscular Dystrophy UK in Memory of Brother
Camberley's Sam Herschell, 43, will run the South Coast Ultra Challenge (100k) on Sept 5-6, 2026, in memory of his brother Tom, who died aged 16 from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. He aims to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy UK, supporting over 110,000 af
Leeds Team Walks for Parkinson's UK Nurse Appeal
A Leeds team walks for Parkinson's UK on July 19, 2026, at Temple Newsam to raise funds for specialist nurses amid a national shortage affecting 28,000 patients.
Church Breakfast Raises £450 for Christian Aid at Skyline Walk
Thrum Hall Methodist Church volunteers served breakfast to 500+ walkers at the Whitworth Skyline Walk, raising £450 for Christian Aid to support global projects.
£20,000 Donation to Zarach from Redrow Yorkshire
Redrow Yorkshire has donated £20,000 to Zarach, a Leeds-based charity fighting child poverty, bringing total partnership funds to over £48,000 and funding 320 bed bundles for children in need.
Free Local Support Services Highlighted on Phoenix FM
Michelle Ward brought together Vita Health Group and Diabetes UK Brentwood to discuss free, accessible support for mental health and diabetes in the Brentwood area.
House Collapse Near Kidderminster Captured in New Images
New images and footage reveal a house collapse near Kidderminster following a landslip, with emergency services responding and investigations underway.
Quinton Residents Furious Over Green Space Sale Plans
Residents of Quinton are fighting plans by the Calthorpe Estate to auction off a cherished tree-lined park, described as an 'oasis of calm' and vital community hub.
Poem Reveals True Cost of Buying a Puppy This Summer
A touching anonymous poem highlights the harsh reality of impulse puppy buying. Dog trainer Vic Barlow urges families to read it before making a decision.
£350 Compensation for Heating Oil Households Confirmed
Around 1,700 heating oil customers will receive up to £350 compensation after orders were cancelled during a price surge linked to the Middle East crisis, the CMA has confirmed.
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Stourbridge Hails Jude Bellingham as Tourists Flock
Stourbridge residents call Jude Bellingham a 'legend' as tourists visit his hometown following his World Cup success. The England star's local roots draw fans to the area.
Wolves Fan Throws Flares at Molineux, Council Bans Coins
A Wolves fan threw two lit flares onto the pitch at Molineux during a match. Wolverhampton Council has now banned the sale of coins at the stadium.
Grandmother Jailed for Stabbing Son-in-Law in Neck (15.07.2026)
Linda Clifford, 61, was jailed for three years and nine months after stabbing her son-in-law Richard Evans in the neck in Great Barr, Birmingham, following his breakup with her daughter.
Criminals Present at Burger Bar Boys Member Killing
A murderer, violent gangster and two gunmen were among the criminals present when alleged Burger Bar Boys member Gavin Parry was shot dead in Winson Green in 2021.
Solihull ear bite victim still waiting for justice
A man who had part of his ear bitten off outside Solihull Popworld in March 2025 says he is still 'living with the consequences' as no arrests have been made after 16 months.
Smugglers who called migrants 'chickens' jailed
Duc Quang Ta was jailed for eight years for smuggling 22 migrants, calling them 'chickens' and 'pork'. Accomplice Sarfaraz Sardarzehi got a suspended sentence.
Black Country Fan Recalls 1986 World Cup Trip
A Black Country football fan relives his trip to Mexico for the 1986 World Cup, 40 years after England's infamous Hand of God defeat by Argentina.
Paedophile jailed 46 years after abusing girl in Birmingham
Michael Wisdom, 67, was jailed for 12 years plus eight on licence for abusing a girl in 1979 and possessing indecent images, following a report to West Midlands Police in 2025.
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