Streetly Garden Fire Spreads to Neighbouring Properties
A garden fire in Streetly, Birmingham, spread to neighbouring properties, prompting a warning from West Midlands Fire Service about the dangers of outdoor burning.
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Police Appeal After Parcel Theft in Birmingham
West Midlands Police release CCTV image of a woman after parcels were stolen from outside a home in Birmingham. Appeal for public help to identify the suspect.
Keepmoat Funds Thousands of School Meals for Liverpool Kids
Keepmoat partners with Magic Breakfast to raise over £250,000 for school meals, fighting child hunger in Liverpool and across the UK.
Gun Found in Birmingham Linked to Teen Shooting
A pistol wrapped in white tape was recovered near a Saltley skatepark, believed connected to the July 1 shooting of a 16-year-old boy in Alum Rock. A 17-year-old has been charged.
150 Unsafe Baby Products Found on Major Online Marketplaces
Which? uncovered 150 potentially lethal baby products on major online marketplaces despite safety warnings, including self-feeding devices, pillows, and sleeping bags, urging parents to shop carefully.
DWP: State Pensioners Get £0 TV Licence in 16 Minutes
DWP confirms state pensioners can get a £180 BBC TV licence reduced to £0 within 16 minutes by applying for Pension Credit online, with claims nearly doubling after 500 extra staff were deployed.
Schools Raise £21,000 for Children's Holiday Village
A group of West Midlands schools raised over £21,000 for Kids' Village charity, funding a respite holiday village for critically ill children and their families, set to open in 2027.
Tech Boss Stabbed to Death: Birmingham Woman Bailed
Neil Muller, 54, died from a stab wound to the chest at his £2.5m Warwickshire mansion. A 55-year-old Birmingham woman arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed.
Seven charged in Birmingham drug raids with £15k seized
Seven people face drug supply charges after West Midlands Police raided Birmingham homes, seizing over £15,000 in heroin and crack cocaine and £10,000 cash.
Mother Runs Half-Marathon for Hospice That Cared for Family
Mel Scott-Avis is running the Newark Half Marathon to raise £500 for Beaumond House Hospice Care, which provided end-of-life care for her husband's grandmother Pat.
Lola's Brother Defends Her After Love Island Backlash
Lola Deal's brother speaks out on TikTok, calling the online backlash against his sister 'unfair' after her feud with Julia Mayska in the Love Island villa.
Lorry destroys bus shelter in Shropshire, one hurt
A lorry crashed into a bus shelter in Shrewsbury town centre, leaving one member of the public injured. The incident occurred on Castle Street, causing significant damage and emergency response.
Peacock Refuses to Leave Shropshire Garden
A peacock has made a Shropshire garden its permanent home, refusing to leave despite attempts to shoo it away. The bird has become a local celebrity.
Halesowen stabbing: Two arrested for attempted murder
Two men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man in his 40s was stabbed in Halesowen. Police say it's an isolated incident and those involved are known to each other.
Lumb Millennium Green Event Draws Crowds
The Friends of Lumb Millennium Green and Rossendale Rotary hosted a successful community fun and fitness event on July 5, featuring live music, stalls, children's activities, and dog competitions.
Man rushed to hospital after hit by car in Walsall
A pedestrian suffered multiple serious injuries after being hit by a car in Walsall early Friday. He was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
Halesowen Stabbing: Man Hospitalised with Serious Injuries
A man suffered potentially serious injuries in a stabbing on Clancey Way, Belle Vale, Halesowen. Emergency services attended at 5.47am on July 10, treating him before hospital transfer. The cul-de-sac was sealed off.
State pensioners can get £21,330 tax-free using two HMRC rules
State pensioners can increase their tax-free income to £21,330 by combining Marriage Allowance and Rent-a-Room scheme, HMRC confirms.
Play2Give Donates £10,000 to Sobell House Hospice
Play2Give has donated over £10,000 to Sobell House Hospice, funding the transformation of two patient bathrooms with hand-painted murals, creating a comforting environment for patients and families.
Mother Runs London 10k Day Before Baby's Surgery
A mother whose baby son's life was saved by Great Ormond Street Hospital will run the London 10k on Sunday, just one day before his next scheduled surgery, to raise funds for the hospital.
Police Officer Set on Fire at Aston Villa Match
A police officer was set on fire during violent clashes between Aston Villa and Legia Warsaw fans in Birmingham, sparking a major police investigation.
DNA on Hidden Gun Found in Arson Leads to Jail Term
A 24-year-old man has been jailed for six years after his DNA was found on a self-loading pistol discovered in a derelict unit in Lye following an arson attack.
Bracknell School Receives £3,000 Sensory Garden Donation
Kennel Lane School in Bracknell has received over £3,000 of sensory planters and gardening gear from Cala Homes and Frontier Surrey, boosting outdoor learning for SEND pupils.
Rossendale Ramblers Enjoy Scenic Walks Despite Pub Closure
Rossendale Ramblers report a successful week of walking with 19 attendees on an 11-mile route from Barrowford, but a pub walk from Baxenden ended in disappointment due to early closure.
Handsworth murderer had PTSD after two stabbings
Oumar Traore, 18, was found guilty of murdering Yassin Alama in Handsworth. Sentencing was delayed after a PTSD diagnosis linked to two prior stabbings.
Sobell House Volunteers: 9,265 Hours, £108,000 Value
Sobell House Hospice celebrates volunteers who contributed 9,265 hours worth £108,000, drove 18,180 miles, and served 20,000 drinks. New shop opens in Wantage.
Halesowen Police Incident: Road Taped Off
A road in Halesowen has been sealed off following a police incident on Clancey Way, with emergency services at the scene. The nature of the incident is unconfirmed.
Ann Widdecombe Dies at 78
Ann Widdecombe, former Conservative MP and Strictly Come Dancing star, has died aged 78. Her management confirmed the news, praising her Christian values and public service.
Birmingham man jailed 19 years for fatal arson attack
Stephen Dale, 47, was sentenced to 19 years for the manslaughter of Daniel Gardner, 36, in a petrol-fueled flat fire in Highters Heath. Accomplice Tyler Phythian got four years.
HMRC Confirms £13,830 Tax-Free Allowance for Married Couples
HMRC confirms increased personal tax-free allowance of £13,830 for some households via Marriage Tax Allowance, allowing couples to transfer allowances and backdate claims for up to 4 years, potentially receiving over £1,000 lump sum.
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