David Wilson Redrow South West has raised a record £84,651.40 for St Margaret's Hospice Care, the largest single donation the company has ever made to a charity partner. The funds will support end-of-life and palliative care across Somerset.
Roger and Susan Williamson from King's Lynn received the Oddfellows' 'Achieving Together' award for their kindness and commitment to the local friendship group.
North Herts Council awards £3,051 in grants to Letchworth Garden Shed CIC and Caring Herts CIC for sustainability and wellbeing projects, including a library of things and weekly hubs for older residents.
Idris Husmani, 21, received a 12-month suspended sentence after leading police on a 90mph chase through Birmingham in a 30mph zone, driving on three wheels and through red lights.
Solihull Council has unanimously agreed to explore a Public Space Protection Order to tackle anti-social behaviour from large youth gatherings in the town centre, following a cross-party motion.
Carl Gloster, 58, grabbed his sister by the throat and threw her to the ground after a row over their brother's death, causing four fractured ribs. He was sentenced at Birmingham Magistrates Court on July 6.
Sunshine Fund opens duck race ticket sales after siblings raise £500 and Hadrian School pupils collect £1,203.50, supporting disabled children.
Piles of rubbish, including clothes dryers and chairs, line streets in Selly Oak and Bournbrook as students leave Birmingham for summer, sparking fury among residents.
An Irish national was sentenced to 14 years in prison for strangling American tourist Mackenzie Michalski in Budapest in 2024, after chilling internet searches about pigs eating bodies emerged.
Fire crews were called to a large bonfire blaze on a Shropshire country estate, with flames threatening nearby buildings. No injuries were reported.
A 13-hour police stand-off in Aston ended with the arrest of a 20-year-old man who barricaded himself in a property on Westwood Road, facing charges of threats with a bladed article and drug possession.
Laurence Worville, 51, was sentenced to 24 years for attempted murder after tracking down his estranged wife using stolen Royal Mail redirection stickers and attacking her with a car and baseball bat.
A man has been charged with the murder of a Dudley woman who vanished in 1998; her body has never been found.
A van was deliberately driven into pedestrians at Kingstanding Road and Dyas Road in Birmingham on May 23. West Midlands Police believe the attack was not random, and those involved were known to each other. No serious injuries were reported.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after a 13-hour stand-off with police in Aston, Birmingham. Specialist negotiators resolved the incident safely.
Trevor Dunkley, 66, charged with murder of Patricia Lashley, 33, who vanished from Dudley in September 1998. Remanded to Wolverhampton Crown Court.
Corey Brown, 20, was disqualified from driving when he crashed a stolen Ford Fiesta in Oldbury, killing his friend Kristian Danielov, 21. He fled the scene and was jailed for 10 years.
Corey Brown, 20, was jailed for 10 years after killing his friend Kristian Danielov in a dangerous driving crash in Oldbury while disqualified and driving a stolen car.
A man in his 60s suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car on Delph Road in Brierley Hill. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
An Oxfordshire woman raised £16,845 for Sue Ryder by hosting annual eco-friendly clothing swaps in memory of her sister, combining sustainable fashion with end-of-life care support.
The University of Leicester Botanic Garden hosts its annual festival on September 6, featuring live music, family activities, and insights into a 10-year masterplan. Tickets from £1, under-fives free.
A bouncer accused of killing a man outside a Birmingham cocktail bar claimed he was 'scared' of him after a previous incident at Wireless Festival, a court heard.
A housing association hosts a free family fun day in Broxbourne on August 27 with face painting, games, animal experiences, and local advice services.
Six people have been arrested after West Midlands Police raided 10 properties across Birmingham as part of a major crackdown on county lines drug trafficking.
Romiley pensioner Clive Rothel, 69, scored a double at Mexico's Azteca Stadium for Cheadle Town in 1986, mirroring Jude Bellingham's feat for England nearly 40 years later.
Educ8 Training raised £13,927.15 for Wales Air Ambulance, funding four emergency missions. The charity needs £13 million annually.
More than 4,000 drivers in the UK have been allowed to keep their licences despite accumulating 12 or more penalty points, with some having over 30 points, according to RAC data.
A call for a plaque honouring Enoch Powell in Birmingham has ignited a fierce debate over British identity, history, and the legacy of the controversial politician's 'Rivers of Blood' speech.
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary is recruiting volunteers for its community hubs across Skelmersdale, Southport, Ormskirk, and Chorley. No experience needed, full training provided. Flexible shifts available.
Parents of a profoundly disabled teen in Mauchline were told to job hunt for their wheelchair-bound, blind, non-verbal son, sparking a 'nightmare' DWP battle.