Fourth arrest in Wolverhampton car park fatal stabbing
A fourth person, a 37-year-old man from Bilston, has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in his 20s was fatally stabbed in a car park on Clarence Street, Wolverhampton, on July 5.
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DWP Sending Letters to Claimants Before New Bank Law
The DWP is writing to benefits claimants with debts ahead of new powers from October, allowing direct bank account access to recover owed money without court orders.
Rainbow Run Raises Over £20,000 for Herts Hospitals
Over 400 participants raised more than £20,000 for East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals at the Rainbow Run, featuring paint, mascots, and community spirit.
Fly-tipper dumps waste on known hotspot in Birmingham
A fly-tipper has been caught dumping waste on a known hotspot in Birmingham, with the council pledging to take action against the offender.
Teen Charged with 13 Offences in Solihull Burglaries
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with 13 offences, including robbery and weapon possession, following a series of burglaries in Solihull. He appeared in court and was remanded.
1897 Group Seeks Talks with Aston Villa Over Atmosphere
The 1897 Group hopes to continue discussions with Aston Villa to boost atmosphere at Villa Park despite the North Stand closure next season reducing capacity to 37,000.
Mechanic sentenced for machine gun killing of gang member
Mechanic Theo Bailey, 34, sentenced for the manslaughter of Gavin Parry, 31, a 'Burger Bar Boy' gang member shot dead with a machine gun in Winson Green in 2021.
Husband Runs 100k Ultra for Ectopic Pregnancy Charity
Adam Roe, 40, will run the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge 2026 to fund The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust after his wife Vicky nearly died from a rare caesarean-scar ectopic pregnancy in 2023.
Blue Cross Rolleston Seeks Horse Foster Carers
Blue Cross in Rolleston urgently needs volunteer foster carers for horses, as the charity faces a 70% rise in equine arrivals. Last year, 60 horses were helped through foster yards.
Four jailed after Warwickshire drugs lines busted
Four men have been jailed after Warwickshire Police dismantled the 'Rico' and 'Harry' county lines, which supplied cocaine and heroin in Warwick and Leamington Spa.
Predator Jailed 18 Years for Rape During Burglary
Sean Wilcox has been sentenced to 18 years for raping a woman asleep on her sofa during a break-in in Newport Pagnell. He also pleaded guilty to multiple theft and drug offences.
Birmingham rail strikes hit England World Cup quarter-final
TSSA union strikes on July 10-11 will disrupt West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services, coinciding with England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
Boy, 11, Overcomes Heart Surgery for Charity Run
An 11-year-old Birmingham boy who survived open-heart surgery will tackle a 5km inflatable obstacle course to raise funds for Heart Link, the charity that supported his family.
Man dies in Edgbaston Reservoir drowning incident
A man believed to be in his 20s has died after drowning in Edgbaston Reservoir. Emergency services were called at 9.45pm on Sunday, July 5, but he was confirmed dead at the scene. Police are not treating the death as suspicious.
Tributes left at fatal stabbing scene in Wolverhampton
A man in his 20s died from chest injuries in a car park stabbing on Clarence Street in Wolverhampton. Three people have been arrested, and tributes including flowers, candles, and balloons have been left at the scene.
Church Gets £229,751 Grant for Tower and Spire
All Saints' Parish Church in Mackworth, Derbyshire, has been awarded £229,751 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to restore its historic tower and spire, ensuring its long-term survival.
Charity Leader Climbs Four UK Peaks in 44 Hours
Siân Wade, a charity leader from Lincoln, climbed the four highest peaks in the UK in 44 hours, raising over £20,000 for Safe Families and Home for Good.
Leicester Worker Wins Employee of the Year After 32 Years
Aysha Hajat, a specialist project worker at Leicester's Apna Ghar, has won Employee of the Year after 32 years helping women and children escape domestic abuse.
Thug who punched Morrisons worker and threatened staff jailed
Ben Parkinson, 37, punched a Morrisons worker and threatened to stab Co-op staff in two robberies in Worcester. He was jailed for four years and eight months.
Council Awards £3,858 to Rural Community Projects
North Herts Council has awarded £3,858 in grant funding to support three community projects in the Southern Rural area, including a school scooter rack, a village hall projector, and a key worker for addiction support.
Gold Chain Snatched From Man's Neck in Birmingham
Police appeal for witnesses after a man had his gold chain snatched from his neck in Birmingham. The incident occurred on May 15, 2024, in the city centre.
Wanted Man Strikes Officer with Own Baton
Video shows Mahroy Stephenson hitting a police officer with his own baton during an arrest attempt on Soho Road, Handsworth. The officer was treated for a head injury.
EE Launches Mentor Badge to Support Boys On and Off the Pitch
EE introduces the Mentor Badge, a new initiative to support boys' development both on and off the football pitch, aiming to foster mentorship and life skills.
Motorcyclist in Life-Threatening Condition After Old Hill Crash
A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after a crash on Halesowen Road in Old Hill, Sandwell, on July 5. Emergency services treated the man at the scene before rushing him to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Soho Road Jewellery Snatch: Police Seek Two Suspects
West Midlands Police appeal for help identifying two men after a gold chain was snatched from a man's neck on Soho Road, Handsworth, on May 4.
Monmouthshire Woman Wins £3,000 in Air Ambulance Raffle
Mariana Robinson, 72, won the £3,000 top prize in the Wales Air Ambulance 25th anniversary raffle, which raised over £82,000 from more than 60,500 tickets sold.
Girl, 14, Found Dead in Park Died from Multiple Stab Wounds
Lilly Anne Jones, 14, was found dead in Duffryn Park, Blaina, on June 22 after going missing. An inquest opening revealed she died from multiple stab wounds to the neck and trunk.
Devoted Dad Found Dead in Hotel Room, Family Pays Tribute
Graham Smith, 42, from Lostock Hall, was found dead at the Queens Hotel in Cheltenham on June 11. His wife paid tribute to the 'proud and devoted dad' of two sons, Corey and Olly.
Plan to Block Wealthy Pensioners from State Pension
A proposal to means-test the state pension could save £1bn by excluding the wealthiest 1%, but tax expert Dan Neidle warns it would effectively expropriate over 10% of their wealth.
DWP Couple Rule Costs Claimants £9,600 a Year, CSJ Warns
A DWP rule penalises single mothers who marry or cohabit, leaving them up to £9,600 a year worse off, according to a Centre for Social Justice report.
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