Residents Meet Over Calthorpe Estate Land Sale
A residents association in Birmingham is holding an emergency meeting after the Calthorpe Estate announced it will auction 200 plots of land, including roads and green spaces, starting July 9.
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Men United in Song: Cardiff Choir Challenge for Prostate Cymru
A nine-week charity choir challenge for men launches in Cardiff, aiming to raise funds for Prostate Cymru. Participants will learn eight songs and perform at Dora Stoutzker Hall on October 31, 2026.
Rochdale Grooming Gang Leader Released, Can't Be Deported
Shabir Ahmed, convicted of 30 child rapes, released from prison but remains in the UK under the Immigration Act 1971, protected as a pre-1973 Commonwealth citizen.
Teen Stabbed in Oldbury, Life-Threatening Injuries
A 19-year-old boy was stabbed in Oldbury and rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after an altercation between teenagers. Police have closed Church Street and launched an investigation.
Essex Charity Raises £13,000 in London Stadium Walk
The Dream Factory raised over £13,000 by walking 11 miles between three London football stadiums, granting wishes for children with life-threatening conditions.
St John Bosco pupils raise £3,000 for charities
Pupils at St John Bosco Arts College in Croxteth raised £3,000 for local, national and international charities through fundraising events and awareness campaigns over the academic year.
Housebuilder raises £44k for Autism Anglia in Norwich
Barratt and David Wilson Homes Anglia raised £44,618 for Autism Anglia through events like a charity golf day and It's a Knockout, concluding with a volunteer day in Dereham.
Braintree Awards Nominations Now Open Until September 4
Nominations are open for the Braintree District Volunteer and Active Braintree Awards, sponsored by Braintree Village, recognizing volunteers, athletes, clubs, and coaches across 12 categories. Deadline: September 4.
Man Stabbed in Bartley Green Shops Disorder, Teen Arrested
A man was stabbed near shops in Bartley Green on Wednesday evening. An 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening.
Dragon Boat Festival Raises Over £22,000 for Hospice
St David's Hospice Dragon Boat Festival at Llyn Padarn raised over £22,000 with local businesses and community groups competing, plus donations still coming in.
Police Back Officer in Broad Street Fight Response
West Midlands Police reviewed an incident on Broad Street and found an officer acted 'reasonably and proportionately' after being punched while dispersing a five-man fight.
Oldbury Church Street Closed After Major Incident
Church Street in Oldbury is closed due to a major incident, causing bus diversions for multiple routes including 3, 3A, 4, 4M, 12, 22, 23, and 87. Delays expected.
Elderly Couple Face £1,000 Bill Over Garden Plants
Hilary Garner, 82, and husband Christopher, 84, spent over £700 planting flowers on a verge in Worcester. They now face a £953.40 bill from developers to remove the plants, calling it a 'witch-hunt.'
Nina Barough Gets Freedom of City of London
Nina Barough CBE, founder of Walk the Walk, received the Freedom of the City of London for her exceptional contribution to public health and cancer support over 30 years.
Derby Voluntary Sector Awards 2026 Celebrate Community Heroes
The 2026 Derby Voluntary Sector Awards honoured 14 winners from 140 nominations, celebrating grassroots volunteers and groups making a difference across the city.
Record 3,500+ Raise £250K at Sparkle Night Walk
A record crowd of over 3,500 people turned Chesterfield pink for Ashgate Hospice's Sparkle Night Walk, raising more than £250,000 for end-of-life care in North Derbyshire.
Andy Burnham Urged to Introduce Night-Time Curfews for Young Drivers
West Midlands police chief Simon Foster calls on incoming PM Andy Burnham to introduce night-time curfews and passenger restrictions for new drivers to improve road safety.
Bristol Man Banned for Throwing Dog Over Gate
James Andrew Marchant, 42, received a 10-year animal ban after throwing his dog Boomer over a 6ft gate in Bristol. Clair Yvonne Malik, 42, got a 5-year ban for neglect.
Loughborough Cadets Win Third Straight National Title
Fourteen cadets from Loughborough Grammar and High Schools secured the Royal Air Squadron Trophy for the third year running, excelling in drill, shooting, and cyber disciplines.
Brothers raise £14k with 40-mile epilepsy walk
Two brothers from New Hall School walked 40 miles to Great Ormond Street Hospital, raising over £14,000 for epilepsy charities after Leo's brain tumour surgery.
Ricky Hatton's Car Torched in Targeted Attack
Ricky Hatton's car was destroyed in a suspected arson attack outside his son Campbell's home in Tameside, with police treating it as a targeted incident.
Four Birmingham Men Jailed for Summer Shooting
Four men from Birmingham have been sentenced to a total of 57 years in prison for a shooting last summer that left a man injured.
Father-Son Cycle Wales for Charity, Raising £4,050
Lee and Aaron Parry are cycling 221 miles across Wales to raise funds for St David's Hospice and Parkinson's research, inspired by family members. They have raised £4,050 so far, aiming for £7,500.
Swimmers Raise Over £1,900 for York Hospitals
Three swimmers completed the one-mile Great North Swim, raising more than £1,900 for York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity to enhance patient care and staff wellbeing.
Elderly Couple Facing £1,000 Bill for Planting Flowers
A West Midlands couple face a £1,000 council bill after planting flowers on scrubland near their home, which the council says is public land requiring permission.
Alum Rock Shooting: Mosque Volunteer Aids Teen Victim
A mosque volunteer helped a 16-year-old boy shot on Bowyer Road in Alum Rock, Birmingham. A 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Tamworth woman walks 150 miles for muscular dystrophy charity
Millie Bampton, 25, diagnosed with limb girdle muscular dystrophy, is walking 150 miles in July to raise awareness and funds for Muscular Dystrophy UK, despite her progressive condition.
Teen in Critical Condition After Birmingham Shooting
A 16-year-old boy is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Birmingham. Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses.
Cinemagoer Kicked Out for Eating Too Loudly
A cinema-goer was ejected from a screening for eating crunchy snacks too loudly, sparking debate on Reddit about cinema etiquette and noisy eating.
Chris Packham Refuses to Visit Pret Over Chicken Welfare
Naturalist Chris Packham has vowed not to set foot in Pret a Manger again after a row over the sandwich chain's chicken welfare standards.
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