Fly-tipper caught on camera dumping sofa fined over £1,700
Jayden Williams was fined £730 and ordered to pay £992 in costs and surcharge after being caught on CCTV dumping a sofa in Wolverhampton.
Category : Community
Residents Told to Bring ID to Asylum Seeker Housing Meeting
Residents on 'Migrant Street' estate must show photo ID to attend a community meeting about housing 121 asylum seekers in new £250k homes, MP warns outsiders barred.
Paralympic Gold Medallist Gregg Stevenson Takes on Armed Forces Role
Paralympic Gold medallist Gregg Stevenson, a former Royal Engineer Commando, has been appointed as Lancashire County Council's Armed Forces Covenant project manager to strengthen support for veterans.
Teen Arrested After Birmingham Shooting
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 16-year-old was shot in Alum Rock, Birmingham, and left in critical condition.
89% of Brits Unaware of Energy Bill Spend Allocation
New research reveals that 89% of British adults have no idea where their energy bill money goes, with 75% unaware of the standing charge.
Octopus Energy: Free Kits Until July 16
Octopus Energy warns customers they have until July 16 to claim free, personalised football kits. Over 23,000 shirts are available after already kitting out 50,000 young players.
Attempted Murder Arrest After Birmingham Shooting
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenage boy was shot in Birmingham, leaving him in critical condition. Police appeal for witnesses.
Queenscourt Hospice Joins Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge 2026
Queenscourt Hospice calls on fundraisers to join nine other hospices in the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge on September 5, 2026, covering 39km with over 1,700m ascent in 12 hours.
July 1 Quiz Answers: Marston Moor, Blofeld, and More
Find answers to July 1 quiz questions: Battle of Marston Moor (1644), Blofeld actors in Bond films, closest planet to the Sun, Dick Francis novels, Bob Dylan, Edam cheese, Grand National, Virgin Queen, Aston Villa, Falklands president, Bali.
Teen Hospitalized with Life-Threatening Gunshot Wounds
A 16-year-old boy was rushed to hospital with life-threatening gunshot wounds after a shooting in Birmingham. Police are investigating.
Andy Burnham £35,000 Pension Rule as PM
Andy Burnham, likely next PM, inherits a £35,000 income threshold for Winter Fuel Payments, affecting who qualifies for the £200-£300 allowance.
UK's best breakfast found in Shropshire forest near Birmingham
YouTube food critic Gary Hanna rated Embers in Shropshire as the UK's best breakfast, scoring it 10/10 after sampling three dishes cooked over open flames.
DVLA Disqualifies 104,000 Drivers in 2025, Up 29%
The DVLA directly disqualified 104,000 drivers in 2025, a 29% increase from 81,000 in 2024, as government data reveals rising motoring convictions and fines.
Teen critical after Birmingham street shooting
A 16-year-old boy is in a life-threatening condition after being shot on Bowyer Road in Alum Rock, Birmingham. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Burnham Urged to Introduce Emergency Rent Brake
Andy Burnham, expected to become PM after Starmer's resignation, is urged to introduce an emergency brake on rent rises and invest £40bn in council housing.
Melton Resident Jan Jackson to Walk for Parkinson's at Thoresby Park
Jan Jackson, diagnosed with Parkinson's 15 years ago, will walk at Thoresby Park on July 4, 2026, to raise funds for Parkinson's UK's Nurse Appeal aiming to raise £9m.
Michelle O'Dwyer named Merseyside Woman of the Year 2026
Michelle O'Dwyer, founder of Bay Tree Cookery CIC, was crowned Merseyside Woman of the Year 2026 at a ceremony in Liverpool, recognized for her work fighting hunger and social isolation.
Cinnamon Trust Seeks Dog Walkers in Ebbw Vale
The Cinnamon Trust urgently needs volunteers in Ebbw Vale (NP23) to walk a local resident's dog, preventing the heartbreaking separation of an elderly or ill owner from their beloved pet.
Girl rushed to hospital with blisters after squishy toy split
A seven-year-old girl was hospitalized with blisters after an unheated NeeDoh squishy toy broke open, leaking gel onto her hand, her mother claims.
HMRC Claws Back £200 from State Pensioners Born After 1951
HMRC confirms state pensioners earning over £35,000 will repay Winter Fuel Payment; those with £22,453 in other income risk losing £200.
Solihull children's home plan blocked over planning permission
A proposed children's home in Solihull's Millsons Wood has been rejected for a lawful development certificate; full planning permission is now required.
Dad of seven escorted out of Dixy Chicken
A father of seven was escorted out of a Dixy Chicken branch in Birmingham city centre after staff refused him service, sparking a police call-out.
Birmingham man returns from Thailand after catastrophic injuries
Ethan Lacey, 20, from Castle Vale, survived after life support was withdrawn in Thailand. He has been flown home following a family fundraising battle that raised over £27,000.
Calthorpe Estate Land Sale Sparks Edgbaston Resident Backlash
Residents and the Calthorpe Residents Society oppose the Calthorpe Estate's plan to sell hundreds of plots, including green spaces, via auction, fearing loss of community land and heritage.
Teen fighting for life after Alum Rock shooting
A 16-year-old boy is in hospital with life-threatening gunshot wounds after a shooting on Bowyer Road in Alum Rock, Birmingham. West Midlands Police are investigating.
Alum Rock: Bowyer Road Closed After Serious Incident
Bowyer Road in Alum Rock is closed by West Midlands Police after a serious incident. Councillors urge public not to speculate or share footage on social media.
Alum Rock road sealed off after serious incident near mosque
West Midlands Police sealed off Bowyer Road in Alum Rock, Birmingham, after a serious incident near Zia Ul Quran Masjid. Councillors urge public to avoid speculation.
Brawl at Old Crown pub leaves woman badly hurt, licence suspended
A fight at The Old Crown pub in Bartley Green left a woman with actual bodily harm and several others injured. The pub's licence has been suspended pending a full review after police called for urgent action.
Three jailed for Smethwick park blackmail and assault
Three men were sentenced to over three years in prison for attacking a man in West Smethwick Park and demanding £8,000 from his family in a blackmail plot.
Three jailed for Smethwick park attack and blackmail
Three men have been jailed for attacking a 20-year-old in West Smethwick Park and demanding £8,000 from his family. They were sentenced to three years and four months each.
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