Raise the Colours Figure Charged with Indecent Images
Ben Cullen, a prominent member of Raise the Colours Oxfordshire, faces three charges of making indecent images of children, including 22 category A photographs. He appears in court today.
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Colour Run Raises £23,573.74 for Derian House Hospice
Hundreds of runners turned the sky into a rainbow at the Derian House Colour Run, raising £23,573.74 for children with life-limiting conditions in Chorley.
Ex-Officer Walks 100km for Police Families Charity
Former Chesterfield police officer Jamie Farrell, 40, will walk 100km non-stop through the Peak District on July 4 to raise funds for Care of Police Survivors, a charity supporting families of officers killed on duty.
Teen's Trust Fund Car Crushed After Dad's Test Drive
A Birmingham teenager's first car, bought with his child trust fund, was crushed by police after his father took him on an illegal test drive while banned from driving.
Thriplow Daffodil Weekend Raises Record £87,000
The 58th Thriplow Daffodil Weekend and Country Fair raised a record-breaking £87,000 for local causes and charities, including East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH), with total donations now exceeding £1 million since 1969.
State pensioners can get £14,288 in freebies in July
State pensioners can access nine freebies and discounts worth £14,288 in July, including benefits from NHS, Royal Mail and DWP, amid a change in government.
Pensioner wins £670 from council over pothole damage
Sheila Burgman, 75, won £515 for repairs and £155 in costs from Kent County Council after her Peugeot 307 was damaged by a pothole in January 2024, following a two-year legal dispute.
Solihull mum's 50p school uniform rail helps families
Jenny Charman launches a 50p school uniform rail at Kids2Kids Preloved in Shirley, Solihull, to help parents save money on last-minute school clothes before summer holidays.
Fish and chip shops face mushy pea shortage crisis
Nearly 45% of chip shop owners are extremely worried about the future as a mushy pea shortage looms, according to a survey by the National Federation of Fish Friers.
PIP Fraudster Caught via Facebook Screenshots
Dawna Bird, 57, of Alvaston, was sentenced for illegally claiming £14,000 in PIP while living in Greece for over 1,000 days, exposed by Facebook posts advertising childminding.
New 25p per mile rule for DWP PIP and DLA claimants driving
From 1 July 2026, Motability Scheme users face a new 25p per mile excess charge for PIP and DLA claimants. Support for extra mileage for healthcare, education, or employment will be announced on 8 July.
Willenhall councillor seeks PSPO over antisocial behaviour
Labour councillor Simran Cheema calls for a Public Space Protection Order in Willenhall to combat topless drinkers, motorbike gangs, and antisocial behaviour driving shoppers from the town centre and memorial park.
Calthorpe Estate land sell-off leaves residents devastated
Residents of Birmingham's Calthorpe Estate are fighting plans to sell 200 plots of land, including cherished green spaces, with seven plots set for auction on July 9.
Vacant Dudley Factory to Become Community Centre
Dudley Council approves conversion of vacant clothes factory into a community centre with classrooms for Islamic education, prayer room, and library.
MP: Landlords Exploit Loophole to Take Over Communities
Birmingham Erdington MP Paulette Hamilton says landlords exploit a loophole to turn rejected HMOs into exempt accommodation, harming communities with vulnerable tenants and anti-social behaviour.
£5,000 Reward for Nuneaton Rape Suspect Adrian Lewicki
Warwickshire Police have increased the reward to £5,000 for information leading to Adrian Lewicki, wanted in connection with a rape in Nuneaton on June 14.
Homeless woman given tent and Greggs vouchers
Olivia Hill, 33, sleeping rough in B&M car park after High Peak Borough Council deemed her 'not in priority need' for housing, despite mental health issues.
Binman Drops Dog Poo on Pavement During Collection
A North Tyneside binman dropped dog poo bags on the pavement during a collection, captured on CCTV. The council says it was a genuine oversight, but the resident is shocked.
Twins Donate Knee-Length Hair for Charity
Birmingham twins aged 12 have donated their knee-length hair to the Little Princess Trust after never having a haircut, raising over £1,000 for wigs for children with cancer.
Midland leaders dismiss online rumours about migrant hotel
Telford & Wrekin Council and MP Wendy Morton have refuted false social media claims that a hotel in Walsall and an apartment block in Telford are being used to house migrants, calling the posts 'fake news'.
Avanti West Coast Drivers Ballot for Strike Over Pay
Train drivers on the key Birmingham to London route are to be balloted on strike action after Aslef rejected Avanti West Coast's pay offer, citing DfT interference.
Man fined £1,722 for dumping sofa in Wolverhampton
Jayden Williams was ordered to pay £1,722 after being caught on CCTV dumping a sofa on Racecourse Road in Wolverhampton. He pleaded guilty and called his actions a 'stupid decision'.
Mother and daughter killed at crossing were holding hands
An inquest heard Destiny Harrison, 24, and her daughter Linnea, 5, were holding hands when hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing in Plymouth. The driver, 76, said she believed the lights were green.
Mum confiscates knuckle duster from son after 999 call
Haroon Rahman, 25, admitted possessing a knuckle duster after a family member called 999 reporting an assault at their Bordesley Green home on June 6.
Tumble Fire Station Car Wash Raises Over £1,300
Firefighters from Tumble Fire Station raised over £1,300 at a charity car wash, supporting Liwsi, a child with rare genetic conditions, and The Fire Fighters Charity.
Woman Sexually Assaulted in Sandwell Valley Country Park
A woman was found injured in Sandwell Valley Country Park after a sexual assault. Police are investigating and remain in the area. The victim has been discharged from hospital.
Teen e-scooter rider avoids jail after friend dies in crash
A 15-year-old boy has avoided custody after his e-scooter crashed into a car, killing his passenger Jacob Calland, 14. The scooter was in turbo mode and ran a red light.
Dragonfly Cancer Trust Summer Fun Day Sheffield July 4
Families in Sheffield can enjoy a fun-filled day of entertainment, activities and fundraising at the Dragonfly Cancer Trust Summer Family Fun Day on July 4 at Kenwood Hall Hotel.
Chester Road Named Among Worst for Speeding in Birmingham
MP Paulette Hamilton highlights Chester Road in Erdington as a speeding hotspot, citing crashes and fatalities. She demands better enforcement of speed limits to deter dangerous driving.
Birmingham Man Jailed for Throwing Boiling Water Over Officer
John Davies, 58, punched one officer then poured boiling water over a second, leaving her with severe blistering. He was sentenced to 14.5 years at Birmingham Crown Court.
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