Birmingham man jailed 14 years for police attack
A 58-year-old Birmingham man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a violent attack on two police officers, leaving them with serious injuries.
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Treetops Moonlight Walk Returns with New Route
The annual Treetops Hospice Moonlight Walk returns on September 18, 2026, with a new route, cowboy and western theme, and partnership with Hotpod Yoga, aiming to raise vital funds for palliative care.
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Birmingham Man Ted Haslam's Three Peaks Challenge for Princess of Wales
Birmingham's Ted Haslam, 74, completed the Three Peaks Challenge in 24 hours, raising over £30,000 for the Princess of Wales's charities, including those supporting early childhood development.
Caroline Flack's brother dies at 55 after being found unresponsive
Paul Flack, brother of BBC presenter Caroline Flack, has died at 55 after being found unresponsive, six years after her death. An inquest has been opened.
Police Probe B&M Bust-Up Over Dog in Hot Car in Lichfield
Staffordshire Police are investigating a confrontation at a Lichfield B&M store after a woman retrieved a dog from a hot car, leading to threats and abuse from the owner.
Sarah Wain Wins Carer of the Year at Chesterfield Awards
Sarah Wain was awarded Carer of the Year at the Chesterfield FC Community Awards, sponsored by Graysons Solicitors, for her dedication and compassion in supporting others.
Police Seek Dog Walker Witness in Cannock Knife Attack Attempt
A knifeman attempted to grab a woman on Shoal Hill Common in Cannock. Police are seeking a dog walker with a Staffordshire Bull Terrier as a potential witness.
Derbyshire Nurse Wins National British Forces Award
Hayley Lawrence, senior clinical nurse educator at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS FT, won a national British Forces in Business Award for her work in clinician education and leading the Armed Forces Staff Network.
Brentwood Strawberry Fair and parkrun 500th Event
Brentwood's Strawberry Fair drew thousands, while the 500th parkrun celebrated volunteers and community health. Alex Burghart MP praises local events.
London 10k Runners Fundraise for Dementia Charity
Sixteen runners will tackle the Saucony London 10k in July to raise funds for June's Wish, a Stevenage-based charity granting 'moments of magic' to dementia sufferers.
Folkestone Trainer Runs 14 Marathons in 14 Days for Cancer
Ollie Riley, 29, will run 14 marathons in 14 days across Italy to raise funds for Royal Marsden Cancer Charity in memory of friend Richie Chance.
Falcon Lodge community centre revival plans submitted
Councillor Richard Parkin confirms initial steps to revive Falcon Lodge Youth and Community Centre in Sutton Coldfield, with plans to demolish and rebuild a new facility.
Free Wellbeing Weekender Event in Harworth and Bircotes
A free wellbeing event in Harworth and Bircotes, supported by a £950 Councillor Community Grant, offers activities like football, archery, and wheelchair basketball on July 11.
Bilsthorpe School Raises £4,865 for Cancer Research UK
Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy staff and pupils raised £4,865.50 for Cancer Research UK by taking part in the Pretty Muddy Race for Life 5k in Nottingham, nearly doubling last year's total.
450 Blue Badges Revoked in Crackdown, Fines Up to £1,000
A crackdown on Blue Badge misuse in Wirral has led to 459 permits being cancelled, saving over £363,000. Traffic wardens now have powers to confiscate badges and issue fines up to £1,000.
Taxi and Police Car Crash on 999 Call in Wolverhampton
A taxi collided with a police car responding to an emergency call at a busy Wolverhampton junction. Firefighters freed a man from one vehicle; no injuries reported.
Canolfan Maerdy Wins Community Group of Year
Canolfan Maerdy in Tairgwaith has been named Community Group of the Year, and volunteer Evan Downs, 18, won Young Volunteer of the Year at the Neath Port Talbot Celebration of Volunteering awards.
Trivia: 999 Emergency Number, BRIC, Mandolin Strings
Discover the answers to today's trivia questions, including the launch of the 999 emergency number in 1937, the original BRIC countries, and how many strings a mandolin has.
Cathedral Abseil Raises £27,000 for Charity
A charity abseil from St Asaph Cathedral raised £27,000, becoming the most successful fundraising event in the Rotary Club of Rhyl's 100-year history.
Police Seek Two Men After Porch Package Thefts
West Midlands Police have released images of two men they want to speak to after a number of packages were taken from a porch in Birmingham.
Father and Son Climb Kilimanjaro for Charity
A father and son from Birmingham successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, raising over £10,000 for the Human Appeal charity to support humanitarian causes worldwide.
Reward Offered After Woman Raped in Birmingham Flat
A charity has offered a £5,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of a man who raped and assaulted a woman in a Birmingham flat.
WMFS Dog Searches for Venezuela Earthquake Survivors
A West Midlands Fire Service search dog was deployed to Venezuela to help find survivors after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the country, killing at least one person.
Police Appeal for Missing Man from Birmingham
West Midlands Police urgently appeal for help finding missing Birmingham man, 30-year-old Kieran Smith, last seen on January 24.
Missing Birmingham Man in Hugo Boss T-Shirt: Police Appeal
Police urgently appeal for help to find missing Birmingham man, last seen wearing a distinctive Hugo Boss T-shirt. Anyone with information is asked to come forward.
Vigil for Walsall Man Killed in Welshpool
Travellers held a vigil in Walsall for Daniel Smith, 28, who was killed during an incident in Welshpool. The community gathered to pay tribute.
Police Reviewing CCTV After Stourbridge Assault
West Midlands Police are reviewing CCTV after reports of a man dragging a screaming woman along Church Avenue in Amblecote, Stourbridge on Sunday evening.
MND Patient Walks Final Four Miles of Wales Marathon for £100k
Matt Cox, diagnosed with MND a year ago, aims to raise £100,000 by walking the final four miles of the Wales marathon, defying his mobility loss.
Band Gets £1,000 Boost from Wilkins Group
The Nottingham Concert Band from West Bridgford has received a £1,000 donation from packaging firm The Wilkins Group to buy new instruments and music, ensuring its continued community performances.
Burnham rule change could cost families £23,280
Andy Burnham's proposed tax overhaul could leave middle-class families £23,280 worse off by abolishing the capital gains tax uplift on inherited property, leading to double taxation.
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