Dog owners face £500 fine for microchip errors when moving
Dog owners moving house risk a £500 fine if they fail to update their pet's microchip details, under the Microchipping of Dogs (England) 2015 Regulation.
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Andy Burnham told to scrap pension triple lock as costs rise
Andy Burnham faces pressure to scrap the state pension triple lock, introduced in 2010, as wage growth of 3.9% could add £500 to pensions next April.
Man admits Soho Road assault, Newton hearing set
Wesley Usherwood pleads guilty to common assault after Soho Road incident; Newton hearing in April to decide facts.
Wolverhampton has England's highest murder rate
Wolverhampton has England's highest murder rate per head of population, with 31 killings in five years, figures show.
Police cordon on Birmingham New Street after incident
Police sealed off New Street in Birmingham city centre this evening after an incident. Officers were seen outside Size? and the Apple Store, with forensics reportedly awaited at the scene.
People smuggling gang ringleader arrested in Birmingham
Quang Van Nguyen, 31, ringleader of a people smuggling and money laundering gang, was arrested in Birmingham city centre. He and four others were jailed for nearly 40 years combined for facilitating illegal entry to the UK and laundering over £1.6 million
Man jailed for zombie knife attack in Ilkeston
Luke Hurdowar, 23, was jailed for 3 years 9 months after admitting stabbing a man twice with a 30cm zombie knife in a daylight attack in Ilkeston on June 26.
Mum's horror at 'stained thong' found in Shein dress
Kate Greevy, 42, found a stained thong with a pantyliner inside a £17 Shein dress ordered for an Ibiza trip. She returned her entire order and vowed never to shop with the retailer again.
Dudley Awards 2026 sponsor urges nominations for community heroes
West Midlands Hospital and Stourside Hospital, headline sponsor of the Dudley Awards 2026, calls the borough a special place and urges residents to nominate local heroes before December 3.
Brummies back Amber Alert as Noah Woods search enters day two
Birmingham residents are calling for a US-style Amber Alert system in the UK as the search for three-year-old Noah Woods, missing in Suffolk, enters its second day.
Gunman jailed for 12 years for Wolverhampton subway shooting
Tyriq Bingham, 22, has been jailed for 12 years for shooting a 20-year-old man in the leg in a Wolverhampton city centre subway underpass on Peel Street.
North Edgbaston stabbing sparks exempt housing plea
After a stabbing in Selsey Road, North Edgbaston - now Birmingham's top hotspot for exempt properties with 592 homes - councillors demand action.
Trio jailed over £160k fake £20 note plot
Three Midlands men have been jailed for a £160,000 counterfeit £20 note plot after police found £148,000 of fake currency in a Renault Clio on the M45 near Coventry.
Ex-PC quits after assaulting Halesowen mum who called for help
Former West Midlands Police officer Calum Brand, 27, resigned before being sacked for assaulting a Halesowen mother who had called for help, leaving her with facial injuries.
Four arrests ahead of Black Country Derby after Wolves disorder
West Midlands Police arrested four men following disorder after Wolves vs Stoke. Three charged, bail conditions include bans from football fixtures and Wolverhampton city centre on matchdays.
Mum grabbed by man in Stoke-on-Trent estate ordeal
A mum was grabbed by a man while walking her dog with her daughter in Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Two arrested over courier fraud targeting elderly in Birmingham
Two men, aged 40 and 35, were arrested by West Midlands Police over courier fraud targeting nine elderly and vulnerable victims in Birmingham since April, with over £100,000 stolen.
Shirley children's home approved as fourth in marathon meeting
Solihull planners approved a fourth children's home in one night, converting a Shirley family house. The five-hour meeting saw three other homes approved and one delayed.
Two charged after weapons seized in Dudley patrols
Two people have been charged after a knife and knuckle duster were seized by police during patrols in Dudley town centre last week.
State pension rise 3.9%: £92 monthly increase looms
State pension to rise 3.9% in April, adding £92 a month for those born before 1953, under DWP triple lock, as Burnham urged to back business.
Two arrested in Telford garage fraud probe over stolen cars
Two men arrested and a Telford garage shut down after police found stolen vehicles and parts worth millions at Kendall Business Park site.
Birmingham rapist Martin Lloyd jailed for 25 years for abuse
Martin Lloyd, 39, jailed for 25 years for raping a woman three times and attacking her with baseball bat, chains and machete, leaving broken nose and footprint on her face.
Twins spared jail in 2024 jailed for armed raid on Birmingham home
Mark and Jason Joyce, spared jail in 2024, have been jailed for five years and two months after an armed gang raid on a Birmingham home with children inside.
Arcadian Food Court traders closed over rat and cockroach infestations
A Zhen Kitchen, Korean Soup and Rice and Orient Canteen at Birmingham's Arcadian Food Court have been ordered to close after rats and cockroaches were found, posing an imminent risk to public health.
Sikh charity seeks to lift 44-year church rule in Wolverhampton
Miri Piri Afghan Charitable Trust asks Wolverhampton council to scrap a 1982 restriction limiting Wednesfield Methodist Church use, after nursery and temple plans were rejected.
Droitwich crash: Land Rover driver injured, man arrested
A Land Rover Discovery driver suffered serious injuries in a Droitwich collision with a Ford pick-up on Roman Way. A 31-year-old man was arrested and bailed.
Winter Fuel Payment: £35,000 income threshold explained
Winter Fuel Payments are now means-tested. Pensioners with income over £35,000 will have the £200 or £300 allowance clawed back by HMRC in instalments.
Birmingham teen e-bike crash while banned from driving
Gianni Blake, 18, of Kingstanding, pleaded guilty to riding a Sur-Ron e-bike on a pavement, colliding with a parked car, while disqualified and uninsured. He will be sentenced on November 10.
Man fined for £116 Asda theft in Smethwick
Ilie Costinel Jurnea, 37, admitted stealing coffee and laundry supplies worth £116 from Asda in Smethwick. He was fined £40 plus costs.
Drink driver banned after argument in Wolverhampton
A 40-year-old man has been banned from driving for 20 months after he was caught over the alcohol limit in Wolverhampton. Dilbagh Bhakar admitted the offence and was fined £276 plus costs.
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