Walsall Hacker Jailed for £29m TfL Cyber Attack
A Walsall hacker has been jailed for a cyber attack on Transport for London that caused £29 million in losses, including a ransom demand and system shutdowns.
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Searches after man seen with machete near Small Heath schools
West Midlands Police conducted searches after reports of a man with a machete on Hob Moor Road, Bordesley Green. No one was found, and patrols continue.
Solihull clashes: fans and police after England match
Trouble broke out on Poplar Road in Solihull after England's World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, with social media footage showing police using batons and punches.
Rossendale School Wins Supportive School of the Year Award
The Valley Leadership Academy in Rossendale has been named Supportive School of the Year at the Pride of Rossendale Awards for its outstanding support of pupils, families, and the local community.
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Dog Show in Suffolk Raises Funds for Animal Charity
A dog show in Suffolk will raise funds for mistreated animals, featuring eight categories, prizes, and community support. Last year, the charity helped nearly 3,000 animals.
Coventry Foodbank warns of critical shortage, may turn people away
Coventry Foodbank faces its most severe stock shortage in 15 years, with a five-tonne deficit in May alone, and warns it may have to reduce the number of people it feeds unless donations increase immediately.
FoodCycle Needs 2,700 Volunteers in London This Summer
FoodCycle charity urgently needs 2,700 volunteers across London to keep free meal services running for vulnerable people facing poverty and loneliness this summer.
Starlight Hike Returns to Mapledurham Estate
The Sue Ryder Starlight Hike returns to Mapledurham Estate on October 24, offering 5km or 10km night walks to raise funds for end-of-life care. Participants can enjoy live music, refreshments, and a remembrance area.
Veterans Charity Gets Cash for New Display Tent
Knutsford and District Royal British Legion receives funding from town council for a new gazebo to enhance community engagement and support for Armed Forces families.
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Staff Raise £2,528 for Air Ambulance in Coastal Walk
Staff from Ysgol Gyfun Aberaeron raised £2,528 for Wales Air Ambulance by walking 24 miles along the Ceredigion coast, enduring a heatwave to support the lifesaving charity.
Pedestrian hit by car in Wolverhampton, serious injuries
A man sustained potentially serious injuries after being struck by a car on Waterloo Road in Wolverhampton on July 15. He was taken to New Cross Hospital under blue lights.
Brits: Tea is the Ultimate Kindness Act
A survey reveals that 74% of Brits consider offering a cup of tea as the ultimate act of kindness, surpassing other gestures like lending an ear or giving a hug.
Birmingham demands action on 12,000 exempt hostels
Birmingham's new coalition council demands urgent government action to regulate over 12,000 exempt hostels, which house 32,000 people and have tripled since 2017, causing community crises.
Microlise Transaid Cup Raises £24,000 for Charity
Microlise's fourth annual Transaid Cup raised £24,000 for life-saving transport projects in sub-Saharan Africa, with Scania winning the tournament.
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Top Six Group Trip Personalities You Will Encounter
Discover the six classic personalities that emerge on group trips, from the planner to the procrastinator, and how to handle them for a smoother travel experience.
'Slave Adam' Stalked Dominatrix After Sending Thousands
Adam Atherton, known as 'Slave Adam', sent a dominatrix thousands of pounds before threatening to rape her and stalking her in a pub. He received an 18-month suspended sentence.
Birmingham Florist Wins UK's Favourite Family Business
Birmingham-based florist has been voted the UK's favourite family business at the Family Business Awards. The award recognises outstanding family-run enterprises across the country.
Relatable Money Emojis: Discuss Finances Online
Learn how to use money emojis to talk about finances online. Discover relatable symbols for budgeting, saving, and spending in digital conversations.
Older Drivers: Read Plate from 20m or Stop Driving
Older drivers must be able to read a number plate from 20 metres or face prosecution, as the Labour government considers mandatory eyesight tests for over-70s.
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Surrey Couple Mark 65th Wedding Anniversary at Care Home
Anne and John Morgan, aged 87 and 91, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary at Signature at Reigate Grange, surrounded by family, friends, and staff, marking a lifetime of love and community service.
Tŷ Hafan Shop Opens in Cardigan with Lloyd Family
Diane and Emily Lloyd, long-time supporters of Tŷ Hafan, officially opened the charity's new shop at 25 High Street, Cardigan, marking a new chapter for the hospice in the community.
Erdington Man Stalked Woman for Eight Months
Mahammed Younis, 21, from Erdington, conducted an eight-month stalking campaign against a woman, leaving her too scared to leave home, Birmingham Magistrates' Court heard.
Travellers site approved near Dorridge in Solihull
Solihull Council grants planning permission for a travellers site on Box Trees Road near Dorridge, with five residential pitches and no objections from consultees.
Refugees Fear After Reform UK Sanctuary Motion
Birmingham refugees and asylum seekers voice fear and sadness after Reform councillors' motion to end City of Sanctuary status, which was ultimately lost.
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Birmingham drug dealers jailed for 'coffee and milk' line
Three Birmingham men were jailed for running a county lines drug operation in Weston-super-Mare, using 'coffee and milk' as code for heroin and crack cocaine, with 2,700 users at its peak.
Arsonist Jailed for Life Over Fatal Wheelie Bin Fire
Andrew Gorrell, 55, was sentenced to life for murdering John Edwards, 82, by setting a wheelie bin on fire and blocking his door in Wednesbury. He must serve at least 25 years.
Wolverhampton Man Sent Abusive Texts to Police Officer
Jez Stracey-Kemp, 40, of Wolverhampton, admitted racially aggravated harassment after sending racist and homophobic texts to a police officer. He received a suspended prison sentence.
Dad punched ex-wife in Birmingham supermarket car park
Michael Miah, 49, punched his ex-wife in a Birmingham supermarket car park, causing a cut and brief unconsciousness, after calling her a 'slag'. He received an 18-month community order.
Boy, 11, dies in 'unavoidable' crash crossing road
An 11-year-old boy died in an unavoidable crash after crossing a road on his bike to reach his mother, a coroner concluded. Seth Fulton was hit by a bus and a car in Derby.
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Man punches seagull, breaks both wings in Porthleven attack
Police appeal for witnesses after a man allegedly punched a seagull for stealing his food and stuffed it through a fence, leaving it with two broken wings in Porthleven, Cornwall.
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