SKATEFEST 2026: New Community Festival in Thornton-le-Dale
A new community festival, SKATEFEST 2026, launches in Thornton-le-Dale on May 23, featuring skate competitions, live music, street art, and free activities to rejuvenate the local skatepark.
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Driver Jailed Over Decade for Fatal Crash After Dangerous Overtakes
Mariusz Kosinski, 37, has been sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving on the A46 Evesham bypass, where he was over the alcohol limit and overtook multiple vehicles recklessly.
Builder Convicted of Murder After Cycling from Crime Scene
Dorin Ciorba, 29, found guilty of murdering 62-year-old Osaretin Oronsaye in Dartford, Kent, following a brutal attack over a financial dispute. CCTV captured his chilling escape by bicycle.
UC Health Payment Cut by £188 Monthly for New Claimants
New Universal Credit claimants face losing £188 a month as the Government cuts the health top-up payment by nearly half from April 2026, sparking criticism over a two-tier system.
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Kidnapping Arrests Near Primary School in Benfleet, Essex
Two individuals were arrested by armed police on High Road in Benfleet, Essex, following an alleged kidnapping of a man in his 20s. The incident occurred near South Benfleet Primary School, causing alarm among witnesses and school staff.
Rochdale Churches Announce February Services and Events
Multiple churches across Rochdale have detailed their February schedules, including special services, study groups, community support initiatives, and musical performances for all residents.
Darren Steel Jailed for Life After Murdering Brother Martin
Darren Steel, 41, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years for the murder of his older brother Martin Steel in a case described as the 'ultimate betrayal'.
Bogus Boiler Repair Man Jailed for Midlands Scams
Saqib Ali, 24, has been sentenced to over two years in prison for burglary, theft, and handling stolen goods after preying on elderly and vulnerable victims across Derby and Stoke-on-Trent.
Brothers Jailed for 8 Years Over County Lines Drug Line
Two brothers from Wolverhampton have been sentenced to eight years in prison each for running a County Lines drug network known as the 'Kash Line' that supplied crack cocaine and heroin across the Black Country.
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Council Rejects HMO Plans for Former Police Training Centre
Sandwell Council has refused permission to convert the vacant Windmill House police training facility in Smethwick into a 76-bed house of multiple occupation, citing numerous planning concerns.
Pet Charity's Urgent £122,000 Appeal to Save Services
A South Wales charity providing free pet food to foodbanks and a low-cost pop-up shop faces closure after a major grant fell through. It must raise £122,000 in four weeks to secure a permanent warehouse and continue vital services that keep families and p
Bollington's Historic Floods and Bygone Days in Archives
Explore enchanting archival images from Macclesfield, including the devastating 1912 Bollington canal flood and nostalgic scenes from the 1920s to 1950s.
Nazi Kidnap Survivor's West Midlands Life Revealed in £100k Case
A Polish man kidnapped by Nazis as a child rebuilt his life in the West Midlands, with his £100,000 estate finally reaching family after a decade-long international investigation.
Free BBC TV Licences for Pre-1951 State Pensioners
State pensioners born before 1951 can now apply for a £0 BBC TV Licence if they receive Pension Credit. The scheme requires applicants to be 75 or older, with eligibility checks conducted via the DWP.
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Worcestershire Pensioners Get £300 Cost of Living Payments
Worcestershire Council announces expanded Household Support Fund providing £300 payments to eligible pensioners and vulnerable residents facing financial hardship.
Gordon Ramsay's Advice to Brooklyn Beckham Amid Family Feud
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay urges Brooklyn Beckham to cherish his parents during the public family dispute, drawing from his own experiences with family tensions.
New West Midlands Most Wanted List Issued by Police
West Midlands Police have added new suspects to their most wanted list, appealing for public help to locate individuals wanted for crimes including stalking, harassment, and burglary.
Three Men Sentenced After Dangerous Dog Attacks
Three men from the West Midlands have been sentenced after their dogs viciously attacked people while dangerously out of control, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.
Man 'Looking Dead' After Brutal Stourbridge Pub Attack
Brandon Carpenter, 31, was assaulted outside The Stourbridge Lion pub, leaving him covered in blood and needing stitches. His partner feared he was dead during the violent incident.
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Telford Rapist Jailed for 15 Years for Attacks on Women
Mark Hirons, 38, from Lydbury North, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for rape, assault, and intentional strangulation of a woman in Telford. The dangerous predator was convicted after a West Mercia Police investigation.
Birmingham Duo in Court Over Leicester Murder Probe
Two individuals from Birmingham are among eight people charged in connection with the alleged murder of Gary Piatek, who has been missing for nearly two years. Police are conducting a major search operation at a property in Leicester, including demolishin
Sex Offender Jailed for 20 Years After Raping Two Women on Bail
Omran Ahmed, 37, has been sentenced to an extended 20-year term for raping two women in separate attacks while awaiting trial. The Nottingham predator assaulted his second victim while on bail.
Elliot Jones Jailed 26 Years for Child Abuse Manipulation
A dangerous sexual predator who coerced three women into sharing sick child abuse videos has been sentenced to 26 years in prison at Winchester Crown Court.
Four Jailed for Over 100 Years After Wolverhampton Shooting
Four men have been sentenced to a combined total exceeding 100 years in prison for attempting to murder a 45-year-old man in Wolverhampton. The victim was shot in the back after leaving a pub in the Horseley Fields area.
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New Driver Jailed for Six Years After Fatal Crash
Liberty Mitchell, 21, was sentenced to six years and eight months for causing death by dangerous driving after a high-speed collision that killed two people less than a month after she passed her driving test.
Terrorist Who Plotted Army Centre Attack to Be Released
Zahid Iqbal, jailed for planning an al Qaida-inspired bomb attack on a Territorial Army centre in Luton, has been approved for release by the Parole Board three years early.
Police Raid with Angle Grinders in Sutton Coldfield Street
Residents in Warden Road, Sutton Coldfield, were woken early by a police raid using angle grinders, resulting in a man's arrest for suspected drug dealing.
Man Jailed for Sexual Assault After Posing as Taxi Driver
Kelvin Ndoro has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for sexually assaulting a woman he deceived into believing he was a taxi driver in Nottingham.
Man Charged with Running Two Birmingham Brothels
Dongping Xiao, 41, has been remanded into custody after being charged with running two brothels in Birmingham city centre following a police investigation.
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Tommy Robinson Leaves UK Over ISIS Publication Safety Concerns
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has confirmed he has left the United Kingdom due to safety concerns after being named in an Islamic State publication that encouraged violence against him.
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