Quiz Raises £240 for Springhill Hospice in Balderstone
St Mary's Balderstone raised £240 for Springhill Hospice at a quiz night. Upcoming events include women's breakfast, family fun day, and summer fair.
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Digbeth Coach Station crime drops 63% after crackdown
Police report a 63% reduction in crime at Digbeth Coach Station after a crackdown on aggressive begging, drugs, and abuse, with a 50% drop in police calls since June 2025.
67% Say Marriage Not Outdated, YouGov Data Shows
Despite modern trends, 67% of adults believe marriage is not outdated, with only 21% disagreeing. Couples are reimagining weddings with personal touches, not abandoning commitment.
Council Tax Discounts: 7 Groups Eligible for Reductions
Seven groups of UK households can get council tax discounts of 25-100%. Full list includes students, carers, low-income, and those with disabilities. Challenge your band for potential refunds.
B&M Row Over Dog Left in Hot Car During Heatwave
A man threatened to punch a woman in a Lichfield B&M store after she claimed to have 'liberated' his dog from a van in 34°C heat during the red alert heatwave.
Birmingham's Victorian Slum Clearance: Streets Demolished
In 1842, a report exposed Birmingham's 'evil' slums housing 50,000 people in 2,000 courts. By 1875, Mayor Joseph Chamberlain demolished entire districts, raising life expectancy from 37 to 41 years.
Tree Surgeon Banned for Drug Driving in Handsworth
Richard Smith, 50, was banned from driving for a year after police caught him smoking a cannabis joint in Handsworth. He pleaded guilty to drug driving at Birmingham Magistrates' Court.
Paedophile Scout Leader May Gets Jail Time Doubled
Stuart May, 82, convicted again for abusing boys as a scout leader in Sutton Coldfield, had his jail term doubled to 17 years and 9 months after three new victims came forward.
Rough Sleeping Decriminalised in Birmingham from Monday
The 1824 Vagrancy Act is repealed on Monday, decriminalising rough sleeping in England and Wales. Birmingham's 68 rough sleepers will no longer face criminal penalties.
Birmingham dad gives up drinking after BBQ drink-drive charge
Martin Winstanley, 40, was banned from driving for 12 months after being caught 9mcg over the alcohol limit following a family BBQ in Birmingham.
Birmingham Travelodge assault: man pleads guilty over vape row
Nathan Stanley, 29, pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm after punching his girlfriend in the face at a Birmingham Travelodge during a row over a vape last October.
Family of Canal Death Victim 'Left with Emptiness'
Chereiss Bailey's family organise a fun day to raise funds for a memorial headstone after her body was found in a West Bromwich canal in October 2025.
Mum trapped in wheelchair fall at Birmingham bollards
A wheelchair-using mum fell backwards after a temporary anti-terror bollard panel moved near Birmingham's New Street Station, leaving her with neck and back pain.
Police Boost St Andrew's Patrols Against Car Cannibals
West Midlands Police has increased patrols around Birmingham City FC's stadium on matchdays due to 'car cannibals' stripping vehicles, not football-related issues, a court revealed.
Birmingham Axes Traveller Camp Pilot Amid Encampment Rise
Birmingham City Council has scrapped a pilot scheme for negotiated stopping of traveller camps due to insufficient suitable sites, despite rising unauthorised encampments.
Coseley 'ignored and neglected' says Reform UK councillor
Coseley is the 'forgotten and neglected part of Dudley borough' according to Reform UK councillor Sat Sherwani, who highlights overgrown verges and flytipping as signs of decline.
Car wash boss sentenced for stalking and assaulting ex
Shezad Zaman, 37, who runs DAC Car Wash in Sparkbrook, received a suspended two-year jail sentence for assaulting, strangling and stalking his former girlfriend.
Birmingham Police on Stabbings After 12 Days of Violence
Three men were stabbed in Birmingham city centre in 12 days. West Midlands Police reassures the public with increased patrols and a relentless approach to knife crime.
Birmingham mum: 'I thought I was acting in son's best interests'
Tamara Thomas, 46, was sentenced to three years and nine months for gross negligence manslaughter after her son Joshua, 12, died from untreated diabetes. She told the court she believed she was acting in his best interests.
Children Lose Everything in Kings Heath House Fire
A Birmingham father's children lost their home in a Kings Heath fire on June 5. The blaze destroyed the kitchen and caused smoke damage. A fundraiser has been launched.
Supermarket Parent-Child Parking Age Limit Warning
Start Rescue warns UK drivers of age limits for parent-child parking at Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's. Fines possible for rulebreakers with children over 12.
Jude Bellingham's Girlfriend Ashlyn Castro: Age, Career, Ex
England football star Jude Bellingham is dating American influencer Ashlyn Castro. Learn about her age, career, and previous high-profile links to Michael B. Jordan and LaMelo Ball.
Family releases CCTV of fatal punch to warn one punch can kill
Luke Thompson, 25, died after one punch from bouncer Dylan Maxwell. Family releases footage to warn others. Maxwell jailed for 13 years 10 months.
Woman's Body Found in Sandwell Valley Park Pool
A woman's body was pulled from Swan Pool at Sandwell Valley Country Park after she went missing just after 4.30pm. Emergency services recovered her, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Bukayo Saka's Fiancée Tolami Benson: Age, Job, Wedding
England footballer Bukayo Saka is engaged to Tolami Benson. Discover her age, career, how they met, and wedding details as she supports him at the 2026 World Cup.
Declan Rice's Girlfriend Lauren Fryer and Son Jude: History
England star Declan Rice shares a quiet life with childhood sweetheart Lauren Fryer and their son Jude. Discover their teenage romance, family life, and how they handle public scrutiny.
Car Hits Pedestrians Outside M&S in Ealing, Three Injured
Three people were injured, one seriously, when a car struck pedestrians outside a Marks and Spencer in Ealing, London. An air ambulance was dispatched, and the road remains closed.
Man Dies in 100ft Cliff Fall at Bournemouth Beach
A man has died after falling 100ft from a cliff at Fisherman's Walk, Bournemouth, during a heatwave. Beachgoers screamed in horror as he fell. Police have referred themselves to the IOPC.
Sunglasses could lead to penalty points for drivers
Drivers wearing certain sunglasses risk penalty points and fines. Category four shades are illegal for driving, warns Nextbase and Quotezone.
Police appeal after man suffers facial injuries in Oldbury
West Midlands Police issue CCTV appeal after a man sustained facial injuries in an assault on Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury, at 3.15am on 1 February.
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