Police Seek Man After Assault at Birmingham Concert
West Midlands Police are searching for a man following an assault at a concert in Birmingham. Officers have released an image of a suspect they want to speak to in connection with the incident.
Category : Community
Siblings Fundraise for Sunshine Fund with Muddy Obstacle Course
Ernie and Evelyn, aged 7 and 5, are raising £500 for the Sunshine Fund by taking part in Clarty Bairns, a muddy obstacle course, after the charity funded a playframe for Ernie.
Braintree District Enforces New PSPO Against Nuisance Vehicles
A Public Spaces Protection Order is now in effect across the entire Braintree district, targeting antisocial driving with fines up to £1,000.
Teens Squared Up to Helpers During Brutal Attack on Girl in Dudley
A 14-year-old girl suffered black eyes and concussion in a brutal Dudley town centre attack; teens squared up to those who tried to help.
MND Foundation First Anniversary Raises £350,000
The Motor Neurone Disease Foundation celebrates its first anniversary, having raised over £350,000 to improve care and support for those affected by MND in Essex and nationally.
Joy Haythorne Wins Heart's Make Me A Millionaire 2026
Retired hairdresser Joy Haythorne wins Heart's Make Me A Millionaire 2026, taking home £1 million. Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston present the life-changing prize.
Rossendale Ramblers Cover 55 Miles in Four Walks
Rossendale Ramblers completed four walks in a week, totaling 57 ramblers covering 55 miles, including a 23-mile challenge from Chipping with 3,200 feet ascent.
Birmingham Pride Hails Police Apology as Historic
Birmingham Pride has welcomed a police apology for past treatment of the LGBT+ community, calling it a historic moment. West Midlands Police issued the apology for historic wrongs, including arrests and harassment.
Candlelighters Celebrates 50 Years with Diggerland Party
Candlelighters marked 50 years of supporting families affected by childhood cancer with a celebration at Diggerland in Castleford, attended by over 500 people including families, volunteers, and NHS staff.
Teen Charged After Knives Found in Birmingham City Centre
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with possession of a blade after two knives were recovered near Hurst Street in Birmingham city centre. He is due in court today.
Norfolk Sight Loss Charity Gets £1,500 Donation for 220th Year
Vision Norfolk, a leading sight loss charity celebrating its 220th anniversary, receives a £1,500 donation from Barratt and David Wilson Homes Anglia to support community hubs and frontline services.
Girl, 3, Found Dead; Man Arrested for Murder in Chertsey
A three-year-old girl was found dead at a home in Chertsey, Surrey, on 25 June. A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Dance Schools Fundraise for Nepal Orphanage with Peach Show
Two local dance schools will perform James and the Giant Peach at Royal Spa Centre to raise £70,000 for an accommodation block at Innovative Academy in Nepal, housing 37 orphans.
Doncaster man raises £2,400 for cancer unit
Oliver Churchill raised over £2,400 by boxing at Doncaster Racecourse to support the Chatsfield Suite at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, where his mother Jean receives cancer care.
Safe Space Havens Roll Out Across Rushcliffe
A network of high street safe havens has launched in West Bridgford, Bingham, and Ruddington, offering vulnerable individuals a secure place to wait and access support services.
Teen Charged After Two Knives Found on Birmingham Street
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with possession of a bladed article after two knives were recovered on a street in Birmingham, according to West Midlands Police.
National Church Awards 2026: Nominate Now
The National Church Awards are open for nominations, celebrating volunteers who make churches vital community hubs. Winners receive £750. Nominations close August 11, 2026.
MP Blundell Urges More Support for Unpaid Carers
Elsie Blundell MP highlights the vital role of unpaid carers during National Carers Week, calls for new government rights including paid time off and temporary leave, and praises local carer support groups.
Solihull Council Criticised Over Lack of Surveillance Use
Solihull Council faces questions from councillors after failing to use covert surveillance powers under RIPA for 12 months, despite issues like fly-tipping and phoenix shops.
Community Speedwatch Expands in West Midlands
West Midlands Police's Community Speedwatch initiative now has 347 volunteers in 68 groups, with 148 officers trained in 2025 to tackle speeding motorists.
Mum smirked as she avoided prison for £120k DWP scam
Casey Webb, 45, fraudulently claimed £120,175 in Housing Benefit and Universal Credit over 13 years, spending on cinema and takeaways. She received a suspended sentence, smirking as she avoided jail.
Birmingham Council Urged on Unauthorised Encampments
Birmingham councillors demand a new strategy as unauthorised encampments surge, after a pilot scheme was axed due to lack of suitable sites, causing frustration over park damage and clean-up costs.
Walsall residents hit with thousands in parking fines
Walsall residents on South Street Gardens face thousands in parking fines after WHG introduced enforcement on February 1, 2026, without prior notice, sparking calls for compassion.
Birmingham dad's devastation as kids lose home in fire
A Birmingham father speaks out after his children lost their family home in a Kings Heath fire, with a fundraiser set up to help them rebuild.
Birmingham man avoids jail for neglecting eight dogs
Meekaa'eel Abu-bakar Nawaz, 30, admitted neglecting eight dogs found living in hazardous, filthy conditions at two Birmingham properties. He received a suspended sentence and a 10-year animal ban.
Man Slashed Across Head with Knife in Birmingham Attack
West Midlands Police release CCTV images of a suspect after a man was slashed across the head with a knife on Coventry Road, Birmingham, on April 25.
Teenager Convicted of Birmingham Stabbing Murder
A 17-year-old boy has been found guilty of murdering 18-year-old Hamza Ali in a fatal stabbing in Birmingham. The verdict was reached after a two-week trial at the city's crown court.
Teen missing in lake at Syston Sailing Club sparks search
Emergency services are searching Meynell Lake in Syston, Leicestershire, for a teenage boy reported to have entered the water, with police, fire, and rescue teams involved.
Teen Cyclist Struck by Car at Birmingham Business Park
A 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being hit by a car at Prime Park Business Park in Great Barr. The driver stopped at the scene.
False Alarm: Emergency Services Respond to Netherton Water Call
Emergency services rushed to Lodge Farm Reservoir in Netherton after a report of a possible body in the water, but it was a false call made with good intent, police confirmed.
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