Birmingham Second Most Deprived in England Study
A new government study ranks Birmingham as the second most deprived area in England, behind Blackpool. The analysis covers income, employment, education, health, crime, housing, and environment.
A new government study ranks Birmingham as the second most deprived area in England, behind Blackpool. The analysis covers income, employment, education, health, crime, housing, and environment.
Adam Plant, 25, slashed a homeless man's face after learning he wasn't from Burton-upon-Trent. The victim suffered a fractured jaw and 15cm wound.
Kouri Richins, author of a children's book on grief, was sentenced to life for murdering her husband Eric with fentanyl. She also attempted poisoning on Valentine's Day.
Luna Springs nightclub in Digbeth has its licence suspended for 28 days after a double stabbing, jeopardising a major Aston Villa fan park event.
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RecommendedWahidullah Hotak, 18, raped a 24-year-old woman after she entered a Wednesbury shop seeking a toilet. He was jailed for seven years with an extended licence.
Newly-elected Birmingham councillor Harris Khaliq believes an 'uprise' of independents could benefit the city's 'forgotten' residents after winning a landslide victory in Ward End.
Hajee Desi Khana in Small Heath was closed by Birmingham City Council after environmental health officers found cockroaches, rats, and mice on the premises.
An 82-year-old former powerboat racer completed a 24-hour endurance challenge at Sale Water Park, breaking four world records and raising over £30,000 for Make-A-Wish UK.
A manhunt is underway for a 29-year-old Turkish Cypriot man who allegedly abducted his two-year-old child from the British mother's home in Limassol, Cyprus.
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RecommendedPilgrims Hospices Lottery marks 30 years of funding hospice care, now selling tickets in shops across east Kent. Weekly entries support thousands of patients annually.
Operation Fearless saw 18 arrests, drugs seized, a shop shut down, and illicit goods confiscated in a major Handsworth crime crackdown involving police, immigration, and trading standards.
St John Ambulance is calling for youth leaders and helpers in Kent to support Badgers and Cadets. Volunteers gain skills and training while inspiring the next generation.
Three women in their late teens to early 20s were found dead off Brighton seafront after attending a David Attenborough-themed student night at club Quarters. Police say no one else is being sought.
The Running Slugs from Peterborough completed a gruelling 4x4x48 challenge, raising over £21,000 for Sue Ryder and Cancer Research UK in memory of lost family members.
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RecommendedQuilters Federation of Schools in Billericay wins UK National Dementia Award for building connections between pupils and older residents, including those with dementia.
Kirsty Bosley, a features writer for BirminghamLive, has been named Regional Journalist of the Year 2026 at the Celebrating Brilliant Journalism awards in Digbeth.
Lincs Dobermann Rescue's Dobiefest returns to Arena UK in Grantham on June 20, 2026, with dog shows, agility demos, and family fun to support Dobermann rehoming across the UK.
Leicester's Tori Kinniburgh and friend Tia raised over £4,500 for Leonard Cheshire by completing the London Marathon, funding assistive tech for disabled adults.
Omarie Adams, 34, abducted and repeatedly raped a 13-year-old girl in Leeds. He was jailed for 20 years after his victim told court she hopes he rots in prison.
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RecommendedA charity football match will be held at Aveley FC on July 11 in memory of Henry Nowak, a Thurrock student who died in December. Nearly £50,000 has been raised for 2wish.
Police have launched an urgent appeal to find Jayda, 14, missing from Birmingham since Wednesday. Anyone who spots her is urged to call 999 immediately.
Joy Sykes followed her husband Martin into Claritas choir, singing alto while he sings bass. She loves the fun, pressure-free atmosphere and fundraising for hospice.
British Transport Police release CCTV images of five boys after a man was racially abused, punched, and sprayed with liquid on a train between Coventry stations.
Richard Williman, known as The Running Cricketer, will run the Great Manchester Run in full cricket gear to raise funds for the Ruth Strauss Foundation after losing his wife to bowel cancer.
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RecommendedCivic Pride Rossendale receives a generous donation of quality hand tools from Make (NW) Ltd, boosting their ability to prepare local gardens for summer. The group seeks more volunteers and donations.
Constance Pullom, who played piano in an RAF band during WWII, celebrated her 105th birthday at Ivybank House in Bath, Somerset, with family and friends.
The St Clare Hospice Colour Run returns to Harlow on June 7, 2026, featuring a 5k fun run with colour stations. Participants can also join at Bishop's Stortford. Register now.
SSAFA Durham presents Victory Bells, a musical and storytelling production celebrating WWII, with proceeds supporting veterans and military families.
Frimley Health Charity's Run Frimley 2026 raised over £53,000 with a record 1,270 runners, surpassing its £50,000 target to support NHS trust projects.
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RecommendedJungle Mania soft play centres across the UK have closed with immediate effect, leaving customers out of pocket. Multiple locations shut down.