Boy, 5, Calls Police on Mum Asleep in Car After Drinking
A Birmingham mother has been sentenced after her five-year-old son called police when she fell unconscious in a car following alcohol consumption.
Category : Community
Midlands Towns Named Among England's Best Places to Live
Several affluent and picturesque towns across the Midlands have been recognised in the 2026 Muddy Stilettos list of England's best places to live, highlighting top spots for families.
Harborne Cafe Fosters Community Through Personal Service
Paul at No 41 in Harborne High Street has become a vital social hub where retirees gather twice weekly. Owner Paul Gilbert discusses surviving the pandemic, battling rising costs, and why personal relationships matter more than profit.
Abandoned Fibbersley Petrol Station: A West Midlands Time Capsule
Explore the abandoned Fibbersley petrol station in Willenhall, a nostalgic time capsule with vintage fuel pumps and quirky artefacts frozen in time.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Abandoned Willenhall Petrol Station Frozen in Time
A derelict former fuel station in Willenhall, Walsall, remains standing with pumps and shop items intact, evoking nostalgic memories from local residents.
Ramadan Streets Night Market 2026 Guide
The Ramadan Streets night market returns to Birmingham in March 2026. Discover dates, location, opening hours, food offerings, and community significance.
M6 Makes Walsall and Wolverhampton Sex Trade Hubs
Walsall and Wolverhampton have become the most lucrative areas for the sex trade in the Black Country, driven by proximity to the busy M6 motorway and lorry parks attracting workers and clients from across the region.
Ali Durrani Missing: Birmingham Police Appeal After Year
Ali Durrani vanished from Selly Oak, Birmingham, in February 2025. Police and his parents appeal for information as the search enters its second year.
Man Guilty of Murdering Girl, 9, Seen on CCTV
Deividas Skebas has been found guilty of murdering Lilia Valutyte in Boston. CCTV footage shows him observing the child before the fatal stabbing in July 2022.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Stolen Cars Found in Black Country Lock-Up
Police have recovered six stolen vehicles from across the West Midlands after tracing a car to a Willenhall unit where they were being dismantled for parts.
Teen Charged with Murder of Student Near University
An 18-year-old has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old cybersecurity student near De Montfort University in Leicester.
Cost of Living Help Beyond DWP Benefits
UK residents may qualify for financial assistance through local council schemes, even without claiming DWP benefits. The Household Support Fund helps with bills, food, and essentials.
Tamworth Pervert Jailed After 'No Comment' Interview
Martin Bordoli from Amington in Tamworth has been sentenced to over six years in prison for sexually assaulting a girl, despite initially refusing to comment during police questioning.
Council and Police to Remove Unauthorised Flags in Moseley
Birmingham Council and West Midlands Police are taking urgent action to remove flags put up without permission in Moseley village, following reports of confrontations and community division.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Camp Leader Jailed for Drugging and Abusing Boys
Jon Ruben, a former vet and summer camp leader, has been sentenced to over 23 years for drugging boys with sweets and committing horrific sexual assaults in Leicestershire.
Rapist Jailed 23 Years for Horrific 5-Hour Assault
Bo Yang has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for a prolonged attack involving rape, beating with a metal bar, and using facial recognition to steal money from his victim.
Murderer Admits Guilt Over Boxer and MMA Fighter's Death
Kai Pennell pleads guilty to murdering Duane Keen, a gifted boxer and mixed martial arts competitor, in a property in Wales. The defendant also admitted criminal damage charges.
Universal Credit Payment Delays for Millions
Millions of Universal Credit claimants face payment delays despite April rate increases, with higher amounts not arriving until June due to assessment period rules.
Birmingham Supermarket Worker Stabbed: Police Issue Image
West Midlands Police urgently seek Reece Allen after a Heron Foods employee was seriously injured in a stabbing during a robbery in Shard End, Birmingham.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
PIP Reviews Extended to Five Years in DWP Changes
The UK government announces PIP award reviews will extend from nine months to up to five years from April, aiming to tackle assessment backlogs and increase face-to-face appointments.
Check If You Qualify for Household Support Fund
Local councils across England are encouraging residents to apply for the Household Support Fund, which provides financial assistance for energy bills, food, and essential items for vulnerable households.
WW2 RAF Pilot Harry Richardson DFC Turns 108
Flt Lt Harry Richardson DFC, one of Britain's oldest living World War Two veterans, will be honoured at a special 108th birthday celebration in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, featuring 1930s music and a presentation of his service history.
Music on the Farm 2026 Returns to Ripple for Charity
The beloved Music on the Farm festival is back on June 14, 2026, at Solley's Ice Cream Parlour in Ripple, Kent. Organised by Martha Trust, this family-friendly day features live music, kids' activities, local food, and supports a vital local cause.
Violent Shoplifter Jailed for Assaults in West Bromwich
A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to 18 weeks in prison for shoplifting offences and violent assaults on a security guard and police officers in West Bromwich.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Wolverhampton Shop Fined £16k for Illicit Tobacco
Easy Mini Market Ltd in Wolverhampton faces a £16,393.66 court bill after Trading Standards found thousands of hidden illicit cigarettes, tobacco, and vapes for a second time.
'Nightmare on Elm Street' T-Shirt Found in Arson Probe
A jury hears how police found a horror film top days after a wheelie bin blaze killed an 82-year-old man in Wednesbury. The defendant denies murder but admits manslaughter.
Miners Welfare Reopens After £25k Council Grant Revamp
Duckmanton Miners Welfare Centre in Chesterfield reopens following a £25,000 renovation funded by the council's Community Grants Fund, creating a modern community hub.
Daily Handstand Challenge Raises Brain Tumour Funds
Harry Clesham from southwest London commits to daily handstands throughout 2026 to support friend Ellis Healy and raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity.
Birmingham Man Guilty of Murder After BMW Ramming
Michael Povey has been found guilty of murder after deliberately driving his BMW into Lee Baker in Rednal, causing fatal head injuries, then fabricating a story about car theft.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Teen's Poetry Book Raises Funds for Cardiff Hospice
Lani Kirkman, a Cardiff student, is donating proceeds from her debut poetry book '5,405 Days' to City Hospice. The collection explores grief through 27 poems, written in memory of her father Lee.
Page 145 of 328
