Anti-racist protestors clash with police in Birmingham
Anti-racist protestors in Birmingham countering a Britain First march turned on police, with some pushing, shoving, and spitting, undermining their cause. Four face assault charges.
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North Wales Services Win Stephenson Awards
Two Action for Children services in North Wales—a residential children's home in Denbighshire and the Flintshire Family Project—have received Stephenson Awards, the charity's highest internal accolades, at a London ceremony.
Happy to Chat Benches in Torfaen
Happy to Chat plaques on benches in Torfaen aim to reduce loneliness, with around 1 in 6 Welsh adults feeling lonely. Designed by pupils, they now appear in Cwmbran and more locations sought.
Boxer Ewan Rees Overcomes Injuries in Welsh Run for Charity
Boxer Ewan Rees, despite foot injuries, has completed nearly 250 miles of his 1,000-mile run around Wales for The Brain Tumour Charity, inspired by his grandfather.
Colleagues Cycle 4,000 Miles for Birmingham Charity
A team of colleagues from Birmingham is cycling 4,000 miles to raise funds for a local charity, aiming to support community projects across the city.
Police Release CCTV After Pensnett Shop Theft
West Midlands Police have released CCTV images of two men they want to identify following a theft from a shop in Commonside, Pensnett, on May 19 at around 9pm.
Summer Solstice Quiz: June 21st Events
Test your knowledge with our summer solstice quiz featuring questions on history, astronomy, pop culture, and more. How many can you answer?
MFCC Celebrates 45 Years of Domestic Abuse Support
Montgomeryshire Family Crisis Centre marked its 45th anniversary with a celebration honoring supporters, staff, and volunteers, featuring a High Sheriff Award for former director Jane Stephens.
Parents jailed after son, 12, dies from untreated diabetes
Tamara and Damion Thomas were sentenced for gross negligence manslaughter and child cruelty after their son Joshua died from undiagnosed Type 1 diabetes. The judge said their 'we know best' attitude had tragic consequences.
Man Charged with Attempted Rape After Bus Attack
A man has been charged with attempted rape after a woman was attacked on a bus in Birmingham. The incident occurred on the number 14 service on April 5.
Teen Fights for Life After Zante Quad Bike Crash
A 19-year-old is in intensive care after a quad bike crash in Zante, just months after his father died in a similar accident in Wolverhampton.
Kingswinford Woman Shares Windrush Story: 'I Thought My Grandma Was My Mum'
A Kingswinford woman reveals the emotional truth behind her family's Windrush generation experience, including a childhood misunderstanding about her mother's identity.
Man charged after attempted rape on Birmingham bus
Reegan Bates, 25, charged with attempted rape, strangulation, indecent exposure, weapon possession, and assaulting an emergency worker after a bus attack on the A38 Aston Expressway.
Windrush pioneer Roy Wilks, 87, reflects on his journey
Roy Wilks, 87, a Windrush generation pioneer, shares his extraordinary journey from Jamaica to England in 1959, his hard work, family legacy, and receiving a Windrush Award.
Common Reasons Blue Badge Applications Are Rejected
Thousands of Blue Badge applications are refused each year due to common errors. Learn the key reasons for rejection and how to improve your chances of approval.
Landlords Face £7k Fines for 21 Hazards in New Crackdown
Councils in England can now fine landlords up to £7,000 for 21 serious hazards like damp, mould, and faulty electrics under the Renters' Rights Act, aiming to improve housing standards.
Serious Crash Closes Mackadown Lane in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have closed Mackadown Lane in Tile Cross after a serious collision. Ambulance services are on site, and bus routes 14 and 72 are diverted.
Netherton crash driver jailed 40 months
Richard Cook, 43, was jailed for 40 months after running a red light in Netherton, causing a crash that left a mother with severe brain injuries requiring 24/7 care. He was also banned from driving for six years and eight months.
DVLA Rule: Drivers Over 70 Risk Driving Ban
Drivers over 70 must renew their licence every three years or face being unable to drive legally, warns Age UK. The DVLA sends a D46P form 90 days before their 70th birthday.
WMP Most Wanted: Call 999 on These Suspects
West Midlands Police releases updated most wanted list, appealing for public help to find suspects wanted for threats to kill, burglary, criminal damage, and theft.
£18m for Homelessness in West Midlands
Over £18 million is set to be invested in Birmingham and Coventry to tackle homelessness, providing new supported housing and emergency accommodation.
Travelodge Guest Punched Girlfriend Over Vape Row
Nathan Stanley admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm after punching his partner, leaving her with a swollen black eye, during a row over a vape at a Birmingham Travelodge.
Council Update on Birmingham Methodist Central Hall Works
Birmingham City Council issues fresh update on protection works for Grade II-listed Methodist Central Hall after campaigners warn of collapse risk.
Birmingham Drivers Use Illegal Blue Badge Trick for Parking
Birmingham drivers are illegally using blue badges to park on double yellow lines, with 64 offences identified in 2026. Experts say misuse has skyrocketed by over 1,000% since 2016, denying spaces to disabled people.
West Midlands war memorial restoration to restore glory
A war memorial in West Midlands will be restored to its former glory after a grant of £10,000 from the War Memorials Trust.
Wowcher apologises for email mocking crocodile attack
Wowcher has apologised for an email subject line mocking a crocodile attack on a three-year-old boy, who remains critical. The company called the wording 'unacceptable' and is reviewing processes.
Painter's revenge on non-paying customer goes viral
A painter and decorator stripped paint from a garden fence after a customer refused to pay, sparking viral TikTok debate on payment disputes.
Missing Birmingham Teen Charlotte, 16, with Dyed Hair
West Midlands Police urgently appeal for help finding Charlotte, 16, missing from Birmingham. She may have dyed her hair black-blue. Call 999 if seen.
1944 Spitfire and Tiger Moth Collision Kills Two at Lympne
On July 17, 1944, a 41 Squadron Spitfire XII and a Tiger Moth collided near Lympne Airfield, killing both pilots aged 21. The inquiry found the Tiger Moth was flying too low.
Toddler Thrown into Crocodile Enclosure May Have Escaped Death
A three-year-old boy remains in critical but stable condition after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure at Johnson's of Old Hurst zoo. New details reveal the rescue involved zoo owners and their son, and the child may have avoided death due to the cro
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