Older State Pensioners Nearly £3,000 Worse Off
State pensioners born before 1951 face nearly £3,000 less annually compared to those on the new flat rate, which rises 4.8% to £12,548.
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Police Hunt Woman in Red Hijab Over Phone Theft
West Midlands Police release CCTV image of woman in red hijab after mobile phone stolen from shop on Alum Rock Road, Birmingham.
Thief choked officer after eight shop thefts in 18 days
A prolific shoplifter from the Black Country targeted the same store eight times in 18 days and attempted to choke a police officer during arrest. He was jailed for 42 weeks.
XL Bully Attacks Owners in Bedworth, Two Seriously Injured
A woman and a man were seriously injured after their registered XL Bully dog attacked them inside their Bedworth home on Saturday evening.
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Ex-DWP Worker Charges £197 for Benefit Claim Coaching
Alison McRobbie, sacked by DWP, now charges £197 for online courses on claiming disability benefits, sparking fraud concerns.
Man in Court Over Peter Kay Show Bomb Hoax
A 19-year-old from Birmingham faces court after an alleged bomb hoax forced evacuation of a Peter Kay show at Utilita Arena. No suspicious item was found.
Walsall Councillor Workload: Cheema and Samra Top List
Freedom of Information data reveals Councillor Simran Cheema and Suky Samra handled over a quarter of all enquiries among Walsall's 60 councillors from Feb 2025 to Feb 2026.
Dudley Care Home Conversion Approved
Dudley Council approves conversion of a former care home into supported living for adults with mental health issues, while 13 trees are felled in Stourbridge due to disease.
94-Year-Old Driver Avoids Jail for Fatal 10mph Crash
Joan Barwick, 95, killed Linda Wareham in a 10mph crash. Given suspended sentence as prison would reduce life expectancy to months.
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DWP cuts state pension below £241 weekly maximum
State pensioners may receive less than the £241 weekly maximum if they lack 35 years of National Insurance contributions, with the new tax year increase starting April 6.
DWP PIP and DLA claimants face 25p per mile charge from July
From July 2026, Motability Scheme users on PIP and DLA will see reduced mileage allowances and a 25p per mile excess charge for new vehicle orders.
DWP Urged to Keep Triple Lock to Avoid £2,100 Pension Loss
Age UK slams Tony Blair Institute's call to end state pension Triple Lock, warning it would cost claimants £2,100 and worsen financial struggles for older people.
Solihull Councillors in Tears Over Hate Crime Abuse
Solihull councillors gave emotional speeches about alleged hate crimes including racism, ableism, and misogyny during a debate on strengthening the borough's response to discrimination.
Nottingham Tops Midlands Crime Rate Rankings
Nottingham has been named the most dangerous city in the Midlands with a crime rate of 122 per 1,000 residents, ranking seventh nationally. Birmingham sits at 16th.
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Judge Warns Birmingham Youths After Knife Fight Near-Death
A 16-year-old boy brought a zombie knife to a fight in Birmingham but nearly died himself. A judge warns all youths about the deadly consequences of carrying knives.
Asylum Seeker Jailed for Drug Line in Rugeley
Mariglen Malaj, an asylum seeker claiming inability to work, was jailed for two years and nine months for operating a cocaine supply line in Rugeley, Staffordshire.
Solihull Women's Stride Squad: Walking for Friendship and Support
Solihull Women's Stride Squad (SWSS) is a female-only walking group meeting twice weekly at Malvern & Brueton Park. No fees or membership required. Over 3,000 women participate, offering support for mental health, grief, and loneliness.
Solihull mums' walking group hits 3,000 members
Keeley Skelding and Vicky Evans founded Solihull Women's Stride Squad after 100 women turned up for a park walk. Now with 3,000 members, the group boosts mental health.
New faces added to West Midlands most wanted list
West Midlands Police have added new mugshots to their most wanted gallery, seeking public help to locate suspects wanted for assault, intimidation, and disorder.
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Nechells Hit-and-Run Driver Refused Breath Test and Assaulted Witness
A drunk driver who crashed into a moped rider in Nechells, then assaulted a Good Samaritan, was found with empty vodka bottles in his car, a court heard.
Man Seriously Injured in Fall at Birmingham Bar
A man has been seriously injured after falling several floors inside a Birmingham city centre bar. Emergency services, including police and ambulance crews, responded to the incident on Colmore Row.
Blaby Council Urges Groups to Apply for Community Grants
Blaby District Council launches Community Grants Scheme, offering up to £5,000 for facility improvements and green energy, plus £500 for equipment. Deadline June 5.
Man Seriously Injured in Fall on Colmore Row
A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after falling from a building on Colmore Row in Birmingham city centre. Police and paramedics remain at the scene.
Serious Incident Closes Colmore Row in Birmingham
A serious incident has closed Colmore Row in Birmingham city centre, with multiple emergency services including police and ambulance at the scene near the Council House.
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Police seek man after charity boxes stolen in Brierley Hill
West Midlands Police release CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after charity boxes were stolen during a burglary in Brierley Hill on April 5.
Child Hospitalized After Suspicious Bristol Explosion Kills Two
A child was taken to hospital after a suspicious explosion in Bristol that left two people dead. The blast also injured a man and a woman. Police are investigating.
Police in Cornwall Probe Unexplained Death of Woman
A woman's body was discovered in woodlands near Camborne, Cornwall on Sunday morning. Police are treating the death as unexplained and have cordoned off the area.
5 Meds That Could Land UK Tourists in Prison Abroad
UK tourists warned that five common medications, including hayfever pills and CBD oil, could lead to jail time in countries like Japan, UAE, and Singapore.
Search for Missing Midlands Woman Last Seen at Pub Continues
The search for Holly Collinson, missing from Hinckley since March 25, continues. She was last seen at a pub in Newquay, and police now believe she is still in Cornwall.
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Shoplifting Surge: Complex Crime Needs Diverse Solutions
Shoplifting incidents in England and Wales have soared to over 530,000, affecting retailers and staff. The crime involves diverse offenders, from desperate parents to organized gangs, requiring multifaceted solutions beyond just punishment.
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