M6 fuel thief jailed after week-long burglary spree
Michael Maughan, 25, was jailed for three years and nine months after stealing cash, a BMW, and fuel from Rugby services on the M6 in a crime spree across Leicestershire.
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Birmingham Islamic Girls School Faces Closure Over £93k Deficit
Jami'ah Khadijatul Kubra, an all-girls Islamic school in Small Heath, Birmingham, faces closure due to a £93,261 deficit. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to save it.
Vintage Tractor Run Across Wales for Cancer Charity
Cardi Cranks club drives two restored Ferguson tractors 529 miles around Wales to raise funds for Cancer Research Wales, starting June 21.
HIV rapist jailed for life after infecting Grindr victims
Adam Hall, 43, sentenced to life with minimum 23 years for 22 counts including rape and GBH with intent for deliberate HIV transmission to seven men via Grindr.
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94 affordable homes for former RAC site in Stretford
Plans for 94 affordable homes on the former RAC call centre site in Stretford have been revealed. The development includes houses and flats, with green spaces and parking.
Drunk driver with vodka bottles crashed into moped and assaulted witness
Paul Cox, 42, crashed into a moped rider in Nechells, drove off, hit another car, and assaulted a witness. He had empty vodka bottles in his car and refused a breath test.
Three Asylum Seekers Guilty of Brighton Beach Rape
Three asylum seekers were convicted of raping a woman on Brighton beach in a predatory attack. The victim heard laughter during the assault. The men filmed the ordeal.
Murders Rise in West Midlands Despite Knife Crime Drop
New ONS data reveals murder numbers increased in the West Midlands in 2025, even as knife offences fell by 15%. The region recorded 39 murders, up from 31 in 2024.
Wigan Warriors Raise £6,719 for Derian House Hospice
Wigan Warriors fans raised £6,719 for Derian House Children's Hospice during a special takeover game, featuring Holly's Kit and community support.
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Darlington carers walk 700km for baby loss charity SANDS
Seven carers from Springfield Healthcare in Darlington walked 100km each, raising over £1,100 for baby loss charity SANDS. Their 700km total effort supports families and raises awareness.
Driver Arrested for Drug-Driving in Bloxwich Operation
A driver was arrested for drug-driving during a police operation in Bloxwich. Six vehicles were seized and 24 tickets issued for various offences.
Villa fan sexually assaulted at match
An Aston Villa fan alleges he was sexually assaulted during an FA Cup match at Villa Park after a dispute over standing. The victim is appealing for witnesses.
Disqualified Driver Leaps from Moving Car in Police Chase
Watch as Conrad Tonkinson, 22, jumps from a moving Nissan Qashqai during a police pursuit in Ollerton, reaching 50mph in a 30mph zone before crashing into a wall.
Cardiff Divers Carry Kayak 10 Miles for RNLI
Members of Cardiff BSAC will hike 10 miles carrying a two-person kayak on May 3 to raise funds for the RNLI, starting at Penarth Lifeboat Station and ending at Barry Island.
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Son Runs London Marathon for Dad with Brain Tumour
Jack Bailey, from Dartford, runs the TCS London Marathon on April 26 to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research after his father John's life-saving surgery.
Midland Mum Pays £10k for Swiss Assisted Dying
Wendy Duffy, 56, from the Midlands, pays £10,000 for assisted dying in Switzerland after losing her son Marcus to a choking accident four years ago.
Off-Road Bike Seized After Youths Rip Up Land in Bilston
Police seized an off-road bike in Bilston after reports of young people damaging land. A man in his 50s was detained on suspicion of assaulting an officer and will attend a voluntary interview.
Mum pays £10k to die in Swiss assisted dying clinic
Wendy Duffy, 56, a former care worker from the West Midlands, has paid £10,000 to end her life at a Swiss assisted dying clinic after losing her son four years ago.
Clarkson's Farm's Kaleb Cooper Devastated by Barn Fire
Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper shares photo of smoke-filled barn after fire destroys entire straw supply, calling it a 'bad day' for his smallholding.
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Man jailed after leaving cocaine on bedside table before inviting police in
Malcolm David Arnold, 52, was jailed for a year after police spotted cocaine on his bedside table during a visit. He also had magic mushrooms, monkey dust, tramadol, and pregabalin.
West Midlands Mum Ends Life at Swiss Clinic
Wendy Duffy, 56, from the West Midlands, paid £10,000 to end her life at Pegasos, a Swiss assisted dying clinic, after losing her son. UK assisted dying laws explained.
Hatfield Man Celebrates 70th Wedding Anniversary with Wife
Ron Miller, 70th wedding anniversary at Hatfield Peverel Bupa Care Home. Staff decorated lounge, provided cake. Couple met at ice rink, married at 19, four children, eight grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren.
Cat Rescues Unite for Sponsored Walk on Aberavon Beach
Three local cat rescues join forces for a sponsored 'Cat Walk' along Aberavon Beach to raise awareness about neutering and support for small animal charities.
Man seriously injured in Handsworth disorder; man arrested
A 50-year-old man was seriously injured in a disturbance on Rookery Road, Handsworth. Police arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of wounding and criminal damage.
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Arson Probe Launched After Early Morning Blaze in Walsall
Police are investigating suspected arson after a fire broke out in Freer Street, Walsall, in the early hours of Thursday, April 23. No injuries have been reported.
Men Arrested After Waiting for £5,000 from Elderly Woman
Two men were arrested after an elderly woman in Wombourne attempted to withdraw £4,850 for roof repairs, with the suspects waiting outside her home. Bank staff alerted police.
Farrar Bamforth Celebrates 50 Years with Charity Walk
Farrar Bamforth celebrates 50 years in business with a charity walk by Louise Davison, who will walk 50 miles in 20 hours to raise funds for Wakefield Trinity Community Foundation and the Rob Burrow Centre for MND.
160 PCSOs to Vote on Strike Over Shift Changes
Police community support officers in Staffordshire are being balloted on strike action over imposed shift changes and extra duties, sparking public safety concerns.
87-Year-Old Campaigner's New Film for Greener Communities
Thomas Black, 87, releases a short film with his granddaughter and local pupils to promote cleaner streets and greener communities, aiming to inspire intergenerational change.
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Dudley Labour leader: housing mindset 'stuck in 1950s'
Dudley's Labour leader Cllr Adam Aston says the UK's housing mindset is 'stuck in the 1950s' and calls for modern methods like factory-built homes and brownfield development to solve the crisis.
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