TBI Plan to Replace State Pension Called Dystopian
The Tony Blair Institute proposes replacing the UK state pension with a Lifespan Fund, sparking concerns from experts who label the plan 'dystopian' and warn of potential gaming.
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Mum-of-six jailed for £25k burglary of kind pensioner
Catalina Stanciu, 37, was sentenced to three years and one month for her role in a distraction burglary where £25,000 in cash and jewellery was stolen from an elderly man in Handsworth.
Hundreds of West Midlands Pensioners Charged with Crimes
A BirminghamLive investigation reveals hundreds of West Midlands pensioners faced charges for murder, rape, and violent attacks over five years, with some jailed.
Boy, 15, still feels bullet after mistaken identity shooting
A 15-year-old schoolboy was shot in the back by mistake in a Birmingham park. The bullet remains inside him, causing pain and trauma. Three men have pleaded guilty.
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Dudley Green Candidate: Potholes Stopped Kids Cycling
Stephen Price, Dudley Green Party co-chair, claims potholes and traffic issues have deterred his children from cycling, calling for better road alternatives.
Moseley Tenants Evicted Days Before Renters' Rights Law
Eleven tenants in Moseley are being evicted by a new landlord just days before a ban on no-fault evictions comes into force, leaving residents devastated and facing homelessness.
Sunshine Fund Kielder Trek and Great North Run Update
Sunshine Fund leads a 26-mile Kielder Forest trek for disabled children, plus Great North Run and 5k event updates. Donate or join now.
LGBT+ Nightclub Fire Accidental: Owner's Painful Reminder
A fire at Pink Punters nightclub in Milton Keynes was accidental, police confirm. Owner Frank McMahon praises staff for safe evacuation, calling it a 'painful reminder'.
Teens Jailed for Killing Man Accused of Being Paedophile
Three teenagers have been sentenced for the manslaughter of Alexander Cashford, 49, who was lured to a beach in Kent and attacked with rocks and a bottle.
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Birmingham man jailed for bulldozer rampage
Darren Coffey, 41, of Birmingham, stole a 24-tonne Caterpillar D6 bulldozer and went on a three-hour rampage through Wolverhampton. He was jailed for 18 months.
Dog Thrown Through Window in Sutton Coldfield Crash
A dog was thrown through a car window in a Sutton Coldfield crash. A couple appeals for witnesses after their Land Rover was knocked on its side by a Hyundai.
Channel Rotary Foodbank Collection Exceeds One Tonne
Channel Rotary's annual foodbank collection at Tesco Cheriton gathered over a tonne of groceries for Shepway Foodbank, supporting five essential services at the Rainbow Centre.
Child sex offender jailed after police surprise visit
Aaron Ray Dungey, 34, was jailed for 18 months after police discovered he breached his Sexual Harm Prevention Order by contacting three children.
Birmingham Dealers Fire at Car with Innocent People Inside
CCTV captures terrifying shootout between rival County Lines drug dealers in Redditch, with a bullet hitting a car containing an innocent man and woman. Three men jailed.
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Dog Attacks Double Since Pandemic: Three a Day in West Midlands
Dog attacks in the West Midlands have more than doubled since the pandemic, with over three incidents daily in 2025. New data reveals a sharp rise compared to 2020.
Brain Injury Survivor Cycles 1,000 Miles for Charity
Glen Hickman, a trustee at Headway Essex, is cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise funds for brain injury charities after his own traumatic brain injury.
Walsall Killer Family Jailed for 66 Years
Four family members who executed a rival in a daytime attack in Walsall have been jailed for a total of 66 years. The victim was stabbed, kicked, and stamped to death.
Drug dealer Vincent Agar jailed 19 years for attacks on women
Vincent Agar, 80, was sentenced to 19 years for torturing and imprisoning two vulnerable women in Middlesbrough in the early 2000s. The judge called him a 'sadistic bully'.
Appeal for Witnesses After Fatal Stabbing in Redditch
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a 41-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Redditch. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
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Community Fun Day and Football Match to Honor Dominic Welsh
A free community fun day and charity football match will be held on May 2, 2026, at Long Eaton United FC to celebrate the life of Dominic Welsh and raise funds for Treetops Hospice.
DNA on shotgun trigger leads to drug dealer's conviction
Dante Shakespeare's DNA was found on the trigger of a sawn-off shotgun in a Midlands raid. He was sentenced to 3.5 years for firearm, knife, and drug offenses.
Woman jailed for threatening to stab security guard
Sharee McCarthy threatened to stab a security guard while stealing items from a Brierley Hill supermarket. She was jailed for two years and three months at Wolverhampton Crown Court.
Shoplifter Jailed for Threatening to Stab Security Guard
Sharee McCarthy threatened to stab a security guard while stealing items from a Brierley Hill supermarket. She was jailed for two years and three months.
Police Boost Patrols at Jewish Sites After London Attack
West Midlands Police increase patrols at key Jewish locations after two men were stabbed in a terror incident in Golders Green, London. No specific local threat, but reassurance patrols added.
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Pupils Deliver 400+ Care Packages and Meals in Huddersfield
Year 9 pupils at Huddersfield Grammar School spearheaded a drive delivering 400+ care packages and hot meals to vulnerable individuals via Teams4U and Huddersfield Street Kitchen.
Road Rage Driver Pointed Imitation Gun at Engineer
A road rage incident in Nottingham saw Kiejuan Brandy point an imitation firearm at a broadband engineer, who feared for his life. Brandy was jailed for 18 months.
Gunman Chased Through Jewellery Quarter and Jailed
Jordan Edwards, 32, was chased through Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter and jailed for 14.5 years after a street shooting. Police recovered a loaded 9mm pistol, £15,000 cocaine, and £10,000 cash.
MAFS Australia's Stella and Filip Hit New Relationship Milestone
MAFS Australia's Stella and Filip have reached a huge relationship milestone as Filip moves to Sydney to live with his fiancée, sharing their new life on Instagram.
London Marathon Trio Raise Funds for Cerebral Palsy Charity
Three supporters ran the London Marathon to raise funds for Stick 'n' Step, a charity aiding children with cerebral palsy. Their efforts will help provide specialist therapy services.
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North Devon Hospice Nightwalk: 1,000+ Walkers Set for May 2026
Over 1,000 participants will walk the Tarka Trail on May 16, 2026, for North Devon Hospice Nightwalk, featuring a silent disco, light show, and memory stations.
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