Dog Bite Incidents Surge: 29,400 Injuries in 2025
UK police recorded 29,400 dog attack injuries in 2025, an 83% rise since 2020, despite XL bully ban. London and Greater Manchester top figures.
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F1 Pit-Lane School Run Fury in Midlands
Residents near a Midlands school are furious over daily 'road rage, near misses, and queues' caused by reckless drivers, prompting police intervention.
Hidden Room Doubles First-Time Buyer's Flat Size
A Liverpool first-time buyer was stunned to find a locked door in her new flat led to a massive hidden room, nearly doubling the property's size.
Hunt for Gunman After Bordesley Green Shooting
Police are hunting a gunman after a home on Priorygate Way in Bordesley Green was shot at. A bike is suspected to be involved. No injuries reported.
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Dad Found Dead in Field After Party: Inquest Adjourned
Danny Emmott, 28, was found dead in a Staffordshire field after a party. An inquest was adjourned as police investigate his phone found under his body.
Pest Left Flowers and Stared at Ex After Breakup
Steven Darby, 49, harassed his ex-girlfriend after she ended their relationship. He left flowers, stared at her in a pub, and passed a note. He received a 12-month community order.
Homeowners Face £14k Bills for Gardens They Thought Were Theirs
Residents in Long Eaton face bills up to £14,000 after being told their gardens are on council-owned land. Erewash Borough Council offers purchase or lease options.
Two Boys Die in Wolverhampton House Fire; Woman Arrested
Two children, aged one and three, died in a house fire in Wolverhampton. A woman in her 30s has been arrested on suspicion of causing their deaths. Investigations continue.
Midlands Pub Refuses Service to Parents of Unruly Kids
Mitchell's pub in Newcastle-under-Lyme warns parents they may be refused service if children are not supervised, stating it is not a crèche.
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Hero Teen Rescues Baby Sister from Staffordshire Fire
Riley Anderson, 14, saved his six-month-old sister Piper from a fire caused by an exploding power bank in Leek, Staffordshire. He grabbed her and shouted for everyone to evacuate.
Building society warns of £1,672 scam loss
One in four UK customers have been targeted by financial scams in three years, with average loss of £1,672. 18-29 year olds most affected, impersonation scams common.
Booking.com Hosts Vanish, Tourists Denied Refunds
A Booking.com host vanished after a payment, leaving an 83-year-old tourist unable to get a refund. The platform refused compensation, prompting a plea for help.
Campaign Against 18-Bed HMO in Brierley Hill Revived
A new application for an 18-bedroom HMO in Brierley Hill's Victorian buildings sparks a campaign led by councillor Adam Davies against 'substandard housing'.
Birmingham's Safest Streets: Crime-Free Areas Revealed
Discover Birmingham's safest neighbourhoods with lowest violent and sexual offence rates. Sutton Coldfield tops list, offering peaceful living away from inner-city crime.
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Aston and Nechells: Contrasting Crime Rates in Birmingham
Aston ranks among Birmingham's highest-crime areas with over 2,300 violent offences, while neighbouring Nechells is one of the safest, with only 811 incidents recorded.
Birmingham abuse survivor warns employers
A Birmingham domestic abuse survivor calls for mandatory employer training, as UK businesses urged to do more five years after the Domestic Abuse Act.
Rolling Pin Used to Defend Family in Parking Row
Nikash Sultan brandished a rolling pin to defend his father and brother who were severely beaten by 10 men in a parking dispute outside his home in Hodge Hill, Birmingham.
Solihull Mum Hostile Witness in Son's Tower Attack Trial
A mother was declared a hostile witness after lying in court to protect her son, who pushed his girlfriend from a fourth-floor window in Solihull. Jordan Herring, 22, was jailed for five years.
Judge warns teen: 'You get killed or kill - life ruined'
Kasharn Smith-Johnson, 19, caught hiding a machete and lock knife at Erdington station receives suspended sentence after admitting knife possession.
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Birmingham Rivals Unite on Children's Housing Scandal
Birmingham election rivals agree that thousands of children in temporary accommodation is a scandal, but differ on causes and solutions at the first hustings.
Dudley Lib Dem Defends 'Potholes by Postcode' Deal
Dudley's Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Ryan Priest defends his 'potholes by postcode' deal with the ruling Conservatives, prioritising road repairs in Lib Dem wards amid criticism.
Man fined £500 for cigarette after being blocked from picking it up
A parent complains after son fined £500 for dropping a cigarette butt in Southwark, London, despite being prevented from retrieving it by an enforcement officer.
Blue Badge Holder Angry Over Neighbour's Parking Note
A Blue Badge holder received a passive aggressive note from a neighbour urging them to park outside their own home after parking two doors down, sparking frustration.
Birmingham Man on Sex Offender Register for Indecent Images
A 22-year-old Birmingham man has been placed on the sex offender register after police found 127 indecent images of children and 173 extreme images on his devices.
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Top 3 West Midlands retirement spots revealed
Sunday Times research reveals bustling towns like Solihull, Wolverhampton, and Walsall are among the best places to retire in the West Midlands.
Woman and Child Die in River Brent in London Park
A woman and a child have tragically died after getting into difficulty in the River Brent at Elthorne Park in Ealing, west London. Police say the circumstances are not suspicious.
Pensioner convicted over one-letter car insurance error
An 86-year-old woman was convicted under DVLA rules after writing 'F' instead of 'S' on her car insurance paperwork, making her cover invalid.
Police Appeal for Car Passenger in Coseley After Concern Call
West Midlands Police appeal for information after a concerned member of the public reported a car passenger in Coseley. The vehicle was seen on Siddons Road and Rainbow Street.
Three arrested after seriously injured man dropped at hospital
Three men have been arrested after a man in his 30s was dropped off at Midland Metropolitan Hospital with serious injuries. Police believe he was assaulted in Winson Green.
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Sacked Morrisons Manager Thanks Walsall Protest Crowd
Sean Egan, 46, dismissed after 29 years for confronting a shoplifter, thanked supporters at a Walsall protest. He is taking his case to an employment tribunal.
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