Police Officers Run Marathon for Domestic Abuse Charity

Two Huddersfield police officers, PC John Dean and DC Thomas Halton, are tackling the Manchester Marathon to raise funds for the Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership. Their goal is to support a new refuge for survivors, with the charity having helped over 1

Birmingham Nursery Ransacked by Thieves

Thieves broke into The Green Day Nursery in Kings Norton, stealing laptops and cash while damaging toys, fixtures, and even a pet snail enclosure. A GoFundMe appeal has been launched to support recovery efforts.

Solihull Village Expansion: 54 New Homes Proposed

Developer Spitfire Homes has submitted plans to build 54 new homes in Cheswick Green, potentially expanding the village by over 50 properties. The proposal includes affordable housing and community benefits.

Couple Stuck in Shed for 4 Years Over Home Plan Delays

A couple in Herefordshire has spent four years living in a converted garden shed after their £370,000 eco-home project was stalled by environmental restrictions linked to river pollution, highlighting planning challenges and personal hardship.

Man Jailed for Machete Threat and Rooftop Standoff

Joshua Brivett, 24, has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison after threatening an asylum seeker with a machete and engaging in a dangerous three-hour rooftop standoff in Handsworth, Birmingham.

Sunshine Fund Announces 2026 Charity Partnerships

The Sunshine Fund reveals partnerships with JackRabbit Rally, Progressive Legal Solutions, and Lindisfarne Festival to support children with disabilities in the North East through fundraising events.

Man Fired Crossbow in Dog Row, Gets Suspended Sentence

A Stoke-on-Trent man has received a suspended prison sentence after firing a crossbow at his neighbours' fence during an argument that began when their friends' dog chased his cat. The court heard the incident caused significant distress.

Blade Attack in Worcester Street, Two Arrested

A man in his 30s was seriously injured in a violent disorder on Cranham Drive, Worcester. Police arrested two people and are investigating, but say it's not linked to a prior stabbing.

X Factor's Chico Guilty of Drink-Driving After Whisky Binge

Former X Factor contestant Chico, real name Yousseph Slimani, has been found guilty of drink-driving after consuming Famous Grouse whisky for six hours following a friend's death. He was fined £600 and banned from driving for 12 months.

Teen Arrested After Machete Attack in Liverpool

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested following a suspected machete attack in Liverpool city centre that left a 17-year-old with a slash wound. Police have implemented enhanced stop-and-search powers.

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