A warehouse worker from Stoke-on-Trent has won a massive £333,333 on the Postcode Lottery, nearly cancelling his ticket after moving house. His mother advised him to keep playing with his old postcode.
Millions of state pensioners in the UK are receiving higher payments as new rates for 2026/27 take effect, with increases up to £575 annually due to the triple lock policy.
Benjamin Evans, 20, crashed a stolen Volvo into a building on Suffolk Street Queensway after a high-speed police pursuit from Staffordshire. Evans and Kyle Draper, 21, were jailed for burglaries and thefts across Cheshire and North Wales.
In 1981, over 17,000 Shropshire residents created a human chain around The Wrekin hill, securing a Guinness World Record that stood for 23 years in a remarkable community charity event.
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Andrew Tweedy, the troubled elder brother of Girls Aloud star Cheryl Tweedy, is reportedly living in a tent outside a Morrisons supermarket in Jarrow following a recent court appearance for being drunk and disorderly.
Jasmine Topley, 17, founder of FreePeriods4AllUK, is expanding her campaign to Birmingham, aiming to provide free period products in gyms, universities, and public spaces across the city.
The Department for Work and Pensions reveals a major Universal Credit shake-up, providing four million households with an extra £295 this year alongside expanded employment support.
A Staffordshire detective has commended the tremendous strength of a woman who survived a prolonged, life-threatening assault by her partner, Liam Dawson, who was jailed for over 15 years.
From April 6, Pension Credit's standard minimum guarantee rises by 4.8%, aligning with State Pension increases. Couples now receive a weekly top-up to £363.25, while singles get £238, providing significant financial support for eligible pensioners.
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Lee Plant from Stoke-on-Trent won £333,333 on the Postcode Lottery after his mother Wendy convinced him to keep playing when he moved house. The warehouse operative credits his mum for the life-changing windfall.
West Mercia Police discovered over 200 cannabis plants valued at £100,000 in a former HSBC branch in Droitwich town centre after residents reported suspicious odours.
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced a significant income increase for state pensioners, with annual boosts of up to £2,100. This comes in response to parliamentary questions about preventing pensioner poverty.
Richard Woolley, 58, from Garratts Green, Birmingham, has been charged with murder after a man was found deceased in Weston-super-Mare. Police confirm the victim was known to the suspect.
The Department for Work and Pensions has mandated recipients of six legacy benefits to apply for Universal Credit within three months of receiving a migration notice or risk losing their financial support entirely.
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West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to trace following a sexual assault at a bar on Broad Street in Birmingham city centre. No arrests have been made.
A Handsworth man of 'good character' pleaded guilty to possessing an offensive weapon after grabbing a baseball bat during a disorder at a curry house next to his mother's shop.
Amazon shoppers are hailing the Russell Hobbs Steam Mop as revolutionary for spring cleaning, with its 25-second heat-up and chemical-free operation now available at a discounted price of just £26.99.
The unsolved 1975 murder of eight-year-old Helen Bailey in Great Barr remains a haunting mystery despite police certainty and multiple confessions. Her family continues to seek justice half a century later.
Workless families receive a £6,000 annual benefits increase after Labour lifts the two-child cap, while middle-class households face £700 tax rises and higher costs.
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West Midlands Police has spent over £1.25 million on paying informants between 2020 and 2025, according to data released under a Freedom of Information request.
West Midlands Police continue searching for Francesko Gajta, wanted in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Great Barr that killed a 54-year-old man in September 2023.
West Midlands Police continue to seek several suspects accused of serious crimes who have evaded capture for up to six years, including cases of attempted murder and drug offenses.
A West Midlands Police officer has been given a final written warning after harassing a female colleague he developed feelings for, leaving her distressed and upset.
Timon Robin, a former heroin addict, blew a £30,000 inheritance in six weeks on drugs and junk before turning his life around with help from Betel UK in Birmingham, now working for the charity.
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A man has died and two others are in critical condition after a stabbing outside a nightclub in Peckham. Police have arrested four suspects and are appealing for witnesses.
Richard Weeks, 30, from Plymouth, passed away in his sleep in Japan while on a dream holiday to watch the Formula One Grand Prix. His family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise £20,000 to bring his body home to the UK.
A biker sustained serious head injuries in a collision on Leek Road in Endon. Staffordshire Police are urging witnesses to come forward and asking the public not to speculate.
Coombe Abbey's public car park has been temporarily closed after reaching full capacity on Easter Monday due to extremely high visitor numbers, with management advising against travel.
A 58-year-old Birmingham resident, Richard Woolley, has been charged with murder after a man was found dead in Weston-super-Mare. Police confirm no other suspects are sought.
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Dame Joanna Lumley was reportedly targeted by masked motorbike thieves who attempted to steal her car in Vauxhall, south London, damaging the boot before fleeing when discovered.
