Woman avoids jail after dog starves to death in Birmingham
Michelle Corrigan, 45, received a suspended sentence after Moana, a three-year-old bull breed, was found dead in a cage in an empty Birmingham property. She claimed she fled a violent gang.
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Dudley teacher banned over child abuse images
Benjamin Woodvine, 32, a former Sutton School teacher in Dudley, has been banned from teaching indefinitely after being convicted of making indecent images of children between 2013 and 2024.
Boy, 15, charged after double stabbing in West Heath
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with Section 18 wounding with intent and knife possession after two teenagers were stabbed in Grimley Road, West Heath, Birmingham.
37 Victorian Skeletons Found at Peterborough Worksite
Archaeologists have unearthed 37 Victorian skeletons beneath Queensgate roundabout in Peterborough, potentially delaying the £65m Station Quarter redevelopment by up to eight weeks.
Seven more arrests in A66 organised crime crackdown
Seven further arrests bring total to 24 in organised crime investigation after A66 crash that killed seven, including two police officers.
Big Church Festival lockdown after sign collapse injures six
Six people were injured when a sign collapsed at Big Church Festival in West Sussex, prompting a lockdown and cancellation of Friday's programme.
Hit-and-run driver urged to hand in after boy critical
Police urge hit-and-run driver to surrender after 16-year-old cyclist critically injured near St Andrew's in Small Heath; Vauxhall Astra abandoned.
Family tribute to 'hero' grandfather Graham Barlow after crash
Graham Barlow, 77, died in hospital on August 9 after a crash on Pennine Way, Tamworth, on July 30. His family described him as a 'hero' who 'cared deeply about people'.
Love Island's Kavan Murphy hits back at body shaming
Kavan Murphy responds to online body shaming after Love Island, shows he can still lift 40kg dumbbells, and reveals post-villa hospital visit for an abscess.
A5 crash dashcam appeal: three suffer life-changing injuries
Warwickshire Police issue new appeal for dashcam footage after A5 crash near Rugby left three people with life-changing injuries. Eight were in the van.
Charnwood Sports Awards: Nominate Your Local Heroes by Sept 27
Charnwood Sports Awards return for 16th year. Nominate athletes, coaches, volunteers, and clubs across 10 categories by September 27, 2026. Winners announced November 30 at Burleigh Court.
Birmingham urged to boost friendships before winter
As summer ends, Oddfellows launches free Friendship Month events across Birmingham, Rubery, Solihull and Bromsgrove to help residents combat isolation and strengthen social ties.
DWP urged to reconsider bank account checks for benefits
The DWP is being urged to reconsider new powers to compel banks to share information about Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA claimants' accounts under the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Act 2025.
Burnham and Healey urged to reverse pension IHT plan
A petition urges Andy Burnham and John Healey to reverse the planned 2027 inheritance tax on private pensions, warning it penalises single people and unmarried couples.
Allison Homes volunteers transform Frisby school outdoor area
Allison Homes East Midlands staff completed their first 'Allison in Action' volunteering project, clearing overgrown vegetation and maintaining outdoor areas at Frisby Church of England Primary School near Melton Mowbray.
Friendship Month: Torquay and Newton Abbot urged to reconnect
Heart of the West Oddfellows promotes Friendship Month this September, following a survey showing nearly two-thirds of adults lost touch with a close friend. Events planned in Torquay and Newton Abbot.
Heating oil firms to pay £350 after Iran war cancellations
Heating oil firms must compensate up to £350 per household after the CMA intervened over cancellations caused by the Iran war. Around 1,700 households were affected.
Police seek woman with distinctive tattoos in fraud probe
West Midlands Police are appealing for help to trace a woman with distinctive tattoos after multiple fraudulent transactions at a Wolverhampton business on 11 November 2025.
Gemma Owen's Boyfriend and Dating History Explained
Gemma Owen is dating Red Morgan, a fellow horse rider and son of billionaire Steve Morgan. Here's her full dating history, from Love Island's Luca Bish to ex Jacques O'Neill.
Chester couple's £2 charity shop wedding dress story
University of Chester graduates Gina and Jacob Dodds married at Storyhouse in a sustainable wedding, with Gina wearing a £2 pre-loved gown and a charity shop engagement ring.
Blaenavon man with diabetes runs seven races for charity
Yoan Jones, 54, from Blaenavon, will run seven events in 13 weeks, covering over 100km, to raise £1,000 for Diabetes UK.
Sunshine Fund and Manor Walks announce two-year partnership
The Sunshine Fund has confirmed a two-year charity partnership with Manor Walks Shopping & Leisure, running until its 100th anniversary in 2028.
Teen told stabbed dad 'serves you right' for mum insult
Richard Beckles, 19, denies murdering Trey Johnson, 30, in Wolverhampton on Christmas Day, claiming self-defence after a rumour about his mother.
Free Bank Holiday fun in Birmingham: bears, beaches and more
Discover free Bank Holiday events in Birmingham including Bear Wood at Bristol Zoo Project, Birmingham Weekender, outdoor films at NEC Lakeside, the Snoopy Trail and more.
Birmingham man sentenced for impersonators in theory tests
Ali Khan, 38, of Alum Rock, used impersonators twice to sit his driving theory test. He received a suspended prison sentence and fines.
Bunsik to open in Grand Central as Shokupan signs come down
Bunsik will open a Korean street food restaurant in Birmingham's Grand Central, replacing Shokupan after nearly a year closed. Meanwhile, the Bullring Nando's is shut.
Mum's plea to missing Birmingham son Ali Durrani
The mother of Ali Durrani, missing since February 2025, has made an emotional appeal on his 34th birthday, 18 months after his disappearance, with a £10,000 reward still on offer.
Drug dealer who inherited 'Crash' line jailed
Brandon McPherson, 22, ran the 'Crash' county line from his home in Wolverhampton, selling cocaine and heroin. Police arrested him in September 2024, and he was jailed for 33 months at Wolverhampton Crown Court.
Asda robber jailed after failed 'clean exercise' raid
Jeremy McIntosh, 41, of Sparkhill, was jailed for three years and nine months after a failed Asda Express robbery on Stratford Road, Birmingham, on December 30.
Halesowen heritage tourism: councillors demand urgent action
Dudley councillors demand urgent action to boost Halesowen tourism, citing missing M5 signs and a lack of promotion for heritage sites like The Leasowes.
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