Criminal defence experts warn Birmingham parents of autistic children about rising risks in police encounters, offering practical steps to prevent misunderstandings and legal escalation.
Staffordshire Police and the Coroner's Office are urgently seeking the family of 52-year-old Heidi Michelle Surtees, who was found deceased at her Lichfield home. Her death is not being treated as suspicious.
Resorts World Birmingham has donated £2,000 to The Lily Mae Foundation, a Coventry-based charity supporting parents after stillbirth, neonatal death, and miscarriage. The donation funds memory boxes and counselling services across the West Midlands.
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Mohammed Durnion and Adam Moore have been sentenced for their roles in the manslaughter of Reanne Coulson, a mother-of-two from Coventry, following a police investigation.
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Armed police officers conducted a dramatic morning operation on Slade Road in Stockland Green, arresting a 43-year-old man suspected of drug dealing and possessing an imitation firearm.
A major search operation is underway for 18-year-old Birmingham City supporter Paul Pike, who vanished after leaving Pride Park Stadium during a match against Derby County on March 21.
Three fundraisers from Biggleswade hosted their seventh Kingfisher Ball, raising over £4,000 for Sue Ryder's palliative care. Their efforts have totaled £47,000 since 2012.
West Midlands Police have charged two men in connection with a car theft in Edgbaston, with one due in Birmingham Magistrates Court today and the other next month.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed pensioner incomes increased by an estimated £832 to £23,660 annually, driven by the Triple Lock. Experts warn many retirees remain heavily reliant on state support.
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The Information Commissioner's Office has fined TMAC Ltd £100,000 for making over 260,000 unsolicited marketing calls to TPS-registered numbers, targeting vulnerable elderly individuals.
Mohammed Durnion has been sentenced to 18 years for the manslaughter of Reanne Coulson, whose body was found in a shallow grave in Binley Woods after a cocaine binge.
Bradford BID invites families to a free Easter holiday event on April 8, featuring treasure hunts, live performances, and interactive games in the city centre, with children encouraged to dress up as pirates or princesses.
Dunelm's Luna Blackout Roller Blind, reduced to £20.80, can drop to just £5.45 with a TopCashback deal. Shoppers rave it 'looks super expensive' and is ideal for darkening rooms, especially with the clock change affecting sleep patterns.
A father and son have been sentenced to prison for manslaughter after a deliberate car ramming killed a four-year-old boy and paralyzed his father in Dartford, Kent.
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EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa has reportedly ended her marriage to Dan Osborne after 13 years together, leaving the former TOWIE star feeling panicked and shocked by her final decision.
A 31-year-old man, Suleiman Blanchette, has been charged with multiple Class A drug offences and is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court following a police operation targeting county lines drug dealing.
EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa and TOWIE star Dan Osborne have reportedly ended their marriage for good after nearly nine years, with sources citing separate lives and Jacqueline 'having enough'.
Estate agents Luxury Hub have launched a new initiative called 'Homes That Give Back', pledging 20% of net profits from sales to East Cheshire Hospice when the charity is mentioned. The campaign was inspired by personal experiences of staff members.
Christian Aid Cymru is recruiting runners and volunteers for the 2026 Cardiff Half Marathon on October 4, a major European event expected to draw over 27,500 participants. Funds raised will support global projects like emergency aid and community developm
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The Birmingham City All Stars charity team, founded in 1992, continues to flourish with ex-players like Lukas Jutkiewicz volunteering to raise funds for community causes, surpassing £1.8 million in donations.
State pensioners born before June 1960 in England or Wales must verify their bank accounts by March 31 to claim the £300 Winter Fuel Payment. The DWP reinstated this support for nine million recipients last year.
A woman was followed and harassed on trains to Stourbridge Junction on two successive days. British Transport Police have arrested a suspect and are appealing for witnesses to the incidents.
A new study by Rover ranks Sutton Park in Birmingham as the 11th best dog walking location in the UK, highlighting its 2,400-acre natural landscape and dog-friendly amenities for the Easter holiday.
Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Police conducted Operation CLOUD, seizing illegal vapes, tobacco, and nitrous oxide in Sparkbrook, leading to two arrests.
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West Midlands Police have issued a CCTV appeal for a man they wish to speak to after a woman was allegedly assaulted on the number 8 bus to Merry Hill in Dudley on February 9.
Football fans are rallying to search for 18-year-old Paul Pike, a Birmingham City supporter with ADHD and autism, who vanished after leaving Pride Park stadium during a match against Derby County on March 21.
This Morning presenter Ben Shephard opens up about his 22-year marriage to wife Annie Perks, discussing their 'separate lives' dynamic and family life.
Mohammed Durnion, 42, found guilty of manslaughter after Reanne Coulson's body was discovered in a shallow grave in Binley Woods. His friend Adam Moore convicted of assisting an offender.
Aurin Makepeace has been found guilty of murdering Steven Rothwell at his Macclesfield flat following a violent argument. The 43-year-old fled to rural Wales after the stabbing, with forensic evidence contradicting her self-defense claims.
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Tristan Roberts, 18, sentenced to minimum 22.5 years for murdering teaching assistant mother Angela Shellis after seeking AI advice on weapons and cleanup methods.
