Pension Credit Disability Element Rises to £86.05 Weekly
Older people on disability benefits like PIP or DLA could see their Pension Credit increase to £344.20 every four weeks from April 6, as part of the annual benefits uprating by the DWP.
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Two Injured, Three Arrested After Coventry Road Disorder During Eid
Two men were injured and three arrested after a fight involving weapons broke out on Coventry Road in Small Heath during Eid celebrations. A large knife was recovered by police.
500,000 Women Pensioners Missing Out on £2,600 Benefit
Age UK research reveals 470,000 single women pensioners are not claiming Pension Credit they're entitled to, with 1.1 million living in poverty despite eligibility for financial support.
Two Hospitalized After Police Incident at Nottingham Bus Station
Two men were taken to hospital and arrested following a reported fight near Victoria Bus Station in Nottingham. A police cordon shut part of Woodborough Road, causing bus diversions.
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Police Seize Zombie Knife in Solihull Arrest Operation
A youth was arrested in Solihull after attempting to flee police, who discovered a zombie-style knife concealed in his waistband during Operation Advance.
Islamophobic Graffiti Found at Streetly Cemetery During Eid
Muslims visiting graves at Streetly Cemetery in Walsall were horrified to find racist graffiti targeting Islam. The incident occurred on Eid and has sparked widespread condemnation.
£200k Cannabis Farm Found in Midlands Bungalow, Grower Jailed
A Nottinghamshire man has been sentenced to six months in prison after police discovered a large-scale cannabis cultivation operation worth an estimated £200,000 hidden inside a residential bungalow in Beechdale.
TLC Teddy Charity Marks 25 Years with Hospital Expansion
An Essex charity providing comfort teddies to frightened children celebrates its 25th anniversary by expanding into paediatric wards across seven NHS hospitals, having already helped over four million children worldwide.
Two Men Hospitalized After Oldbury Crash, Police Arrest Driver
A serious collision in Oldbury has left two men in hospital, with one sustaining serious injuries. West Midlands Police have arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving under the influence.
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Midlands Paedophile Jailed for Schoolgirl Sting and Attack
Johnny McDonagh, 30, from Coventry, has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years for attempting to meet a child for sex and a violent assault on a dog walker in Nottinghamshire.
Thomas Cranmer Executed in 1556 Under Queen Mary I
On March 20, 1556, Thomas Cranmer, the first Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury, was burned at the stake for heresy under the reign of Queen Mary I, known as Bloody Mary.
Man Jailed for Domestic Abuse Campaign in Stoke-on-Trent
Keiron Yates, 28, has been sentenced to one-and-a-half years in prison for controlling and coercive behavior, including physical assaults and threats against his partner.
Walkers Crisps Fingerprint Evidence Jails Drug Lord
James Hitchmough, 35, was sentenced to 13 years for running a major drug operation. Police matched his fingerprints from a photo holding Walkers crisps to secure his conviction after he returned from Dubai.
48 Health Conditions for DWP Attendance Allowance
State pensioners with long-term illnesses or disabilities may be eligible for Attendance Allowance. The DWP lists 48 conditions, including arthritis, heart disease, and dementia, with frailty at 100%.
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Dusk's Lisbon Garden Sofa Half Price in Sale
The Lisbon 2 Seater Garden Sofa from Dusk, normally priced at £624, is now available for just £312 in a half-price sale. Shoppers are praising its quality and comfort, with many buying multiple units.
Rochdale Churches Lent Services, Easter Plans, Community Events
Multiple churches in Rochdale, including St Luke's Deeplish and St Mary's Balderstone, have detailed their Holy Week schedules, featuring services, Bible studies, and community gatherings. Events include Lent lunches, concerts, and special Easter celebrat
Birmingham Knife Attack: Jailed Thug, Accomplice Wanted
Taylor Burns jailed for 6.5 years for a violent Small Heath knife attack. Jafir Nazir remains wanted for attempted murder with a £5,000 reward offered by Crimestoppers.
Parking Dispute in Midlands Street Leads to Police Call-Out
A couple in Burslem reported being trapped by parked cars, leading to a 15-hour police response delay. Staffordshire Police attended Acreswood Road after multiple calls.
Drug Dealer Jailed After Birmingham Police Chase and Evidence Toss
Reo Seivwright, 28, was sentenced to six years in prison following a dangerous police pursuit in Birmingham where he threw drugs and a phone from his car window. West Midlands Police recovered the evidence, linking him to a county lines operation in Dudle
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Birmingham Murder Suspect Still on Run After Five Years (21.03.2026)
Ajay Soni, wanted for an alleged attempted murder in Digbeth in 2021, continues to evade West Midlands Police despite extensive public appeals and media coverage.
Nurse Runs 10k and Great North Run for Ashgate Hospice
Megan Cartwright, a 23-year-old nurse from Calow, is tackling the Chesterfield 10k and Great North Run to raise funds for Ashgate Hospice, honoring her grandad Dave's memory and the care he received.
Macclesfield's Past: Rare 1960s Agricultural Show Photos
A collection of nostalgic images from Macclesfield's archives, including scenes from the 1960s Agricultural Show at South Park and historic church views, has been released by Cheshire Archives.
Dudley Estate Residents Fear Crime Despite Council Action
Residents of Brewery Fields estate near Dudley report ongoing drug dealing, vandalism, and nightly disturbances, despite new antisocial behavior policies from the council and police patrols.
West Midlands Gets £200M Housing Funding and Powers
The West Midlands is set to receive nearly £200 million in government funding to accelerate housing projects, alongside new fiscal devolution powers for Mayor Richard Parker.
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Historian Reveals Racist Truths of Real Peaky Blinders
Professor Carl Chinn's new book exposes the violent, racist reality of Birmingham's original Peaky Blinder gangs, separating Hollywood fiction from brutal historical facts.
Nottingham Student Runs Marathon for Salvation Army
Joseff Griffiths, a 23-year-old medical student from Nottingham, is training to run the London Marathon in April to raise funds for The Salvation Army's local mission, inspired by his sister's compassion for those experiencing homelessness.
Teen Climbs Kilimanjaro for Hospice, Raises £20k After Illness
A 14-year-old from Brentwood has scaled Mount Kilimanjaro in memory of his grandmother, raising £20,000 for Havens Hospices. He faced a medical emergency on descent but recovered fully.
PIP Payments Stopped After Heart Failure Diagnosis
A benefit claimant with spinal stenosis, PTSD, and nerve damage reports their Personal Independence Payment was cancelled following a new diagnosis of heart failure, edema, and coronary heart disease, despite severe mobility issues.
Walsall Council to Explore Purchase of Derelict Brownhills Shopping Precinct
Walsall Council has approved plans to explore purchasing Ravenscourt Shopping Centre in Brownhills after private redevelopment efforts were deemed unviable, aiming to end years of blight and antisocial behavior.
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Birmingham Dad Banned from Driving After Drunk Incident
A Birmingham father has been disqualified from driving for 28 days after police found him incoherent and over the alcohol limit in his vehicle, following personal hardships including being kicked out of his home.
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