Couple Win £2,000 in Moya Cole Hospice Lottery
Barry and Mitzi Smith have won £2,000 in the Moya Cole Hospice lottery. The couple, who joined in the late 1990s, were thrilled by their unexpected win.
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Battersea celebrates National Dog Day with five rescue dogs
This National Dog Day, Battersea introduces five distinctive canines—from a high-energy Husky to a bonded pair—each seeking a forever home, with rehoming manager Laura Alwen urging potential owners to consider rescue.
Leeds Tops List for Hardest City to Rent with Garden
Leeds is the hardest UK city to find a rental property with a garden, according to a new study. Only 3% of rental listings feature outdoor space, leaving renters with limited options.
Man dies in Smethwick after motorbike hits stationary car
A motorcyclist has died after his bike collided with a stationary car on Foundry Lane, Smethwick, at around 7.37pm on Tuesday, August 25, despite advanced trauma care from ambulance crews.
83% reject Birmingham 20mph speed limit plans
83% of BirminghamLive readers voted to keep current speed limits, rejecting Birmingham City Council's proposal to make 20mph standard on all local roads. Only 17% supported the safer streets vision, which excludes A roads.
Family tribute to dad-of-four killed in Tyburn bike crash
Chris Manders, 36, died in a motorcycle crash on the A38 in Tyburn on August 23. His family called him an 'amazing' dad and a 'proud Blues fan'. Police are appealing for dashcam footage.
State Pension Rise of £395 for Over-65s Confirmed
Basic state pension for over-65s set to climb by £395 to £10,010 under triple lock, based on 4.1% wage growth, with new rates from April 2027.
Grimsby earthquake: 2.2 magnitude tremor shakes town
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Grimsby on Tuesday evening, with residents across north-east Lincolnshire reporting shaking and rumbling sensations, according to the British Geological Survey.
Highters Heath fire cause still unknown two weeks on
The cause of a fire that destroyed six homes on Gorleston Road, Highters Heath, remains unknown two weeks later, with police renewing appeals for information.
Land Rover stolen from Bridgnorth pub sparks police appeal
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after a grey Land Rover Discovery was stolen from The Bandon Arms in Bridgnorth without its keys at around 1am on August 23, 2026. CCTV failed to capture evidence.
Police Incident Closes Major Road in West Midlands City
A key road in a West Midlands city has been shut in both directions as police respond to an ongoing incident, causing traffic disruption.
Bubble Cosmetics sunscreen banned in UK over labelling failures
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has banned Bubble Cosmetics Sunscreen Pack from the UK market, citing inadequate labelling and traceability that pose a high risk to consumers.
DWP state pension age increase splits experts
Experts are divided over raising the state pension age from 66 to 67 and 68, amid concerns about costs, life expectancy, and health inequalities. Some propose early access options.
Police release images after Wall Heath pub attack
West Midlands Police appeal for help identifying three men after a man in his 40s was assaulted at a pub on High Street, Wall Heath, Dudley, on 15 July.
Acis Group launches Inspiring Communities Awards for East Midlands
Acis Group's Inspiring Communities Awards honor everyday champions across East Midlands and South Yorkshire, with nine categories and a deadline of September 14, 2026.
Ash Lea School charity event boosted by £500 donation
Ash Lea Special School's charity football match and summer fayre in Cotgrave raised vital funds, supported by a £500 donation from Barratt and David Wilson Homes.
Jaywick project reveals community pride beyond deprivation
Photographer David Shaw spent 18 months documenting everyday life in Jaywick, leading to a youth storytelling programme and exhibition on August 21.
£3,000 Donation Boosts Northamptonshire Charity Encompass
David Wilson Homes donates £3,000 to Encompass, supporting foodbanks, housing, and rehab services across Northamptonshire.
Teens stabbed in Birmingham street attack, two arrested
Two teenagers were found with stab injuries on a Birmingham street and two people have been arrested, police said.
Man charged after burglary in West Midlands town
A man has been charged following a burglary in a West Midlands town, with police confirming court proceedings are underway.
Dudley Pub Assault: Police Appeal for Three Men
Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in a Dudley pub, leaving him with facial injuries. Three men are sought.
Dog Attack Tragedy: Why Responsible Ownership Matters
A recent fatal dog attack underscores the importance of learning your pet's triggers to keep both dogs and families safe, says expert trainer Vic Barlow.
1 in 5 West Midlands residents confident youth report knives
Just 20% of West Midlands residents believe young people would report knife carrying to police, a new survey reveals, raising concerns about underreporting.
Birmingham youth urged to report knife carriers anonymously
Only 1 in 5 West Midlands people would report knife carriers to police. Fearless offers anonymous reporting to save lives.
Wandsworth weighs 160% council tax rise, £800 Band D hike
Wandsworth Council, run by Conservatives, plans a 160% council tax increase for Band D homes from April, adding roughly £800 to annual bills after government granted uncapped rise permission.
Prisoner jailed for slashing inmate's face at HMP Dovegate
Jamal Ahmed, 34, was jailed for six years for slashing a fellow inmate's face with a makeshift weapon at HMP Dovegate, leaving a 10cm scar.
Inspector rejects Rowley Regis home nursery plan
A government inspector has upheld Sandwell Council's refusal of plans to convert a three-bed home in Bell End, Rowley Regis into a nursery for ten children, citing a 'bulky, cramped' extension and noise concerns.
Halal butchers shut after cockroach infestation in Birmingham
Al-Aqsa Halal Meat on Showell Green Lane, Sparkhill, was ordered to close by Birmingham Magistrates' Court after inspectors found an active cockroach infestation and mouse droppings.
Belfry beach and WaveSurfer open for Bank Holiday fun
Sutton Coldfield's Belfry Hotel & Resort hosts a mini beach with WaveSurfer bodyboarding, inflatable games, and ice cream over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Woman sentenced for harassing ex-girlfriend
Lisa-Marie Clark, 45, from Nuneaton, was sentenced for harassment and criminal damage after persistent unwanted contact, including a birthday text sent while under bail conditions.
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