Melinda Kaye Woodhouse-Rice, an American lawyer living in Birmingham for 28 years, explains why her hometown of Dallas shares many traits with the UK's second city, from diversity to cultural amenities.
Aeron Davies, 26, will swim 12 miles across the Bristol Channel in 2026 to fundraise for Dementia UK, inspired by his grandfather's dementia diagnosis and resilience.
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Lanlan Guo, 35, has been sentenced to nine months in prison after being caught with a bank card in another person's name, breaching a Slavery Trafficking Risk Order for the second time in four months.
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The Maxey Classic Car and Bike Show returns to its village roots in Maxey, Peterborough, celebrating 25 years of automotive excellence and community fundraising. The event features over 400 vehicles, live music, and family activities, raising funds for lo
Families in Tameside, Greater Manchester, are invited to a free Spring Family Fun Day on April 26, featuring entertainment, community stalls, and activities like face painting and a climbing wall.
The Nottingham Oddfellows friendship group is launching a new season of spring social activities to help residents connect, explore local gems, and welcome brighter days together through walks, tours, and events.
Retirees can access a range of freebies and discounts in April, including free prescriptions, eye tests, and Council Tax reductions, totaling up to £8,039 in savings.
A Birmingham woman has been sentenced to nine months in prison after being found with a bank card in another person's name, violating a Slavery Trafficking Risk Order.
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Calls for housing associations to collaborate with councils to stop evictions and rough sleeping, with a focus on early intervention and data-driven support.
Laura Best left her Birmingham PR job to move to Minnesota, founding the Passion Collective to help women combat burnout and rediscover their passions, now detailed in her new book.
A writer tested two popular oven cleaners on dirty racks. While Oven Pride was odorless, Elbow Grease delivered spotless results despite a strong smell, making it the cheaper, more effective choice.
State pensioners will receive an unexpected £921 payment this Thursday as the Department for Work and Pensions moves payments forward due to the Easter holiday. The new state pension rate is also increasing by 4.8% to £241.30 per week.
An 11-year-old boy has been detained by West Midlands Police on suspicion of plotting a murder, marking one of the youngest arrests for such a serious crime in the region over the past year.
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Staffordshire Police have declined a Freedom of Information request to disclose how many drivers were caught by advanced digital speed cameras, citing safety concerns.
A gang of thieves forced their way through a gate and used hammers to break locks on a Yamaha motorbike in Castle Bromwich, stealing it despite alarms and cameras. The owner, a rapid blood biker, watched helplessly via phone alerts.
A rapid blood biker's Yamaha motorbike, used for delivering urgent blood supplies, was stolen by a masked gang in a brazen daylight raid in Castle Bromwich, causing significant damage and prompting a reward offer.
The historic Shropshire town of Shrewsbury has been selected as one of the best places to live in the entire country by The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2026 list, praised for its vibrant town centre, excellent transport links, and stunning riverside
A man who wielded a hammer and imprisoned two terrified women for 20 minutes at a Wolverhampton medical practice has been sentenced to three years in prison.
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The funeral of Amelia Kolpa, an eight-year-old from Rowley Regis who captured hearts worldwide during her cancer battle, will take place in Birmingham today with a large turnout expected.
Seven men were arrested for public order offences at an anti-immigration protest in Nuneaton, with six banned from Warwickshire as police balance protest rights with community safety.
Ali Abdul Basit, 19, was convicted of manslaughter and robbery after detectives matched his DNA from an asthma inhaler to a cigarette butt at the crime scene in south London.
Married At First Sight Australia's Tyson Gordon's ex-wife Tove Thoreson has publicly addressed his controversial comments about traditional values and 'woke' views for the first time in six years.
A toddler died after suffering catastrophic injuries from his mother's boyfriend, with authorities missing multiple opportunities to intervene during cancelled home visits in Bromley.
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Miles Henshaw, 58, has been sentenced to three years and nine months for robbery after targeting a 70-year-old woman in Derby. Have-a-go heroes chased him down and recovered the stolen handbag.
A man in his 30s is fighting for life after being discovered with serious head injuries on Reservoir Road in Selly Oak. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the early hours of March 27.
A 26-year-old man was killed in a shooting near Euston train station in London. Police are searching for a suspect seen on CCTV arriving and leaving the scene on a bicycle.
West Midlands Police detained 19 individuals in Op Advance, with four men aged 26-47 held for rape and serious sexual assault offences, alongside other crimes.
Tributes pour in for Orinta Narbutaite, a 32-year-old Midlands mother found dead in Nottinghamshire. Two men charged as police continue investigation.
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David Barraclough, 45, has been charged with the murder of his wife Carolann, whose body was discovered in a freezer at their home in Wakefield. A trial date has been set for October.
