Man sentenced for racial abuse after Birmingham arrest
John Herbert, 42, received an 18-month community order for racially abusing a police officer after a Boxing Day altercation at McDonald's in Birmingham.
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Birmingham scaffolder dies at 38: £8,500 raised
Benny Watton, 38, died suddenly on August 6. Over £8,500 has been raised for his funeral, set for September 11. His mother Nadia Burke said her heart is broken.
Severn Trent Green Belt homes plan sparks Sutton anger
Severn Trent plans up to 200 homes on Green Belt land off Lindridge Road in Sutton Coldfield, prompting immediate opposition from residents and politicians over traffic and green space loss.
Council blames wildlife for baby grave damage in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council says wildlife, not humans, caused damage to graves at Witton Cemetery, including a stillborn baby's plot. A grieving mother rejects the explanation.
Birmingham PIP hotspots: Northfield tops benefit claims
Birmingham Northfield has the highest rate of PIP disability benefit claims in the West Midlands at 13.5% of working-age residents, over 10,600 claimants. Hodge Hill, Solihull North, and Erdington follow closely.
HMRC Lifetime ISA 25% penalty warning for savers
HMRC has collected £56m in Lifetime ISA withdrawal penalties since 2018. The 25% charge can exceed the government bonus, and the £450,000 house price threshold remains unchanged.
Spud Man Brings Sunshine and Smiles to Rugeley
Spud Man visited Rugeley, handing out free potatoes and smiles. The event brought the community together, with hundreds of spuds distributed in a day of sunshine and cheer.
WM Police praised for helping find missing man in Spain
West Midlands Police officers have been praised for their role in helping locate a missing man from the region who was found in Spain, following a collaborative effort with Spanish authorities.
Armed police arrest man in Aston over firearm report
A 56-year-old man was arrested in Aston, Birmingham, after reports of a firearm at an address. Armed officers responded swiftly, and the firearm is believed to be an imitation.
Birmingham police on holiday find missing man in Barcelona
Two Birmingham police officers on holiday in Barcelona recognised a missing man, 'Little Mick', from social media. They alerted local authorities, ending an international search after his family reported him missing from Leeds.
Danny Jones and wife Georgia still together after kiss scandal
McFly's Danny Jones remains married to Georgia Horsley after his 2025 kiss with Maura Higgins. The couple celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary recently.
Seven dead in A66 crash involving police car near Middlesbrough
Seven people, including two Cleveland Police officers, died in a head-on crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough after a VW Passat drove the wrong way and hit a police car. The IOPC has opened an investigation.
A66 crash victims: PCs Matthew Blades and Tom Clough named
PCs Matthew Blades, 37, and Tom Clough, 38, died in a wrong-way A66 crash near Middlesbrough. The IOPC is investigating after a police pursuit. Five others also died.
Man left with broken arm after city centre attack
A man was left with a broken arm after an attack in Birmingham city centre. Police are investigating the incident and appealing for witnesses.
Sutton Coldfield fields closed over fire risk
Streetly playing fields in Sutton Coldfield are temporarily closed to the public due to fire risk, following consultation with West Midlands Fire Service. The SSCA will review the closure regularly and reopen when safe.
Pension Credit: £48 extra a week with Carer's Allowance rule
Pension Credit claimants can get an extra £48.15 a week if they receive Carer's Allowance, Carer Support Payment, or have claimed but aren't paid due to another higher benefit.
Birmingham road sealed off after suspicious item found
West Midlands Police sealed off Cranleigh Place in Perry Barr after a suspicious item was found. The EOD unit attended, determined it was not dangerous, and disposed of it safely.
Black Country accent tax: Warwick student speaks out
Kara Evans, a University of Warwick graduate from Dudley, describes paying an 'accent tax' due to bias against her Black Country accent, facing mockery and intellectual dismissal.
Barefoot forager Leo Utton eats wild plants daily and teaches others
Nature educator Leo Utton, 34, forages daily for wild food, sharing his lifestyle with 130,000 followers. He grinds acorns into flour, makes fermented sodas, and teaches workshops.
Birmingham assault: police release images of three men
West Midlands Police appeal after a man was assaulted outside Costcutter on Birchfield Road, Birmingham, on 21 June. Images of three men released.
Pensioners Alone Can Gain £4,000 via DWP Pension Credit
State pensioners living alone can boost annual income by £4,000 via DWP Pension Credit. Nearly 1.4 million receive it, but many miss out. Guarantee Credit tops up weekly income to £238 for singles.
Dog-Friendly Midlands Retreat Reviewed
A blissful rural retreat in the Midlands offers a paradise for dog owners, with spacious grounds, pet-friendly amenities, and scenic walks, according to a recent visit.
Birmingham chop shop with stolen cars discovered in Small Heath
West Midlands Police discovered a chop shop in Small Heath containing multiple stolen cars, engines and parts. Evidence has been seized as enquiries continue to identify those behind the operation.
Police uncover suspected West Midlands chop shop with stolen cars
Police discovered a suspected chop shop in West Midlands packed with stolen cars, engines, and parts. Officers are investigating, and no arrests have been made yet.
Man assaulted outside West Midlands shop
A man was assaulted outside a shop in the West Midlands, police confirmed. Officers are investigating the incident and appealing for witnesses.
Smoking indoors could cut £27,000 off your home value
Smoking indoors can reduce a UK home's value by up to 10%, a £27,190 loss on the average property, according to experts at Northerner and The Property Buying Company.
Walsall man jailed 26 years for child rape after victims identified
John Robinson, 61, laughed when police accused him of abusing three teenage girls in Walsall. He was jailed for 26 years after facial ID software identified victims in videos he kept for over 20 years.
5 cheap tricks to protect plums from pests and rot
Mark Dwelly, head gardener at Audley Stanbridge Earls, shares five low-cost, eco-friendly ways to protect plums from wasps, birds and rot ahead of National Plum Day.
A66 crash: Multiple deaths after police car and Volkswagen collide
Multiple people died in a pre-dawn collision on the A66 in South Bank involving a police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat, Cleveland Police confirmed.
HS2 stink: New measures after residents forced to keep windows shut
HS2 Ltd is deploying extra mist cannons, stronger odour neutraliser and improved wind monitoring after North Warwickshire and Bedworth MP Rachel Taylor demanded action over the smell affecting Coleshill and Water Orton residents.
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