Persistent barking dogs can lead to legal action under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Councils can issue noise abatement notices, with fines up to £5,000 for non-compliance. Learn your rights and steps to resolve neighbourhood noise disputes.
HMRC urges pensioners to stay vigilant against scams as Winter Fuel Payment recoveries begin, with nearly two million facing repayments due to income thresholds.
A woman was left stunned after her new neighbour complained her laundry on the washing line was ruining the view and threatened to report her to the council, sparking online debate.
A Birmingham man assaulted a crown court security guard after turning up drunk for his sentencing, having taken a 'last drink' while awaiting his hearing.
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Walsall councillors unanimously condemn anti-Islamic graffiti discovered at Streetly Cemetery on Eid, calling for CCTV installation and stronger security measures.
The Sherbrook Valley Stepping Stones in Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, offer a popular walking trail feature with a macabre origin story dating back to 1954, sourced from Stafford Prison's Hangman's Gate.
Jacob Leslie Simcock, 35, pleaded guilty to multiple violent offences including rape, strangulation, and stalking after filming his attacks on two women in Staffordshire.
Liverpool City Council is prosecuting Britannia Hotels over health and safety breaches after Chloe Haynes, 21, was found dead in an Adelphi Hotel wardrobe accident in 2022.
A man in his 40s was arrested in Walsall after police spotted suspicious activity around a parked car, leading to the discovery of two knives and suspected drugs and cash.
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Sharon Osbourne, widow of Ozzy Osbourne, has reportedly confirmed she will attend a London march organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, aimed at protesting immigration policies.
Surrey Police continue to search for multiple suspects after a woman in her 20s was raped outside Epsom Methodist Church. The incident has sparked protests and increased police patrols in the area.
West Midlands Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to regarding the theft of a vehicle from Round Oak Court in Brierley Hill on February 14.
Omar Momand, 20, faces multiple charges including wounding with intent after six people were injured in an alleged crowbar attack at Newton Community Hospital in December 2025.
Paige Williams and Bradley Regan Archer received community orders and animal bans after footage showed them mistreating dogs they were paid £1,400 to care for in Solihull.
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Police are investigating after a man's body was discovered in the river at Victoria Park in Leamington Spa. The death is being treated as unexplained, with officers appealing for information from the public.
West Midlands Police are urgently seeking witnesses after Michael Bennett, 38, died from serious head injuries sustained in Erdington. The incident occurred on Reservoir Road in late March.
Amritpal Singh, 45, sentenced to 15 years for manslaughter after stabbing housemate Amit Kumar, 32, during a drunken argument in Evington. Judge rules deportation likely upon release.
A Solihull pet sitter and her partner have been sentenced after video evidence showed them abusing dogs they were paid to care for while the owners were on holiday.
The family of Michael Bennett, 38, is pleading for witnesses to come forward after he was found with serious head injuries in Erdington and later died in hospital. Police are investigating the incident and have released images of three potential witnesses
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Geoff and Val King, the UK's longest-serving pub quiz masters from the West Midlands, have disclosed the 10 most challenging questions after 30 years of hosting quizzes, earning over £30,000 annually.
Fans of Love Island All Stars 2026 are curious about Whitney Adebayo and Yamen Sanders. This article reveals their current relationship status with social media and travel updates.
A silver Peugeot 207 repeatedly reversed into H&T Pawnbrokers on Soho Road, Handsworth, in a brazen daytime ram raid. Police report a large amount of jewellery stolen and are seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage.
Two Birmingham men, aged 22 and 19, face charges for supplying Class A drugs and exploitation in a County Lines operation spanning Birmingham, Worcester, and Leicester.
A 19-year-old man kicked a woman in the head five times as she lay defenseless on the ground outside Groove Castle nightclub in Hanley. The victim was attempting to help another woman during an altercation when she was attacked.
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Police are hunting a gang of ram raiders after a car smashed into H&T Pawnbrokers on Soho Road in Handsworth, Birmingham, stealing jewellery and fleeing the scene.
A 26-year-old man is now in stable condition after a serious collision on Clapgate Lane in Quinton, where an Audi smashed into a tree. A 20-year-old driver has been arrested.
West Midlands Police have launched an urgent appeal following a shocking ram raid at a Handsworth pawnbrokers, where a silver Peugeot smashed through the storefront in broad daylight.
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance launches the Seaside Scramble, a 5K obstacle course at Baiter Park, Poole, on May 9 to raise funds for life-saving missions across the region.
A new Young Futures Hub opens at the Library of Birmingham, offering mental health, employment, and crime prevention services for youth, with plans to move to Cannon Street later this year.
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A suspected shop thief in his 40s was arrested by West Midlands Police following a foot chase after stealing jars of coffee from a Pendeford Avenue store in Wolverhampton.
