Drunk thief stole £80 of alcohol from SPAR in three-day spree
Patrick Brunt, 35, stole £80 of spirits and beer from a Stafford SPAR over three days in July. He has stopped drinking and was ordered to pay £241 in costs and compensation.
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Driffield woman completes Ironman for brother with Duchenne MD
Laura Hodgson, 31, from Driffield, completed Copenhagen Ironman in under 15 hours, raising funds for Muscular Dystrophy UK after learning she is a carrier of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Welsh rowers donate £18,000 to Action for Children Cymru
Merched y Môr, the Welsh team that rowed across the Atlantic, has donated £18,000 to Action for Children Cymru, presented at a horse-riding session in Pendine.
44-mile air ambulance fundraiser tops £4,000
Calvin Oak and family raised over £4,000 for Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance by walking 44 miles from RAF Waddington to Queen's Medical Centre, honouring his grandmother.
Dad brain damage after steel plate flew off lorry on M6
A Staffordshire father suffered severe brain damage after a steel plate flew off a lorry on the M6, leaving him needing 24-hour care, an inquest heard.
Jury retires in trial of Kurdish man accused of barbers rape
The jury has retired to consider verdicts in the trial of a Kurdish man accused of raping a woman at a West Midlands barbers shop, with the defendant denying the charge.
Cardiff agency post raises £1,000 for Tŷ Hafan
A Cardiff estate agency's social media post about Nathan Walker's Cardiff Half Marathon run for Tŷ Hafan has raised £1,000, with Rightmove and CPS Homes each donating £500.
Blood cancer survivor to abseil 400ft for charity
Brittany Mumford, 34, who survived Hodgkin lymphoma, will abseil 400 feet down the National Lift Tower on September 19 to raise funds for Lymphoma Action.
Melton Mowbray hosts Battle of Britain Parade
Melton Mowbray will host Leicestershire's only Battle of Britain Parade on September 20, featuring a flypast, RAF personnel, veterans, and Air Cadets, ending with a wreath-laying service.
Love Island's Megan and Conor spark split rumours
Love Island series 12 couple Megan Forte Clarke and Conor Phillips face split rumours after neither posted about their one-year anniversary, sparking fan concern on social media.
Ethel Caterham marks 117th birthday after year of firsts
World's oldest living person Ethel Caterham, 117, celebrated her birthday at Hallmark Lakeview Care Home, reflecting on a year of firsts including meeting King Charles.
Stourbridge Wildfire Response Praised by Fire Chief
West Midlands Fire Service chief says Stourbridge wildfire will stay with him for a long time, thanking crews and partners in a heartfelt letter.
Man Arrested After Car Key Burglaries in West Midlands
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of car key burglaries in a West Midlands town, police confirmed.
Pensioners face September deadline to opt out of Winter Fuel Payment
State pensioners must opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment by 20 September 2026 to avoid HMRC deductions if their income exceeds £35,000. DWP confirms deadlines.
Letter of wishes could help prevent Wills being contested
Leaving a letter of wishes alongside your Will can help prevent legal challenges, according to Woodfines, as it explains your decisions to a court.
Free petting zoo events at Resorts World Birmingham
Resorts World Birmingham hosts free Nature’s Burrow petting zoo on selected Mondays until 23 November, with animal handling and photos. No booking needed.
Birmingham Airport drug gang: 11 convicted in £13.8m plot
Paige Crisp, 24, is among 11 convicted for smuggling 460kg of cannabis worth £13.8m through Birmingham Airport. The group paid excess baggage fees for 22 suitcases.
Birmingham man charged after zombie knives and drugs seized
Mohammed Khan, 20, charged after County Lines Taskforce recovered 87 zombie knives, £4k cash, and Class A drugs in Birmingham.
Tamworth appeal after motorcyclist threatened with taser-style device
A motorcyclist was threatened with a taser-style device in Wilnecote, Tamworth. Police release image of man they want to speak to. No injuries reported.
Spudman's free potatoes return to Rugeley this weekend
Staffordshire's Spudman returns to Rugeley on Saturday for a rearranged visit, handing out free jacket potatoes to fans after last month's cancellation.
Birmingham Man Charged Over Death, Woman Arrested
A Birmingham man is among three charged over the death of a man, as another woman is arrested in connection with the incident.
Plymouth man raises £5,500 for air ambulance after dad's rescue
Stephen Day from Plymouth raised over £5,500 for Wales Air Ambulance by cycling 968 miles from John O'Groats to Land's End, after the service saved his father Kieran's life following a cow attack.
Plymouth man raises £5,500 for air ambulance after dad's attack
Stephen Day cycled 968 miles from John O'Groats to Land's End, raising over £5,500 for Wales Air Ambulance after his father was trampled by a cow.
Police uncover £500k cannabis farm in village
Police discovered a £500,000 cannabis grow in a West Midlands village, leading to one arrest. The operation was found during a raid on a property.
Police investigate deliberate fire at listed Oldbury pub
West Midlands Police confirm a fire at The Junction Inn, a Grade II listed pub in Oldbury, is believed to have been started deliberately. No injuries were reported.
Pensioners born before 1953 can get £922 extra from DWP
State pensioners on the basic rate can get up to £922 a month on top of their DWP payment through the Additional State Pension, if born before 1953.
Winson Green murder trial jury discharged, relisted for 2027
The murder trial of Imran Khan, accused of stabbing Hozar Ali, 28, in Winson Green, has been discharged. A retrial is set for June 7, 2027.
Disabled pensioner and dog homeless after Willenhall fire
Paula Fenton, 84, lost her Willenhall bungalow in a fire on August 13. A gofundme has raised £745. Her granddaughter Jade says someone dragged her out minutes before the blaze destroyed the home.
Love Island fans think Yasmin and Tommy have split
Love Island fans believe Yasmin Hadlow and Tommy Stagg are the first series 13 couple to split, after they stopped posting and interacting on social media.
Aldi: How to stop potatoes sprouting at home
Aldi and food expert Kate Hall reveal how to store potatoes to prevent sprouting, including keeping them away from onions and fridge storage tips.
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