Raise the Colours leader in court over assault charge
Raise the Colours co-founder Ryan Bridge, 45, pleaded not guilty to common assault at Brighton Magistrates' Court on August 20, following a June 13 incident. He is due back on October 5.
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Bellway Wales raises record £77k for Cancer Research UK
Bellway Wales raised over £77,000 for Cancer Research UK in a record-breaking year, the highest annual total since partnering with the charity in 2016, with events including a ball and golf day.
Ex-sergeant charged with six offences appears in court
Aaron Mark Evans, 38, of Cannock, appeared at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on August 20 charged with six offences including misconduct and data breaches.
Housebuilder Donates £3,000 to Shropshire Bereavement Group
Persimmon Homes West Midlands has donated £3,000 to Shropshire Bereavement Group, funding volunteer training to expand grief support for children, young people, and adults across the region.
Girl, 3, dies after becoming trapped in toy oven at babysitter's home
Briella Holmes, 3, died after becoming trapped in a wooden play oven at a babysitter's home in Boynton Beach, Florida. Police say she died of positional asphyxia.
Clowbridge Reservoir history in Round the Hills walk
Clowbridge Reservoir, built in 1866, is a highlight of Rossendale Rotary's Round the Hills walk, offering scenic views and sailing.
Historic Oldbury pub fire 'started deliberately'
A Grade II listed pub in Oldbury was damaged by a fire in the early hours of Friday, August 21. West Midlands Police are reviewing CCTV as the blaze is thought to have been started deliberately.
Memory walk for Joanna Tucker raises funds for Sue Ryder hospice
Joanna's Angels will walk at Sue Ryder's Starlight Hike on October 24 at Mapledurham Estate, honoring Joanna Tucker and raising funds for the hospice that cared for her.
Memory walk to honour Reading woman raises hospice funds
Joanna's Angels will lead a Starlight Hike at Mapledurham Estate on October 24 to raise funds for Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice, honouring Joanna Tucker, who died in March after ovarian cancer.
Cala Homes Sponsors Clan Night Golf in Aberdeen
Cala Homes sponsors Clan Cancer Support's inaugural Night Golf event at Newmachar Golf Club on October 29, 2026, raising funds for cancer care across north-east Scotland, Moray, Orkney and Shetland.
Birmingham man who starved dog to death avoids jail
Zakar Ahmed, 32, took his dead dog Mishka to a vet after starving him to death. He was sentenced to eight months suspended for two years and banned from keeping animals for 25 years.
Body found in car as search for missing Tracey Smith ends
A body was found in a black car off the A172 near Staddlebridge, North Yorkshire. Police believe it is missing Tracey Smith, last seen in Stokesley on July 24.
Rossendale Ramblers: 10-mile walk, garden party, £200 charity
21 ramblers completed a 10-mile walk from Gargrave. Over 40 attended a garden party with a 'Jacob's Join' and music by the 'Rocky Ramblers', raising almost £200 for charity. Upcoming walks include pub walks and a flat estuary route.
Former ballroom dancer turns 100 at Nottinghamshire care home
Kathleen Gray, a former ballroom dancer who won competitions with her late husband Allan, celebrated her 100th birthday at Church Farm Care in Cotgrave with family and friends.
Fundraiser to carry tumble dryer up Snowdon for veterans
Gethin Morgan, 39, from Caernarfon, will attempt to carry a 35kg broken tumble dryer up and down Mount Snowdon on August 29 to raise funds for Combat Stress, aiming for a Guinness World Records title.
Britain's garden pollinators need help: new initiative highlights species
Flying Flowers launches a national initiative to help identify and protect Britain's diverse pollinators, from solitary bees to bumblebees, as populations decline.
Homemade gun and ammunition seized in Handsworth raid
Armed police seized a homemade 'slam gun' and ammunition during a pre-planned raid on a property in Handsworth, Birmingham, as part of a wider investigation.
New Band Raises £4,400 for Saint Francis Hospice
A new musical ensemble raised £4,400 for Saint Francis Hospice at its debut concert in Collier Row, with tickets selling out ten days before the show and a standing ovation marking the finale.
Unicycle challenge for Wales Air Ambulance in Powys
A Powys family raised funds for Wales Air Ambulance with a 13.5-mile unicycle challenge after Richard 'Gordon' Bebb died from a heart attack, with son Mike hoping to raise £2,000.
Sunshine Fund Gears Up for September Events
The Sunshine Fund is preparing for the Great North Run with over 140 runners, serving as official charity partner at Lindisfarne Festival, and organizing the Ponteland Duck Race to raise funds for North East children with disabilities.
Homemade Slam Gun and Ammo Seized at West Midlands Property
A homemade slam gun and ammunition were found by police at a West Midlands property, leading to a guilty plea from a local man.
Redrow Gives £20,000 to Martin House Children's Hospice
Redrow Yorkshire has donated £20,000 to Martin House Children's Hospice, part of a pledge to give £100 per private home sale to local good causes, supporting around 550 families across Yorkshire.
Picking fruit from neighbour's trees risks £300 fine
Picking fruit from a neighbour's overhanging tree without permission can be classed as theft under UK law, with fixed penalties ranging from £100 to £300, experts warn.
Disabled passengers hail new bus pass plan as vital step towards equality
Disabled passengers from Birmingham and the West Midlands have praised a new bus pass plan removing time restrictions, calling it an overdue upgrade and a vital step towards real equality, but say more work is needed.
Drunk man racially abused police officer in McDonald's row
John Herbert called a police officer a racial slur while being transported to custody after a McDonald's altercation on Boxing Day 2025, Birmingham Magistrates' Court heard.
Birmingham man guilty of manslaughter after victim dies three years later
John Guthrie, 39, of Aston, has been found guilty of manslaughter after Leban Hussein died from bronchial pneumonia nearly three years after being kicked in the head in Handsworth.
Thousands raised for children of devoted West Midlands PC
Thousands have been raised for the children of West Midlands Police officer Jim Dinan, who died at age 50 after 20 years of service, leaving a wife and two teenagers.
Man knocked unconscious after racial abuse at Birmingham nightclub
A man was knocked unconscious and two others suffered serious injuries after racial abuse led to ejections at Glamorous nightclub in Birmingham, prompting a police review of the venue's licence.
Stourbridge Fire: Timeline of Events One Week On
A major fire in Stourbridge town centre destroyed the historic Red House Glass Cone and adjacent buildings; here is a timeline of events one week after the blaze.
Armed robbers on e-bikes steal mountain bikes at knifepoint in Tamworth
Four masked men armed with knives attacked two mountain bike riders in Hopwas Woods, Tamworth, kicking one and threatening to stab the other before stealing two bikes worth around £2,000 each.
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