Two men arrested after elderly man attacked and robbed in Walsall
Two men, aged 48 and 40, were arrested on suspicion of robbery after an 82-year-old man was pushed from his mobility scooter and had a wallet containing £200 stolen in Walsall.
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Birmingham man dies in M6 crash, family pays tribute
Donald Sheppard, 64, died at the scene of a collision involving three lorries on the M6 northbound between junctions 15 and 16 near Newcastle-under-Lyme. His family called him a 'devoted and loving husband' who 'will be missed every day.'
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Birmingham Man Banned 25 Years for Starving Dogs
A Birmingham man received a 25-year ban from keeping animals after neglecting two starving dogs, one of which was found dead in his home.
70 walkers raise funds for men's mental health in Surrey trek
More than 70 walkers, including colleagues from Barratt Redrow Southern Counties, completed a 17.5km trek between Guildford and Farnham to raise funds for Andy's Man Club, a men's suicide prevention charity.
Poole Hospice Raises £3,500 at Bingo Night with Developer Help
Forest Holme Hospice Charity raised nearly £3,500 at its Summer Bingo Night, sponsored by Taylor Wimpey, with funds supporting end-of-life care and bereavement services in Poole.
Police hunt two men after Co-op raid leaves man critically injured
West Midlands Police is searching for two men after a botched robbery at a Co-op store in Quinton left a man with serious leg injuries, requiring air ambulance treatment.
New Jerry Green Dog Rescue Charity Shop Opens in Lincoln
Jerry Green Dog Rescue opens its 11th charity shop in Birchwood, Lincoln, on August 24. Proceeds support abandoned dogs. Gregory Hughes, Birchwood Pride in Place chair, will cut the ribbon.
Petrol bomb attack on Birmingham wedding supercars
A petrol bomb attack at a Sparkbrook wedding saw two supercars, a Lamborghini and a McLaren, set alight. Three masked men targeted the Royal Shalimar banqueting hall on Highgate Road. No injuries were reported, and West Midlands Police have launched an in
Somerset Group Installs Third Defibrillator for Cardiac Safety
The Combe Florey Defibrillator Group has installed a third public access defibrillator in Somerset, funded by the parish council, after a resident's emergency revealed the nearest device was 2.6 miles away.
Railway volunteer raises £1,250 for heritage line engine shed
George Adams, 26, raised £1,250 for the Kent & East Sussex Railway's Robertsbridge Buildings Appeal via a 33-mile walk and craft fair, funding a new engine shed.
Wanted man Stephen Baillie has links across Birmingham
Stephen Baillie, 47, is wanted by West Midlands Police in connection with a number of thefts and for failing to attend court. He has links across Birmingham.
Person dies on railway tracks in Sutton Park, second tragedy
A person has died on railway tracks in Sutton Park, Birmingham. Emergency services attended at 11.33am on August 20. The death is not suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner. It is the second tragedy in the park in five days.
Birmingham house to become children's home under new plans
Birmingham City Council has received plans to convert a house in Selly Oak into a children's home for up to two children, operated by Minerva Youth Care Limited and regulated by Ofsted.
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Appeal launched after phone robbery in Birmingham centre
Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a man's phone was stolen in a robbery in Birmingham city centre on Broad Street.
Travellers ordered to leave Asda Barnes Hill field by Sunday
Travellers with caravans, vehicles, and horses have been ordered to vacate a field next to Asda in Weoley Castle by Sunday or face bailiff enforcement.
Cyclists Raise Over £20,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support
Three cyclists from Milton Keynes and Swansea have raised over £20,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support through Riding Against Cancer, with a new 1,400km challenge to Berlin set for August 2026.
West Midlands Chocolate Shops Give Away Freebies: Act Fast
Several West Midlands chocolate shops, including Hotel Chocolat and Cadbury, are giving away free samples and treats, but stock is limited and customers must act quickly.
Team Runs Cardiff Half for Wales Air Ambulance
A group of 16 financial professionals will run the Cardiff Half Marathon this autumn to raise funds for Wales Air Ambulance, marking the first time the company has united for a single cause.
Memorial Park Donates £5,000 to Wales Air Ambulance
Staff at Denbighshire Memorial Park in St Asaph have donated £5,000 to Wales Air Ambulance through the ICCM Recycling of Metals Scheme, raising over £25.7m nationwide for good causes.
Nuneaton Golfers Aim for One Million Yards in 24 Hours
Nine golfers from Nuneaton's Griff & Coton Golf Society will attempt to drive golf balls a combined distance of over one million yards in 24 hours to raise funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer UK.
Derby landlady shaves head for Cancer Research UK
Jo Wright, landlady of The Tiger Bar in Derby, will shave her head alongside six friends on August 30, 2026, to raise funds for Cancer Research UK after her mother's chemotherapy.
Soapbox Challenge Returns to Accrington with Jurassic Park Theme
The #AmazingAccrington Soapbox Challenge returns August 29 with a Jurassic Park theme, the Mayor competing, and an MP entering a dinosaur cart, featuring a new mega ramp.
Memory Walk for Joanna Tucker to Raise Hospice Funds
Family and friends will walk through Mapledurham Estate on October 24 to raise funds for Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice, which cared for Joanna Tucker before her death from ovarian cancer.
Twilight Pen Y Fan Walk to Support Youth Adventure Trust
The Youth Adventure Trust invites the public to a guided twilight trek up Pen Y Fan on September 18, 2026, with sunset views and starlit descent, to fund outdoor programmes for vulnerable local young people.
Bullets, drugs and 100 knives seized in Birmingham raids
A 20-year-old man was arrested after police seized Class A drugs, ammunition, and almost 100 zombie-style knives during raids at two Birmingham properties.
Tropical garden trend: Expert advice on exotic plants for UK
Gardeners are turning to tropical plants as demand for cottage gardens declines. Experts share tips on palms, tree ferns, bananas, and fatsias for UK gardens.
Petrol bomb attack outside Birmingham wedding shocks residents
Residents described hearing screams and panic after a petrol bomb attack outside Royal Shalimar in Sparkbrook set two luxury cars ablaze during a wedding attended by children.
Specsavers Eastwood Raises £914 for Latch Charity
Specsavers Eastwood staff raised £914 for Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity over 12 months, sparked by a colleague's relative's leukaemia diagnosis, presenting a giant cheque to charity representatives.
QEH Charity Appeal Keeps Families Connected to Sick Babies
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn Charity aims to raise £3,500 to keep its vCreate video messaging platform running for another year, helping parents stay connected to their babies in neonatal care.
Suspected Dealer Arrested After Huge Haul Found at Property
A suspected drugs and weapons dealer has been arrested after police discovered a large haul of cocaine, heroin, cannabis, and weapons at a property in West Midlands.
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