West Midlands Police have issued a CCTV appeal following a theft from a store on Stratford Road in Birmingham. Authorities are seeking to identify a man captured on camera around 6.45pm on February 10.
A 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill after a police siege near a Midland Farmfoods branch in Coventry. The incident began on Roseberry Avenue, with officers responding to reports of a barricaded individual.
The Department for Work and Pensions faces calls to introduce in-person meetings for benefits claimants with complex needs, as part of a government strategy to boost financial inclusion and reduce unclaimed support.
A 70-year-old survivor of an Irish mother and baby home may lose £1,000 monthly in Housing Benefit if she accepts compensation due to a system quirk treating foreign payments as savings.
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Residents in Rowley Regis are challenging a new microbar's alcohol license application, citing parking congestion, traffic hazards, and potential anti-social behavior as major safety issues in the residential area.
Birmingham City Council reveals 16 areas with longest housing wait times, led by Quinton at 256 weeks. Over 75,000 bids were made in Quinton last year alone.
Fraudsters are exploiting gift cards to steal money from victims across the West Midlands, with police warning there is very little chance of reimbursement. Retailers have implemented protective measures, but criminals continue to adapt their tactics.
Patryk Skupinski, convicted of murdering Coventry mum Marlene Doyle, was found dead in his cell at HMP Gartree. An investigation revealed prison officers failed to conduct proper welfare checks before unlocking his door.
A Personal Independence Payment applicant has shared their success story after reporting a change of circumstance to the Department for Work and Pensions, revealing the process took less than five months.
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The Department for Work and Pensions has implemented a new rule requiring people on PIP, Attendance Allowance, or DLA who move to Scotland to apply for Scottish benefits like Pension Age Disability Payment to avoid payment gaps.
Timon Robin, a former drug addict who spent £30,000 in six weeks, turned his life around with Betel UK in Birmingham, now working for the charity and dining with Sainsbury's bosses.
The murder of eight-year-old Helen Bailey in Great Barr in 1975 remains unsolved after 50 years, with police confident but lacking evidence to charge a suspect.
Michael McMillan, once homeless and addicted on Scotland's streets, now works as a service manager in Birmingham, using his experiences to support others facing similar struggles.
Black Patch Park in Smethwick holds a surprising Hollywood history, with local folklore claiming it as the possible birthplace of silent film legend Charlie Chaplin, amidst its industrial past.
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BirminghamLive launches a campaign demanding lifetime driving bans for motorists who cause fatal accidents through dangerous behavior, highlighting recent tragic cases.
A Birmingham street faces tension as neighbours clash over parking, with two families owning seven cars between them and others demanding a two-car limit.
A bus driver suffered bite marks and nail injuries during an altercation with a passenger on the No.74 service in Birmingham city centre. Fellow passengers intervened, restraining the suspect until police arrived.
A Birmingham magistrate has issued a stark warning about drink-driving after sentencing a man who failed a police test the day after drinking alcohol, calling it a 'lesson for everyone'.
A former West Midlands Police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct for using racist language in private WhatsApp conversations with friends, damaging public confidence.
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Residents near Mary Arden's Farm in Wilmcote are outraged over proposals for 10,000 new homes across Warwickshire green belt, fearing destruction of countryside and overwhelmed local services.
Grade II listed Bulls Head pub in Barston secures permission to convert its dilapidated barn into a new restaurant and function space, preserving the historic structure.
A quiet cul-de-sac in Acocks Green, Birmingham, housed a counterfeit clothing operation that cost major brands millions over five years, leading to jail sentences for the couple involved.
State pensioners aged 75+ could claim a free TV Licence worth over £180 through Pension Credit, but hundreds of thousands miss out due to lack of awareness and system complexity.
Jamie-Lea Biscoe, 19, died after being attacked by a lurcher dog at a home in Leaden Roding, Essex. A 37-year-old man has been arrested as police investigate the tragic incident.
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A drug trafficker who recorded a rap song boasting he 'run the town with white and brown' has been jailed for 15 years. Bradley Clough's gang moved kilos of class A and C drugs across Redcar before police dismantled the operation.
West Midlands Police are urgently seeking the public's help to identify a man who entered a restaurant on New Street, waved a weapon, and made threats to diners on March 3.
A 29-year-old man from Birmingham has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing at a cafe in east London. Another man was arrested for assisting an offender.
Two men, aged 35 and 37, were arrested in Birmingham city centre after a black Mercedes failed to stop for police, drove on the wrong side of the road, and was found with two knives and cannabis.
A man in his 60s has tragically died two days after being struck by a van at the Cranford Street and Alma Street junction in Smethwick. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
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Carers earning above £10,608 annually are being denied Carer's Allowance due to a DWP rule change, despite a recent increase in the earnings threshold to £204 per week.
