Family tribute to man killed in Levenshulme park stabbing
Zherko Rasul Osman, 24, died after being stabbed in Chapel Street Park, Levenshulme, on Saturday. His family say he 'never looked for trouble' and was 'loved and respected'.
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UK Monthly Rents Rise 3.7% as Tenants Face Steep Costs
UK average monthly private rent rose 3.7% to £1,393 in the 12 months to July, ONS figures show, as tenants face 'extremely steep' costs and house price growth slowed to 2%.
Birmingham Lodge Listed, Then Nearby Lodge Attacked
A historic lodge in Birmingham's Cannon Hill Park was granted Grade II listed status, only for a nearby park lodge to be vandalised days later, according to BirminghamWorld.
Derby care home raises over £1,000 at summer fayre
MHA Willowcroft in Derby raised £1,142 at its summer fayre through stalls, raffles, and a silent auction, with funds going to resident amenities.
Family tribute to grandad who died 11 days after car park crash
David Bush, 77, died on August 17, 11 days after being hit by a Toyota Prius in an Aldi car park in Brighouse. A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and bailed.
Derby MPs Abseil Cathedral Tower for Hospital Charity
Derby South MP Baggy Shanker and Derby North MP Catherine Atkinson joined dozens of fundraisers to abseil 212 feet down Derby Cathedral, raising money for Derby and Burton Hospitals Charity to improve patient comfort and staff wellbeing.
Sutton 8 Pub Crawl Raises £1,120 for East Cheshire Hospice
Around 240 walkers joined the latest Sutton 8 pub crawl, raising £1,120 for East Cheshire Hospice. The donation supports the What Women Want fundraising group, which has raised £500,000 over 15 years.
Birmingham summer holiday programme offers cost of living help
Birmingham's HAF programme, run by StreetGames, provides nutritious meals and activities for 26,000 children across 300 sites, helping families amid the cost of living crisis.
Free guided walks festival returns to Amber Valley
A free two-week guided walking festival returns to Amber Valley, Derbyshire, from September 12-27, with 24 routes for all ages and abilities, organised by Groundwork Five Counties and the borough council.
Resorts World Birmingham Offers £250 Prize in Survey Draw
Resorts World Birmingham is running a prize draw until August 31, offering one winner £250 for completing a short event feedback survey. The winner will be notified by September 1.
Flooding fears over green belt homes in Solihull
Solihull must build 8,500 new homes by 2029, with green belt land at risk. Councillors fear flooding will worsen after 900 properties were affected in 2018 and 2022.
Hospital Consultant Cycles 100km for Wales Air Ambulance
Dr Felicity Clark, an intensive care consultant at Glangwili Hospital, will cycle 100km from Cardiff to Llanelli on September 6 to raise funds for the Wales Air Ambulance Charity, which needs £13 million annually.
Eight million state pensioners to miss out on £500 boost
Over eight million state pensioners will miss out on a £500 pension boost under Andy Burnham's triple lock rise next April, as the increase applies only to the new state pension and basic pension.
Hayden Panettiere's Mother Speaks Out After Her Death
Lesley Vogel has given her first interview since Hayden Panettiere's death on 16th August, saying she hopes her daughter is at peace with her brother Jansen, who died in 2023.
Cannock Chase Council to buy house for Afghan family
Cannock Chase Council plans to buy three properties, including one for Afghan families, using a £325,200 Government grant from the Local Authority Housing Fund 4 to boost temporary accommodation.
Clacton Volunteer Carole Darby Named BBC Award Finalist
Carole Darby, who volunteers almost daily at Edensor Care Centre in Clacton after her husband's death, is a finalist for the BBC Make a Difference Volunteer Award.
PIP claimants slam Reform plan to axe DWP benefits
Reform UK's plan to scrap PIP and cut disability payments has been condemned as 'unthinkably dangerous' by claimants and the MS Society, with IFS analysis warning of increased hardship.
Birmingham Youth Club Volunteers Warn of More Crime Without Services
Young volunteers at Birmingham's Springfield Centre say youth clubs prevent crime and reduce stress, as they learn CPR with the Red Cross.
Police Appeal for Wanted Man, 19, After Aggravated Burglaries
West Midlands Police are searching for 19-year-old Shakeem Ali, wanted in connection with aggravated burglaries in Birmingham, and urge the public to report sightings.
Birmingham youth project inspires next generation, visitor finds
A visit to the Springfield Project in Sparkhill reveals how youth sessions build confidence and skills, with young volunteers praising the impact on their community.
Three men admit roles in West Midlands gun plot
Three men pleaded guilty to conspiring to possess a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence after shots were fired at a Walsall property in March 2024.
St Annes mosaics to be restored this autumn
Specialist artist Tracey Cartledge will restore all three mosaics in St Annes Square starting September 7, preserving original artists' visions with minimal disruption.
Olympic Cricket, Ermine Street, and More Trivia Answers
Discover the answers to August 18 trivia: Olympic cricket 1900, Ermine Street, Dan Dare, Mohs scale, Grace Darling, paper sizes, Dublin, tin anniversary, Belfast Airport, and Million Dollar Legs.
Volunteer Swimmer Raises £10,000 for Hospice
Nicola Done-Orrell, a volunteer at Moya Cole Hospice, swam from Jersey to France in a relay team, raising £10,000 for the hospice. The swim took 7 hours 30 minutes.
Three Men Admit Walsall Shooting Plot
Three men have admitted planning a shooting in Walsall. The plot was uncovered by police, who found a firearm and ammunition. Sentencing is due to take place later this year.
Hero dad evacuates neighbours from Highters Heath fire
Srikanth Meadavarapu evacuated at least four neighbours from a ferocious fire on Gorleston Road, Highters Heath, before crews arrived, saving their belongings while his own summer house was destroyed.
Elderly Mum's Plea as Police Renew Hunt for Son's Remains
An elderly mother makes a desperate plea as West Mercia Police renew efforts to find her son's remains 17 years after his murder, offering new hope in the long-running case.
Man arrested after deliberate fire in Stafford town centre
A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson after a skip and bins were set on fire in Eastgate Street, Stafford. No injuries were reported.
Dad found dead on school field may have crashed e-bike
Neil Thompson, 45, was found dead on a school field in Wolverhampton. An inquest heard he may have been thrown from his e-bike on an uneven canal towpath in bad weather.
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Birmingham Shisha Shop Shut Down Over Illegal Vapes
A shisha shop in a Birmingham suburb has been shut down after council officers found illegal vapes during a raid, leading to a closure order.
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