Manhunt After Woman Attacked in Rubery Alleyway
West Mercia Police appeal for witnesses after a woman in her 40s was struck from behind and seriously injured in a Graham Crescent alleyway early Saturday morning.
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Teenage Boy Shot in Birmingham Park, Hospitalised
A 15-year-old boy is in stable condition after being shot in Ward End Park, Birmingham. West Midlands Police are investigating the incident, which they believe is isolated, and have increased patrols in the area.
Hoax 999 Calls Cost £100,000, Birmingham Men Jailed
Two Birmingham men made over 100 hoax 999 calls, wasting emergency resources estimated at £100,000. One has been jailed for three years, while the other awaits sentencing.
Deadhead Daffodils in April for Better Blooms Next Year
The Royal Horticultural Society advises gardeners to deadhead daffodils after flowering to redirect energy to bulbs, preventing 'blindness' and ensuring vibrant displays.
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Teen Shot in Birmingham Park, Police Hunt Gunman
A 15-year-old boy was shot in Ward End Park, Birmingham, and remains in stable condition in hospital. Police are investigating the isolated incident and appealing for witnesses.
Scammers Target Pre-1960s Born in Warwickshire, Police Alert
Warwickshire Police issue urgent scam alert as fraudsters posing as officers target residents born before 1960, leaving victims in tears and accounts emptied.
Man Jailed for 9 Years After 60-Minute Robbery Spree
Joshua Woolley, 31, has been sentenced to nine years and four months in prison for three terrifying knifepoint robberies committed within one hour in Stoke-on-Trent.
Urgent Appeal: Missing Girl Mia, 12, from Birmingham
West Midlands Police issue an urgent appeal for missing 12-year-old Mia from Acocks Green, Birmingham. She was last seen wearing black clothing and Nike trainers.
Men Jailed for £100k Hoax 999 Calls with Fake Baby Claim
Shahid Khan, 31, and Zaynul Shaffi, 44, made 122 hoax 999 calls over 78 days, wasting £100k and triggering major police responses, including a false report of a baby left on railway tracks.
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State Pensioners Born Before 1953 Get £740 from DWP
Older retirees born before 1953 are set to receive a £740 payment from the DWP in April, as the basic state pension rises under the Triple Lock policy. The increase benefits those with sufficient National Insurance qualifying years.
Faith in Families Raises £10k at 90s Charity Ball
A vibrant 90s-themed Charity Ball organized by Faith in Families raised £4,870, doubled to £9,740 through fund matching. The event featured support from Lloyd & Whyte Community Broking Swansea, with funds aiding local families and food hubs.
Missing Veteran James: Police Issue 999 Appeal in Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate James Boulstridge, a 41-year-old veteran missing from Sutton Coldfield. He was last seen wearing a blue half-zip jumper and carrying a leather bag, with serious concerns for his welfare.
Urgent 999 Appeal for Missing Birmingham Schoolboy Reuben
West Midlands Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate Reuben, a 12-year-old boy missing from Birmingham since yesterday afternoon in Selly Oak.
Birmingham Hoax Callers Jailed After Wasting £100k
Two men from Birmingham made 122 hoax 999 calls, including false claims about a baby on train tracks, costing an estimated £100,000 in emergency resources. One has been jailed for three years.
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Rochdale Churches Announce Easter Services and Events
Multiple churches across Rochdale, including St Luke's, St Mary's, and St Chad's, have detailed their upcoming services, Bible studies, and community activities for April, welcoming all to join their friendly congregations.
Mixed-Age Couples Denied £363 DWP Payments After 2019 Rule
A state pension couple has been denied £363 weekly DWP payments due to a 2019 rule change affecting mixed-age couples. Despite protected status, they faced application errors until media intervention resolved the issue.
Chesterfield Seeks 90 Volunteers for 1435 Theatre and Museum
Chesterfield Borough Council is recruiting 90 volunteers for two key roles at the new 1435 theatre and museum, with drop-in sessions scheduled in April to welcome and improve accessibility for visitors.
DWP Automatic Winter Fuel Payments for Pre-1960 Pensioners
The Department for Work and Pensions is automatically distributing Winter Fuel Payments to eligible state pensioners born before June 27, 1960 in England and Wales, with amounts ranging from £200 to £300.
DWP Urged to Boost Carer's Allowance by £160 Monthly
The Department for Work and Pensions faces mounting pressure to reform Carer's Allowance as it marks its 50th anniversary, with calls for a £160 monthly increase to support 1.3 million carers.
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Electric Cinema Revival Plan in Birmingham Amid Demolition Threat
Ian Francis leads a campaign to save Birmingham's Electric Cinema from demolition with a £10m restoration plan, aiming to preserve its cultural heritage and transform Station Street.
Dad-to-Be's Snowstorm Drive Leads to Suspended Sentence
A Birmingham father-to-be, Steven Joyce, received a suspended prison sentence after crashing a car while disqualified and over the alcohol limit during a treacherous snowstorm in Weoley Castle.
UK Households Hit by £2,000 'Driveway Charge'
Households without driveways are paying up to £2,118 more annually for car insurance and parking permits, with London's planning policies exacerbating the issue nationwide.
Wife Brands Mother-in-Law 'Horrible' Over Family Drama
A woman has described her mother-in-law as a 'self-centred individual' after being accused of isolating her husband from his family, sparking a heated online debate about family boundaries.
Daughter Warns of Rising Islamophobia After Father's Murder
Maz Saleem speaks out as Islamophobic hate becomes 'mainstream' 13 years after her father Mohammed Saleem was murdered by a neo-Nazi terrorist in Birmingham.
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Birmingham's Most Heinous Crimes: Judges' 'Worst' Cases
Birmingham Crown Court judges, accustomed to severe criminal cases, reserve the term 'worst' for exceptional crimes involving extreme cruelty, prolonged abuse, or shocking neglect. This article examines key examples where judicial language reached its str
Hit-and-Run Suspect Still at Large After Two Years in Birmingham
Detectives continue the manhunt for Francesko Gajta, wanted for a fatal hit-and-run in Great Barr that killed a 54-year-old man in September 2023. The victim's family awaits justice as police renew appeals.
Birmingham Gang Leaders Jailed for Decades in Major Crackdown
Multiple organised crime gangs across Birmingham have been dismantled, with members sentenced to hundreds of years in prison for drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and violent robberies using dating apps.
Man Admits Bat Offence After Birmingham Curry House Fight
A Handsworth man has pleaded guilty to possessing an offensive weapon after grabbing a baseball bat during a disturbance at an Indian restaurant, telling police he 'should have killed' his attackers.
Only 1% of Intimate Image Abuse Cases Lead to Police Charges
West Midlands Police investigated 531 intimate image abuse cases over six months, but only six resulted in charges. Evidential difficulties and victim reluctance are major barriers to prosecution.
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Pre-1946 Pensioners Get £110 Weekly DWP Top-Up
State pensioners born before 1946 can claim an extra £110 per week through the DWP's 'over 80 pension' scheme, designed for those aged 80 and over with limited basic State Pension income.
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