The Department for Work and Pensions is implementing a new 'Right to Try' scheme this month, allowing disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to try employment without immediate benefit reassessment.
St Paul's Church, a 250-year-old Grade I listed Georgian landmark in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, is just five years from becoming a crumbling ruin unless urgent roof repairs begin this year. The Raise The Roof campaign has raised only £200,000 of the
The Vale of Belvoir, an underrated Midlands area, has been selected for the prestigious Sunday Times Best Places to Live list for 2026, praised for its rural charm and excellent commuter links to Nottingham and Leicester.
West Midlands Police received over 5,500 Clare's Law applications last year, with a domestic abuse survivor sharing how the disclosure scheme helped reveal her partner's hidden violent history.
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An autistic theme park enthusiast applying for Personal Independence Payment is terrified their 'special interest' could lead to prison after a high-profile fraud case.
Two women from the Midlands staged a hilarious prank on Google Street View, pretending to collapse on Priory Road in Warwick, leaving online viewers initially shocked before realizing it was a perfectly timed joke.
The grave of murdered toddler James Bulger has been vandalised for the second time in six weeks, with cherubs beheaded. His mother Denise Fergus expresses devastation as police investigate.
Birmingham City Council Trading Standards and West Midlands Police conducted five raids, confiscating thousands of illicit cigarettes, unsafe toys, vapes, and even out-of-date sandwiches worth nearly £125,000.
The Royal Horticultural Society advises gardeners to deadhead spent daffodil blooms immediately after flowering to redirect energy into bulbs for a vibrant display next year.
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The Duke of Sussex is named as a defendant in a High Court defamation claim filed by Sentebale, the charity he established in 2006. Court records show the case was initiated in March, following a public dispute that led to Harry stepping down as patron la
Charlene Williams, a beloved mother and prominent anti-knife crime activist in Bristol, has died after collapsing in a Co-op car park. Her son Darrian was murdered in 2024.
A Birmingham man in his 40s was arrested for drink driving, driving while banned, and vehicle theft after his car overturned on Bonehill Road in Tamworth early Friday morning.
A premium quilted bedspread from Dusk has been discounted, offering savings for shoppers seeking an elegant bedroom upgrade. The aubergine version is now £22, down from £37.50.
Michael Povey has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Lee Baker by deliberately driving into him on Ormscliffe Road in July 2025.
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A pensioner in his 70s has died after being punched in Cheltenham. Two teenage boys, aged 16 and 17, have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident.
West Midlands Police are investigating reports of balloons potentially containing bleach being thrown from a black Mercedes at pedestrians in Kingswinford, urging witnesses with CCTV to come forward.
A 27-year-old Sudanese national has been arrested on suspicion of endangering life following the deaths of four migrants during a small boat Channel crossing. The National Crime Agency is investigating.
A major development featuring three tower blocks up to 36 storeys high, including 814 apartments and public space, is proposed for the Riverside Place site in Salford, promising over 1,000 jobs.
The St George's Cross and Union Jack flags at Kingstanding Circle have been temporarily taken down to allow for council grass cutting. The Raise the Colours group removed them and plans to reinstall fresh flags this weekend.
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Bartley Green councillors call for licensing and enforcement after hundreds gathered at the reservoir for Persian New Year celebrations, raising concerns over parking, fires, and safety.
A team from English Lakes Hotels will hike 20 miles across five Lancashire peaks on May 9, 2026, to raise funds for BEE Adventures' youth suicide prevention project.
West Midlands Police release CCTV image seeking a woman after an incident in Railway Drive left a victim with a fractured wrist. Authorities urge public assistance.
New footage shows caravans and vehicles at Shard End Country Park, marking another unauthorised encampment in Birmingham parks in recent months.
The Department for Work and Pensions has delayed the deadline for moving claimants from six legacy benefits to Universal Credit, providing extra time for vulnerable individuals.
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Sergeant Richard Cooke is under investigation for gross misconduct related to social media posts, following complaints from the public. The probe is independently managed by Lincolnshire Police.
West Mercia Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to after a cyclist was pushed off their bike and robbed outside a Greggs in Lawley, Telford, last month.
Birmingham City Council announces the opening of a Young Futures Hub at the Library of Birmingham in April 2026, with a permanent Cannon Street site to follow in August, as part of a national strategy to reduce crime and support youth.
A three-month-old baby girl has died following a dog attack in Dormanstown. Two dogs were destroyed and a 45-year-old man arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a dangerously out-of-control dog.
Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance receives funding to train volunteers in testing donated fridges and freezers, helping over 100 households rebuild after crises.
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Jason Trundle, an unofficial carer, has been sentenced to life for murdering disabled Leon Pratt and concealing his decomposing body for up to a month in a Telford home.
