Woman hugs man in Brierley Hill, steals gold necklace
A woman offered to sell gold to a man in Brierley Hill, hugged him, and stole his necklace with rings. Police appeal for help.
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Dudley warned grass verge cuts could raise fire risk
Dudley councillors were warned that halving grass verge cuts could increase fire risk, as wildfires hit Stourbridge. Cabinet member defends savings, citing £9m cuts and £1m reinvestment.
DWP confirms April 2027 for disabled benefits claimants in 'huge win'
Disabled bus pass holders in England will get free travel at all hours from April 2027, funded by £40m from DWP and £20m from DfT, announced by PM Andy Burnham.
Sister runs 50km ultra for Guide Dogs after sibling loses sight
Lillie Prentice, 22, from Sandy, will run the Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge to raise funds for Guide Dogs, inspired by her sister Esmé, who was registered blind at 15 due to Stargardt disease.
Love Island's Angelista reveals 2025 show near-miss
Angelista Gunda, who finished third on Love Island 2026, reveals she was originally cast for the 2025 series and flew to Majorca with the OG Islanders before being pulled.
Charity gifts save wealthy families £1.28bn in inheritance tax
Wealthy families saved £1.28bn in inheritance tax through charitable gifts in 2025-26, up 88% from 2020-21, as HMRC rules cut the tax rate to 36% for estates leaving over 10% to charity.
Police swarm Nechells street, road blocked, bus diverted
Police swarmed Great Lister Street in Nechells during rush hour, blocking the road and diverting the 66 bus. Officers in tactical vests investigated an unclear incident.
Disqualified Bridgnorth driver jailed after being caught
Ben Upton, 27, of Highley, Bridgnorth, was jailed for 18 weeks after pleading guilty to driving while disqualified and without insurance in Much Wenlock on August 11.
241,000 DWP claimants face benefits cut under Reform
Reform UK's welfare crackdown would push 241,000 DWP claimants into work, cutting £21bn yearly, but critics warn of 'enormous unintended consequences'.
Reform UK plans to strip 1.3m Universal Credit claimants
Reform UK has unveiled plans to cut £50bn a year from benefits, including removing Universal Credit from 1.3 million non-UK claimants and introducing compulsory workfare.
Psychotherapist Heals Through Boxing After Son's Crisis
Agnieszka Stefaniak, a Loughborough psychotherapist, took up boxing after her son's suicide attempt, raising over £400 for the Mental Health Foundation and fighting to a draw.
Councillor warns against fly-tipping and ramming clothing banks
Quinton councillor Sam Forsyth warns residents after photos show a man trying to ram items into a full clothing bank, with a toilet among fly-tipped rubbish.
Villa's Right Winger Priority: Transfer Window Analysis
Aston Villa must prioritize signing a right winger before the September 1 deadline, with concerns over squad depth and goalscoring options, according to Claret & Blue's John Townley.
Reform UK PIP overhaul: 20-hour work rule planned
Reform UK proposes 20-hour weekly community work for long-term unemployed PIP claimants, with £30 expenses. Over 2.8 million could lose cash payments under tightened eligibility.
Two boys arrested after large Staffordshire fire
Two boys, aged 11 and 12, have been arrested on suspicion of arson following a large fire in Staffordshire that destroyed a nature reserve.
Disabled bus pass time limits scrapped in England
Disabled people in England will get unlimited free bus travel 24/7 from next April as the Government removes time restrictions, backed by £60m funding.
M6 horror crash: Man dies in three-lorry pile-up
A man has died following a serious collision on the M6 in Staffordshire involving three lorries and a car. Emergency services closed the southbound carriageway between junctions 13 and 14 for investigation.
Five Discount Schemes to Save Families £209 This Holidays
Families face £100 weekly rise in costs during summer holidays. Updraft highlights five discount schemes, including Blue Peter badge and HAF program, to save up to £209.
Ward End family's 'incredible milestone' after fire fundraiser
Birmingham family who lost home in Ward End fire reaches £6,000 of £10,000 GoFundMe goal, thanks to overwhelming community support.
Birmingham resident fears for safety amid gang intimidation
A Quinton resident says a gang of adults has made his life hell for a year, with intimidation, drug use and threats, forcing him to move.
Brave Girl Raises Alarm in Stourbridge House Fire
A mother has praised her brave daughter for raising the alarm during a house fire in Stourbridge, which broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Burnham scraps disabled bus pass time limits
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that disabled people across England will be entitled to free bus travel 24/7 from April next year, removing current time restrictions.
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Fundraiser for Willenhall grandmother after fire
A fundraiser has been set up to help a Willenhall grandmother who lost her bungalow in a fire. The community is rallying to support her recovery.
Man raped woman in barbershop after offering job
A Kurdish man raped a woman in a barbershop back room after offering her a job, a court heard. He was found guilty and sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Police Appeal After Attack and Car Damage in Wolverhampton
West Midlands Police appeal for information after a man was assaulted and a car damaged on Dudley Road, Wolverhampton, on April 19. They ask the public to identify men in new images.
Police Appeal After Knife Cuts in Balsall Common Disorder
West Midlands Police issue CCTV appeal after a man assaulted a group with a knife outside a Balsall Common pub on Station Road, leaving cuts, and fled in a car.
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Police Appeal After Pub Disorder in West Midlands
A man assaulted a group of people outside a West Midlands pub, prompting a police appeal for witnesses and information following the disorder incident.
Woman killed, dumped in canal tied to slabs, court hears
Chereiss Bailey, 36, was violently killed, strangled, and dumped in a canal tied to paving slabs, Birmingham Crown Court hears. John Anslow, 65, denies murder.
Police Appeal After Fatal M6 Crash Near Stafford
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal M6 crash near Stafford claimed a man's life. The collision happened on the northbound carriageway between junctions 14 and 15. Officers urge anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Sandwell Flag Lowered for Former MP John Spellar
Sandwell Council lowered its flag to half-mast in tribute to former MP John Spellar, who died aged 78. Colleagues praised his dedication to the Black Country.
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