Hilary Garner, 82, and husband Christopher, 84, spent over £700 planting flowers on a verge in Worcester. They now face a £953.40 bill from developers to remove the plants, calling it a 'witch-hunt.'
Nina Barough CBE, founder of Walk the Walk, received the Freedom of the City of London for her exceptional contribution to public health and cancer support over 30 years.
The 2026 Derby Voluntary Sector Awards honoured 14 winners from 140 nominations, celebrating grassroots volunteers and groups making a difference across the city.
A record crowd of over 3,500 people turned Chesterfield pink for Ashgate Hospice's Sparkle Night Walk, raising more than £250,000 for end-of-life care in North Derbyshire.
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West Midlands police chief Simon Foster calls on incoming PM Andy Burnham to introduce night-time curfews and passenger restrictions for new drivers to improve road safety.
James Andrew Marchant, 42, received a 10-year animal ban after throwing his dog Boomer over a 6ft gate in Bristol. Clair Yvonne Malik, 42, got a 5-year ban for neglect.
Fourteen cadets from Loughborough Grammar and High Schools secured the Royal Air Squadron Trophy for the third year running, excelling in drill, shooting, and cyber disciplines.
Two brothers from New Hall School walked 40 miles to Great Ormond Street Hospital, raising over £14,000 for epilepsy charities after Leo's brain tumour surgery.
Ricky Hatton's car was destroyed in a suspected arson attack outside his son Campbell's home in Tameside, with police treating it as a targeted incident.
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Four men from Birmingham have been sentenced to a total of 57 years in prison for a shooting last summer that left a man injured.
Lee and Aaron Parry are cycling 221 miles across Wales to raise funds for St David's Hospice and Parkinson's research, inspired by family members. They have raised £4,050 so far, aiming for £7,500.
Three swimmers completed the one-mile Great North Swim, raising more than £1,900 for York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity to enhance patient care and staff wellbeing.
A West Midlands couple face a £1,000 council bill after planting flowers on scrubland near their home, which the council says is public land requiring permission.
A mosque volunteer helped a 16-year-old boy shot on Bowyer Road in Alum Rock, Birmingham. A 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
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Millie Bampton, 25, diagnosed with limb girdle muscular dystrophy, is walking 150 miles in July to raise awareness and funds for Muscular Dystrophy UK, despite her progressive condition.
A 16-year-old boy is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Birmingham. Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses.
A cinema-goer was ejected from a screening for eating crunchy snacks too loudly, sparking debate on Reddit about cinema etiquette and noisy eating.
Naturalist Chris Packham has vowed not to set foot in Pret a Manger again after a row over the sandwich chain's chicken welfare standards.
Jayden Williams was fined £730 and ordered to pay £992 in costs and surcharge after being caught on CCTV dumping a sofa in Wolverhampton.
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Residents on 'Migrant Street' estate must show photo ID to attend a community meeting about housing 121 asylum seekers in new £250k homes, MP warns outsiders barred.
Paralympic Gold medallist Gregg Stevenson, a former Royal Engineer Commando, has been appointed as Lancashire County Council's Armed Forces Covenant project manager to strengthen support for veterans.
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 16-year-old was shot in Alum Rock, Birmingham, and left in critical condition.
New research reveals that 89% of British adults have no idea where their energy bill money goes, with 75% unaware of the standing charge.
Octopus Energy warns customers they have until July 16 to claim free, personalised football kits. Over 23,000 shirts are available after already kitting out 50,000 young players.
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A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenage boy was shot in Birmingham, leaving him in critical condition. Police appeal for witnesses.
Queenscourt Hospice calls on fundraisers to join nine other hospices in the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge on September 5, 2026, covering 39km with over 1,700m ascent in 12 hours.
Find answers to July 1 quiz questions: Battle of Marston Moor (1644), Blofeld actors in Bond films, closest planet to the Sun, Dick Francis novels, Bob Dylan, Edam cheese, Grand National, Virgin Queen, Aston Villa, Falklands president, Bali.
A 16-year-old boy was rushed to hospital with life-threatening gunshot wounds after a shooting in Birmingham. Police are investigating.
Andy Burnham, likely next PM, inherits a £35,000 income threshold for Winter Fuel Payments, affecting who qualifies for the £200-£300 allowance.
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YouTube food critic Gary Hanna rated Embers in Shropshire as the UK's best breakfast, scoring it 10/10 after sampling three dishes cooked over open flames.
