Police Hunt Burglary Gang After 30+ West Midlands Break-Ins
West Mercia Police are investigating over 30 linked burglaries across Worcestershire and Herefordshire, releasing CCTV images and appealing for public information.
Category : Community
Free Art Session for Bury's Over 50s
Bury Art Museum hosts a free painting workshop for over 50s, part of a community wellbeing programme funded by People's Postcode Lottery, encouraging creativity and social connection.
Grandad's Final Peaky Blinders Charity Event for Cancer
Sid Histon from Redditch aims to reach £30,000 for cancer charities with his last Peaky Blinders-themed fundraiser, inspired by personal and family experiences.
Housebuilder Donates £1,500 to Dereham Charity
A beloved Dereham charity supporting older residents and adults with additional needs has received a generous £1,500 donation from Barratt and David Wilson Homes through their Community Fund scheme.
Norfolk Charity Gets £1,500 Housebuilder Donation
Nelson's Journey, a Norfolk charity supporting bereaved children, has received a £1,500 donation from Barratt and David Wilson Homes Anglia to fund therapeutic materials and activity weekends.
CCTV Appeal After Birmingham Bar Glassing Attack
West Midlands Police are appealing for public help to identify a man wanted in connection with a serious glassing assault at a Bennetts Hill bar in Birmingham city centre.
Stamp Duty Anomaly Hits 250,000 UK Households
A legislative anomaly in the Renters' Rights Act could force 250,000 private tenants to pay unexpected stamp duty by 2031, despite government reassurances about minimal immediate impact.
Leicester's 'Living Together' Exhibition Launches
A new exhibition at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery showcases oral histories from over 100 residents, highlighting the city's diverse community spirit and shared experiences.
£1,500 Donation to Headway East Northants Brain Injury Charity
Headway East Northants, an Irthlingborough charity supporting adults with acquired brain injuries, receives a £1,500 donation from Barratt Homes Northampton through their Community Fund scheme.
Sister's Statement as Asylum Seeker Jailed for Murder
Alex Whyte delivers emotional victim impact statement as Deng Chol Majek receives life sentence for murdering her sister Rhiannon at Bescot railway station.
Loughborough's Light Nights Festival Illuminates Queen's Park
Charnwood Borough Council launches the first Light Nights event in Queen's Park, Loughborough, featuring an illumination trail, street theatre, live music, and interactive installations over three evenings in February 2026.
Asylum Seeker Jailed for Life Over Screwdriver Murder
Deng Chol Majek receives life sentence with minimum 29-year term for murdering Rhiannon Skye White at Bescot Station in Walsall. The Sudanese national stabbed the mother 23 times in a frenzied attack.
Sarah Michelle Gellar Shares Rare Glimpse of Son Rocky
Sarah Michelle Gellar offers a sweet behind-the-scenes look at motherhood, sharing a photo with son Rocky while filming Netflix's Star Search, highlighting her family-focused values.
Rochdale AFC Launches 'Changing Lives' Homelessness Project
Rochdale AFC Community Trust partners with Petrus charity to launch 'Changing Lives,' offering free football sessions to support homeless individuals' mental health, wellbeing, and social inclusion.
Hoylake RNLI Honours Dave Whiteley's 50-Year Service
Dave Whiteley BEM retires as Hoylake RNLI Lifeboat Operations Manager after five decades of voluntary lifesaving, having helped save 92 lives at sea and received the RNLI Long Service Medal.
Charity Walk26 in Banstead Sutton Nonsuch for 2026
Banstead Sutton Nonsuch Rotary announces its annual Charity Walk26 on Sunday, April 26, 2026, inviting participants to enjoy a scenic 9-mile route while fundraising for charities.
Share Your Heart Art Project Relaunches for Heart Month 2026
Chain of Hope announces the return of its Share Your Heart exhibition and auction at London's Saatchi Gallery in February 2026, featuring heart-themed artworks from renowned artists and celebrities to support children with congenital heart disease.
Birmingham Gang Jailed for £17m Post Office Money Laundering
Two Birmingham criminals who laundered £17 million through daily Post Office deposits have been sentenced. The gang made up to ten deposits daily, moving £200,000 before police uncovered their operation.
Life Sentence for Asylum Seeker in Bescot Mum Murder
Deng Chol Majek faces life imprisonment for the brutal murder of Rhiannon Skye Whyte at Bescot railway station. The Sudanese national stabbed the mother 23 times after following her from work.
Ashbourne Pupils Bury Time Capsule in Regenerated Square
Pupils from St Oswald's Primary School have placed a historic time capsule in Ashbourne's transformed Millennium Square, marking the completion of the UK Government-funded Ashbourne Reborn regeneration programme.
Housebuilder Raises £42k for Chelmsford Charities
Barratt and David Wilson Homes has raised over £42,000 for The Men’s Shed Chelmsford and the Little Edi Foundation through a year of fundraising events.
Knife-Wielding Burglars Threaten Woman in Walsall Home
Three men forced their way into a Walsall home, threatened a woman with a knife, and stole jewellery before fleeing in two vehicles. Police appeal for witnesses.
Zero Deposit Mortgage for East Midlands Buyers
Melton Building Society launches a 100% LTV mortgage product to help renters in the East Midlands purchase homes without a deposit, with a 5.99% fixed rate.
Thanet Community Champions Awards 2026 Honour Local Heroes
The second Thanet Community Champions Awards, held in Broadstairs, celebrated individuals and groups making exceptional contributions to their communities across the district.
Telford Drugs Bust: £13k Cash and Class A Drugs Seized
West Mercia Police arrested a 22-year-old man in Wellington, Telford, after pursuing a suspicious red VW Polo. Officers recovered Class A drugs, £13,000 cash, and a burner phone.
£50k Designer Goods Stolen in Hednesford Burglary
A safe and luxury items from Chanel, Dior, Hermes and Louis Vuitton were stolen from a Hednesford home. Staffordshire Police have released an e-fit of a suspect.
Tamworth Fireworks Event Funding Axed by Council
Tamworth Borough Council has confirmed it will no longer fund the annual fireworks display, citing rising costs and safety concerns linked to Martyn's Law. The event, previously held in the castle grounds, will not proceed.
Drug Dealers Jailed After EncroChat Messages Exposed
Carl Ian Jones, Harly Wise, and Naginder Gill have been imprisoned for plotting firearms and drug offences using the encrypted EncroChat platform, which was taken down in 2020.
Sandwell Man Admits Appalling Double Assault in Staffordshire
Asa McGahan from Sandwell pleaded guilty to two counts of assault causing actual bodily harm after attacking a woman twice within 24 hours in October 2024, then fleeing arrest.
Man in Court Over £100k Cannabis Farm in Sedgley
A Sedgley man has been charged after police discovered a significant cannabis cultivation operation and electricity bypass in a Dudley Road property, with cash and steroids also seized.
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