UK's best breakfast found in Shropshire forest near Birmingham
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.
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DVLA Disqualifies 104,000 Drivers in 2025, Up 29%
The DVLA directly disqualified 104,000 drivers in 2025, a 29% increase from 81,000 in 2024, as government data reveals rising motoring convictions and fines.
Teen critical after Birmingham street shooting
A 16-year-old boy is in a life-threatening condition after being shot on Bowyer Road in Alum Rock, Birmingham. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Burnham Urged to Introduce Emergency Rent Brake
Andy Burnham, expected to become PM after Starmer's resignation, is urged to introduce an emergency brake on rent rises and invest £40bn in council housing.
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Melton Resident Jan Jackson to Walk for Parkinson's at Thoresby Park
Jan Jackson, diagnosed with Parkinson's 15 years ago, will walk at Thoresby Park on July 4, 2026, to raise funds for Parkinson's UK's Nurse Appeal aiming to raise £9m.
Michelle O'Dwyer named Merseyside Woman of the Year 2026
Michelle O'Dwyer, founder of Bay Tree Cookery CIC, was crowned Merseyside Woman of the Year 2026 at a ceremony in Liverpool, recognized for her work fighting hunger and social isolation.
Cinnamon Trust Seeks Dog Walkers in Ebbw Vale
The Cinnamon Trust urgently needs volunteers in Ebbw Vale (NP23) to walk a local resident's dog, preventing the heartbreaking separation of an elderly or ill owner from their beloved pet.
Girl rushed to hospital with blisters after squishy toy split
A seven-year-old girl was hospitalized with blisters after an unheated NeeDoh squishy toy broke open, leaking gel onto her hand, her mother claims.
HMRC Claws Back £200 from State Pensioners Born After 1951
HMRC confirms state pensioners earning over £35,000 will repay Winter Fuel Payment; those with £22,453 in other income risk losing £200.
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Solihull children's home plan blocked over planning permission
A proposed children's home in Solihull's Millsons Wood has been rejected for a lawful development certificate; full planning permission is now required.
Dad of seven escorted out of Dixy Chicken
A father of seven was escorted out of a Dixy Chicken branch in Birmingham city centre after staff refused him service, sparking a police call-out.
Birmingham man returns from Thailand after catastrophic injuries
Ethan Lacey, 20, from Castle Vale, survived after life support was withdrawn in Thailand. He has been flown home following a family fundraising battle that raised over £27,000.
Calthorpe Estate Land Sale Sparks Edgbaston Resident Backlash
Residents and the Calthorpe Residents Society oppose the Calthorpe Estate's plan to sell hundreds of plots, including green spaces, via auction, fearing loss of community land and heritage.
Teen fighting for life after Alum Rock shooting
A 16-year-old boy is in hospital with life-threatening gunshot wounds after a shooting on Bowyer Road in Alum Rock, Birmingham. West Midlands Police are investigating.
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Alum Rock: Bowyer Road Closed After Serious Incident
Bowyer Road in Alum Rock is closed by West Midlands Police after a serious incident. Councillors urge public not to speculate or share footage on social media.
Alum Rock road sealed off after serious incident near mosque
West Midlands Police sealed off Bowyer Road in Alum Rock, Birmingham, after a serious incident near Zia Ul Quran Masjid. Councillors urge public to avoid speculation.
Brawl at Old Crown pub leaves woman badly hurt, licence suspended
A fight at The Old Crown pub in Bartley Green left a woman with actual bodily harm and several others injured. The pub's licence has been suspended pending a full review after police called for urgent action.
Three jailed for Smethwick park blackmail and assault
Three men were sentenced to over three years in prison for attacking a man in West Smethwick Park and demanding £8,000 from his family in a blackmail plot.
Three jailed for Smethwick park attack and blackmail
Three men have been jailed for attacking a 20-year-old in West Smethwick Park and demanding £8,000 from his family. They were sentenced to three years and four months each.
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McArthurGlen Summer Food Event Returns with New Vendors
Digbeth Dining Club returns to McArthurGlen West Midlands every Thursday to Sunday from July to August, with new street food vendors announced weekly.
Smithfield Homes Plan Sparks 'Lost Opportunity' Fears
Plans for two towers with 408 homes in Birmingham's Smithfield regeneration spark criticism from councillors over 'generic' design and missed chance for quality housing.
Woman knocked down by hit-and-run driver in Birmingham
A woman in her 20s was struck by a silver hatchback on Foxton Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham. The driver fled as bystanders rushed to help. Police are investigating and appealing for information.
All new cars may need defibrillators after UK review
The UK government is reviewing whether defibrillators should be mandatory in all new cars, following a campaign by JumpStart to improve survival rates from cardiac arrests.
E-scooter rider hurt in Wolverhampton crash
A man suffered potentially serious injuries after his e-scooter collided with a car in Wolverhampton. He was rushed to New Cross Hospital.
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Online Stranger Danger Evolves with AI Voice Cloning in 2026
Bitdefender warns that online scammers now use AI to clone voices and photos, targeting families across generations by exploiting trust, urgency, and loneliness.
Asylum Seeker Family Desperate to Leave Shropshire Village
An asylum seeker family moved to a rural Shropshire village says they are desperate to leave due to isolation and lack of support, according to a report.
Boy, 14, Arrested and Machete Seized in Birmingham
A 14-year-old boy was arrested and a machete seized after a fight near Winson Street in Winson Green, Birmingham, on June 30. He remains in custody on suspicion of possession of a bladed article.
Eight Legia Warsaw fans admit Villa Park violence
Eight Legia Warsaw fans have pleaded guilty to violent disorder after clashes outside Villa Park before a Europa Conference League match against Aston Villa in November 2023.
Birmingham Pub Bans England Match After Brawl
A Birmingham pub has decided not to show the next England match if the Three Lions qualify, following a mass brawl that broke out during a previous game.
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Scotland Bans Glue Traps, Fines Up to £40,000
A glue trap ban is now in force in Scotland, making it a criminal offence to use, supply or possess them, with fines up to £40,000 or 12 months in prison.
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