Pub opening hours change for England World Cup matches
Pubs in England can stay open until 1am or 2am for England's knockout World Cup games, but early kick-offs and late applications pose challenges.
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Boy, 14, Seriously Injured in Shropshire Car Crash
A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured after a Ford Fiesta crashed into a field on the A442 in Shropshire. A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Rock Choir and Brass Band Raise £2,000 for NICU
Rock Choir in Hereford and South Worcestershire joined Avonbank Brass Band for a charity performance, raising nearly £2,000 for Worcestershire Royal Hospital NICU and the band's National Finals trip.
Ex-West Midlands Police officer denies £720k fraud
Former West Midlands Police superintendent Syed Hussain, 54, pleaded not guilty to fraud and transferring criminal property over a £720,000 investment scam at Westminster Magistrates' Court.
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Brownies Create Garden of Remembrance for Young Leader
4th Sutton in Ashfield Brownies used a £100 gift from Scrivens Opticians to create a remembrance garden for young leader Grace Keeling, featuring turtle decorations and pink flowers.
Starmer Gives Councils Power to Ban Pavement Parking
Keir Starmer's government is empowering councils to ban pavement parking across England, with fines up to £70 for violators. Birmingham City Council confirms it will apply for the new powers.
Family of Boy, 3, Injured in Crocodile Attack Issues Statement
The family of a three-year-old boy seriously injured after being thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a Cambridgeshire zoo has released a statement, thanking rescuers and the public.
Drivers Over 70 Face £482 Charge to Stay on Road Legally
Car insurance prices have risen for the first time in years to £719, with drivers over 70 paying £482. Prices are 5% cheaper than last year but up £8 from three months ago, Confused.com warns.
Love Island Boy Accused of Secret Girlfriend by TikTok Sleuth
TikToker Ellie Dean claims Love Island's Jordon Wilson had a girlfriend before entering the villa, presenting photos and source info as evidence.
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Rotarian Brian Barnes Dies at 91 in Saltwood, Kent
Brian Barnes, a beloved Rotarian and community figure from Saltwood near Hythe, Kent, has died at 91. He was a founder of Channel Rotary Club and led numerous charitable projects.
Travellers return to Birmingham park, residents 'living in fear'
Travellers have returned to Parkdale Park in Birmingham, with residents reporting stone-throwing and thefts. The council says it will take steps to recover the land.
Charity Morecambe Bay Walk Returns for 13th Time
MS Therapy Centre NW invites readers to join an iconic 8-mile walk across Morecambe Bay on August 9, led by expert guide Michael Wilson, to raise funds for a new centre.
Fun Walk Trust Honours Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary Partnership
The Fun Walk Trust has recognised its long-standing connection with the Remus Memorial Horse Sanctuary, which raised £7,493 in 2025 through the event, contributing to over £121,000 total for charities.
450+ Blue Badges Cancelled in Misuse Crackdown
More than 450 Blue Badges have been cancelled after a crackdown found permits used long after holders died. The operation saved taxpayers over £363,000.
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Two Injured in Car Crash Into Tree in Birmingham
Two men were injured after a car crashed into a tree on Bromford Lane in Hodge Hill, Birmingham. Emergency services attended at 8.30pm on June 30.
Police Officers Probed Over Henry Nowak Handcuff Death
Two Hampshire police officers are investigated for gross misconduct after handcuffing dying teen Henry Nowak, who was stabbed and pleaded for help. The IOPC examines if race played a role.
Stepping Hill Team Runs for Colleague's Memory
The Radiology Team at Stepping Hill Hospital ran the Great Manchester Run in memory of colleague Adam, raising over £2,200 for Moya Cole Hospice.
School Celebrates Pupils Embodying Core Values
A Birmingham school has honoured students who exemplify its core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience, celebrating their positive impact on the school community.
Arrest after woman grabbed by knife-wielding man in Cannock
A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted kidnap after a woman was approached by a man brandishing a knife on Shoal Hill Common in Cannock.
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Raise the Colours Figure Charged with Indecent Images
Ben Cullen, a prominent member of Raise the Colours Oxfordshire, faces three charges of making indecent images of children, including 22 category A photographs. He appears in court today.
Colour Run Raises £23,573.74 for Derian House Hospice
Hundreds of runners turned the sky into a rainbow at the Derian House Colour Run, raising £23,573.74 for children with life-limiting conditions in Chorley.
Ex-Officer Walks 100km for Police Families Charity
Former Chesterfield police officer Jamie Farrell, 40, will walk 100km non-stop through the Peak District on July 4 to raise funds for Care of Police Survivors, a charity supporting families of officers killed on duty.
Teen's Trust Fund Car Crushed After Dad's Test Drive
A Birmingham teenager's first car, bought with his child trust fund, was crushed by police after his father took him on an illegal test drive while banned from driving.
Thriplow Daffodil Weekend Raises Record £87,000
The 58th Thriplow Daffodil Weekend and Country Fair raised a record-breaking £87,000 for local causes and charities, including East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH), with total donations now exceeding £1 million since 1969.
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State pensioners can get £14,288 in freebies in July
State pensioners can access nine freebies and discounts worth £14,288 in July, including benefits from NHS, Royal Mail and DWP, amid a change in government.
Pensioner wins £670 from council over pothole damage
Sheila Burgman, 75, won £515 for repairs and £155 in costs from Kent County Council after her Peugeot 307 was damaged by a pothole in January 2024, following a two-year legal dispute.
Solihull mum's 50p school uniform rail helps families
Jenny Charman launches a 50p school uniform rail at Kids2Kids Preloved in Shirley, Solihull, to help parents save money on last-minute school clothes before summer holidays.
Fish and chip shops face mushy pea shortage crisis
Nearly 45% of chip shop owners are extremely worried about the future as a mushy pea shortage looms, according to a survey by the National Federation of Fish Friers.
PIP Fraudster Caught via Facebook Screenshots
Dawna Bird, 57, of Alvaston, was sentenced for illegally claiming £14,000 in PIP while living in Greece for over 1,000 days, exposed by Facebook posts advertising childminding.
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New 25p per mile rule for DWP PIP and DLA claimants driving
From 1 July 2026, Motability Scheme users face a new 25p per mile excess charge for PIP and DLA claimants. Support for extra mileage for healthcare, education, or employment will be announced on 8 July.
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