UK Heatwave Drowning Death Toll Hits Seven
Seven people have died in UK open water incidents during the heatwave, including a 15-year-old boy and a 55-year-old woman, prompting urgent safety warnings from police.
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High Court Injunction Targets Late-Night Car Meets in London Borough
A High Court injunction in Kensington and Chelsea bans car meets from 6pm to 7am, targeting dangerous driving and noise to protect residents.
Great-grandmother, 79, banned from all Sainsbury's in UK
Rita Seymour, 79, has been banned from every Sainsbury's and Argos in the UK following incidents at her local Hook store, but insists she is innocent and wants the ban lifted.
Dad carries paralysed son up Three Peaks for charity
Pete Haslam carried his 11-year-old son Ted, paralysed by cancer, across the Three Peaks in a 23-mile trek raising funds for Warwick-based charity Molly Ollys.
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Barclays: 1 in 5 Gen Z Would Move 25+ Miles for Housing
Barclays research reveals one in five Gen Z would relocate 25+ miles for affordable housing, with price as top priority. Average deposit fell 16.4% year-on-year.
Gabriel Garland Leaves Love Island: Age, Job, Height, Exit
Casa Amor bombshell Gabriel Garland, 24, has left the Love Island villa after ITV removed him over an incident when he was 17. Here's his age, job, height, and why he was cut short.
Wheels for Wales raises £22,800 for air ambulance
A New Quay couple has raised more than £22,800 over four years through Wheels for Wales, a charity car festival thanking Wales Air Ambulance for saving Emily's father.
Police Seek Man Over Handsworth Harassment Incident
West Midlands Police have released a photo of a man they want to speak to after a harassment incident on Heathfield Road, Handsworth, on 1 June.
Couples urged to stop sex in Birmingham cemetery
Campaigner John Gilmore calls for an end to 'shenanigans and hanky pankies' at Yardley Cemetery, urging thrill-seekers to find other locations.
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Drivers Face Unlimited Fine for Heatwave Dog Mistake
Drivers could face an unlimited fine under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 for leaving dogs in hot cars during the UK heatwave, warns Confused.com.
Man Hospitalized After Broad Daylight Attack in Dudley
A man was taken to hospital after an attack in Dudley near Pegasus Island. West Midlands Police are investigating and appeal for witnesses.
Birmingham speed zones not enforced, MP claims
MP Paulette Hamilton says too many drivers ignore speed limits in Birmingham due to inconsistent enforcement, citing Chester Road in Erdington as a danger spot.
Police Release CCTV After New Street Sexual Assault
West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a woman was sexually assaulted on New Street in Birmingham city centre on April 2.
Police Defend World Cup Morning Drink-Drive Operation
West Midlands Police stopped over 70 vehicles in Dudley after England's World Cup win, finding no drink-drivers but defending the operation against online criticism.
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DWP Crackdown on Three Benefits with New Bank Account Powers
The DWP is sending warning letters to Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA claimants before direct action in October, including bank account snooping and driving bans.
Mysterious Milk Deliveries in Telford Prompt Police Appeal
Police appeal for info after wrong-address milk deliveries in Muxton, Telford. Milk firm has no customers there; vans unmarked and deliveries at 1-4am.
Woman's Body Recovered from Swan Pool at Sandwell Valley
A woman's body was recovered from Swan Pool at Sandwell Valley Country Park on Saturday evening. Emergency services responded after reports of a missing woman in the water. Police say the death is not suspicious.
Teen throws pensioner's mobility scooter keys in bush
A 75-year-old man was left stranded in Tamworth after a teen threw his mobility scooter keys into bushes following an attempted theft. Police appeal for witnesses.
Healthy Midland Dad Dies Suddenly on Holiday at 35
Craig Mowe, 35, from Coventry, died unexpectedly while on a family holiday in the New Forest. A GoFundMe campaign supports his wife and daughter.
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Quiz Raises £240 for Springhill Hospice in Balderstone
St Mary's Balderstone raised £240 for Springhill Hospice at a quiz night. Upcoming events include women's breakfast, family fun day, and summer fair.
Digbeth Coach Station crime drops 63% after crackdown
Police report a 63% reduction in crime at Digbeth Coach Station after a crackdown on aggressive begging, drugs, and abuse, with a 50% drop in police calls since June 2025.
67% Say Marriage Not Outdated, YouGov Data Shows
Despite modern trends, 67% of adults believe marriage is not outdated, with only 21% disagreeing. Couples are reimagining weddings with personal touches, not abandoning commitment.
Council Tax Discounts: 7 Groups Eligible for Reductions
Seven groups of UK households can get council tax discounts of 25-100%. Full list includes students, carers, low-income, and those with disabilities. Challenge your band for potential refunds.
B&M Row Over Dog Left in Hot Car During Heatwave
A man threatened to punch a woman in a Lichfield B&M store after she claimed to have 'liberated' his dog from a van in 34°C heat during the red alert heatwave.
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Birmingham's Victorian Slum Clearance: Streets Demolished
In 1842, a report exposed Birmingham's 'evil' slums housing 50,000 people in 2,000 courts. By 1875, Mayor Joseph Chamberlain demolished entire districts, raising life expectancy from 37 to 41 years.
Tree Surgeon Banned for Drug Driving in Handsworth
Richard Smith, 50, was banned from driving for a year after police caught him smoking a cannabis joint in Handsworth. He pleaded guilty to drug driving at Birmingham Magistrates' Court.
Paedophile Scout Leader May Gets Jail Time Doubled
Stuart May, 82, convicted again for abusing boys as a scout leader in Sutton Coldfield, had his jail term doubled to 17 years and 9 months after three new victims came forward.
Rough Sleeping Decriminalised in Birmingham from Monday
The 1824 Vagrancy Act is repealed on Monday, decriminalising rough sleeping in England and Wales. Birmingham's 68 rough sleepers will no longer face criminal penalties.
Birmingham dad gives up drinking after BBQ drink-drive charge
Martin Winstanley, 40, was banned from driving for 12 months after being caught 9mcg over the alcohol limit following a family BBQ in Birmingham.
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Birmingham Travelodge assault: man pleads guilty over vape row
Nathan Stanley, 29, pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm after punching his girlfriend in the face at a Birmingham Travelodge during a row over a vape last October.
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