The North Wales and Chester Oddfellows friendship group is launching a new season of spring activities, including scenic walks, day trips, and social gatherings, to help residents meet new people and explore the local area.
Members of the Lea Valley u3a recently enjoyed a captivating presentation on 110 years of Hertfordshire's aviation history, led by RAF Museum guide Guy Thomas. The talk covered pioneering flights, wartime roles, and glamorous Hollywood connections at loca
Javaid and Samina Iqbal, who have fostered approximately 80 children over 22 years, received Scrivens Opticians' Community Hero Award for their unwavering dedication and impact.
Dudley Council's proposal to introduce community champions to report antisocial behavior has sparked safety concerns, with one councillor warning volunteers could become targets themselves during patrols.
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A new consultation and grant program aims to protect Lichfield's traditional street scenes by funding shopfront restorations and establishing a voluntary design code for businesses.
The Labour government has confirmed seven new town locations, potentially forcing homeowners to sell properties to accommodate up to 40,000 homes per town through compulsory purchase powers.
Developers in the West Midlands face major barriers like contaminated land cleanup and rising construction costs, hindering the delivery of much-needed housing amid a social housing waiting list exceeding 65,000 households.
A Dudley Council committee meeting erupted in conflict over plans to sell off council homes deemed too costly to repair, with cabinet member Ian Bevan defending the policy against fellow Conservatives' concerns about property management and tenant respons
A new study reveals Leicester has the lowest disposable income in England, with residents left with little money after paying bills, highlighting a growing regional divide.
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A Sutton Coldfield fraudster has been sentenced to prison for swindling elderly victims out of over £250,000 through a sophisticated scam, highlighting community safety concerns.
A West Midlands Police education officer supports a campaign to place non-emergency reporting stickers on bus seats to combat anti-social behaviour and enhance passenger safety.
West Midlands councillors are advocating for the use of compulsory purchase orders to force land owners to sell brownfield sites, aiming to address the region's housing crisis with over 65,000 households on waiting lists.
Multiple fraud cases in Birmingham courts reveal criminals targeting pensioners, faking cancer, laundering millions, and selling counterfeit goods, with all perpetrators receiving prison sentences.
Melinda Kaye Woodhouse-Rice, who swapped Dallas for Birmingham nearly three decades ago, reveals the one major positive difference she's found: feeling safer in the UK city due to strict gun laws and community atmosphere.
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The West Midlands Combined Authority is exploring compulsory purchase orders to force landowners holding sites hostage, aiming to address a housing crisis with over 65,000 on waiting lists.
Dudley Council leader Patrick Harley and community campaigner Shaz Saleem will box at Dudley Town Hall on August 21 to raise up to £40,000 for local charities. The political figures are training intensely for the bout, which aims to support the mayor's ch
The Government has announced major rule changes to benefits, with the two-child cap being scrapped from Monday. This will provide hundreds more pounds monthly to some of the poorest families, including an extra £608 for parents with four children.
A primary school teacher in Birmingham has shared shocking examples of child poverty, including pupils being taught basic hygiene and arriving with minimal packed lunches.
The annual Sunshine Run charity 5k on Newcastle Quayside closes registration on May 3. Entry includes a t-shirt, medal, and supports children with disabilities in the North East.
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Christopher Welch, 66, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for multiple child sex offences and rapes against women spanning three decades in Devon.
Danisha Alecia Irving, 32, of Rubery, avoided jail but received a suspended sentence and an eight-year ban on keeping cats after RSPCA found her flat in a filthy state with no food or water for the animals.
Two teenagers have been found guilty of murdering 15-year-old Mohanad Goobe in a Moss Side stabbing linked to a TikTok video dispute. A third teen was convicted of manslaughter.
The family of Paramjit Kaur, who was murdered by her husband in Oldbury, have spoken of their guilt and wish they could have done more to help her escape the abusive relationship.
British Transport Police are seeking Billy Ormiston, 36, following a reported rape at Nuneaton railway station on March 13. Officers urge public not to approach him.
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Married at First Sight Australia's Bec Zachariah has publicly addressed the leaked text messages where she made harsh comments about co-star Alissa Fay, calling her own behavior 'deplorable' and expressing regret.
Armed police and a helicopter were deployed to Thistle Green in Kings Norton, Birmingham, after reports of a firearm discharge involving men on e-bikes. No injuries or weapons were found, but police are investigating with CCTV reviews and increased patrol
Christopher Pittar, 44, from Birmingham, sentenced to seven months for indecent exposure outside Derby Railway Station and further offences in custody.
Dunelm's Vida Designs shoe cabinet is reduced to £27.20 in the spring clearance sale, with shoppers praising its sturdy build and expensive appearance despite the budget price.
Three teenagers have been charged with wounding and violent disorder following a violent machete attack in Shirley that left a boy with life-changing injuries. Five people total face charges as police continue their investigation.
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Warwickshire Police are appealing for information on a man seen with 14-year-old Daisy at Birmingham Moor Street Station. The girl has been missing from Leamington Spa for over a week.
