Police seek black estate car after fatal Cannock crash
Police appeal for the driver of a black estate car to come forward after a motorcyclist died in a crash on Walsall Road in Cannock on August 12.
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Launceston College Sports Day Raises £791 for Cancer Research
Launceston College raised £791.44 for Cancer Research UK during a sports day that saw new records set in long jump, javelin, and 400m, with Hepworth House winning overall.
Kings Norton Fire: 25 Firefighters Tackle Blaze
Around 25 firefighters tackled a large fire in Kings Norton on Tuesday, damaging a house and grassland. Five crews attended Gildas Avenue. No injuries reported.
Love Island's Ellie shocks Finley with natural hair reveal
Love Island's Ellie Chadwick surprised partner Finley Maddock by removing her hair extensions in a salon, revealing her natural shorter locks in a new Instagram reel.
Liverpool mum's 5K after coma from balcony fall
Raina Heverin, 44, from Liverpool, completed a 5K walking challenge just over a year after a traumatic brain injury from a fall in Paris, raising over £4,500 for The Brain Charity.
Golf Day Raises £5,000 for Cancer Charity
Over 100 industry guests raised £5,000 for Hope Against Cancer at the fifth Unique Invitational golf day at Birstall Golf Club, Leicester.
Teen arrested after boy stabbed near Ladywood Middleway
A 17-year-old boy was stabbed on grass near Ladywood Middleway; a second teen was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, and police have increased patrols.
Road safety group urges action after boy, 9, dies in crash
Campaigners call for 'further interventions' after nine-year-old Kyron dies following a crash on Masshouse Lane in Kings Norton, Birmingham, on July 28.
Green Party councillor faces assault, harassment charges
Birmingham Green Party councillor Siobhan Harper-Nunes faces five assault charges and a harassment allegation. She has been arrested, suspended, and is due in court on September 10.
Rape survivor joins Reclaim the Valley walk
Amanda Quiney, attacked and raped at Sandwell Valley Country Park, joined around 100 people at a 'Reclaim the Valley' event to demand safer parks and open spaces.
Two arrested as police seize drugs and machete in raid
Two people were arrested after police seized drugs and weapons, including a machete, during a raid in the West Midlands. Officers from the Op Target team carried out the operation.
Solihull woman, 85, denies racial assaults on pregnant neighbour
Dorothy Ford, 85, of Chelmsley Wood, denies three racially aggravated assaults against her pregnant neighbour, including striking her with a trolley, throwing water, and trapping her in a door.
Smiling armed robber jailed after threatening shop worker
Adam Hawkins, 44, was jailed for 56 months after he threatened a shop worker with a gun at Lea Garage on the A40 in Herefordshire, making off with over £1,000 cash.
Appeal After Sexual Assault in West Midlands Street
Police in West Midlands are appealing for information after a sexual assault on a street. Detectives urge witnesses to come forward with any details.
Gatty Park play area reopens after £140k refurbishment
Gatty Park's redeveloped play area has reopened after a £140,000 project, with new equipment for all ages and abilities, funded by grants and council investment.
Burnham considers suspending driving licences for two groups
The government is considering new powers to suspend driving licences for suspected drink/drug drivers and those under investigation for fatal or serious injury offences, as part of the Road Safety Strategy.
Birmingham events cancelled as city braces for 36C heat
Birmingham events and businesses cancel or close early as Met Office issues heat warning with temperatures expected to hit 36C. Outdoor sessions and shops affected.
Man dies in motorbike crash on Green Lane, Cannock
A motorcyclist has died following a collision with a car on Green Lane in Cannock, Staffordshire, on Thursday evening. Despite advanced life support at the scene, he was pronounced dead shortly after.
Birmingham youth project empowers next generation in Sparkhill
The Springfield Project's Child Friendly Neighbourhood initiative in Sparkhill engages children in youth-led activities, CPR training, and environmental improvements, addressing the gap left by youth centre closures.
Police probe after woman touched inappropriately in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have launched an investigation after a woman was touched inappropriately on St Chads Queensway, Birmingham. Officers have released a CCTV image of a man they want to identify.
Edgbaston first for high street crackdown on vape shops
Edgbaston will be among the first areas to benefit from new government powers to curb vape and betting shops, giving councils and residents more control over high streets, MP Preet Kaur Gill confirms.
Savers with £12,500 face tax as allowances frozen
Experts warn millions more savers face tax on interest as frozen Personal Savings Allowance collides with higher rates. Basic-rate payers can earn £1,000 tax-free, but higher-rate payers only £500, meaning £12,500 in savings could trigger tax.
DWP 4-strike rule before bank statements seized
From October, the DWP will revoke driving licences of benefits debtors owing £1,000 or more, but only after four contact attempts and a bank statement review.
Shrewsbury house boarded up after closure order
A house in Shrewsbury has been boarded up after a closure order was granted, following years of intimidating behaviour and shouting all night, as reported by West Mercia Police.
DWP lists 7 excuses to protect benefits claimants' driving licences
The DWP has named seven reasonable excuses that can protect benefits claimants from having their driving licences revoked from October, as part of new powers to clamp down on fraud and error.
Drugs in food delivery bag lead to jail in Wolverhampton
Thas Kirubaharan, 23, jailed for three years after police found drugs in a safe hidden in a food delivery bag in Wolverhampton.
DWP to Strip Driving Licences for Benefit Debt Over £1,000
From October, DWP can disqualify driving licences for benefit debts over £1,000. Claimants have 56 days to repay or face revocation up to two years.
Leicester bus driver saves man from suicide, wins award
Ben Corr, a Stagecoach Midlands bus driver in Leicester, stopped his bus to talk down a man threatening suicide from a bridge, earning the Star of the Month award for his calm heroism.
Mirfield Allotments 110th annual show this August
Mirfield Allotments and Gardens Society hosts its 110th annual show on August 29 at Mirfield Community Centre, with free entry, homemade refreshments, and cash prizes for winners.
Bacup Christ Church grounds to become community garden
Work begins this month on a £30k+ project to transform Christ Church's grounds in Bacup into a community garden, improving access and creating an outdoor space for the community.
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