Miller Homes Donates £555 to Youth Zone Gardening Project
Miller Homes North West donates £555 to Warrington Youth Zone's Sustainable Gardening project, helping 20 young people earn a qualification and build bug hotels.
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Rape survivor waives anonymity to catch attacker
Amanda Quiney, 28, waives anonymity after being raped at Sandwell Valley Country Park on June 29, appealing for witnesses to find her attacker.
Burnham urged to rethink under-16s social media ban
Andy Burnham is urged to scrap the under-16s social media ban inherited from Sir Keir Starmer, as 150 youth groups warn it could push young people to less regulated online spaces.
UK Heatwave Survival Guide: Tips and Nostalgia
As UK temperatures soar, InYourArea's Maxine Dalziel offers a survival guide, from vampire mode to ice lollies, and urges neighbourly checks.
Rapist who threatened petrol bomb attack jailed
Jacob Leslie Simcock, 35, of Tunstall, was jailed for 14 years and 10 months for raping two women, strangling, stalking, and threatening to petrol bomb one victim's house.
Ford Lincoln Raises £1,020 for Air Ambulance
Evans Halshaw Ford Lincoln raised over £1,000 for Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance through a community test drive event, with Ford pledging £30 per drive.
DWP to revoke driving licences of benefit claimants in debt crackdown
From October, DWP can suspend driving licences and access bank accounts of benefit claimants who evade repaying debts, targeting Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit.
Warrington Woman, 102, Honored for WWII Service
Marjorie Goodwin, 102, celebrated her birthday at Belong care village in Warrington with a medal presentation from the Royal British Legion, honoring her WWII service in the Auxiliary Territorial Service.
Body found on steps of derelict church in Sparkbrook
A man's body was discovered on the steps of a disused church in Sparkbrook, Birmingham. Police closed Stratford Road as enquiries were carried out.
Golf day for James Sturgess raises £7,000
A record-breaking golf day in memory of James Sturgess raised £7,000 for Sue Ryder, bringing the total to over £30,000. The event, organised by his brother Mark, featured 76 golfers and community support.
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Man in Court After Birmingham Business Burglary
A man is due in court following a burglary at a Birmingham business, police said. The incident occurred recently, with the suspect arrested and charged.
Tipton estate residents transform lives with £500k pilot
A £500k WMCA pilot on Tipton's Park Lane Estate has helped residents overcome depression, learn English, and find work, with solar panels and community allotments also part of the scheme.
Volunteers Help Charlie's Place Animal Sanctuary
Twelve volunteers from Markerstudy Group and Auto Windscreens spent a day at Charlie's Place Animal Sanctuary in Pilsley, caring for around 100 animals and completing vital maintenance tasks.
DVLA to seize driving licences from October under new DWP powers
From October 2026, the DVLA will seize driving licences from drivers who owe over £1,000 in benefit fraud, under new powers with the DWP.
Five charged after police bust 'Dappa' drugs line
Five men appear in court after police recovered £35,000 cash, knives, and firearms in raids across Dudley and Sandwell targeting the 'Dappa' drugs line.
Harborne fire: Pensioner evacuated after bin room blaze
A fire in a bin room at Chamberlain Park estate in Harborne cut power to 200m radius, forcing nine flats' residents to seek temporary housing. No injuries reported.
Bikers' Cloakroom at Thruxton Superbikes Raises Funds
Motorcycle enthusiasts at Thruxton Superbikes can store gear with volunteers, raising funds for SSAFA military charity, with up to 1,000 sets of riding gear expected over the weekend.
Salop Leisure donates £1,000 to Severn Hospice
Salop Leisure raised £1,000 for Severn Hospice by pledging £50 per England goal during the World Cup. The donation supports vital local services.
Residents Clean Up Graffiti in Peterborough
Peterborough residents, led by Neighbourhood Watch coordinator Alan Paul, cleaned graffiti along a pathway to Cherry Tree Park in Woodston, improving the area's look and community spirit.
Four guilty of killing gang member tortured and set on fire
Four men have been found guilty of murdering a gang member who was tortured and set on fire in Birmingham, in a brutal attack linked to gang rivalry.
Staffordshire Police officer banned after misconduct
Former Staffordshire Police officer Lewis Edwards has been barred from policing after a misconduct hearing found he showed colleagues inappropriate images and engaged in unwanted conversations.
DWP confirms two-year driving licence bans for claimants
DWP confirms immediate driving licence cancellations lasting up to two years for benefits claimants with debts over £1,000, starting October under new powers.
Drugs and phones seized in West Midlands raid
Police seized drugs and mobile phones during a raid on a West Midlands property. The operation targeted suspected drug dealing and resulted in arrests.
Bromsgrove firm tackles Wolf Run for Royal Orthopaedic
Judd Medical's 'Judd Wolf Pack' will tackle the Autumn Wolf Run on September 13 to raise £3,000 for the Royal Orthopaedic Charity's Oncology Appeal.
Four guilty of killing Birmingham dad set on fire over £1m raid
Four men have been found guilty of killing Tomasz Samel, 45, who was kidnapped, tortured and set on fire after HMRC seized £1m illegal cigarettes at his Aston unit. The jury delivered verdicts at Birmingham Crown Court after 11 hours.
Dudley Councillors Reject Takeaway's Late Opening Bid
Dudley councillors have opposed a takeaway's bid to extend opening hours until 4am, citing noise and anti-social behaviour concerns near a 24-hour McDonald's.
Birmingham flats evacuated after electrical fire in Harborne
Residents evacuated from 108 flats in Harborne after an electrical fire on Spreadbury Close; emergency services at the scene with cordon in place.
Two men spoken to after Tipton street disorder
Police were called to William Barrows Way in Tipton after reports of disorder involving two men. No injuries were reported, and officers resolved the matter at the scene.
Paws Along the Prom 2026: Dog Walk for Options
Paws Along the Prom 2026 returns to Liverpool's waterfront on Sept 27, 2026. A 3km dog walk raising funds for Options, supporting 180+ people with disabilities.
Six arrested after missing Midland girls found in Cornwall
Six people, including a 62-year-old man and 75-year-old woman, were arrested on suspicion of abduction after two missing girls were found safe in Cornwall.
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