Teen jailed for petrol station robbery and police assault
William Shaw, 19, has been jailed for two years and four months after robbing a Staffordshire petrol station, assaulting a worker, and attacking police.
Category : Community
Fire crews tackle power cut affecting 100+ Birmingham homes
More than 100 Birmingham homes lost power after an incident in Kingstanding. Fire crews attended, and Western Power Distribution worked to restore supply. No injuries reported.
Mascot Trips at Finish Line but Raises £650 for Charities
A St Neots Town FC mascot fell yards from the finish line in a charity race, but still raised nearly £650 for two children's charities.
Oddfellows raise £1,600 for bereaved military children
Members of the King's Lynn and West Norfolk Oddfellows raised £1,600 for Scotty's Little Soldiers, supporting children who lost a parent in the Armed Forces.
RNLI Meet & Greet Raises Nearly £3,500
Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI's annual Meet & Greet Day raised almost £3,500, with more donations to follow, and featured a long service award for a 30-year volunteer.
Burnham may revoke licences for failing roadside eyesight tests
The Andy Burnham government is considering revoking driving licences for all drivers who fail roadside eyesight tests, as outlined in the Road Safety Strategy.
Fire crews battle 100 hay bale blaze in Bobbington
Around 15 firefighters tackled a large fire involving 100 hay bales in Bobbington, South Staffordshire, last night. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.
Midlands firms to race dragon boats for charity
Midlands businesses will compete in a charity dragon boat race on Birmingham's canals, raising funds for local causes. The event promises team-building and community spirit.
Drone Images Reveal Brownhills Wildfire Damage
New drone images reveal the extensive damage caused by the Brownhills wildfire, which scorched over 100 acres of land in the West Midlands.
Severn Valley Railway Appeal Reaches £250k
Severn Valley Railway's charity appeal hits £250,000, funding vital restoration work on historic locomotives and infrastructure.
Burnham land tax could cost homes £30,534
Experts urge Andy Burnham to adopt a land value tax, which could see band H homeowners pay £30,534 annually, replacing council tax and stamp duty.
Police chiefs urge Burnham to block Harper killers' release
Acting Chief Constable Scott Green of West Midlands Police joined 50 chief constables in a letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to prevent the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, who are set for release
Police Hunt Man with 'Random' Forehead Tattoo
West Midlands Police appeal for public help to find Nicholas Kane, 40, wanted for failing to attend court. He has a distinctive 'random' tattoo on his forehead and links to Wolverhampton and Dudley. Call 999 if seen.
Camden HIV Nurse, 65, Tackles 25km London Walk for Charity
Tom Fernandez, 65, a Camden nurse with 30+ years in HIV care, will walk 25km on Aug 22 to raise funds for the Royal Free Charity, supporting the Ian Charleson Day Centre.
Lennon's 1966 Apology for Jesus Comment
In 1966, John Lennon apologised for saying the Beatles were 'more popular than Jesus', sparking protests and album burnings. Also, trivia answers for August 11.
Brothers tackle Three Peaks for hospice
Tom Danson and his brother Robert will climb Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis in October to raise funds for Moya Cole Hospice, in memory of Tom's sister Cathy.
Weoley Castle Flags: A Year On, Still Flying High
A year after flags appeared across Weoley Castle, they remain. The Dispatch investigates the group behind them, the arrests, and the community's embrace.
Cash ISA 22% charge on savings over £10,000 from 2027
From April 2027, households with over £10,000 in savings face a 22% tax on cash held in stocks and shares ISAs, as the cash ISA limit drops to £12,000 for under-65s.
Spudman's Rugeley Visit Rescheduled, Free Jacket Potatoes
Spudman's rearranged Rugeley visit is set for a new date, offering free jacket potatoes to fans after the original event was postponed.
CCTV released after car theft in Dudley town centre
Police have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to after a car was stolen from High Street in Dudley on June 26 between 7pm and 8pm. Anyone with information is urged to contact WMP, quoting crime number 20/301468/26.
3 Million Pensioners to Repay Winter Fuel Payments
Around 3 million over-65s face automatic state pension deductions as HMRC claws back Winter Fuel Payments from households earning over £35,000, with monthly repayments starting at £17.
Brownhills wildfire: 15 homes evacuated after arson
Fifteen homes were evacuated in Brownhills after a deliberately started wildfire burned 20 football pitches. West Midlands Fire Service extinguished the blaze by 10.31pm, with no casualties reported.
DWP crackdown: 4 groups protected from licence bans
The DWP can suspend driving licences for benefits fraud from October, but four groups are exempt, including those with debts under £1,000 and essential need.
Lamborghini Urus seized in Midlands street racing crackdown
Police seized 13 cars, including a Lamborghini Urus, and issued 18 fines during an Operation Hercules crackdown on illegal street racing across the West Midlands on Saturday night.
Police paternity leave doubles under Andy Burnham
Paid paternity leave for police in England and Wales doubles to two weeks under PM Andy Burnham, after officers were 'mocked and ostracised' for taking time off.
Whitchurch Cricket Club's 250th Anniversary Charity Match
Whitchurch Cricket Club celebrated its 250th anniversary with a charity match for Parkinson's UK, where Gary Shaughnessy, diagnosed in 2015, returned to cricket after 25 years, raising awareness and funds.
Phoenix FM Studio Welcomes SNAP Charity as First Guests
Phoenix FM's new studio at Thorndon Country Park hosted its first official guests, SNAP charity, discussing summer support for families with additional needs.
Flag Frenzy One Year On: Weoley Castle Still Flying High
A year after the flag frenzy started in Weoley Castle, the flags remain, and the group behind them has faced arrests, charges, and bans. But the community's display persists.
Birmingham man's assault fines paid from benefits
Unemployed Odiba Attah, 41, assaulted two strangers on Broad Street. His £350 court fines and compensation will be deducted from his Universal Credit after he requested it.
Dog Trainer: 'Play' Is Fighting
A dog trainer explains that rough play between dogs is actually fighting, and offers advice on discipline and focus to prevent aggression.
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