A new survey reveals half of UK households are struggling to afford everyday items, with Middle East tensions pushing up costs of oil, petrol, and fertiliser, leading to widespread economic pessimism.
New research reveals nearly half of Brits report disappearing community spaces, with 85% believing projects make a difference but 79% citing funding struggles. Selco's Community Heroes campaign offers £62,000 to support grassroots initiatives.
A man in his 20s was found with stab injuries on Brierley Hill High Street around 3:20am. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of wounding as police investigate.
A landmark agreement between Metrocentre and Gateshead Council will transform brownfield land into Metro Riverside, a carbon-neutral urban district with over 4,500 homes and potential for 5,000 jobs, boosting the regional economy significantly.
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Francis House Children's Hospice introduces its inaugural weekly lottery, offering a £25,000 jackpot while raising vital funds for seriously ill children and their families across Greater Manchester.
A Birmingham primary school teacher shares shocking anecdotes of child poverty, including children aged nine being taught basic hygiene and inadequate school lunches.
Arena Offices in Winnersh raised £2.3k for Red Nose Day through fundraising events across its centres, fostering community and supporting Comic Relief's poverty relief efforts.
The £150 million Canalside South development in Wolverhampton marks a new milestone as Connells New Homes is appointed selling agent, with reservations now open for energy-efficient homes.
Two men wearing balaclavas have been arrested in Acocks Green, Birmingham, after a foot chase by police. They were spotted on a stolen moped linked to other crimes.
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A primary school teacher from Great Barr shares distressing observations of increasing child poverty over a decade, highlighting hunger, inadequate meals, and growing visibility among pupils.
West Midlands Police are investigating a robbery in Dudley where a man hurled a box at shop workers after attempting to steal food. The incident occurred on Highgate Road on January 31.
Dunelm's new Back of Door Organiser from The Edited Life range costs £22 and features semi-transparent windows with side pockets. Shoppers praise its sturdiness and capacity to hold up to 10 pairs of shoes.
A man in his 50s has been arrested and bailed after a teenager was stabbed in Dunlop Way, Castle Vale, following an argument on a bus. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening.
Mrs Hinch's popular kitchen organiser has sold out on Amazon, but two similar adjustable organisers are available to help transform your cupboards.
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Religious leaders and scholars from China and abroad gathered at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 to discuss harmony, cultural exchange, and global governance through interfaith dialogue.
Callum Russell has been sentenced to over four years in prison after deliberately driving into a group outside a Sutton Coldfield venue, seriously injuring an 18-year-old man before fleeing the country.
State pensioners born before 1946 will receive an additional £100 from the DWP as part of the Winter Fuel Payment scheme for 2026-2027, with amounts up to £300 based on birth dates and circumstances.
A 60-year-old Telford man has been sentenced after shining a green laser at a police aircraft that was tracking a suspected gunman, endangering the crew and public safety.
Wolverhampton Council submits plans to transform a gravel patch in Bilston into a tree-lined public space with food trucks, seating, and a play area.
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Callum Russell has been sentenced to over four years in prison for dangerous driving and wounding after intentionally hitting a group outside a Sutton Coldfield venue, leaving an 18-year-old with serious injuries.
An Asda delivery driver from the Queslett store in Great Barr is being praised after his quick thinking saved an elderly customer who was found unconscious at home.
Laura Best left her Birmingham PR career to establish the Passion Collective in Minnesota, helping women worldwide discover and pursue their passions through events, coaching, and her new book Born to Buzz.
Luke Hazell, jailed for 16 years for a sadistic kidnap plot in Birmingham, has a criminal history including involvement in one of the UK's most infamous crimes—the 2012 prison van escape of John Anslow.
An 11-year-old girl from Birmingham courageously recounts a terrifying sexual assault by a knife-wielding intruder in her bed, featured on the BBC documentary Forensics: The Real CSI. The attacker, Stephen Jeffries, was jailed for 22 years based on DNA ev
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Mowgli Street Food in Birmingham city centre is offering free meals to nominated individuals as part of a community kindness initiative called Mowgli Magic.
A school pupil aged just 11 was arrested by West Midlands Police on suspicion of plotting a murder, making them one of the youngest in custody for such a serious crime.
A new study reveals Midlands cities dominate England's poorest areas based on disposable income, with Leicester ranking lowest at just £16,067 average in 2023.
A major DWP rule change from April 6th abolishes the two-child benefit cap, providing a £300 monthly lifeline to low-income families and impacting child poverty rates significantly.
The Department for Work and Pensions will shield four categories of Universal Credit claimants from upcoming reductions, but critics warn the changes could push seriously ill people to the brink.
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A child aged 11 has been detained by West Midlands Police on suspicion of plotting a murder, with a 12-year-old also arrested for conspiracy to commit murder, following a BirminghamLive investigation.
