Sobell House Shops Host Summer Spectacular and Annie Sloan Workshop
Sobell House Hospice shops announce Summer Spectacular Saturday in Wantage with discounts, freebies, and an exclusive Annie Sloan painting workshop in Bicester.
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Toolstation shoot raises £46k for heart research
Toolstation hosted a clay pigeon shoot in Broadway, raising nearly £46,000 for the British Heart Foundation, with CPR training for attendees.
Rawtenstall Impresses RHS Judges in Bloom Competition
Rawtenstall welcomed RHS judges for Britain in Bloom, showcasing community efforts, sculptures, and gardens despite drought and disruptions.
Ex-Mayor Raises £500 for Wales Air Ambulance
Ex-Flint Mayor Russ Davies and Mayoress Norma Davies raised £500 for Wales Air Ambulance through community events, including a civic ball, supporting the charity's vital lifesaving services.
Police Appeal for Help Finding Man Last Seen in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have launched an appeal for information to locate a man last seen in Birmingham. The force urges anyone with information to come forward.
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Police Appeal After Birmingham Theft and Assault
West Midlands Police launch appeal after a theft and assault in Birmingham. Officers are seeking witnesses and information following the incident, which left a victim injured.
Bromleys Raises £4,370 for Christie After Staff Cancer Diagnosis
Bromleys Solicitors in Tameside raised £4,370 for The Christie Charity after practice manager Louise Nolan was diagnosed with breast cancer, urging women to attend screenings.
M54 Police Arrest Three After Stolen Quad Bike Found
Three arrested on M54 in Telford after police stop vehicle towing horsebox and find stolen quad bike registered in Shrewsbury.
Veterans Club Grows, Moves to Bigger Venue
Middlesbrough veterans' monthly meet-up expands, moving to larger premises due to popularity. Next session August 7 at Station Suites.
HMRC Tax Error Rules Could Reach Back to 2007
HMRC proposes extending tax error correction to 20 years, affecting returns from 2007. Consultation ends September 2026, changes likely in 2027.
Knife Crime in Birmingham Schools: 278 Incidents Recorded
Police data reveals 278 knife possession incidents at Birmingham schools over five years. West Midlands Police respond with prevention strategies.
Swansea Men's Choir: No Auditions, Just Singing
Men in Swansea invited to join a modern choir initiative with no auditions. Free 10-week sessions start September 2, supporting local foundations.
DWP Warning: 1 Million Young NEETs Face Benefits Trap
A new report warns that 1 million young people aged 16+ are NEET, with 65% remaining so the next year, risking long-term DWP benefits dependency.
Social Media Appeal Leads to Jail for Cradley Heath Burglar
Wayne Wooldridge, 57, jailed for over two years after social media appeal identified him in a Cradley Heath burglary where he stole electrical items and alcohol.
Derby Mayor to Skydive for Local Charities
Derby's Mayor Cllr Jonathan Smale will skydive 15,000 feet on August 21, aiming to raise £2,000 for Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre and Living Recovery Foundation.
Man extradited to Birmingham over death of boy in crash
Dolars Aleksanders, 24, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after schoolboy Keaton Slater died in a crash in Coventry in June 2024.
Sister tackles Tough Mudder for brother Joe
Emily Slatter, 29, from Wakefield, conquered Tough Mudder Yorkshire with her team, raising £1,441 for Muscular Dystrophy UK in memory of her brother Joe, who died in 2021 aged 28.
Man Extradited from Latvia Charged Over Boy's Death
A man has been extradited from Latvia and charged in connection with the death of 12-year-old Keon Lincoln in Birmingham. He will appear in court.
Birmingham Man Assaults Stranger and Security Guard
Odiba Attah, 41, slapped a woman on Broad Street and kicked a security guard. He pleaded guilty to two counts of common assault and must pay £350.
Burnham urged to scrap term-time holiday fines
Andy Burnham faces calls to abolish fines for term-time holidays after record 459,288 fines issued in England last year, sparking debate over effectiveness and fairness.
Mama Roux's Fears Demolition Over Digbeth Rail Plans
Mama Roux's in Digbeth faces demolition under Midlands Rail Hub proposals, threatening nightlife and independent culture. Venue urges public to submit feedback.
Food court plan for West Bromwich eyesore site
A temporary outdoor food court with 14 trailers and 44 parking spaces is proposed for West Bromwich High Street, pending Sandwell Council approval.
Pensioner Avoids Jail for Chat with 'Teen'
David Nicholls, 74, of Wolverhampton, received a community order for attempting sexual communication with a child, claiming he thought the '13-year-old' was AI.
Birmingham man sentenced for holding drugs for relative
Ezekiel Tulloch, 26, of Highgate, got a 9-month conditional discharge for possessing cocaine and cannabis, claiming he confiscated them from a relative.
Mum 'traumatised' as skull-masked raider targets home
A Birmingham mum says she's 'terrified' for her son after a skull-masked intruder tried to break into her Small Heath home with a chisel, captured on doorbell camera.
Birmingham Takeaway Fined £12,000 for Mouse Infestation
Taste of Sichuan in Birmingham fined £12,000 after 144 photos showed mouse droppings near food. Court hears risk to public was 'huge'.
Walsall Reform councillors dodge climate change question
All 30 Reform UK and ex-Reform councillors in Walsall voted against a motion stating man-made climate change exists, but only two responded to questions, neither confirming their belief.
72 Solihull Green Belt Sites Named as Potential Grey Belt
Solihull Council has identified 72 green belt sites as potential grey belt, but not all will be developed. Decisions will be made via the local plan process.
Late Night Fireworks: Know Your Legal Rights
Fireworks curfew in England, Wales, Scotland: 11pm-7am. Exceptions on Bonfire Night, New Year's Eve, Diwali, Chinese New Year. Councils can act on statutory nuisance.
Man charged over Keaton Slater death after extradition
Dolars Aleksanders, 23, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving over the hit-and-run death of 12-year-old Keaton Slater in Coventry. He was extradited from Latvia and appeared in court on 6 August.
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