Wolverhampton College fire started deliberately, fire service says
A fire that destroyed part of the former Wolverhampton College campus on Paget Road on Sunday is believed to have been started deliberately, West Midlands Fire Service has confirmed.
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Blue Badge Crackdown Targets Three Groups of Permit Holders
A crack team of enforcers is targeting Blue Badge misuse, including relatives using badges without the holder, stolen badges, and dishonest use of lost badges, with fines up to £1,000.
Sefton Campaigner Urges Adoption of New District Names
Former councillor David Barton calls on Sefton Council to support new geographical district names to boost heritage restoration and investment. Key sites like Aintree Old Roan and Crosby Park House highlighted.
Duckmanton landfill: flies, dust, and unbearable smells
Residents in Duckmanton, Derbyshire, say their lives are made a misery by a massive landfill site that brings flies, dust, and unbearable odours, leaving them feeling like prisoners in their own homes.
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Police Disguise Officers as Joggers to Catch Harassing Drivers
West Mercia Police launch 'Jog On' operation using female officers as joggers to catch drivers harassing women runners, with bodycam footage released showing intercepts.
Digbeth rescue after fall from height
Emergency services rescued a person who fell from height in Digbeth, Birmingham, early Monday. Fire crews used three appliances, technical rescue and a hydraulic platform.
Summer Kids Eat Free or £1 Meal Deals at UK Chains
Discover where kids can eat free or for £1 this summer at UK supermarkets, cafes, pubs, and restaurants. Full list of offers and terms inside.
1.7M Civil Servants Face Year-Long Pension Delays
A Labour government report reveals 1.7 million retired civil servants risk up to a year-long wait for pension payments after Capita's outsourcing failure, prompting the Cabinet Office to plan insourcing.
Birmingham Leaders Urge PM on Housing Crisis
Birmingham's new council leaders call on PM Andy Burnham to support building council houses and regulate exempt housing to tackle the city's housing crisis.
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B20 gangster jailed for helping killer and kicking memorial (20.07.2026)
Oliwier Gabis, 20, sentenced to three years and nine months for helping murderer Oumar Traore evade police after Handsworth killing, and desecrating victim's memorial.
Bereaved Dads Donate Privacy Pram for Dignified Final Journey
Sands United FC Dudley, a football team of bereaved fathers, has donated a privacy pram to Russells Hall Hospital to offer comfort and dignity to families experiencing baby loss.
Liverpool declares 'war' on HMOs amid neighbourhood fears
Liverpool City Council launches local plan to limit HMO concentrations to 10% per area, ban 'sandwiching', and reject 260 applications since 2021.
Digbeth Rescue: Fire Crews and Police Respond
Fire crews and police are at a rescue incident in Digbeth, Birmingham. Residents are urged to avoid the area. Three fire appliances, technical rescue, and a hydraulic platform are on scene.
Council Ordered to Tackle Mice Infestations
Birmingham City Council has been issued a legal notice to address severe mice infestations in council homes, impacting residents' health and safety.
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West Midlands Workers Urged to Check Equal Pay Eligibility
Workers in the West Midlands are encouraged to check if they are eligible for equal pay claims against Asda, Sainsbury's, and Morrisons, potentially worth thousands of pounds.
Sefton Residents Honored with Community Awards
Two Sefton residents, David Forshaw and Ray Mutch, received honorary community awards from Sefton Council for their contributions to music and cycling, nominated by David Barton.
Derbyshire mum runs half-marathon for domestic abuse charity
A Derbyshire mother who took up running last October completed the Ramathon half-marathon, raising hundreds for The Elm Foundation to renovate refuge gardens for domestic abuse survivors.
Driver Flees Crash Outside West Bromwich Pub, Police Probe
A driver fled the scene of a two-car crash outside the Queen's Head pub in West Bromwich on July 19. One driver suffered minor injuries; police are investigating.
Man dies in fall from Halesowen car park
A man in his 20s has died after falling from a car park in Queensway, Halesowen. Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious.
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Solihull Wins 21 Green Flag Awards in 2026
Solihull leads the West Midlands with 21 Green Flag Awards in 2026, including two new sites: Widney Manor Cemetery and Blythe Valley Park.
Tesco Car Park Theft: £1,000 Spent on Stolen Card
A handbag stolen from a car at Tesco in Sutton Coldfield led to over £1,000 being fraudulently spent on the victim's bank card. Police seek two men.
Pregnant Woman Stabbed 24 Times by Fiancé
Natalie Queiroz, eight months pregnant, was stabbed 24 times by fiancé Babur Raja in Sutton Coldfield in 2016. She and her daughter survived; Raja got 18 years.
Halesowen Brawl: Parents Told to 'Get a Grip' on Teens
Two teenagers arrested after a 'frightening' brawl on Halesowen High Street, sparking calls for tougher youth punishment and parental accountability.
Tributes after man's body found in Solihull street
Tributes pour in after a man's body was discovered near the junction of High Street and Berry Maud Lane in Solihull; police do not treat death as suspicious.
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Weoley Castle Machete Robbers Still at Large After Raid
A gang of armed robbers remain at large over a week after a machete raid on a mobile phone shop in Weoley Castle, Birmingham, with police urging witnesses to come forward.
Body Found in Search for Missing Man from Little Wenlock
A body has been found in the search for a 57-year-old man reported missing from Little Wenlock, Telford. Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious, and tributes have poured in.
Biker life-changing injuries Lickey hit-and-run nursery
A motorcyclist in his 50s suffered life-changing injuries after a hit-and-run crash outside Blackwell Montessori Nursery in Lickey. Police appeal for dashcam footage.
Police seek fan after Birmingham bar assault
A man in a Morocco football shirt is wanted by police after a security guard was hit with a glass bottle at Slug & Lettuce in Brindleyplace, Birmingham, on July 5.
Handsworth Graveyard Death: Man 'Coping Well' Found Dead
Dejen Tesfay, 29, was found dead in Handsworth Cemetery on May 3, a week after telling a support worker he was 'coping well'. An inquest ruled his death as suicide.
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Cradley Heath dad loses job after drink-drive arrest
Gelvin Lyons, 42, was nearly three times over the alcohol limit when found in his car in Brierley Hill. He lost his job as a warehouse driver and was sentenced to a community order with unpaid work and a 42-month driving ban.
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