Drivers Warned Over Scam Parking Fine Texts
Scammers are sending fake parking fine texts demanding quick payment. Drivers are urged not to click links and to verify fines through official websites.
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Distressing Kidnapping in Shropshire: Woman Screams
A man was kidnapped from a Shropshire home as a woman screamed for him to be released. Police are investigating the incident.
Mum's Heartbreak: Kids Killed in Sydney Crash
A Sydney mother is devastated after her two children, aged 5 and 1, were killed when a car hit them while crossing the road. Bystanders heroically overturned the vehicle.
Celebrity Name Scams: Police Warn of Fraud Using Famous Figures
West Mercia Police warn that fraudsters are using celebrity names such as Elon Musk and Tom Jones to con victims into handing over money, often by posing as them on social media or dating sites.
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Smethwick Pub Stabbing Leads to Licence Review
A Smethwick pub where two men were stabbed during an 'out of control' event faces a licence review. Police cite lack of risk assessment and planning.
Britain First Birmingham Rally Route and Counter-Protest Times
Far-right group Britain First plans a Birmingham rally on June 20, with a counter-protest set for earlier that day. Details on routes and times.
St John Ambulance Volunteer Gets BEM for 70-Year Service
A dedicated St John Ambulance volunteer from Birmingham has been awarded the British Empire Medal for over seven decades of service to the community.
UK households may face £20 monthly TV costs if Freeview is phased out
Experts warn over 13 million UK households could pay around £20 a month if Freeview is phased out after 2034, affecting older and rural viewers.
West Midlands Police Responds to ASB Attendance Data
West Midlands Police attended 51.4% of antisocial behaviour incidents last year, with 5,290 out of 10,328 cases receiving a police visit. The force explains its response criteria.
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Birmingham City Centre Leads ASB Incidents Police Data
West Midlands Police attended 445 antisocial behaviour incidents in Birmingham City Centre in 2025, out of 635 reported. The data reveals monthly breakdown and police response strategies.
AZ Director Moved by Colleagues' Memory Tree Donation
Lumi Jitariu-Sharpe was touched to learn her former colleagues at AstraZeneca had purchased a Memory Tree at East Cheshire Hospice to remember her late husband Geoffrey.
Daughter's Ultra Challenge for Mum's Broken Heart Syndrome
Jess Tate tackles the 10-mile North Yorks Ultra Challenge to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation after her mother's diagnosis with Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome.
South Wigston Buddy Bench Unveiled at Kilby Bridge
South Wigston Men's Shed created a narrowboat-inspired buddy bench at Kilby Bridge to encourage conversations and community connection, part of a UK-wide initiative.
Walkers Raise £6,800 for Hospice on St Oswald's Way
Peter Henshaw and John McKay, with dog Nora, completed a six-day pilgrimage along St Oswald's Way, raising £6,800 for East Cheshire Hospice using a satnav app and Nora's instincts.
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St. Rocco's Hospice Receives £1,500 Donation from Redrow
St. Rocco's Hospice in Warrington receives a £1,500 donation from Redrow, boosting essential palliative care, therapies, and bereavement counselling for the community.
Lancashire Refuge Wins £1,000 for Children's Room Revamp
Clare House, a women's refuge in Lancashire, wins £1,000 at a Soup Dragon's Den event to refurbish its children's activity room into a multi-purpose space for play, creativity, learning, and emotional wellbeing.
Housebuilder Raises £10,000 for Grieving Children and Mental Health
Taylor Wimpey South Midlands raised £10,000 for Harry's Rainbow and Mind BLMK at their annual Contractor Awards, supporting bereaved children and mental health services across the region.
Santander Issues £160,000 Warning for Father's Day Scams
Santander warns of 'Hi Dad' scams as £160,000 stolen in 2026. Fraudsters target parents via messages or AI calls, especially before Father's Day.
State Pensioners Warned: Missing £965 Monthly Due to Myth
State pensioners risk losing £965 a month from DWP by not claiming their state pension. Learn how to avoid this costly mistake.
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Birthday Party Ends in Handsworth Street Violence
Florin Viocu punched and kicked his cousin during a birthday party walk home in Handsworth. He later threatened to break his legs and hands in a social media message.
Birmingham Faith Leaders Unite Against Britain First Rally
Birmingham faith leaders from multiple religions condemn racism and call for peace ahead of a Britain First rally, celebrating the city's diversity and rejecting far-right ideology.
Travellers camp on Sutton fields, summer event in doubt
Travellers have arrived at King George's Playing Fields in Sutton Coldfield, breaking in through a padlocked gate. A midsummer event planned for Saturday may be cancelled due to the encampment.
Mum-to-be killed in crash: 'lost two lives and two futures'
Heather Allen, 25, died in a car crash in Nuneaton last September, along with her unborn daughter Blossom. Her family shares their grief.
Fake Taxi Driver Caught in Birmingham After Passengers Reveal Truth
Mohammed Ramzan, 38, from Handsworth, pleaded guilty to plying for hire and driving without a licence after being stopped on Corporation Street in Birmingham.
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Birmingham Handyman Sentenced for Illegal Boiler Installation
Jaroslaw Mazan was sentenced after fitting an illegal boiler in Birmingham, causing a gas leak deemed an 'immediate danger to life.' He falsely claimed Gas Safe registration.
£18m Plan to Tackle Homelessness in Birmingham and Coventry
Over £18 million is proposed to address homelessness and rough sleeping in Birmingham and Coventry, with new supported housing units and enhanced services planned.
Two West Midlands Areas Top Supported Housing Demand
New data reveals the two West Midlands areas with the highest demand for supported housing, highlighting urgent need for more accessible homes.
Wanted West Midlands Man with Tattoos Prompts £1,000 Reward
Police offer £1,000 reward for information leading to arrest of wanted West Midlands man with distinctive tattoos. He is sought for burglary and theft offences.
Forensic Spray Given to Domestic Abuse Victims
West Mercia Police have introduced a groundbreaking safety measure, giving domestic abuse victims a special spray containing a unique forensic code visible only under UV light.
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Emergency Services at Serious Collision in Halesowen
Emergency services rushed to Manor Way in Halesowen after a serious collision. One patient injured, road closed. Motorists advised to avoid area.
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