Family moved from unsuitable housing over dangerous stairs
A homeless family with a baby will be moved after Birmingham City Council found their temporary flat unsuitable due to dangerous stairs and other issues.
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Dudley woman fined after shoplifting from two stores
Rebecca Hinton, 44, fined £355 after stealing from Sainsbury's and One Stop in Dudley. She pleaded guilty to theft and assault.
PC Harper widow slams PM over killers' early release
Lissie Harper says she is 'beyond appalled' as PM delays early release changes, but killers still eligible. New exclusions for rape and child sex offences announced.
Scarlett Moffatt: Hardest Month After Two Family Deaths
Scarlett Moffatt shares an emotional update after the 'hardest month' of her life, following the deaths of her grandad and mother-in-law, while expecting her second child.
Cannock Chase BBQ Fire Kills Wildlife, Road Closed
A fire at Cannock Chase, caused by a disposable BBQ, killed protected wildlife and forced the closure of Chase Road until wildfire risk drops.
Nurse loses £13,000 after cowboy builder demolishes roof
A Sheffield nurse paid £4,000 upfront to a builder who then demolished her half-finished roof, leaving her with a £13,000 repair bill. The rogue trader fled after she refused to pay early, and police are investigating.
Parents Face £48 Per Child Ice Cream Bill This Summer
A poll of 2,000 parents reveals the average ice cream costs £2.65, with children eating three a week, totalling £47.70 over six weeks. Leeds is priciest at £2.86.
Molly-Mae: Bambi's Aggressive Era Not Over, Headlock Incident
Molly-Mae Hague reveals her three-year-old daughter Bambi put someone in a headlock at Pizza Express, admitting she was wrong to think the aggressive phase had passed.
Love Island's Julia grills Lorenzo over missing date on live TV
Love Island winners Julia Majchrzak and Lorenzo Alessi faced an awkward moment on This Morning as Julia demanded to know why Lorenzo hasn't planned a date since leaving the villa.
Love Island's Mica and Samraj Celebrate Major Milestone
Days after being dumped from Love Island, Mica Harris and Samraj Toor celebrate a major milestone by jetting off to Barbados, where Mica's aunt is Prime Minister.
Jack Osbourne Shares Rare Photo of Baby Daughter Ozzy
Jack Osbourne shares a rare photo of five-month-old Ozzy Matilda, named after late father Ozzy Osbourne, calling her 'mischievous'.
Billericay Cafe Joins Fun Walk for Community Funds
Human Kind Café in Billericay plans to join The Fun Walk Trust's 2026 event, boosting charity funds via bonus pot. Last year, groups got £35 extra per £100 raised.
Tamworth Lake PSPO: Entering Water Now a Criminal Offence
Tamworth Borough Council has approved an emergency PSPO banning entry into Borrowpit Lake, with breaches leading to fines or prosecution. The order follows ignored safety warnings and aims to prevent tragedies.
Four West Midlands wildfires 'started deliberately' in 48 hours
Four wildfires in Birmingham, Solihull, Walsall and Coventry were started deliberately between July 30 and August 1, say fire chiefs, as police investigate.
Birmingham dad fined £1,000 for hockey stick window rampage
Jarnall Singh, 48, of Yardley, smashed windows with a hockey stick during a row with his son. He pleaded guilty to criminal damage and must pay £1,000 compensation at £100 a month.
Teen cancer survivor skydives to raise £3,500 for charity
Jasmine Kalirai, 18, from Birmingham, raised over £3,500 for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity with a tandem skydive after being declared cancer-free from Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Nissan driver seriously injured in Tamworth two-car crash
A Nissan driver was seriously injured in a two-car crash in Tamworth. Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after the collision on Pennine Way.
Davies to hold talks with Buchanan amid transfer interest
Blues boss Chris Davies will discuss Lee Buchanan's future after interest from Luton, with Lund and Cochrane ahead in left-back pecking order.
Failed Vehicle Theft in Dudley: Police Appeal for Information
Police are appealing for information after an attempted vehicle theft on Pensnett Road, Brierley Hill, on July 21. The vehicle was not taken. Two men on a motorbike are sought.
CCTV appeal: Police hunt fuel thief after Tyseley garage bilking
West Midlands Police release CCTV image of a man after a fuel theft at EG On the Move garage in Battery Way, Tyseley, on May 9. Motorist drove off without paying.
Man jailed for keeping mother in freezer for £78k benefits
Christopher Phillips, 60, was jailed for keeping his 89-year-old mother's body in a freezer and fraudulently claiming £78,000 in DWP benefits after her death.
Upminster woman walks 25km for Teenage Cancer Trust
Isabel Collett, 22, is walking 25km through London to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust, which supported her brother James through Hodgkin’s lymphoma treatment.
NHS team at Stockport Pride promotes inclusion
NHS Foundation Trust staff at Stockport Pride offered a glitter stall, charity raffle, and recruitment info, with solidarity for Berlin attack victims.
CCTV appeal after bike stolen from Tamworth charity shop
A bicycle was stolen from a charity shop window display at Ankerside Shopping Centre in Tamworth on 18 July; police are asking for public help to identify a man caught on CCTV.
Search for lost Wren classmates from Wales before reunion
Organisers of the Warspite 305 group are urgently seeking Susan Heath and Anne Hooper, two former Wren radio operators from Wales, ahead of their 50th anniversary celebrations.
Supermarkets Raise £500k for UK Hunger Campaign
A nationwide campaign raised over £500,000 as five supermarkets joined forces to fight UK hunger, which affected 2.2 million children in January 2026.
Police issue update on Great Barr cordon amid probe
Police have confirmed the cordon near Great Barr is linked to an ongoing investigation. The area remains closed while officers carry out enquiries, with traffic diversions in place.
Pensioners get £2,847 in freebies under Burnham in August
Pensioners can claim eight freebies worth £2,847 in August under PM Andy Burnham, including £965 state pension, £459 Attendance Allowance and £952 Pension Credit.
Police cordon near businesses in Great Barr
A police cordon is in place near businesses in the Great Barr area, with officers at the scene and the public advised to avoid the area.
State pensioners get two payments in August under Burnham
State pensioners with NI numbers ending 00-19 will receive two payments in August 2026 on Aug 1 and Aug 28 due to five Mondays in the month.
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