Walsall Council has approved compulsory purchase orders for 26 empty properties across the borough, citing public safety concerns and the need to bring homes back into use. The move targets long-term vacant dwellings that have fallen into disrepair.
Sandwell Council's licensing committee will review the Bulls Head pub's license on March 27 following a violent incident where two men were stabbed in early March.
Elizabeth Bowe, who has multiple sclerosis, was stranded in her bedroom for over two days after flooding disabled her electric hoist. She fears recent housing developments on open land are causing drainage issues.
Residents of Druids Heath in Birmingham threaten electoral consequences for councillors supporting a controversial regeneration plan ahead of the May local elections.
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Zara Arsalan from West Bromwich has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering her two-month-old daughter Harleen 'Bambi' Bains in a case involving horrific injuries and years of deception.
Brownhills in Walsall has been selected for the Pride in Place programme, receiving up to £20 million to support locally-led community regeneration projects.
Bradley Baker, 33, has been sentenced to four years in prison for spraying strangers with CS spray in Sutton Park. Victims feared blindness and suffered burns in the daylight attacks.
A female prison officer was attacked by a convicted robber high on spice at HMP Oakwood near Wolverhampton, forcing her to quit her job due to trauma and injuries sustained.
Over 650 residents and organizations in Kings Heath raised £173,000 to take over their community centre from Birmingham City Council, forming a cooperative to revitalize the venue and secure its future for the diverse local population.
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A Public Spaces Protection Order has been approved for roads around Birmingham Airport to combat illegal street racing and excessive noise plaguing residents late into the night.
A Birmingham driver has been called a 'total disgrace' after parking a BMW on a pavement in Bordesley Green, forcing a mother with a twin pushchair into the road and sparking resident outrage over safety concerns.
A former prison officer from Staffordshire shares her eye-opening seven-year experience at HMP Featherstone, challenging public perceptions of inmates and calling for systemic reform.
Nearly a million retirees miss out on Pension Credit, which can boost incomes by up to £1,386 a month and unlock additional benefits and discounts.
A new online petition urges the UK Government to replace cash benefit payments with a restricted payment card for essentials like food and clothing, citing taxpayer concerns.
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Georgie Howe, 32, from Colchester, cleared £35,000 in debt after an ADHD diagnosis and medication helped her manage impulse spending urges that began at university.
Stacey Solomon shares heartfelt social media tribute for son Zachary's 18th birthday, describing herself as 'unreachable and inconsolable' while celebrating his journey to adulthood.
Sue Locking, 75, faces homelessness after receiving a Section 21 eviction notice from her Nottingham home of 12 years, just months before such notices are banned under new legislation.
A man has tragically died and a woman remains injured in hospital after a car collided with a tree on Ridgacre Road in Quinton. The incident occurred just after midnight on Saturday, March 21, at a location described as a notorious blind spot.
A Birmingham HMO resident stole £107 in cleaning pods from B&M Bargains to fund his drug addiction under peer pressure from a neighbour, court hears. Jonathan Elliott, 43, was fined £163.03 and warned he could face prison if he fails to pay.
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Around a dozen caravans have taken over Green Lane car park in Solihull, near two primary schools, prompting local councillor Prish Sharma to begin eviction proceedings with police involvement.
Kieran Hemming, 41, has been sentenced to over 18 months in prison for intentional strangulation, assault, and harassment of his former partner in Staffordshire.
Solicitor and politician Akhmed Yakoob was arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of racially abusing a West Midlands Police officer during a protest. He was released on bail as investigations continue.
West Midlands Police are urgently seeking information after offensive racist graffiti was discovered sprayed near Muslim graves at Streetly Crematorium and Cemetery during Eid. The shocking incident has deeply affected the local community.
A woman now in her 50s has reported being raped twice at Newark Northgate station in 1987 by men claiming to be British Army soldiers. British Transport Police are appealing for witnesses.
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A murder investigation is underway in Bristol after a woman's body was discovered at a property in St Pauls. A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
A man has tragically died and a woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries after their vehicle collided with a tree on Ridgacre Road in Quinton during the early hours of Saturday morning.
Older people on disability benefits like PIP or DLA could see their Pension Credit increase to £344.20 every four weeks from April 6, as part of the annual benefits uprating by the DWP.
Two men were injured and three arrested after a fight involving weapons broke out on Coventry Road in Small Heath during Eid celebrations. A large knife was recovered by police.
Age UK research reveals 470,000 single women pensioners are not claiming Pension Credit they're entitled to, with 1.1 million living in poverty despite eligibility for financial support.
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Two men were taken to hospital and arrested following a reported fight near Victoria Bus Station in Nottingham. A police cordon shut part of Woodborough Road, causing bus diversions.
