Father of seven avoids jail after Hanley riots
Mohammed Iqbal, 35, received a suspended sentence for violent disorder during the Hanley riots, with the judge sparing him custody due to his seven children.
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HMRC Recovers £200 Winter Fuel Payment from Pensioners
HMRC is reclaiming Winter Fuel Payments from state pensioners whose total income exceeds £35,000, affecting those earning just £22,453 with the new state pension.
Platform Colleagues' 26-Mile Hike for Mothers' Memory
Two Platform Housing Group colleagues, Lisa Haynes and Matt Evans-Lacey, will hike 26 miles along the Gower Peninsula to honor their mothers and raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
St John Ambulance Named Mayor's Official Charity
St John Ambulance Hampshire and Isle of Wight is chosen as one of the Mayor of Winchester's official charities, recognizing its community support and volunteering efforts.
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Barry Manilow Born 1943: Trivia Questions and Answers
Barry Manilow was born in 1943. Plus, trivia on litmus, gin, Sherlock Holmes, dice, Hiawatha, Queen, Dhaka, songs, and Lady Chatterley's Lover.
Birmingham Park Run Cancelled After Travellers Take Over
Popular Birmingham park run cancelled after travellers occupy Woodgate Valley Country Park, breaking gate lock. Event to resume June 27.
CCTV appeal after sex assault on Birmingham-London coach
West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a sexual assault on a coach from Birmingham to London in the early hours of February 22.
Police Appeal After Coach Sexual Assault
Police are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted on a coach travelling from Birmingham to London. The incident occurred on 15 March.
BBC Presenter's Misogynistic Social Media Posts Exposed
A BBC presenter, Ashley Cain, used misogynistic language including 'slags' and 'sluts' on X. The BBC says it will investigate the allegations.
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Police Statement After Body Found in Popular Park
Police have issued a statement after a man's body was found in a popular Midlands park. The death is not believed to be suspicious.
Probe After Intimate Act at Download Festival Ferris Wheel
Leicestershire Police investigate a couple reportedly engaged in an intimate act on a Ferris wheel at Download Festival, witnessed by fans awaiting Guns N' Roses.
Teens Arrested as Knife Seized in Birmingham City Centre
Two teenagers were arrested and a zombie knife seized during a police operation to prevent disorder among GCSE leavers in Birmingham city centre.
Mum-of-Six Dies Suddenly in Taxi on Blackpool Holiday
Lisa Osman, 46, tragically died in a taxi while traveling to a caravan park in Blackpool with her family. Tributes pour in for the beloved mother.
Pensioner's Stabbing Death Not an Accident, Pathologist Says
A Home Office pathologist testifies in the murder trial of Daryl Berman that her husband's stab wound was inflicted with severe force and was very unlikely an accident.
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RRT Volunteers Serve Hot Meals at CEO Sleepout
Volunteers from the Rapid Relief Team cooked and served 60 free hot meals at the CEO Sleepout in Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium, supporting a national charity initiative raising awareness of homelessness.
Midland mum offered baby to paedophile for abuse
A Shropshire mother met a paedophile online and offered to bring her one-year-old daughter for sexual abuse. Both were jailed after a police investigation.
Body Found in Search for Missing British Swimmer in Portugal
A body has been discovered in the search for a 23-year-old British man who vanished while swimming at Peneco Beach in Albufeira, Portugal, last Thursday.
Bilston Police Seize 11 Illegal Bikes Including Surron
West Midlands Police seized 11 illegal bikes in Bilston, including a Surron and motocross bike ridden by 13-year-olds. Arrests made for dangerous driving and theft.
New Rule for Pensioners With Incomes Over £35,000
Winter Fuel Payments now linked to income; pensioners earning over £35,000 lose eligibility for support payments from 2026.
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Braintree Roadshow to Honor Local Armed Forces Heroes
Braintree District Council hosts an Armed Forces Community Roadshow on July 1, offering veterans and families support for housing, health, and employment.
Dog Owners Blamed for Livestock Attacks in Macclesfield
Farmers in Macclesfield face livestock attacks from uncontrolled dogs. Dog trainer Vic Barlow says owners are the problem, not the dogs.
DWP Double State Pension Payments July 1-3
State pensioners paid on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays will receive two payments in July: on July 1-3 and again on July 29-31, as confirmed by the DWP.
Brutal History of Rat Baiting in West Midlands Revealed
Historians uncover the grim sport of rat baiting that thrived in West Midlands pubs after bull and bear baiting was banned in 1835.
Slang Dictionary Shown in Birmingham Murder Trial
A glossary of over 40 slang terms was shown to the jury in the murder trial of Oumar Traore, accused of killing Yassin Alama in a postcode gang dispute in Birmingham.
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94-Year-Old Thought He Would Die After Home Attack
A 94-year-old Birmingham man thought he would die after being strangled, kicked, and beaten by a man and woman in his Bournville home. Two suspects arrested and bailed.
Parents Warned: 4,638 TikTok Crimes in West Midlands, 274 Kids Under 13
New data reveals 4,638 TikTok-related crimes in West Midlands from 2023-2025, including 274 pre-teen victims. Violence, sexual offences, and weapon possession cases rise sharply.
Walsall hotel staff protest during England World Cup match
Staff at Village Hotel Walsall will protest during England's World Cup opener over pay disputes, starting over three weeks of strike action.
Woman pleads guilty to blade threat at Birmingham school
Capri Anderson, 21, from Shard End, admitted threatening a person with a blade at Brownmead Primary Academy. She faces jail after the February 10 incident.
Couple Accused of Starving Man to 'Walking Skeleton'
Kenneth Newton and Melanie James are on trial for murdering Rubin Blount, who was starved and beaten, weighing only seven stones before his death in 2022.
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Man battered girlfriend forcing her to flee to pub in pyjamas
Simon McKeown, 46, subjected his partner to cruel assaults including a soiled puppy pad over her face, forcing her to flee to a pub in her pyjamas. He was jailed for 31 months.
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