£150 Warm Home Discount for all Universal Credit
All Universal Credit households will automatically receive a £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as eligibility rules expand to cover twice as many families.
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Third man charged with attempted murder in Birmingham
Hashratullah Nabizada, 24, has become the third man charged with attempted murder after an 18-year-old was stabbed in Birmingham's Victoria Square.
Man jailed for fatal one-punch attack in Leicester park
A 62-year-old man died after a one-punch attack in a Leicester park; his attacker confessed to police and has been jailed for five years and nine months.
Machete Attack on Dudley Schoolboy Sparks Police Probe
A 13-year-old boy was attacked by machete-wielding thugs in Dudley, police said, as witnesses say he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Benefit cheat caught after 10k while claiming PIP
A benefits cheat who claimed he was too weak to lift a phone was caught finishing a 10k run and scaling scaffolding, leading to a £7,600 fraud sentence.
Blind Drink-Driver Followed Lorries for 150 Miles
A blind drink-driver who followed lorry lights for 150 miles on the M6 has admitted dangerous driving and drink-driving after being stopped near Carlisle.
Birmingham CCTV appeal after Broad Street sex assault
West Midlands Police issue CCTV appeal after a woman was sexually assaulted on Broad Street, Birmingham. Attack happened in early hours of Sunday 24 May.
DWP overcharged 24,400 parents £4.3m in child maintenance
A National Audit Office review found 24,400 parents were overcharged £4.3m by the DWP's Child Maintenance Service over a decade, with some driven to suicide.
Police raid Solihull home, seize seven vehicles
Seven vehicles, including off-road bikes and a quad bike, were seized by police from a Solihull home after complaints about reckless riding and public nuisance.
Landlord Insurance Discounts with Tenant Damage Cover
Landlords can cut insurance costs by adding tenant damage cover. This guide explains the cover, policy options, and how to qualify for a discount.
This Week in History: The Great Train Robbery to Spice Girls
From the Great Train Robbery to the Spice Girls' first number one, and a king's suspicious hunting death, here's what happened in UK history in early August.
Pensioners born before 1960 urged to claim £1,574
Nearly a million pensioners are missing out on Pension Credit, which could boost their income by up to £1,574 a month and unlock extra benefits.
Summer crime blights Sutton Coldfield as police act
Sutton Coldfield faces twin summer threats as police crack down on park bike robberies and town centre anti-social behaviour, with new operations launched.
Birmingham Crime Hotspots Revealed: Ladywood Tops June
West Midlands Police recorded 13,192 crimes in Birmingham in June; Ladywood was the top hotspot with 900 offences, followed by Bordesley and Highgate.
Birmingham court drink-driving machete gun shoplifting
A father was jailed for five-and-a-half years after police found a loaded gun in his home, among this week's Birmingham magistrates' court cases.
Bournville Parking Scheme After 400-Signature Petition
Bournville could get a residents' parking scheme after a 400-signature petition over mosque parking issues, with police patrols and extra spaces proposed.
From drugs off the bar to UK's best community pub
A Willenhall pub once known for drug deals off the bar is now shortlisted among the UK's top six community pubs after an amazing turnaround.
Plans for 95 net zero homes at Edgbaston Reservoir submitted
Plans for 95 net-zero homes on the former Tower Ballroom site at Edgbaston Reservoir target homeless families, with nearly 8,000 on waiting lists.
Family swaps Warwickshire semi for 6-bed Gdansk home
A Warwickshire family of six swapped a three-bed semi for a six-bedroom home in Gdansk, Poland, where rent is £1,400 and family meals out cost from £45.
10 Poorest Parts of the Midlands Named in Government Study
Birmingham is the second most deprived area in England, with ten Midlands towns and cities in the Government's latest poverty rankings, a study reveals.
Birmingham gran loses all in house fire after son dies
A fundraiser has been launched for Moira Deeprose, 75, who lost everything in a house fire caused by a discarded cigarette months after her son died.
Birmingham criminals jailed July 2026: full round-up
July 2026 saw 19 criminals sentenced in Birmingham, including mechanic Theo Bailey jailed 22 years for killing Gavin Parry and an 82-year-old rapist.
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Hero Gran Takes Down Robber at Staffordshire Shop
A grandmother working at a Staffordshire store stopped an armed robber with her bare hands, holding him until police arrived. Her bravery has earned praise from officers and locals.
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Magical woodland day out just over Shropshire border
Just 40 minutes from Birmingham, this enchanting Shropshire woodland offers fairy trails, treehouses and 3 miles of paths for a magical family day out.
Spotify Scam: Beware Fake Payment Emails
Scammers are sending fake Spotify emails about failed payments, tricking users into giving card details. One victim nearly lost £469.22. Here's what to do.
Mum and daughter killed in crash buried together in same coffin
A mother and her 10-year-old daughter killed in a car crash in Co Cavan have been buried together in a shared wicker coffin after a moving funeral service.
Man Jailed for Pint Glass Attack in Great Barr
A man has been jailed for hitting a woman with a pint glass in Great Barr, Birmingham. The attack has been condemned by police and the victim is recovering.
Dudley gunshots: police cordon in place
Police have cordoned off an area in Dudley after receiving reports of gunshots. Officers are at the scene carrying out investigations, and the public is advised to avoid the area.
Shane Hartle jailed for pint glass street robbery in Great Barr
A Perry Barr man has been jailed for four years and three months for a violent street robbery in which he smashed a pint glass over a woman's head in Great Barr
Man on run after escaping van in Liverpool court
Stephen Grzyb, 22, fled a custody van outside Liverpool Magistrates Court on Saturday, prompting a major police search and safeguarding of the alleged victim.
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