Record £139m cannabis seizure at Southampton port
Border Force officers seized 12 tonnes of cannabis worth £139m at Southampton Port, the largest-ever interception of the drug in the UK.
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RAF Valley Trio Tackle Five Marathons in Five Days
Three RAF Valley members run 130 miles along Anglesey Coastal Path to raise funds for RAF Benevolent Fund and Cancer Research UK.
Rapist wrongly freed from prison flees UK
Bernadin Dedic was mistakenly released from HMP Wormwood Scrubs due to a court error, fled to Bosnia, and was convicted in absentia for multiple rapes.
County Lines Drug Dealer Jailed After £20k Seized
Haaris Zubair, 20, was jailed for eight years and three months after police seized over £20,000 in cash and hundreds of wraps of heroin and crack cocaine in Birmingham.
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Irish Teen Dies Swimming on Turkey Family Holiday
Josh Fleming, 17, from Dublin, tragically drowned while swimming in Antalya, Turkey. A fundraiser supports his family with repatriation costs.
Lily Whitehouse Murder Accused 'Panicked' and Lied to Court
Mohammed Azim, accused of murdering girlfriend Lily Whitehouse, told a court he panicked and lied about a hit-and-run, claiming he accidentally ran her over.
Woman Critically Injured After Fall from Bus in Dudley
A woman in her 50s suffered life-threatening injuries after falling from a bus in Kingswinford Road, Dudley. The road was closed for five hours as police investigate.
Mother Haunted by Night Baby Died After Dad Shook Him
A mother relives the horror of her four-week-old son's death after his father allegedly shook him, causing fatal brain injuries.
Jay Stansfield Transfer: Simple Answer for Birmingham City
Despite Premier League interest, Birmingham City are unlikely to sell Jay Stansfield due to his long contract and importance to the team's promotion push.
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St John Ambulance Cymru Volunteers Honored with Awards
St John Ambulance Cymru celebrated volunteers and staff with prestigious awards at Llandaff Cathedral, including promotions to Dame of Grace and long service honors.
Birmingham Unites Against Far Right March
Anti-fascist groups unite in Birmingham to counter a Britain First rally, with police planning a major operation amid rising tensions.
Croston Children Build Model Gardens to Support Poor Families
Young people from Croston's Trinity Methodist Church raised £400 for Christian Aid Week by creating model urban gardens to help families in Nairobi grow vegetables in small spaces.
Walsall Village Hotel strike timed for England World Cup opener
Workers at Walsall's Village Hotel will strike during England's World Cup opener, citing the company's failure to pay the Living Wage and refusal to recognise the union.
Aberystwyth Vet Wins BVA Mentor Award 2026
Sharon Ann King, a small animal vet from Aberystwyth, has been named the winner of the inaugural BVA Veterinary Mentor Award 2026 for her exceptional mentorship and support.
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Devon Netball Tournament Gets £1,700 Boost for Cancer Charity
Persimmon Homes donates £1,700 to Honiton Netball League tournament, covering costs so all funds raised go to FORCE Cancer Charity. Event on July 5, 2026 at Exeter University.
Birmingham Gang Territory Road in Murder Trial
A court hears that the A34 Birchfield Road in Birmingham is a 'gang territory road' separating rival postcode gangs, during the murder trial of a teenager.
Putney Pusher Suspect Re-Arrested on Drug Charges
The 'Putney Pusher' suspect, a millionaire banker, has been re-arrested for drug possession after being linked to the 2017 attack on Putney Bridge.
Schoolboys Arrested After Castle Bromwich Burglary
Two teenagers, aged 15 and 16, were arrested on suspicion of burglary following a break-in at a property on Springfield Road in Castle Bromwich early Tuesday morning.
Couple Runs 50k in Memory of Son Noah
Candyce and Scott Cross will run the North Yorkshire Ultra Challenge to remember their son Noah, lost in 2023, raising funds for baby loss charity Friends of Serenity.
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Leek NSPCC Group Celebrates 130 Years of Fundraising
Leek and Staffordshire Moorlands NSPCC committee marks 130th anniversary, having raised over £1 million since 2006. Special coffee morning and street collection on July 17.
Car Boot King Fumes After Litter Left on Best Day
James Taroni of Car Boot Kings raged after a seller left half a skip full of rubbish at their Lea Marston site, calling the culprit 'scum' on social media.
Walsall Pub Warns Customers After Dine and Dash Dispute
The Fingerpost in Pelsall gives a customer until June 19 to pay an outstanding bill after leaving without paying, sparking mixed reactions online.
Five Boys Arrested After Teen Stabbings in Smethwick
Two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, were stabbed in Smethwick on Monday evening. Five boys, aged 15 and 16, have been arrested on suspicion of wounding.
DWP Urged to End PIP for Acne, Bedwetting, Constipation, Tennis Elbow
Reform UK chairman Lee Anderson calls for stripping Personal Independence Payment from people with acne, bedwetting, constipation, and tennis elbow amid record PIP claims.
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Boston Headteacher Awarded MBE for School Transformation
Fiona Booth, headteacher of St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy in Boston, has been awarded an MBE for transforming the school from inadequate to outstanding.
Cheshire College Students Raise £700 for Charity
Students from Cheshire College – South & West raised over £700 for the National Autistic Society by organizing a football tournament, showcasing leadership and teamwork.
Mike Tapp MP Backs Social Media Ban for Under-16s
MP Mike Tapp backs PM's decision to ban social media for under-16s, citing mental health concerns and parental support. New laws aim to curb addictive features and protect children online.
Volunteer Awarded BEM by King for 50+ Years Service
Paul Horton from Nottinghamshire received the British Empire Medal in the King's Birthday Honours for over 50 years of voluntary service to the Mansfield Fire Museum and community.
Derbyshire Woman Skydives for Blood Cancer Research
Helen Bamforth from Chelmorton will skydive 13,000 feet on July 18 to raise funds for Myeloma UK, inspired by her husband David's incurable blood cancer diagnosis.
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Hospice Nurse Awarded MBE in King's Birthday Honours
Kiera Jones, lead nurse at Skanda Vale Hospice near Llandysul, has been awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours for services to nursing.
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