Man Jailed for Domestic Abuse Campaign in Stoke-on-Trent
Keiron Yates, 28, has been sentenced to one-and-a-half years in prison for controlling and coercive behavior, including physical assaults and threats against his partner.
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Walkers Crisps Fingerprint Evidence Jails Drug Lord
James Hitchmough, 35, was sentenced to 13 years for running a major drug operation. Police matched his fingerprints from a photo holding Walkers crisps to secure his conviction after he returned from Dubai.
48 Health Conditions for DWP Attendance Allowance
State pensioners with long-term illnesses or disabilities may be eligible for Attendance Allowance. The DWP lists 48 conditions, including arthritis, heart disease, and dementia, with frailty at 100%.
Dusk's Lisbon Garden Sofa Half Price in Sale
The Lisbon 2 Seater Garden Sofa from Dusk, normally priced at £624, is now available for just £312 in a half-price sale. Shoppers are praising its quality and comfort, with many buying multiple units.
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Rochdale Churches Lent Services, Easter Plans, Community Events
Multiple churches in Rochdale, including St Luke's Deeplish and St Mary's Balderstone, have detailed their Holy Week schedules, featuring services, Bible studies, and community gatherings. Events include Lent lunches, concerts, and special Easter celebrat
Birmingham Knife Attack: Jailed Thug, Accomplice Wanted
Taylor Burns jailed for 6.5 years for a violent Small Heath knife attack. Jafir Nazir remains wanted for attempted murder with a £5,000 reward offered by Crimestoppers.
Parking Dispute in Midlands Street Leads to Police Call-Out
A couple in Burslem reported being trapped by parked cars, leading to a 15-hour police response delay. Staffordshire Police attended Acreswood Road after multiple calls.
Drug Dealer Jailed After Birmingham Police Chase and Evidence Toss
Reo Seivwright, 28, was sentenced to six years in prison following a dangerous police pursuit in Birmingham where he threw drugs and a phone from his car window. West Midlands Police recovered the evidence, linking him to a county lines operation in Dudle
Birmingham Murder Suspect Still on Run After Five Years (21.03.2026)
Ajay Soni, wanted for an alleged attempted murder in Digbeth in 2021, continues to evade West Midlands Police despite extensive public appeals and media coverage.
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Nurse Runs 10k and Great North Run for Ashgate Hospice
Megan Cartwright, a 23-year-old nurse from Calow, is tackling the Chesterfield 10k and Great North Run to raise funds for Ashgate Hospice, honoring her grandad Dave's memory and the care he received.
Macclesfield's Past: Rare 1960s Agricultural Show Photos
A collection of nostalgic images from Macclesfield's archives, including scenes from the 1960s Agricultural Show at South Park and historic church views, has been released by Cheshire Archives.
Dudley Estate Residents Fear Crime Despite Council Action
Residents of Brewery Fields estate near Dudley report ongoing drug dealing, vandalism, and nightly disturbances, despite new antisocial behavior policies from the council and police patrols.
West Midlands Gets £200M Housing Funding and Powers
The West Midlands is set to receive nearly £200 million in government funding to accelerate housing projects, alongside new fiscal devolution powers for Mayor Richard Parker.
Historian Reveals Racist Truths of Real Peaky Blinders
Professor Carl Chinn's new book exposes the violent, racist reality of Birmingham's original Peaky Blinder gangs, separating Hollywood fiction from brutal historical facts.
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Nottingham Student Runs Marathon for Salvation Army
Joseff Griffiths, a 23-year-old medical student from Nottingham, is training to run the London Marathon in April to raise funds for The Salvation Army's local mission, inspired by his sister's compassion for those experiencing homelessness.
Teen Climbs Kilimanjaro for Hospice, Raises £20k After Illness
A 14-year-old from Brentwood has scaled Mount Kilimanjaro in memory of his grandmother, raising £20,000 for Havens Hospices. He faced a medical emergency on descent but recovered fully.
PIP Payments Stopped After Heart Failure Diagnosis
A benefit claimant with spinal stenosis, PTSD, and nerve damage reports their Personal Independence Payment was cancelled following a new diagnosis of heart failure, edema, and coronary heart disease, despite severe mobility issues.
Walsall Council to Explore Purchase of Derelict Brownhills Shopping Precinct
Walsall Council has approved plans to explore purchasing Ravenscourt Shopping Centre in Brownhills after private redevelopment efforts were deemed unviable, aiming to end years of blight and antisocial behavior.
Birmingham Dad Banned from Driving After Drunk Incident
A Birmingham father has been disqualified from driving for 28 days after police found him incoherent and over the alcohol limit in his vehicle, following personal hardships including being kicked out of his home.
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Paedophile Jailed for TikTok Messages to 8-Year-Old Girl
A 33-year-old man from Handsworth has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison after sending explicit messages to an eight-year-old girl on TikTok, intercepted by her vigilant father.
HMP Birmingham Inmate Death Reveals Prison Drug Crisis
A Prisons and Probation Ombudsman report details the death of Martin Casey at HMP Birmingham from synthetic cannabinoid intoxication, highlighting a wider drug crisis in the prison with multiple fatalities.
Willenhall: 'Oliver Twist' Town with Food Bank Crisis
Willenhall, once the world's lock-making capital, now grapples with deprivation as its food bank empties by midday. Despite community spirit and festivals, residents feel forgotten amid high unemployment and youth crime.
Birmingham Men Challenge Harmful Sexual Behavior in Youth
Joe Cole and Gareth Rogers from Birmingham are educating young people on misogyny, violence against women and girls through their organization The Right Path's Unspoken Truth workshops.
Six-Year Sleepless Nightmare Over Noisy Manhole Cover
A Solihull resident has endured six years of sleepless nights due to a loud, clunking manhole cover on Bills Lane. Severn Trent Water has apologized and promised a full repair this weekend after repeated failed attempts.
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Former Birmingham Factory Transformed into 104-Home Block
A former industrial site in Highgate, Birmingham, will be transformed into a ten-storey apartment block with 104 new homes after planning approval from the city council.
Birmingham Shops Sell Illegal Tobacco for £4 in Sting
An undercover investigation in Birmingham's Ladywood and Hodge Hill & Solihull areas reveals over half of independent shops sell illegal tobacco, with counterfeit pouches priced as low as £4, raising public concerns and tax losses.
State Pensioners Get £575 Bonus from April
State pension payments are set to rise in April, with retirees receiving automatic increases of up to £575 extra over the next year, depending on their pension type and age.
Birmingham Aunt Paralyzed in Stair Fall, Fundraiser Started
A 60-year-old woman from Chelmsley Wood was left paralyzed after a fall down her stairs, with her niece raising funds for home adaptations and medical equipment.
Freddy Brazier's Baby Named in Tribute to Late Mum Jade Goody
Freddy Brazier and ex-girlfriend Holly Swinburn welcome their first child, a baby girl named Isla Jade Brazier, with the middle name honoring his late mother, TV star Jade Goody.
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Police Warning: Children Throwing Stones from Bridges at Cars
Staffordshire Police have issued a stern warning to parents after increased reports of children dangerously throwing stones from bridges at passing vehicles in Burntwood, with officers actively patrolling and posting warning signs.
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