Gunshots Fired in Dudley as Police Investigate Disorder
Gunshots were fired on Poplar Green, Dudley, today, prompting a large police response and an appeal for information. No injuries have been reported.
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8 freebies for over 60s before state pension age
Over 60s can still claim free prescriptions, bus passes, railcards and more before state pension age, as Andy Burnham promises cost of living help.
Pensioners Can Get £114 Weekly DWP Boost Under Burnham
State pensioners with care needs can claim Attendance Allowance up to £114.60 a week from DWP, as Andy Burnham vows cost-of-living breathing space.
Phone Stolen in Distraction Burglary: Police Appeal
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a phone was taken during a distraction burglary in Birmingham. Call 101 if you can help.
Police Appeal After Phone Stolen in Hagley Road West Burglary
West Midlands Police appeal after a distraction burglary in Hagley Road West on 10 July; a phone was stolen and they seek a man in his late 40s.
Birmingham hit-and-run leaves man seriously injured
A 35-year-old man was seriously injured when a car struck him on Slade Road, Stockland Green. Police are hunting the driver who fled after a dispute.
Mum's desperate search for son's body wins support
Brummies rally behind Lucy Richards, 80s, whose son Jesse was murdered in 2009 over a £1m drug debt. She still seeks his body.
£965 State Pension Payments Explained for Bank Accounts
State pensioners received up to £965 on Friday after the DWP moved payments forward due to Scotland's summer bank holiday. Find out who gets it and why.
Slade Road Sealed Off After Man Struck
West Midlands Police have sealed off Slade Road in Stockland Green after an incident. Unconfirmed reports suggest a man was deliberately struck by a vehicle.
Cast Doncaster wins £60k community arts grant
Cast in Doncaster wins £60,000 from Garfield Weston Foundation to sustain its Participation programme, delivering workshops, youth groups and social activities for two years.
Homeowner annoyed as neighbours keep using driveway as path
A frustrated homeowner is asking if it's unreasonable to confront neighbours who walk across their private driveway every day, triggering constant doorbell alerts.
Two Million Pensioners Missing £4,300 Pension Credit
More than two million pensioners are entitled to Pension Credit worth £4,300 on average, but 910,000 households have not claimed. Check eligibility now.
Red Arrows Challenge at RAF Museum
The RAF Museum has launched the Red Arrows Challenge, a summer fundraiser inviting supporters to run, walk, or cycle 9km to support conservation and education.
Man Charged with Assault on Police Officer and Other Offences
A man has been charged with multiple offences, including assaulting a police officer, following an incident in Birmingham, police confirmed.
Shabir Ahmed Moved Out of Constituency, MP Confirms
Hyndburn MP Sarah Smith has confirmed that Shabir Ahmed, the ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gangs, has been moved from Accrington after her intervention.
Temu Stonehenge: A New Brummie Nickname Classic
Chelmsley Wood's new stone circle has been lovingly dubbed 'Temu Stonehenge' – and it's the perfect example of Birmingham's unbeatable gift for memorable names.
Man charged after Soho Road attack on two police officers
Mahroy Stephenson, 30, has been charged after two police officers were attacked on Soho Road in Birmingham, with one suffering a head injury.
How to claim new £200 Crisis and Resilience Fund payments
Households can now apply for new Crisis and Resilience Fund cost-of-living payments; councils prioritise urgent cases; Birmingham has offered £200 grants.
Woodlands Sanctuary Pleads for Homes for 43 Kittens, 18 Cats
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary in Ormskirk is urgently appealing for homes for 43 kittens and 18 cats, hosting an open rehoming event on August 6 from 3pm to 7pm.
Waterfoot Boy, 10, Earns Every Cub Scout Activity Badge
Ten-year-old Logan Hough, from Waterfoot, has achieved every Cub Scout Activity Badge — all 39 plus an extra — after his dad sewed them around his jumper sleeve.
Drought-proof plants: 5 resilient summer picks
With summers getting hotter, British Garden Centres' Julian Palphramand shares five drought-tolerant plants that flourish in dry spells, plus essential holiday watering tips.
Royal Mail warns 10 West Midlands postcodes of delays
Royal Mail warns of weekend delivery delays across 10 West Midlands postcodes, including Dudley, Wolverhampton and Tipton, on August 1 and 2.
Shed theft claims average £4,567, Aviva warns
Aviva warns the average shed theft insurance claim reached £4,567 last year, a 9% rise, and that over half of sheds lack basic locks.
Mum, 18, reveals dangerous temporary housing in Birmingham
An 18-year-old Birmingham mum living in temporary housing with her baby and partner says the new flat has dangerous stairs, mould and a fly infestation despite being moved from a hotel with cockroaches.
KFC Fenton Closes After Man Injured; Arrest Made Over Damage
A man was taken to hospital with a head injury after KFC Fenton closed; police arrested a 31-year-old over criminal damage and released him under investigation.
Pensioners Face £33 Monthly Deductions Under New Rules
Pensioners earning over £35,000 a year will see their Winter Fuel Payments clawed back via tax code, starting at £17 a month and rising to £33.
Police urge public to call 999 as Ava, 12, missing
Police have issued an urgent appeal to find 12-year-old Ava, missing from Cradley Heath, and are asking anyone who sees her to call 999 immediately.
Four firearms and ammo found in West Midlands car
West Midlands Police recover four firearms and ammunition from a parked car, releasing dramatic footage of the seizure during an ongoing crackdown.
Anger as yobs destroy Sutton Coldfield flowerbed display
Four youths filmed laughing while destroying Sutton Coldfield flowerbed; police have identified suspects and locals demand community service and parents pay.
Burnham: PIP payments may become conditional on work offers
Andy Burnham says PIP could become conditional on taking work offers, but rejects crude benefit cuts as the disability benefit review concludes it is not working.
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