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.
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.
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.
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.
Hollie and James Langton from Hilton will walk 100km in the North Yorkshire Ultra Challenge to raise funds for Tommy's Charity after suffering two stillbirths.
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RecommendedA man has been arrested in Birmingham after police seized a machete during a stop and search. The incident occurred in the city centre.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested in Birmingham after police recovered a large zombie knife during a stop and search operation in the city centre.
A 21-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault after a teenage girl was found injured in Lozells. The girl's injuries are not life-changing, and police are appealing for information.
A gunman remains on the run after a 19-year-old and a 16-year-old boy were shot in Solihull. Both victims are in hospital in a serious condition as police continue investigations.
Lyndsay Howden, a British Red Cross Emergency Response Volunteer from Grimsby, has been awarded a British Empire Medal for 10 years of supporting people after house fires and other emergencies across the Humber region.
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RecommendedA man in his 40s died after his silver car hit a wall on Balds Lane in Lye. Flowers have been left at the scene. Police are investigating.
Cefn Community Council has paid tribute to Andrew Ruscoe, who is leaving as Community Development Officer after three years to join The New Saints Football Club.
From July 1, Motability Scheme reduces annual mileage allowance from 20,000 to 10,000 miles, impacting disabled individuals on 7 DWP benefits with potential excess charges.
Love Island's Wil Anderson and Uma Jammeh are now engaged and thriving. They currently support Wil's brother in the USA during the World Cup.
The government is preparing to ban under-16s from social media platforms including TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram, citing evidence of serious harm to children.
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RecommendedWest Midlands Police seized a machete after a man fled from officers on Soho Road in Handsworth. A 32-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possessing a bladed article.
Costa Coffee faces backlash for raising hot drink prices by up to 25p in NHS hospital shops, sparking calls for a ban from campaign groups.
A woman in her 50s sustained life-threatening injuries after falling from a bus in Kingswinford Road, Dudley. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Cath Tynan shares her experience as a Shared Lives Carer, supporting Linda Shaw and Rita Walker through Tameside Council's scheme, promoting independence and family life.
Twelve volunteers will abseil 90ft down Coventry Cathedral on August 1 to raise funds for Feed The Hungry UK and Coventry Foodbank, supporting thousands in crisis.
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RecommendedWest Midlands Police responded to 5,290 antisocial behaviour incidents across Birmingham in 2025, with city centre highest and Sutton Four Oaks lowest.
Ysgol Bro Dyfrdwy in Cynwyd receives sponsored sports shirts from Ifor Williams Trailers, strengthening community ties and supporting local education.
Daniel Goodall, 31, credits Essex & Herts Air Ambulance for saving his life after a severe crash in 2022, allowing him to celebrate Father's Day with his son Henry.
Six fishing offences recorded at a West Midlands beauty spot. Authorities warn anglers to comply with rules to protect wildlife and environment.
The McCarthy & Stone Foundation awards £7,100 to The Red Shed in Stevenage, supporting dementia care through gardening and community activities for older adults and carers.
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RecommendedDWP issues routine letters to ESA and Housing Benefit claimants, triggering a three-month deadline to switch to Universal Credit or risk losing payments.
A 60-year-old man was arrested after police spotted him stumbling from a pub in the Midlands. He admitted to having a pint but blew 110 micrograms, over three times the limit.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a large quantity of stainless steel was stolen from a Birmingham industrial unit. Two suspects are sought.
A distraught father is urgently appealing for help to locate his daughter, missing from the West Midlands, who left her three cats behind.
The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity invites the public to vote for its Corporate Partnership Award, recognizing businesses that have made significant contributions.
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RecommendedA Sikh mum from Sandwell shares she has considered moving her family abroad due to anti-immigrant sentiment and fear after riots in UK cities.