Willenhall residents say town lacks investment, happiness low
According to ONS data, happiness levels in Willenhall score 7.3 out of 10, below the UK average of 7.5. Locals feel the town is neglected and underfunded.
Category : Community
Rayne Old School Room Restoration Gets Council Grant
A £22,584 restoration of the 17th-century Old School Room in Rayne, Essex, has preserved its timber structure with council and charity funding.
Lynda Morton: Scrivens Community Hero Award
Stapleford resident Lynda Morton, 71, receives Scrivens Community Hero Award for her daily kindness, including visits to elderly friend and nursing husband.
Teens Laugh as They Destroy Flowerbed in West Midlands
Shock and anger in a quiet West Midlands town after teenagers were filmed laughing while destroying a flowerbed, causing hundreds of pounds in damage.
Woman Banned 10 Years After Dog Starved on Filthy Narrowboat
Lisa Marie Riddell, 32, received a 10-year animal ownership ban after her friend's dog Milo starved to death on her narrowboat; her own emaciated Staffie Scooby was found in a nearby toilet block.
Man admits raping teen at Stoke nature reserve
Jason William Heaton, 53, has pleaded guilty to raping a 17-year-old girl at Berryhill Fields in Stoke-on-Trent. He faces sentencing in September.
Father-Son Duo Give Away 200 Books for Speech Challenges
Rishi Kaushal and his son Aryan are handing out over 200 copies of 'The Speech Heroes vs The World Stoppers' to empower children with communication difficulties in Birmingham city centre on August 1.
Eva-Rae Tackles Muddy Obstacle Course for Charity
Seven‑year‑old Eva‑Rae will run a 3km obstacle course to raise funds for Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal, which supported her family when her baby sister Lily was critically ill.
Birmingham Bereavement Charity Launches £200k Emergency Appeal
The Edwards Trust, a Birmingham bereavement charity, has launched a £200,000 emergency appeal to avoid closure and continue supporting grieving children and families.
DWP urged to equalise state pension tax exemption
Andy Burnham confirms state pension tax exemption, but Independent Age warns pensioners with secondary income could still face bills, calling for equal treatment.
Family Moves from 3-Bed Semi to 6-Bed Poland Home
A family who swapped a three-bed semi in the West Midlands for a six-bed house in Poland near a forest say they already feel more settled, citing lower costs and more space.
Travellers Leave Swanshurst Park; Ditches Planned
Most travellers have vacated Swanshurst Park in Billesley, Birmingham. Councillors now discuss extending knee-rails, digging ditches, and raising mounds to prevent future illegal encampments, with funding available for 32 city parks.
Davey Wilson Cycles 164 Miles for Air Ambulance Bases
A technical director from Sloane Helicopters is cycling 164 miles across three air ambulance bases to support The Air Ambulance Service's Big Bases Appeal, aiming to build two new operational bases.
Cannock bicycle cocaine dealer jailed 30 months
A 36-year-old Cannock man was jailed for 30 months after police caught him selling cocaine while cycling on Longford Road. Timothy Hunter admitted supply and criminal property charges.
Man Admits False Imprisonment Over Stolen Ambulance
A man has pleaded guilty to false imprisonment after stealing an ambulance while a patient was inside, according to court proceedings.
£1 ticket scheme for DWP benefits claimants permanent
Royal Collection Trust makes £1 admission permanent for Universal Credit and six other DWP benefits claimants at royal residences, after a trial saw 30,000 claimants use the scheme.
Poppy Cabs Now Cabs for Veterans After Legion Challenge
The free transport service for veterans on Remembrance Sunday, Poppy Cabs, has been renamed Cabs for Veterans following a trademark dispute with the Royal British Legion over the use of 'Poppy'.
Petition for Safer Crossing After Boy's Death
MP Alex Burghart is working with the family of 11-year-old George Dennis, who died earlier this month, to petition Essex County Council for pedestrian traffic lights at the Four Wantz roundabout.
DWP Lists 178 PIP Conditions Ahead of Burnham Welfare Overhaul
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to overhaul PIP after the Timms Review found the benefit 'not fit for purpose', with 178 conditions currently eligible.
Former Factory Now Garden Oasis for Recovery
A former factory in Cotmanhay now hosts Growing Lives, a garden and day centre helping those recovering from addiction and homelessness with workshops and mentoring.
All-Female Relay Team to Swim English Channel for Charity
Six women will swim the English Channel to mark 100 years since Gertrude Ederle's historic crossing, raising funds for SwimTayka drowning prevention.
Labour MPs rebel threat over Burnham DWP cuts
Labour MPs threaten to rebel against Andy Burnham's 'punitive' DWP benefit cuts, urging him to target wealth rather than disabled people and low-income families. Welfare reform plans now uncertain.
Canine Partners Family Fun Day & Dog Show Aug 1
Canine Partners family fun day and dog show returns August 1 at Osgathorpe training centre, with demonstrations, stalls, and dog show. Entry £5 per car supports assistance dog charity.
MP Ballinger on Halesowen disorder after football brawl
MP for Halesowen, Alex Ballinger, has addressed the distressing disorder in the town centre on July 18, linked to football fans from Kidderminster, and announced increased police visibility and a public space protection order.
Hospice Launches Run the Beat Fundraiser
A new fitness fundraising event, Run the Beat, combines music and movement at Queensway Stadium, Wrexham on September 19, raising funds for Nightingale House Hospice.
Birmingham Grandmother Issues Urgent Appeal for Summer Volunteers
Marie Mardenborough, 60, urges Brummies to volunteer with FoodCycle to combat hunger and loneliness this summer, as 7.5 million face food poverty.
Drivers Warned: Avoid Sun-Exposed Driveways This Week
With temperatures set to hit 35C, motoring experts advise parking in shade to prevent cars becoming dangerously hot. Interior can reach 40C in 30 minutes.
Nottingham Man’s Transplant Inspires Charity Hike
A Nottingham man who nearly died from a rare liver disease completed a 24km trek across the Yorkshire Dales just months after a life-saving transplant, raising £1,645 for Liver UK.
Solihull Family Moved Hotel to Hotel After Mould Emergency
A Solihull family with a disabled mother and a three-year-old was moved between hotels after their home was condemned due to severe mould, with the council issuing an apology.
Inside Man Foils Heathrow Gold Robbery in 1948
On July 27, 1948, a planned theft of gold bullion at London Airport, now Heathrow, was thwarted when an inside informant alerted Scotland Yard's Flying Squad.
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