Drivers Risk £5,000 Fines for Unrestrained Dogs in Cars
Drivers face fines up to £5,000 for not restraining dogs in cars. Pet insurance expert warns of penalties and safety risks under Highway Code Rule 57.
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8 Dogs at Birmingham Dogs Home Need Loving Families
Birmingham Dogs Home rescues 2,000 canines yearly. Meet eight dogs like Betty, Riven, and Conrad seeking patient, loving homes. Could you help?
ScottishPower sends six cheques to dead customer
ScottishPower faces backlash for sending six cheques to a deceased customer and a debt collection letter for £130, causing distress to the bereaved family.
Clashes in Brighton Lead to Five Arrests at Rival Protests
Five arrests followed clashes between anti-migrant and anti-racism protesters in Brighton, with thousands gathering and police maintaining order.
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Speed Camera Officer Busts 5 Myths That Lead to Fines
A speed camera officer reveals common myths drivers believe that get them fined, including visibility rules, direction detection, and mobile phone use.
Firefighters Tackle Blaze on Brierley Hill High Street
A dozen firefighters extinguished an astroturf fire on Brierley Hill High Street, sending thick black smoke into the sky. No injuries were reported.
BBC Presenter Struggles Through Emotional Sinfield Interview
BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent was visibly emotional during an interview with Sir Kevin Sinfield, who discussed his knighthood for MND fundraising and his friend Rob Burrow.
Quadbike Rider Badly Hurt in Smethwick BMW Crash
A quadbike rider in his 40s suffered life-changing injuries in a collision with a BMW M4 on Hagley Road West, Smethwick. Police appeal for witnesses.
Charity Worker Earns £43k Extra from Vending Machine Side Hustle
Shabaz Khan, 31, from Kilmarnock, started a vending machine business as a side hustle and now boosts his income by £43,000 a year, with plans to reinvest profits.
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Basic State Pensioners Get Extra £922 from DWP
Basic state pensioners can receive up to £230.54 per week in Additional Pension, adding £922 monthly. Eligibility depends on National Insurance and birth dates.
Coaches Walk from Wembley to Dunton Bassett for Charity
Four coaches walk from Wembley to Dunton Bassett over three days, raising over £3,100 for brain tumour research and girls' football.
Aberystwyth Artist Wins Best Lip Blush UK Award
Magdalena Dafforne from Aberystwyth wins Best UK Lip Blush Artist 2026, also placing third overall in cosmetic tattooing, helping clients regain confidence after illness.
Convex Staff Cycle 7,120km for Alzheimer's Research UK
Around 60 Convex Insurance employees will cycle over 7,120km along UK coastlines in a 24-hour challenge on June 13, 2026, to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's Research UK.
Man Charged with Dangerous Driving After Oldbury Chase
A 52-year-old man faces dangerous driving charges and a teen was arrested for drug offences after a police pursuit in Oldbury ended with a VW Passat stopped.
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South Wales Scout Volunteer Rhian Moore Awarded MBE
Rhian Moore, from Bridgend, receives MBE for services to young people through Scouting, becoming first woman chief volunteer for Wales in 2019.
State Pension Age Rise in July for 1960 Births
The DWP state pension age is rising from 66 to 67 for those born between April 1960 and March 1961, with phased increases based on birth months.
Two Men Avoid Jail After Brierley Hill Pub Brawl
Ion Mihai and Baceanu Titi were sentenced for affray after a violent brawl at the Dog & Partridge pub in Brierley Hill, using weapons including a plank of wood and a training belt.
Quadbike Rider Life-Changing Injuries Smethwick Crash BMW
A quadbike rider in his 40s sustained life-changing injuries after colliding with a BMW M4 near a restaurant in Smethwick on Friday night.
Nottingham City Centre Sealed Off After Rape
Police have cordoned off Lace Market Square and Adams Walk in Nottingham after reports of a young woman being raped in the early hours of Saturday.
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Quad Bike Crash Leaves Man Seriously Injured in Birmingham
A man is in hospital with serious injuries after a crash between a car and a quad bike in Birmingham. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Tributes to Boy, 15, Who Died on Midland Railway Line
Heartfelt tributes have been paid to Harrison Aylott, 15, who died on a railway line in Blockley, Cotswolds. His family described him as the 'light of our lives'.
State Pensioners Face £33 Monthly Charges from HMRC
State pensioners may face £33 monthly deductions as HMRC recovers Winter Fuel Payments from higher earners, with advance recovery starting in 2027-2028.
Missing Wolverhampton Man: Police Urge Public to Call 999
West Midlands Police urgently appeal for help to find Harry, 34, missing from Heath Town, Wolverhampton. Call 999 if seen.
Pastor Charged with Manslaughter Over Baptism Drowning
A Birmingham pastor faces court over gross negligence manslaughter charges following a fatal baptism drowning incident. The case has shocked the local community.
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Boy robbed of bike by teens in Stourbridge park
A 12-year-old boy was threatened and robbed of his mountain bike by four teenagers in Mary Stevens Park, Stourbridge. Police are appealing for help.
DWP Reduces Pension Credit for £10k Savers
DWP cuts Pension Credit payments for state pensioners with over £10,000 savings. The benefit worth £4,300/year includes Savings Credit and Guarantee Credit.
Man Dies After Arcadian Centre Private Party
A man died from a cardiac arrest after attending a private party at Arcadian City in Birmingham. Police found evidence of drug use, leading to a licensing review.
West Midlands Town Tops Bingo Madness List
A town in the West Midlands has been named as Britain's most bingo-mad spot, with the highest number of bingo halls per capita in the country.
Wolverhampton Activist Patrick Vernon Gets Knighthood
Patrick Vernon, a Wolverhampton-born anti-racism campaigner, has been awarded a knighthood in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours for services to racial equality and social justice.
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Shoppers are being tricked by ChatGPT recommendations that lead to fake websites, stealing bank details. Experts warn of AI-powered scams.
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