Nine Birmingham Areas in England's Top 20 for Child Poverty
New data reveals nine Birmingham areas rank in England's top 20 for child poverty, with Heartlands at 66%. A mother skips meals to feed her son as the crisis deepens.
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Heather Stevens Made Dame in King's Birthday Honours
Heather Stevens, chair of the Waterloo Foundation, receives a DBE in the King's Birthday Honours. Roger Lewis and Steve Hughson also honoured with MBEs.
King's Birthday Honours: Midlands Sports Stars Get MBEs
Midlands sports stars, including Lionesses Hannah Hampton and Jess Carter, receive MBEs in King's Birthday Honours 2026, alongside Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi and others.
Teen girl stabbed in neck; man arrested
A 17-year-old girl was stabbed in the neck in Brierfield, Lancashire. Police arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.
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Man stabbed in face near Anfield football ground
A man was slashed in the face during a large-scale disturbance near Anfield. Police arrested five men and imposed dispersal and stop-and-search orders.
Teenage Girl Dies in Kent Car Crash; Two Others Injured
A 17-year-old girl died after her Seat Ibiza hit a tree in Staplehurst, Kent. A 19-year-old man is in life-threatening condition and a 17-year-old boy suffered serious injuries.
Birmingham man jailed for £23.4m crypto laundering
Carlos Zapata, 58, of Hall Green, was part of a gang that laundered £23.4 million through cryptocurrency. He was jailed for five years and nine months.
Man arrested after dozens of cars smashed with crowbar
A 28-year-old man has been arrested after dozens of parked cars were damaged with a crowbar on Moseley Road in Birmingham. Police recovered the weapon.
Body Found Near Devon Industrial Estate in Unexplained Death
Police discovered the body of a man in his 20s near an industrial estate in Ilfracombe, Devon. The death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious.
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First-Time Camper's Download Festival 2026 Ordeal
A first-time camper at Download Festival 2026 describes the experience as a nightmare, with issues including lack of sleep, muddy conditions, and overcrowding.
Samurai Sword Arrest in Birmingham Town Centre
Police arrested a man in Birmingham town centre after reports of someone carrying a samurai sword. The incident caused concern but no injuries.
Fake psychic jailed for spiritual cleansing sexual assaults
John Starkey, 74, claimed to be a psychic and sexually assaulted women in Wolverhampton and Llandudno, calling it spiritual cleansing. Jailed for 4 years 5 months.
Fylde swimmers raise £9,359 for children's hospice
Six swimmers from the Fylde coast completed a 24-hour relay swim, covering the distance of the English Channel and back, raising £9,359 for Derian House Children's Hospice.
Domestic Abuse Survivor Shares Her Story of Fear
A domestic abuse victim from Birmingham speaks out about her ordeal, describing a 'constant state of fear' and urging others to seek help.
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Swansea Bay Health Charity aims for £200k with rugby tournament
Touched by Cancer all-women's touch rugby tournament returns August 8 at Ystradgynlais RFC, aiming to raise £20,000 to reach £200,000 goal for cancer centre refurbishment.
Miller Homes Staff Walk 13,000 Miles for Charity
Over 100 Miller Homes East Midlands employees walked 13,276 miles in April, raising £10,000 for Cancer Research UK and Groundwork UK.
Iraq veteran thanks SSAFA for helping him overcome debt
John McGuigan, 41, from Lanarkshire, spiralled into debt after leaving the Army. SSAFA helped him rebuild his life, and now he's fundraising for them.
Iraq veteran abseils Kelpies for SSAFA after debt crisis
A Lanarkshire dad and Iraq veteran overcame debt and mental health struggles with SSAFA's help. Now he's abseiling the Kelpies to give back.
Bradford Teen Takes on Charity MMA Fight for British Heart Foundation
Kaeysea Ferman, 18, from Bradford, balanced A-levels and his business to compete in a brutal charity MMA bout, raising funds for the British Heart Foundation.
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Flytipper caught after note with '£250 DONE' left at dump
Brendon Garner, of Kingswinford, was caught flytipping after leaving a notebook with job details at the scene. He was ordered to do 180 hours unpaid work and banned from driving.
Teen in court over triple stabbing at school
A 14-year-old girl has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a stabbing at Co-op Academy in Blackley, Manchester, injured two pupils and a teacher.
Travellers and Horses Take Over Kingstanding Park
A convoy of travellers with horses has occupied a park in Kingstanding, Birmingham, with no immediate eviction plans from the council.
Cambridge Race for Life 2026: Final Sign-Up Call
The Race for Life returns to Cambridge on June 21, 2026 at Jesus Green. Participants can choose 5k or 10k, walk or run, to raise funds for cancer research.
Fylde Kids' Artwork on Council Bin Wagons
Young residents from Fylde won a competition to name bin wagons, with their artwork displayed on vehicles. They enjoyed a behind-the-scenes depot visit and goody bags.
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Kelpies Climb for SSAFA Charity Challenge
Father and daughter duo John and Sophie McGuigan will climb Falkirk's Kelpies for SSAFA, raising funds to support Armed Forces community.
Staffordshire Supermarket Staff Plan 13-Mile Charity Walk
Supermarket workers across Staffordshire will walk 13 miles on July 1 to raise over £300,000 for Cancer Research UK, with 800 staff from 21 regions taking part.
Mother Guilty of Murdering Son with Methadone Juice
Louise Cameron was convicted of murdering her eight-year-old son Rhys by poisoning his blackcurrant juice with methadone and giving him morphine at their Billingham home.
Tamworth dealer jailed after cocaine and cash found in sock
Enis Kamberi, 19, was jailed for 20 months after police found cocaine deals and £380 in a sock hidden in a car in Tamworth.
World Cup 2026 Scams: UK Fans Warned About Fake Tickets
Criminals are ramping up football-themed scams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, targeting UK fans with fake tickets, phishing emails, and bogus streaming offers.
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Hales Group Awards 2024 Celebrate Excellence in Peterborough
The annual Hales Group Awards in Peterborough recognised outstanding contributions from Hales Care and Hales Jobs employees, with winners across multiple categories.
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