Crime gang loses £40m cocaine in sea after GPS fails
A crime gang conspired to recover £40m of cocaine thrown overboard in international waters, but GPS trackers malfunctioned, leading to arrests and convictions.
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Off-duty officer charged in fatal Bramcote crash
Off-duty police officer Daniel Cartwright, 31, charged with death by dangerous driving after e-bike crash killed 16-year-old Ryley Hutson in Bramcote, Nottinghamshire.
Law Firm Fundraiser for Rupert Smith with Rare Brain Condition
Swayne Johnson law firm launches fundraising campaign for 13-month-old Rupert Smith with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, aiming to raise £1.5m for life-saving treatment and cure.
Liverpool dance tutor detained in Taiwan over suitcase item
Lewis Potter, 25, a Liverpool dance instructor, has been detained in Taiwan after an item was allegedly found in his luggage. His mother describes the ordeal as a 'nightmare' and the family is raising funds for legal costs.
Police Appeal After Man Racially Abused in Walsall
West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a woman they want to speak to after a man was allegedly racially abused in Park Street, Walsall on 27 June.
Tuam Home: 22 More Infant Remains Found, Total 99
The remains of 22 more infants have been discovered at the former St Mary's mother and baby home in Tuam, Co Galway, bringing the total to 99. The excavation continues to identify remains from 1925-1961.
Dorset Social Worker Wins Global Military Families Award
Shannon Blanks, a domestic abuse specialist from Weymouth, received the Sir James Gildea Global Staff Award for her work transforming safeguarding procedures for vulnerable military families.
Chester Students Raise Hundreds for Charity with Bingo
Second year Events Management students at the University of Chester raised over £1,500 for charities including RASASC, Hospice of the Good Shepherd, and Diabetes UK through creative events.
AI Boss, 22, Hit 70mph in 30mph Zones in Police Chase
Mani Garcha, 22, AI company owner, drove at 70mph in 30mph zones and wrong way during police chase in Kingstanding, Birmingham. Received suspended 32-week sentence.
Brian Howatson Takes Helm of Rhyl Rotary Club Post-Centenary
Brian Howatson, a 39-year member, becomes president of Rhyl Rotary Club after its centenary. Plans include a repeat abseil that raised £27,000 and a classical concert at St Asaph Cathedral.
Open Strings Music Group Raises Funds for East Cheshire Hospice
Open Strings, a voluntary music group formed during Covid, performs for dementia patients at East Cheshire Hospice's Sunflower Living Well Centre and charity events, raising funds.
Equity Release Trap Wipes Out Family Inheritances
A lifetime mortgage taken out seven years ago wiped out most of an estate, leaving little inheritance. Experts urge early family conversations to avoid surprises.
Birmingham man charged with cocaine supply in Tamworth
A Birmingham man has been charged with supplying cocaine in Tamworth after Staffordshire Police seized £100,000 worth of the drug during a raid in the city.
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Man Dead After Body Found Near Wolverhampton Canal
A man has been confirmed dead after his body was discovered near a canal in Wolverhampton. Police are investigating the circumstances of the death, which is currently being treated as unexplained.
Waitrose Recalls Brioche Rolls Over Metal and Plastic
Waitrose urgently recalls its 8-pack Chocolate Chip Brioche Rolls due to possible metal and plastic fragments. The FSA deems certain batches unsafe; customers advised to return for refund.
Scooter Ride Raises Funds for Hospital Respiratory Unit
Wendy Hogarth completed a sponsored mobility scooter journey to Aberystwyth, raising hundreds of pounds for the respiratory unit that cared for her during a six-week stay.
Hand Grenades Found at Cradley Heath Home: Man Arrested
A man in his 50s was arrested after hand grenades, firearms, and ammunition were found at a home in Cradley Heath. Bomb squad called in; police say no wider threat to public.
Midland robber headbutts officer, jailed for 38 months
Gary Crane, 48, pushed over a shopkeeper and headbutted a police officer during arrest in Rugby. Jailed for 38 months after admitting robbery and assault.
Axe Seized in Birmingham Street After Wanted Man Arrested
An axe was seized and a man wanted for burglaries was arrested after being seen acting suspiciously on Soho Road in Handsworth, Birmingham, as part of Operation Fearless.
Police chief visits North Wales hub using seized cash
A police chief visited a Denbighshire community hub to see how money seized from criminals funds free weekly support groups for parents, reducing isolation and improving mental health.
CCTV Upgrade in Sutton Coldfield After String of Crimes
New high-tech digital CCTV cameras are being installed in Sutton Coldfield town centre as the first project funded by the £20m Pride in Place pot, addressing community safety concerns after a series of crimes.
DVSA Crackdown on Fly-Tipping: Licences at Risk, Vehicles Seized
Drivers face licence removal and vehicle seizure as DVSA and Environment Agency launch crackdown on fly-tipping. Recent operation in North East uncovered multiple waste carrier breaches.
Gracechurch Shopping Centre Sandpit Play Area Summer
Gracechurch Shopping Centre in Sutton Coldfield has installed a sandpit play area for children, open until September, following its School's Out event.
Mayor Joins Forest School Session in Beeston
Mayor Barbara Carr visited Trail Makers Education in Beeston to see an intergenerational outdoor session uniting care home residents and young families through nature activities.
Emery right to sell Duran says Agbonlahor
Gabby Agbonlahor says Unai Emery 'did the right thing' selling Jhon Duran, who has now joined Benfica on loan, his fourth club since leaving Aston Villa.
Corrie Stars Golf Charity Event Raises Funds for Derian House
Three Coronation Street stars hosted a charity golf day in Manchester, raising vital funds for Derian House Children's Hospice in Chorley, with a gala dinner and fancy dress.
Locksmith scams: victims charged up to £2,200
Victims report being charged up to £2,200 by rogue locksmiths. One paid £2,209 after a sponsored ad promised £45. Complaints to MLA rose 147% in early 2026.
Reward for Birmingham Man Wanted Over Police Attack
A £2,500 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest of Mahroy Stephenson, 30, wanted for attacking a police officer with a baton in Handsworth on July 3.
Birmingham Man's 25k Walk for Cancer Charity
Corey Gartside, 20, from Birmingham, completed a 25k Ultra Challenge in North Yorkshire for Young Lives VS Cancer after his own battle with a brain tumour.
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Man with Distinctive Tattoo Sought for Sexual Assault
West Midlands Police release CCTV images of a man with a distinctive tattoo following a sexual assault on a woman in Birmingham. The incident occurred on 12 October 2024.
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