Tatton Park Farm Manager Wins National Unsung Hero Award
Jayne Chapman, manager of Tatton Park's farm, has been named an Unsung Hero at the Visit England Awards for Excellence 2026, recognizing her 35 years of dedication.
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Cyclists Ride 110 Miles for Bowel Cancer Services
Clwb Beicio Cefneithin cyclists will ride over 110 miles from Cefneithin to Bristol over two days to raise funds for Hywel Dda's Colorectal Service, supporting bowel cancer patients.
Racially Aggravated Harassment Probe After Supermarket Incident
West Midlands Police are investigating an alleged racially aggravated harassment incident at a supermarket in Brierley Hill after a staff member was racially abused during an attempted theft.
Wanted Person on Recall to Prison Found in Birmingham
A wanted person on recall to prison has been found in Birmingham. The individual was located by police and taken back into custody.
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Taylor Wimpey Raises £4,185 for Youth Adventure Trust
Taylor Wimpey South Wales team raised £4,185 through the annual Taylor Wimpey Challenge, supporting Youth Adventure Trust and Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity.
Katie Price Shares Three-Word Update on Husband Lee
Katie Price declares her love for jailed husband Lee Andrews with a three-word post amid his imprisonment in Dubai, as she returns to the UK.
Police Urge Immediate Contact If This Happens on Night Out
Birmingham police warn nightlife-goers to contact them immediately if they experience a specific incident, citing safety concerns and urging vigilance.
Farm Shop Warning: Shoplifting Trend Hits UK Stores
A surge in shoplifting has affected 90% of rural retailers, with average losses of £83,000 per year. Farm shop owners warn of a 'weird' and 'horrible' trend sweeping the UK.
M6 Closed Near Sutton Coldfield Over Welfare Concern
All lanes were closed on the M6 near Sutton Coldfield due to a welfare concern for a woman. Traffic delays and emergency services attended the scene.
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Merseyside Man Survives Three Days on Desert Island for Charity
Paul Bowness, 45, spent three days alone on a Pacific island with only a knife and first aid kit, raising £2,368 for SOS Children's Villages.
Nationwide Imposes 72-Hour Account Block for Gambling
Nationwide introduces a gambling block feature that locks accounts for 72 hours after activation, aiming to protect customers from gambling harm.
Birmingham Mosque Tackles Child Poverty with Food Parcels
Masjid Al-Falaah in Handsworth provides up to 30 food parcels weekly to nine local schools, helping children facing food insecurity. The mosque relies on charitable donations and partners like Islamic Relief.
Evicted HMO tenant shoplifts after losing medication access
Darren Shale, 52, with 83 prior offences, stole £207 worth of items from Aldi after being evicted from his HMO, which cut off his methadone supply. His last crime was in 2024.
Blue Badge Crackdown: 900 Drivers Caught in Midlands
Nottingham City Council's Blue Badge crackdown in the Midlands has caught 900 drivers misusing permits, with 132 PCNs issued for parking in disabled bays without a valid badge.
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Wolverhampton Club Oxygene Faces Probe After Stabbing
West Midlands Police has lost confidence in Wolverhampton club Oxygene after a stabbing and a chaotic under-18s event with 400 youths. Licence review set for June 11.
Big John's Fined for Illegal Worker Below Minimum Wage
A Big John's outlet in Selly Oak employed an illegal worker from Pakistan, paying him £6 per hour cash, below minimum wage. The Home Office issued a £45,000 penalty.
1 in 5 UK adults hit by burglary or attempted break-in
New figures show nearly one in five UK adults have experienced a burglary or attempted break-in, with cash and jewellery most commonly stolen. Experts urge home security checks.
Grieving Birmingham driver banned three years after crash
Shamarie Wedderburn, 34, was banned from driving for three years after failing to provide a breath sample following a collision. The court heard he was grieving his father's sudden death.
Masseur on Trial for Assaulting Women in Massage Sessions
Birmingham masseur Marcelo Oliveira, 47, faces trial for allegedly sexually assaulting three women during massage sessions at his home and clinics in Liverpool and Knightsbridge.
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Shropshire and South Staffs Among Safest in England
A new study reveals the safest places in the West Midlands, with Shropshire ranking 254th nationally for violent crime, followed by South Staffordshire, Lichfield, and others.
Ex-Police Chief Charged Over £720k Fraud
Former West Midlands Police superintendent Syed Hussain, 54, and Farah Ullah, 43, have been charged with fraud over an alleged £720,000 investment scam.
Marie Curie Hospice Garden Opens to Public in Solihull
The beautiful Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice garden in Solihull, usually for patients, opens to the public on June 20 with fairies, plants, and family fun.
Birmingham's Poorest and Poshest Streets Three Miles Apart
Sparkhill is the poorest area in England, while Edgbaston, just three miles away, boasts some of the city's wealthiest streets, highlighting stark inequality.
Detective died from burn injuries in parked car inquest
Det Con Tayyab Malik, 35, died from thermal burn injuries in the back of a car in Billesley. An inquest found he doused himself with flammable liquid and ignited it on Billesley Common.
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Shirley residents demand crossing at park entrance
Residents near Shirley Park call for a pedestrian crossing after years of safety concerns, near misses, and a serious accident. Solihull Council urged to act.
Neighbour's exam plea could cost couple £30k in delay
A couple face a dilemma after neighbours ask them to halt home renovation for three weeks during exams, but stopping would cost £30k.
Simpsons Raised £30,000 for Homeless Charities Before Closure
Michelin-starred Simpsons restaurant raised over £30,000 for homeless charities through StreetSmart before its closure, leaving a legacy of generosity in Birmingham.
Tanni Grey-Thompson Asked 'Have You Tried Walking' After Wheelchair Lost
Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson revealed in the House of Lords that an airline asked if she had tried walking when her wheelchair vanished on a flight to Birmingham.
Yardley Man Sought for Three Years After Assault Charge
Daniel Byrne, 39, from Yardley, has been on the run for over three years after being charged with serious assault. He failed to appear in court and remains on West Midlands Police's most wanted list.
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Birmingham to Ban Pavement Parking Under New Powers
Birmingham drivers face fines up to £70 as the city council adopts new powers to ban pavement parking, targeting busy streets and city centre first.
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