DWP 4-strike rule before bank statements seized
From October, the DWP will revoke driving licences of benefits debtors owing £1,000 or more, but only after four contact attempts and a bank statement review.
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Shrewsbury house boarded up after closure order
A house in Shrewsbury has been boarded up after a closure order was granted, following years of intimidating behaviour and shouting all night, as reported by West Mercia Police.
DWP lists 7 excuses to protect benefits claimants' driving licences
The DWP has named seven reasonable excuses that can protect benefits claimants from having their driving licences revoked from October, as part of new powers to clamp down on fraud and error.
Drugs in food delivery bag lead to jail in Wolverhampton
Thas Kirubaharan, 23, jailed for three years after police found drugs in a safe hidden in a food delivery bag in Wolverhampton.
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DWP to Strip Driving Licences for Benefit Debt Over £1,000
From October, DWP can disqualify driving licences for benefit debts over £1,000. Claimants have 56 days to repay or face revocation up to two years.
Leicester bus driver saves man from suicide, wins award
Ben Corr, a Stagecoach Midlands bus driver in Leicester, stopped his bus to talk down a man threatening suicide from a bridge, earning the Star of the Month award for his calm heroism.
DWP to write to claimants before revoking driving licences
The DWP will notify benefits claimants in writing before seeking court orders to revoke driving licences for debts over £1,000, under new Labour government powers.
Heatwave scam warning: Police urge caution over fake AC offers
Police warn of heatwave scams offering cheap air conditioners and fans, with criminals copying genuine websites like Aldi to defraud the public.
Quinton park reopens after traveller incursion
Highfield Farm Recreation Ground in Quinton reopens after a seven-day traveller encampment, with council workers collecting 200 bags of rubbish and disinfecting the area.
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DWP: £1,000 debt threshold for driving licence bans
The DWP has confirmed that from October 2026, benefits claimants owing at least £1,000 in overpayments could face driving bans, with exceptions for essential needs.
Drivers Warned Over Eyesight Rules as Over-70s Face Vision Checks
Motorists reminded of legal eyesight standards as Government considers mandatory vision checks for over-70s. Failing to meet standards could result in fines and points.
Hit-and-run driver jailed for 16 months
A banned driver who mounted a pavement and seriously injured a pedestrian in Handsworth has been jailed for 16 months. Sheikh Manneh, 29, fled the scene but later handed himself in.
Solihull man's costly night out after assaulting officer
Aaron Gerroni, 21, fined £452 for assaulting a police officer in Solihull, told it was his 'most expensive night out'.
Councillors oppose late licence for Coseley takeaway
All three Coseley ward councillors object to Burger Boi's bid to open until 2am on weekends, citing fears of increased antisocial behaviour and noise, despite the 24-hour McDonald's next door.
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Six arrested after missing Rugby girls found in Cornwall
Two girls from Rugby who disappeared were found safe in Cornwall by Devon and Cornwall Police. Six people arrested on suspicion of abduction.
Ladywood Middleway cordoned off as police guard scene
Ladywood Middleway is partially cordoned off tonight with police guarding the scene after eyewitnesses reported multiple police cars and officers near Ladywood Leisure Centre at 7.54pm.
Man arrested after Porsche driver dies in A41 crash
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a Porsche driver died in a collision with a tractor on the A41 in Shropshire.
Police appeal after Smethwick assault on man
West Midlands Police are seeking public help to identify a group of boys, aged 15-16, after a man was threatened and assaulted on Adkins Lane, Smethwick, at 8.50pm on 31 January.
Birmingham shop closed over illicit vapes and tobacco
M1 Shish Shop Limited on Erdington High Street has been closed by court order after Trading Standards seized illicit vapes and tobacco, marking the first such closure for Birmingham City Council.
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Gang guilty of kidnapping and murdering Birmingham dad
Four men have been convicted over the kidnap, torture and murder of Birmingham dad Tomasz Samel, who was set on fire and dumped in Lancashire after being blamed for a £1m cigarette loss.
Teen arrested after knifepoint robbery at Burton shop
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and bailed after a knifepoint robbery at Wendy's Newsagents in Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent. Police seized a knife, balaclava and £141 cash.
Rape victim waives anonymity to reclaim park
Amanda Quiney, 28, from Tipton, waives anonymity after a brutal rape in Sandwell Valley Country Park, to help police, fight stigma, and create a safe community space. She joins MP Sarah Coombes' walk to reclaim the park for women.
Couple caught at Birmingham Airport with dodgy ID cards
Tran Hung and Trang Chu, both 30, were arrested at Birmingham Airport after using fraudulent ID cards. They were sentenced to 13 months each at Birmingham Crown Court on July 31 for entering the UK without leave and possessing identity documents with inte
Rape survivor waives anonymity to catch attacker
Amanda Quiney, 28, waives anonymity after being raped at Sandwell Valley Country Park on June 29, appealing for witnesses to find her attacker.
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Rapist who threatened petrol bomb attack jailed
Jacob Leslie Simcock, 35, of Tunstall, was jailed for 14 years and 10 months for raping two women, strangling, stalking, and threatening to petrol bomb one victim's house.
DWP to revoke driving licences of benefit claimants in debt crackdown
From October, DWP can suspend driving licences and access bank accounts of benefit claimants who evade repaying debts, targeting Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit.
Body found on steps of derelict church in Sparkbrook
A man's body was discovered on the steps of a disused church in Sparkbrook, Birmingham. Police closed Stratford Road as enquiries were carried out.
Man in Court After Birmingham Business Burglary
A man is due in court following a burglary at a Birmingham business, police said. The incident occurred recently, with the suspect arrested and charged.
DVLA to seize driving licences from October under new DWP powers
From October 2026, the DVLA will seize driving licences from drivers who owe over £1,000 in benefit fraud, under new powers with the DWP.
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Five charged after police bust 'Dappa' drugs line
Five men appear in court after police recovered £35,000 cash, knives, and firearms in raids across Dudley and Sandwell targeting the 'Dappa' drugs line.
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