Garden Fence Rule: £2,500 Fine for Painting or Height Breach
A garden fence rule could result in £2,500 fines for households in England if they paint a neighbour's fence without permission or exceed legal height limits, a lawyer warns.
Category : Housing Issues
Walsall Green Belt Developer Won't Build School
A campaigner claims the developer behind 850 homes on Walsall's green belt will not build a promised school, raising concerns over community infrastructure.
Leeds dad charged with murder of infant son six years on
Niall Worsfold, 29, has been charged with murdering his one-month-old son in 2020, six years after the baby died in hospital. He also faces a child cruelty charge and will appear in court Thursday.
Boy, 16, Arrested After Woman's Death in Manchester
A 16-year-old boy is arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 60s is found dead at a home in Burnage, Manchester. Police say the suspect is believed to be related to the victim.
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Birmingham Residents Question Garden Waste in Bin Changes
Birmingham residents express concerns over garden waste collection as new bin changes are introduced, with many asking what happens to their green waste.
Tamworth 'Ghost' County Line Dealer Jailed After Raid
Donny Hart, 52, was jailed for 2 years 9 months after police raided his Tamworth home, seizing heroin, crack cocaine, a knife, and a Nokia phone linked to the 'Ghost' county drug line.
Housemate Guilty of West Midlands Stabbing Murder
A man has been found guilty of murdering his housemate in a stabbing in the West Midlands, with a life sentence expected.
Asbestos Recall: Household Item at The Original Factory Shop
A household item sold by The Original Factory Shop has been urgently recalled due to asbestos contamination, posing serious health risks to consumers.
Housemate Stabbed: Knifeman Convicted of Murder
Abdou Sillah, 24, stabbed housemate Kiirpal Nhian, 29, to death in Birmingham, fled the scene, and hid the weapon. He was convicted of murder and will be sentenced on September 28.
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Manhunt after American mum beaten to death in Killarney
Jamey Carney, 43, was found dead in her bed in Killarney, Ireland. A suspect, an asylum seeker in his 20s, is being hunted. Gardai have launched a murder inquiry.
HPI Check: Avoid Buying a Car With Hidden History
HPI checks can reveal hidden histories like outstanding finance, theft, or write-offs. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes when buying a used car in Birmingham.
Severn Trent Water in Serious Breach by Regulator
Ofwat has found Severn Trent Water in serious and unacceptable breach of rules, risking water supplies and environment. The company faces potential fines and enforcement.
Birmingham mum's school holiday 'financial anxiety' over childcare
Birmingham mum Natalie Thompson faces financial and emotional anxiety during the six-week school holiday, dipping into savings for disabled son's childcare. Sense charity reports over 60,000 disabled children lack club options.
Burnham's Tax Bands 'Terrible' for Households: Hunt
Former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt warns that Andy Burnham's proposed 24% capital gains tax rate would be 'terrible' and reduce revenue, not increase it.
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Birmingham Restaurant Closed Over Cockroach Infestation
Taste of Persia in Hagley Road was closed by Birmingham City Council after a routine inspection revealed severe cockroach infestation, posing an imminent public health risk.
Husband jailed 30 years for stabbing wife in head
Amir Khan, 25, was sentenced to 30 years for stabbing his wife Madia Bano in the head, leaving her in a coma with permanent brain damage. A judge said she is 'as close to death as possible'.
Handsworth Gang Killer Had PTSD After Stabbings
Oumar Traore, 18, was found guilty of murdering Yassin Alama in Handsworth. The court heard Traore suffered from PTSD after being stabbed twice, leading to an adjournment for reports before sentencing.
John Lewis Recalls 15 Items Over Asbestos
John Lewis urgently recalls 15 novelty doorstops and draught excluders sold between 2021 and 2026 due to asbestos contamination. Shoppers told to stop using immediately and return for refund.
Rogue Roofer Admits Fake Business Before Trial Over Dudley Case
A 69-year-old rogue roofer has admitted setting up a fake Midlands business ahead of a Crown Court trial over a Dudley case, involving substandard work and overcharging.
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Evesham child rapist jailed for 25 years
Shaul Samson, 32, was sentenced to 25 years for raping a child under 13. He must serve 14 years before parole and received an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Man Charged Over Fatal Dog Attack in Wolverhampton
Matthew Williams, 37, has been charged after Lila Hall, 78, died following a dog attack in Wolverhampton on April 15. He appeared in court and was remanded.
Birmingham Man Jailed for Fatal Shooting in Head
A Birmingham man has been jailed for manslaughter after shooting another man twice in the head following a heated argument. The incident occurred in the city's Bordesley Green area.
Three remanded in custody over Oldbury stabbing
Three men charged with attempted murder after a stabbing in Oldbury have been remanded in custody. The incident left a man with serious injuries.
Cowards Torch Flat Leaving Dad to Die in Blaze
Daniel Gardner, 36, died after his flat in Highter's Heath was set on fire by Stephen Dale, who was in a relationship with his ex-girlfriend. CCTV captured the moment flames engulfed his home.
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Birmingham Families' Biggest Pressures Revealed Amid Poverty
Housing is the biggest pressure facing Birmingham families amid the cost-of-living crisis, with over 100,000 children living in poverty after housing costs, says Family Action.
Two Jailed for Petrol Bomb Attack Kills Father-of-Two
Two men have been jailed for a petrol bomb attack in West Midlands that killed a father-of-two. The victim died from severe burns after a firebomb was thrown into his home.
Labour Confirms New £125 Rule for Gamblers in UK
Outgoing PM Sir Keir Starmer confirms new financial risk assessments for online gamblers, including checks for losses over £125 in 30 days or £500 in a year.
MP Backs Residents Against Green Belt Solar Farm Plans
Brentwood and Ongar MP Alex Burghart backs residents opposing a solar farm and green belt developments, criticising government planning reforms that weaken protections.
Travellers camp at Witton Lakes with horses and washing
Around 40 caravans have arrived at Witton Lakes in Stockland Green. An eviction notice has been served, and the group must leave by Saturday. Horses roam and washing hangs at the site.
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Pre-1951 pensioners lose £57 weekly under Burnham
State pensioners born before 1951 will get £57 less per week under Andy Burnham's government, despite his pledge to maintain the triple lock.
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