Car Burglary Gang Member Jailed Over Black Country Thefts
A member of a car burglary gang that stole vehicles across the Black Country has been jailed. The gang targeted high-value cars, causing significant distress to victims.
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Palfrey Health Centre relocation plan rejected
Walsall councillors voted against keeping Palfrey Health Centre in Palfrey, with a casting vote rejecting a motion to support local services amid patient concerns over access and health inequalities.
Great Barr Residents Oppose 850-Home Green Belt Plan
Residents near a proposed 850-home development in Great Barr have condemned plans to build on Walsall green belt land, citing loss of wildlife and infrastructure concerns.
Birmingham dealers jailed for 'coffee and milk' drug line
Three Birmingham dealers were jailed for running the 'Chase line' in Weston-Super-Mare, using 'coffee and milk' as code for heroin and crack cocaine, supplying 2,700 customers.
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NatWest £250M Boost for Affordable Housing in 4 Regions
NatWest announces £250 million investment for affordable housing across London, South East, East Midlands, and East of England, supporting Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing to deliver 6,000 new homes.
Man jailed for injecting nurse girlfriend with fatal heroin dose
Craig Billingsley, 40, has been jailed for three years after admitting manslaughter for injecting his girlfriend Natalie Lloyd-Perks with heroin at their Aston home.
Grandmother jailed for stabbing son-in-law in neck
Linda Clifford, 61, of Great Barr, was jailed for three years and nine months after stabbing her son-in-law in the neck and smashing his van windscreen with a claw hammer in a revenge attack following his split from her daughter.
Pregnant Shoplifter Spared Jail Despite 41 Raids
Lisa Harbun, 31, stole over £5,000 in goods across 41 shop raids but was spared immediate prison due to pregnancy and engagement with drug services.
Ann Widdecombe's Final Texts Before Murder Revealed
Ann Widdecombe's last known text was sent just 11 minutes before she was attacked at her Dartmoor home, with police now investigating her murder.
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Ann Widdecombe Death Timeline: Last Message 11 Min Before Attack
Police reveal Ann Widdecombe's last message was sent 11 minutes before the suspected attack. Timeline shows key events from Wednesday to Thursday.
Ann Widdecombe Driver Addresses Safety Concerns
Ann Widdecombe's driver says she never expressed fear for her safety before her murder. Police hunt a white male suspect after her body was found at her Devon home.
Two Arrested in Wimbledon Murder Probe, Body Found in Kent
Two men, aged 27 and 32, have been arrested on suspicion of murder following a Wimbledon incident. A man's body was later found in a wooded area in Borstal, Kent.
BoE Warns 5 Million Homeowners of Mortgage Payment Rises
The Bank of England warns 5 million homeowners face higher mortgage repayments by end of 2028, an increase of 1 million from previous forecast, with typical monthly rise of £45.
Ann Widdecombe Murder: Attack 24 Hours Before Body Found
Police confirm former Tory MP Ann Widdecombe was attacked at her Devon home 24 hours before her body was found; a 26-year-old suspect released.
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Widdecombe neighbours say area 'safe', doors unlocked
Neighbours of former MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, found dead at home in Haytor, say the area is so safe they leave doors unlocked, as murder probe continues.
50 Cent Offered Bail for Derby Drug Gang Member
Derbyshire Police confirm rapper 50 Cent wrote a letter offering to pay bail for Abrirahiim Hassan, a gang member jailed for 18.5 years for conspiracy to supply cocaine.
Tech Boss Stabbed to Death in Warwickshire Mansion
Tech CEO Neil Muller, 54, was found with a fatal stab wound in a downstairs bathroom at a Warwickshire mansion; a woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Husband Kills Wife, Stages Suicide After Ex's Suspicious Death
Michael Thompson, 56, was convicted of murdering his estranged wife Kimberley and staging her death as suicide. His ex-girlfriend Rhonda Anderson died in suspicious circumstances in 2000.
Solihull Man Admits Smuggling 32kg Cannabis from Dubai
Nathan Corfield, 21, pleaded guilty to importing 32kg of cannabis from Dubai on Christmas Eve 2024. The case was sent to Birmingham Crown Court for sentencing on July 21.
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Dad Killed in Crash While Intoxicated and Speeding, Inquest Hears
Lee Bowden, 27, died when his Mercedes crashed into a tree in Quinton. An inquest found he was intoxicated and speeding. He left behind two young daughters and a grieving family.
Man Dies in Fall from Birmingham Children's Hospital
Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from Birmingham Children's Hospital. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon, with no suspicious circumstances reported.
Pensioners born before 1960 urged to opt out of DWP payments
State pensioners born on or before 22 September 1960 are urged to opt out of Winter Fuel Payments by 20 September 2026 to avoid unexpected tax bills from HMRC.
Boy, 16, dies in second lake tragedy in seven weeks
A 16-year-old boy died after getting into difficulty at Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln, the second such tragedy in seven weeks. Police confirmed the incident on July 9, 2026.
Police Appeal After Parcel Theft in Birmingham
West Midlands Police release CCTV image of a woman after parcels were stolen from outside a home in Birmingham. Appeal for public help to identify the suspect.
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150 Unsafe Baby Products Found on Major Online Marketplaces
Which? uncovered 150 potentially lethal baby products on major online marketplaces despite safety warnings, including self-feeding devices, pillows, and sleeping bags, urging parents to shop carefully.
DWP: State Pensioners Get £0 TV Licence in 16 Minutes
DWP confirms state pensioners can get a £180 BBC TV licence reduced to £0 within 16 minutes by applying for Pension Credit online, with claims nearly doubling after 500 extra staff were deployed.
Tech Boss Stabbed to Death: Birmingham Woman Bailed
Neil Muller, 54, died from a stab wound to the chest at his £2.5m Warwickshire mansion. A 55-year-old Birmingham woman arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed.
Man rushed to hospital after hit by car in Walsall
A pedestrian suffered multiple serious injuries after being hit by a car in Walsall early Friday. He was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
Halesowen Stabbing: Man Hospitalised with Serious Injuries
A man suffered potentially serious injuries in a stabbing on Clancey Way, Belle Vale, Halesowen. Emergency services attended at 5.47am on July 10, treating him before hospital transfer. The cul-de-sac was sealed off.
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State pensioners can get £21,330 tax-free using two HMRC rules
State pensioners can increase their tax-free income to £21,330 by combining Marriage Allowance and Rent-a-Room scheme, HMRC confirms.
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