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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Handsworth murderer had PTSD after two stabbings
Oumar Traore, 18, was found guilty of murdering Yassin Alama in Handsworth. Sentencing was delayed after a PTSD diagnosis linked to two prior stabbings.
Birmingham man jailed 19 years for fatal arson attack
Stephen Dale, 47, was sentenced to 19 years for the manslaughter of Daniel Gardner, 36, in a petrol-fueled flat fire in Highters Heath. Accomplice Tyler Phythian got four years.
HMRC Confirms £13,830 Tax-Free Allowance for Married Couples
HMRC confirms increased personal tax-free allowance of £13,830 for some households via Marriage Tax Allowance, allowing couples to transfer allowances and backdate claims for up to 4 years, potentially receiving over £1,000 lump sum.
Birmingham Man Grabbed Sister by Throat Over Brother's Death
Carl Gloster, 58, grabbed his sister by the throat and threw her to the ground after a row over their brother's death, causing four fractured ribs. He was sentenced at Birmingham Magistrates Court on July 6.
Birmingham Streets 'Obscene' as Students Leave for Summer
Piles of rubbish, including clothes dryers and chairs, line streets in Selly Oak and Bournbrook as students leave Birmingham for summer, sparking fury among residents.
Irishman Gets 14 Years for US Tourist Murder in Budapest
An Irish national was sentenced to 14 years in prison for strangling American tourist Mackenzie Michalski in Budapest in 2024, after chilling internet searches about pigs eating bodies emerged.
Husband jailed 24 years for attack on wife over dead koi carp
Laurence Worville, 51, was sentenced to 24 years for attempted murder after tracking down his estranged wife using stolen Royal Mail redirection stickers and attacking her with a car and baseball bat.
Man Charged with Murder of Dudley Mum Missing Since 1998
Trevor Dunkley, 66, charged with murder of Patricia Lashley, 33, who vanished from Dudley in September 1998. Remanded to Wolverhampton Crown Court.
Bouncer 'panicked' and fatally punched man at Birmingham bar
A bouncer accused of killing a man outside a Birmingham cocktail bar claimed he was 'scared' of him after a previous incident at Wireless Festival, a court heard.
Calne stink: Hills Waste odour exceeds WHO limits 106 times
The UKHSA says there is minimal long-term risk to public health from the Hills Waste landfill odour, but residents feeling ill should seek GP advice. Odour levels exceeded WHO annoyance guidelines 106 times in six months.
Black Country gang jailed for £2.5m illegal drug racket
Four members of a Black Country gang have been jailed for over 11 years for operating a multi-million-pound illegal online prescription drug supply network, selling 1.9 million pills worth £2.5m.
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Man Stabbed in Birmingham: Police Arrest Suspect
A man was stabbed in Birmingham on Tuesday evening; police arrested a suspect and the victim is in stable condition. West Midlands Police are investigating.
Shrewsbury Hotel Alcohol Licence Revoked
Tumbledown Hotel in Shrewsbury has been stripped of its alcohol licence after a court upheld a council decision, citing sales to underage customers and failure to improve safeguarding measures.
Two men jailed after police find cannabis grow in loft
Zak Clark and Carl Pearson were jailed after police seized over 2.5kg of cocaine and cannabis from their Tamworth homes, including a cannabis grow in Clark's loft.
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