Police Appeal for Missing Man from Birmingham
West Midlands Police urgently appeal for help finding missing Birmingham man, 30-year-old Kieran Smith, last seen on January 24.
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Burnham rule change could cost families £23,280
Andy Burnham's proposed tax overhaul could leave middle-class families £23,280 worse off by abolishing the capital gains tax uplift on inherited property, leading to double taxation.
Harborne man's first date leads to burglary conviction
Daljeet Dullay, 49, was sentenced for burglary after taking £600 worth of wedding dresses from a hotel room during a first date, also assaulting a police officer.
Concerns Over Former Pub Becoming Morrisons Daily
Residents fear that a new Morrisons Daily in West Bromwich, selling alcohol from 6am to 11pm, will increase anti-social behaviour and noise disturbance in the area.
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Seventh man charged in Shropshire exploitation and burglary case
Cornelius Price, 38, is the seventh person charged in connection with a burglary series and exploitation in Shropshire, appearing in court tomorrow.
Body Found in Search for Missing 87-Year-Old Man
West Mercia Police have found a body in the search for an 87-year-old man missing since June 28 in Broseley, Shropshire. The death is not suspicious.
Mum refutes claim son mistreated children before fatal fire
Julie Gardner dismisses as untrue the suggestion that her son Daniel mistreated his children, after he was killed in a flat fire arson by his ex-girlfriend's partner Stephen Dale in Highters Heath.
£200 warning for pouring cream liqueurs down sink
Households risk £200+ plumbing bills if they pour cream liqueurs down the sink. Experts warn these drinks are classed as FOG, causing fatbergs and blockages.
Car Smashes Into Cannock Home: Shocking Damage Photos
A car crashed into a house in Cannock, causing extensive damage. The homeowner described hearing an 'almighty bang' before the vehicle plowed into the living room.
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Telford Man Fears Release of Killer of His Four Children and Ex-Wife
A Telford man fears the release of the man who murdered his four children and ex-wife, as the killer approaches parole eligibility.
Martin Lewis Urges Meter Photos Before July 1 Price Cap
Martin Lewis urges households with British Gas, EDF, OVO, Octopus, and EON meters to take photos before the new Ofgem price cap starts on July 1, as bills rise by £221 a year.
Aisleyne Horgan Wallace Blames XL Bully Bite on Heatwave
Former Big Brother star Aisleyne Horgan Wallace, 47, says an XL Bully bite left her scarred for life, blaming the heatwave for the sudden attack.
Afghan Rapists Fled to Birmingham After Attacking Teen
Three Afghan nationals who raped a 17-year-old girl in Bristol fled to Birmingham and then escaped the UK in a lorry, but were arrested in Calais and returned to face justice.
DVLA Licence Age Change for Drivers with 4 Conditions
Teenagers on disability benefits can get provisional driving licences at 16, a year earlier than normal, for conditions including anxiety, ADHD, depression, and agoraphobia.
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Two Boys Die in Hot Car in Cyprus After Being Left Inside
Two boys, aged eight and 10, were found dead in a car in Cyprus after allegedly being left inside to sleep. The father and stepmother were arrested on suspicion of negligence.
Dad-of-three let children down after Jaguar drink-drive crash
Phillemon Tsagwa, 37, was more than three times the drink-drive limit when he crashed his Jaguar in Birmingham. He told the court he had let his three children down and is now attending AA meetings.
Extend Homelessness Pilot Across West Midlands, Says Deputy Mayor
A call has been made to extend a homelessness pilot from Birmingham and Coventry to the whole West Midlands, after £18m was approved for the two cities, with fears of a 'stampede' to them.
Mother campaigns for passport law after killer fled to Pakistan
Teresa Ryan demands defendants facing serious charges surrender passports after son's killer Rashad Ali fled to Pakistan before trial, jailed in absentia for five years.
Big Brother star scarred after XL Bully attack
Big Brother star Aisleyne Horgan Wallace has been left permanently scarred after an XL Bully dog attacked her, requiring urgent hospital treatment and prompting a warning about the breed.
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HMRC Inheritance Tax Gifting Allowance: Which? Warns Parents
Which? warns parents about the £3,000 annual inheritance tax gifting allowance, cautioning that transferring large sums without using exemptions could lead to a 'hefty' tax bill.
Barclays: 1 in 5 Gen Z Would Move 25+ Miles for Housing
Barclays research reveals one in five Gen Z would relocate 25+ miles for affordable housing, with price as top priority. Average deposit fell 16.4% year-on-year.
Woman's Body Recovered from Swan Pool at Sandwell Valley
A woman's body was recovered from Swan Pool at Sandwell Valley Country Park on Saturday evening. Emergency services responded after reports of a missing woman in the water. Police say the death is not suspicious.
Council Tax Discounts: 7 Groups Eligible for Reductions
Seven groups of UK households can get council tax discounts of 25-100%. Full list includes students, carers, low-income, and those with disabilities. Challenge your band for potential refunds.
Birmingham's Victorian Slum Clearance: Streets Demolished
In 1842, a report exposed Birmingham's 'evil' slums housing 50,000 people in 2,000 courts. By 1875, Mayor Joseph Chamberlain demolished entire districts, raising life expectancy from 37 to 41 years.
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Paedophile Scout Leader May Gets Jail Time Doubled
Stuart May, 82, convicted again for abusing boys as a scout leader in Sutton Coldfield, had his jail term doubled to 17 years and 9 months after three new victims came forward.
Rough Sleeping Decriminalised in Birmingham from Monday
The 1824 Vagrancy Act is repealed on Monday, decriminalising rough sleeping in England and Wales. Birmingham's 68 rough sleepers will no longer face criminal penalties.
Birmingham Travelodge assault: man pleads guilty over vape row
Nathan Stanley, 29, pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm after punching his girlfriend in the face at a Birmingham Travelodge during a row over a vape last October.
Mum trapped in wheelchair fall at Birmingham bollards
A wheelchair-using mum fell backwards after a temporary anti-terror bollard panel moved near Birmingham's New Street Station, leaving her with neck and back pain.
Birmingham Axes Traveller Camp Pilot Amid Encampment Rise
Birmingham City Council has scrapped a pilot scheme for negotiated stopping of traveller camps due to insufficient suitable sites, despite rising unauthorised encampments.
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Coseley 'ignored and neglected' says Reform UK councillor
Coseley is the 'forgotten and neglected part of Dudley borough' according to Reform UK councillor Sat Sherwani, who highlights overgrown verges and flytipping as signs of decline.
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