Council Ordered to Stop Mice in Flats
Birmingham City Council has been ordered to take urgent action after pleading guilty to mice infestations in two flats, with abatement orders requiring work within 12 weeks and £7,000 in costs.
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Andy Burnham £150 Payments for Pensioners Over 66
Andy Burnham, incoming PM, confirms £150 one-off payments for state pensioners aged over 66 via the Warm Home Discount Scheme, targeting low-income households.
Doritos Recall: Chilli Heatwave Packs May Contain Milk
Doritos Chilli Heatwave packs may be mispacked with Tangy Cheese, containing milk not listed on label. FSA urges consumers with milk allergies to return affected 140g packs with batch code GBC 209 184C and best before December 5, 2026.
Andy Burnham Could Announce Rent Freeze on Monday
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham may announce a year-long rent freeze for the private sector as early as Monday, according to sources close to his team.
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Birmingham takeaway fined £14,500 after dead mouse found
Handi Roti in Hob Moor Road was fined £14,500 after a dead mouse and rodent droppings were found. The court heard the business had the lowest hygiene rating and was closed temporarily.
Amazon Recalls Homeware Item Over Child Safety
A homeware item sold on Amazon has been recalled due to safety concerns for children, with Birmingham customers urged to check purchases.
Amazon Recalls Homewear Over Child Safety Risks
A homewear item sold on Amazon has been recalled due to safety concerns for children. The product poses a risk of strangulation and entrapment.
Gold Burglar Jailed 14 Years for Knifepoint Raid
Mohammed Ruman Khan, 22, jailed for 13 years and 10 months after knifepoint raid in Birmingham and other offences across northern England.
Elderly Couple Attacked in Blackheath Home Invasion
An elderly couple in their 80s were attacked by intruders at their Blackheath home. Police are investigating the violent burglary.
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Elderly Couple Attacked in Halesowen Robbery
A man in his 80s was pushed and a woman in her 80s thrown to the ground during a robbery in Halesowen. Police appeal for help identifying the suspect.
Elderly Couple Attacked in Halesowen Home
An elderly couple in their 80s were assaulted during a home invasion in Halesowen. The suspects forced entry through a rear door, stealing cash and jewellery. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Aston Villa prioritises heritage in naming rights search
Aston Villa's Francesco Calvo insists the club will protect Villa Park's heritage in any naming rights deal, with the stadium reducing capacity to 37,000 next season before expanding to over 50,000 by 2028.
Mum told to kill herself by estranged husband, inquest hears
Gemma Freeman, 45, was told to kill herself by her estranged husband before her suicide, an inquest heard, as family described a 'toxic' relationship and 'pattern of domestic abuse'.
Armed Gold Thief Jailed for 14 Years
Mohammed Ruman Khan, 22, was jailed for 13 years and 10 months for threatening a Birmingham family with a knife and stealing gold worth thousands.
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DWP confirms £2.41 weekly boost for state pensioners
State pensioners born after 1951 can gain an extra £2.41 per week by deferring their pension for nine weeks, with a 1% increase for each nine-week deferral period, according to the DWP.
Sean Sewell jailed for sex attack on girl, 10, in Birmingham pub
Sean Sewell, 46, was jailed for six years and five months for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in a Birmingham pub and exposing himself on a bus.
Alum Rock Stabbing: Man Hospitalised in Second Attack in Eight Days
A man in his 30s was stabbed on Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, on July 15, 2026, the second stabbing in eight days. He suffered serious arm and stomach injuries but is not in life-threatening condition. Police are investigating.
Birmingham demands action on 12,000 exempt hostels
Birmingham's new coalition council demands urgent government action to regulate over 12,000 exempt hostels, which house 32,000 people and have tripled since 2017, causing community crises.
'Slave Adam' Stalked Dominatrix After Sending Thousands
Adam Atherton, known as 'Slave Adam', sent a dominatrix thousands of pounds before threatening to rape her and stalking her in a pub. He received an 18-month suspended sentence.
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Travellers site approved near Dorridge in Solihull
Solihull Council grants planning permission for a travellers site on Box Trees Road near Dorridge, with five residential pitches and no objections from consultees.
Birmingham drug dealers jailed for 'coffee and milk' line
Three Birmingham men were jailed for running a county lines drug operation in Weston-super-Mare, using 'coffee and milk' as code for heroin and crack cocaine, with 2,700 users at its peak.
Boy, 11, dies in 'unavoidable' crash crossing road
An 11-year-old boy died in an unavoidable crash after crossing a road on his bike to reach his mother, a coroner concluded. Seth Fulton was hit by a bus and a car in Derby.
Jail for Asylum Seekers Who Raped Woman on Beach
Two asylum seekers who raped a woman on Brighton beach and a third who filmed the attack have been jailed for a total of over 60 years.
Telford Most Affordable West Midlands Town
Telford is the most affordable place to live in the West Midlands, with an average three-bed house costing £215,300 and a house-price-to-earnings ratio of 3.35, according to a new study.
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80-Year-Old Woman Robbed and Assaulted in Chelmsley Wood
An 80-year-old woman was robbed and assaulted in Chelmsley Wood on Monday afternoon. Police are appealing for information after the victim was pushed to the ground and had her necklace stolen by a man on a bike.
Man charged with murder of woman, 24, in Stoke-on-Trent
Kyle Pala, 30, charged with murder of Sarah-Louise Pennington, 24, found dead at Oakwell Court, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. Police continue scene enquiries.
All Universal Credit Households to Get £150 Warm Home Discount
All Universal Credit households will receive the £150 Warm Home Discount from November, extending support to three million more families amid rising energy costs.
House Collapse Near Kidderminster Captured in New Images
New images and footage reveal a house collapse near Kidderminster following a landslip, with emergency services responding and investigations underway.
Quinton Residents Furious Over Green Space Sale Plans
Residents of Quinton are fighting plans by the Calthorpe Estate to auction off a cherished tree-lined park, described as an 'oasis of calm' and vital community hub.
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£350 Compensation for Heating Oil Households Confirmed
Around 1,700 heating oil customers will receive up to £350 compensation after orders were cancelled during a price surge linked to the Middle East crisis, the CMA has confirmed.
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