Birmingham Worst for TikTok Crimes Targeting Kids
Birmingham tops UK list for TikTok-related crimes targeting children, with 2,208 incidents recorded by West Midlands Police between 2023 and 2025, including 1,087 child victims.
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Birmingham Psychic's Royal Predictions Revisited
Four years ago, psychic John Hughes predicted Meghan and Harry would split and King Charles would abdicate. We check how those forecasts fared.
BBQ Smoke Could Lead to Fines, Lawyer Warns UK Households
A lawyer confirms that households could face fines if BBQ smoke drifts into neighbours' gardens, potentially amounting to statutory nuisance under UK law.
Top 10 Discontinued UK Snacks We Miss Most: Calippo Shots Leads
Calippo Shots top the list of discontinued UK snacks with 9,900 monthly searches. Nostalgia drives 48,000 monthly searches for extinct treats like Mars Delight and Milky Way Crispy Rolls.
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Birmingham Top TikTok Crime Hotspot With 2,208 Cases
West Midlands Police recorded 2,208 TikTok-related crimes in Birmingham from 2023-2025, the highest in the UK, with 1,087 child victims across the region.
Martin Lewis Warns of Amazon iPhone Scam After Near Miss
Money expert Martin Lewis nearly fell for an Amazon iPhone scam. He warns shoppers to be vigilant after receiving a convincing fake email about an iPhone order.
Teen Who Died at Park Was Holding Onto Vehicle Before Fall
Tallulah Bradford, 18, died after falling from a moving loading vehicle at Chalkwell Park. An inquest heard she was holding onto the side before falling and being run over.
Brits: Tea is the Ultimate Kindness Act
A survey reveals that 74% of Brits consider offering a cup of tea as the ultimate act of kindness, surpassing other gestures like lending an ear or giving a hug.
Relatable Money Emojis: Discuss Finances Online
Learn how to use money emojis to talk about finances online. Discover relatable symbols for budgeting, saving, and spending in digital conversations.
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Refugees Fear After Reform UK Sanctuary Motion
Birmingham refugees and asylum seekers voice fear and sadness after Reform councillors' motion to end City of Sanctuary status, which was ultimately lost.
Man punches seagull, breaks both wings in Porthleven attack
Police appeal for witnesses after a man allegedly punched a seagull for stealing his food and stuffed it through a fence, leaving it with two broken wings in Porthleven, Cornwall.
Birmingham man charged with 11 historical child sex offences
Shafaq Mohammed, 58, of Birmingham, is among eight men charged with 34 offences including rape as part of an investigation into historical child sexual exploitation in south Wales.
England vs Argentina fans risk £1,000 fine over noise rule
Households watching England vs Argentina in the World Cup semi-final risk fines up to £1,000 if they breach the 11pm-7am noise curfew under the Noise Act 1996.
Love Island's Tina Calls for End to Hate Against Lola
Tina Rad defends Lola Deal online after receiving hate over her feud with Julia Mayska, urging fans to stop the abuse.
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Watching England Sober in a Packed Pub: Surprising
A Birmingham writer shares her experience of watching England play in a packed pub while staying sober, and how she didn't feel left out at all.
Paedophile jailed 46 years after abusing girl in Birmingham
Michael Wisdom, 67, was jailed for 12 years plus eight on licence for abusing a girl in 1979 and possessing indecent images, following a report to West Midlands Police in 2025.
Holly Ramsay and Bethany Peaty Fall Out After Phone Row
Holly Ramsay and sister-in-law Bethany Peaty have reportedly fallen out after a brutal phone call, months after appearing to mend family tensions surrounding Adam Peaty's wedding.
Lola Reveals True Feelings on Julia After Love Island Exit
Lola Deal reveals she felt Julia Mayska created 'forced drama' over her exclusive partner Sean Fitzgerald. The ex-detective says she trusted Sean completely and dismissed Julia's claims as unnecessary.
Labour to Announce VPN Ban and Social Media Curbs for Teens
Labour will announce new VPN restrictions and social media regulations for under-16s tomorrow, including AI chatbot rules, digital age of consent changes, and teen doomscrolling breaks.
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Alison Hammond on Age Gap Relationship and Marriage Plans
Alison Hammond, 51, shares sweet insights into her relationship with David Putman, 29, addressing their 22-year age gap and marriage rumours in a rare interview.
Drivers Face Fines Over New 20mph Speed Limit Rules
The Government has announced plans to expand 20mph speed limits across England, increasing risks of fines and penalty points for speeding drivers.
Police Appeal for Missing Birmingham Teens
West Midlands Police urgently seeking public help to locate two missing teenagers from Birmingham, last seen in the city centre.
Peaky Blinders Actor Sam Neill Dies at 78
Sam Neill, known for his role in Peaky Blinders, has died at 78. The actor passed away peacefully at home, leaving a legacy of iconic performances.
State Pensioners Born After 1951 Face HMRC Tax Threat (13.07.2026)
State pensioners born after 1951 are 'dangerously close' to paying income tax on their state pension as the full new state pension nears the frozen personal allowance of £12,570.
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Birmingham man ordered for racist and homophobic abuse
Adam Duffy, 37, received a 12-month community order for racially abusing his neighbour and a police officer with homophobic slurs at Birmingham Magistrates Court.
Oldbury Sex Offender Jailed for Library Porn
Robert Hicks, 72, with over 100 sex offences, was jailed for four years after police found indecent images of children on his laptop at an Oldbury library.
Bangkok Bar Fire Kills 27 in Devastating Blaze
At least 27 people died and many were hospitalized after a fire ripped through the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in Bangkok's Chatuchak District around midnight.
CCTV Shows Man with Wooden Stick in Widdecombe Murder Case
Police arrest 28-year-old man in Rotherham over Ann Widdecombe's murder; CCTV shows man with wooden stick leaving suspect's house on day of killing, 270 miles from her Devon home.
Singles Face £8,000 Premium as Household Costs Soar
Nearly 30% of households are affected by a 'singles tax' costing up to £8,000 extra yearly, with council tax, rent, energy, and subscriptions driving the burden.
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Sex Education Actor Victim Says He's a 'Disgusting Monster'
Rogan Taylor, 24, sexually abused as a teen by Alexander Westwood, says she still has nightmares. Westwood, a Sex Education actor, jailed for 15.5 years for 26 offences against five victims.
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