Beloved Dog Dies After Eating Rotting Grass in Solihull Park
A black Labrador named Frida died after eating contaminated grass dumped in Richmond Park, Solihull. Another dog survived after emergency surgery. Owners face £8,000 vet bill.
Category : Social Issues
Ann Widdecombe Murder: Police Arrest Man, Rule Out Political Motive
Police arrest 26-year-old man on suspicion of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe, 78, at her Devon home. Motive not politically motivated or terror-related, police say.
Lola's Brother Defends Her After Love Island Backlash
Lola Deal's brother speaks out on TikTok, calling the online backlash against his sister 'unfair' after her feud with Julia Mayska in the Love Island villa.
Man Charged with 1998 Dudley Murder
A man has been charged with the murder of a Dudley woman who vanished in 1998; her body has never been found.
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Family's DWP nightmare over disabled teen job hunt
Parents of a profoundly disabled teen in Mauchline were told to job hunt for their wheelchair-bound, blind, non-verbal son, sparking a 'nightmare' DWP battle.
July 8 Trivia: The Office Debut, Diamond Anniversaries
Find answers to July 8 trivia questions including The Office debut, diamond anniversary length, UK election day, David Cameron's school, and more.
Parking Ticket Rule Could Cut Fines to £0, Lawyer Says
A lawyer confirms a parking ticket rule that can reduce fines to £0. Over 13m parking charge notices were issued in nine months. Errors on tickets can make them invalid.
Birmingham Man Abused Neighbor and Police Officer
Adam Duffy, 37, racially abused his neighbor and homophobically insulted a police officer. He was sentenced to a community order, fined, and ordered to pay compensation.
Police: cookie incident in Staffordshire never happened
Staffordshire Police confirm that reports of a girl being given a cookie by a stranger and taken to hospital in Bishop's Wood did not occur, following a full investigation.
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DWP Heatwave Rules Update: HSE Considers Workplace Temperature Limit
The DWP has issued an update on potential workplace heat rules as UK temperatures hit 35C. HSE is consulting on an upper temperature limit, with changes expected later this year.
Solihull School Condemns Racist Comments Over Prom Post
Lode Heath School in Solihull issued a statement after students were targeted by racist and hateful comments following a social media post celebrating the 2026 Prom King and Queen.
Dad's 'Smile to Remember' After Fatal Wolverhampton Stabbing
Tributes pour in for Brad Thomas, 27, fatally stabbed in Wolverhampton. Family remember him as 'one of a kind'. Two men charged; police appeal for information.
Birmingham's Stark Poverty Crisis Revealed by Charity
Family Action reveals 102,507 children in Birmingham live below the breadline, with West Midlands having highest child poverty rate in UK at 36%.
PlayStation Deletes 551 Purchased Films Despite Payment
Sony will remove 551 Studio Canal films from PlayStation user libraries on September 1, sparking outrage over digital ownership and refund demands.
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West Midlands areas with highest economic inactivity revealed
ONS data shows over 50% of people aged 16+ in some Birmingham areas are economically inactive. Selly Oak tops at 71.3%.
Girl, 14, Found Dead in Park Died from Multiple Stab Wounds
Lilly Anne Jones, 14, was found dead in Duffryn Park, Blaina, on June 22 after going missing. An inquest opening revealed she died from multiple stab wounds to the neck and trunk.
Devoted Dad Found Dead in Hotel Room, Family Pays Tribute
Graham Smith, 42, from Lostock Hall, was found dead at the Queens Hotel in Cheltenham on June 11. His wife paid tribute to the 'proud and devoted dad' of two sons, Corey and Olly.
Plan to Block Wealthy Pensioners from State Pension
A proposal to means-test the state pension could save £1bn by excluding the wealthiest 1%, but tax expert Dan Neidle warns it would effectively expropriate over 10% of their wealth.
Chester Road: Birmingham's Great Divide
The A452 Chester Road separates Erdington, England's youth jobless capital, from affluent Sutton Coldfield, highlighting stark inequalities.
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New Photos of Missing Man Believed in Birmingham
Police have released new images of missing 47-year-old Paul Hughes, last seen in Leominster and believed to have travelled to Birmingham. Anyone with information is urged to call 999.
Elderly Woman Loses Thousands in Courier Fraud Scam
A 77-year-old woman in West Midlands lost over £10,000 in a courier fraud scam, prompting police to warn residents about the sophisticated con.
Fresh Evidence in 40-Year Unsolved Murder of Birmingham Paperboy
A second inquest into the 1984 death of 15-year-old Mark Billington will hear new evidence, including claims a witness statement was significantly changed and forensic analysis suggests third-party involvement.
Cradley Heath paedophile avoids jail for child sex attack
Scott Hennefer, 33, of Cradley Heath, received a suspended sentence for sexually assaulting a child under 13, after a judge deemed it a 'one-off' linked to his mental health.
Body Found at Watermead Park, Man Pronounced Dead
A man has died after a body was spotted in the water at Watermead Country Park in Leicestershire. Emergency services attended, and the death is being treated as unexplained.
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Teen Missing from Leicester Home for 9 Days
Sharia Akhter, 19, has been missing from her Leicester home for 9 days. Last seen on Highfield Street on June 25, police urge public to call 101 with information.
Birmingham Thief Jailed: Stolen Sunglasses Haul Awaits Owners
John Loughrey, 54, jailed for six months after stealing sunglasses and attempting to steal a car in Birmingham city centre. Police recover dozens of stolen sunglasses and seek owners.
New Poignant Memorial to Joel Richards Unveiled
A new memorial to Joel Richards has been unveiled in Birmingham, honoring the teenager who was fatally stabbed in 2022. The tribute includes a bench and tree in a local park.
Girl, 12, sexually assaulted by topless stranger in woods
A 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a topless stranger in Ham Woods, Plymouth. Police release e-fit of suspect, a white male aged 25-30 with blonde receding hair.
Birmingham Tops UK List for Worst Food Hygiene Ratings
Birmingham has the highest proportion of food premises failing hygiene inspections in the UK, with 10.10% rated 2 or below, according to new data from Cairn Catering Engineers.
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Stop graveyard sex, urges Birmingham campaigner
John Gilmore claims couples are having sex at Yardley Cemetery and Crematorium, calling it disrespectful and urging them to find another location.
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