6 New Social Media Rules Proposed for UK Households
The UK government launches a consultation on banning under-16s from social media, restricting risky features, and introducing screen time limits to protect children online.
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Dog Attacks in West Midlands More Than Double Since Pandemic
Dog attacks in the West Midlands have more than doubled since the pandemic, with 1,325 incidents recorded in 2025, up from 545 in 2020.
Headteacher Reveals Child Poverty in Birmingham Schools
A Birmingham headteacher shares shocking instances of child poverty, including a child hiding a single slice of bread for lunch, highlighting the crisis among working families.
Birmingham LGBTQ+ Hate Crime: 634 Incidents in 2025
As Birmingham Pride approaches, new data reveals 634 LGBTQ+ hate crimes in 2025. A new law making such crimes aggravated offences has received royal assent, but challenges remain.
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Older State Pensioners Nearly £3,000 Worse Off
State pensioners born before 1951 face nearly £3,000 less annually compared to those on the new flat rate, which rises 4.8% to £12,548.
Ex-DWP Worker Charges £197 for Benefit Claim Coaching
Alison McRobbie, sacked by DWP, now charges £197 for online courses on claiming disability benefits, sparking fraud concerns.
DWP Urged to Keep Triple Lock to Avoid £2,100 Pension Loss
Age UK slams Tony Blair Institute's call to end state pension Triple Lock, warning it would cost claimants £2,100 and worsen financial struggles for older people.
Nottingham Tops Midlands Crime Rate Rankings
Nottingham has been named the most dangerous city in the Midlands with a crime rate of 122 per 1,000 residents, ranking seventh nationally. Birmingham sits at 16th.
Asylum Seeker Jailed for Drug Line in Rugeley
Mariglen Malaj, an asylum seeker claiming inability to work, was jailed for two years and nine months for operating a cocaine supply line in Rugeley, Staffordshire.
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Police in Cornwall Probe Unexplained Death of Woman
A woman's body was discovered in woodlands near Camborne, Cornwall on Sunday morning. Police are treating the death as unexplained and have cordoned off the area.
Shoplifting Surge: Complex Crime Needs Diverse Solutions
Shoplifting incidents in England and Wales have soared to over 530,000, affecting retailers and staff. The crime involves diverse offenders, from desperate parents to organized gangs, requiring multifaceted solutions beyond just punishment.
Fake Designer Sunglasses: UK Warning on Eye Damage Risk
Experts warn counterfeit sunglasses lack UV protection, increasing eye damage risk. Always check for safety marks before buying.
Arrest After Woman Raped in Alleyway Near City Centre
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after a woman was attacked in an alleyway off The Tything in Worcester city centre between 6am and 8.30am on May 2.
Birmingham Woman Lost £880 on Scratchcards
Megan Smith Evans and her friends spent £880 on National Lottery Scratchcards, hoping to win big. They ended up losing money and being put off Scratchcards for life.
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Birmingham Jewish Community 'Filled with Fear' After Attack
Ruth Jacobs, chair of the Jewish representative council for Birmingham and the West Midlands, says the community feels vulnerable after two Jewish men were stabbed in London in a terror incident.
LGBTQ Equality Weaponised in Birmingham Elections
LGBTQ equality has been weaponised in Birmingham elections, with candidates reporting homophobic slurs and intimidation. Green Party candidate Hanooshi Hassan was allegedly threatened for leafleting.
Thug stops stabbing elderly man only when blade breaks
Razvan Mut, 35, stabbed, kicked, punched and stamped on Stephen Watts in a 13-minute attack, only stopping when the knife blade broke.
Teen dies after tree falls on him in Stafford
A teenage boy has died after a tree fell on him in Stafford. Emergency services were called to Holmcroft Road but could not save him.
£1,850 Scam Warning for Major Airline Passengers
Action Fraud reports average losses of £1,850 per victim. Which? warns UK tourists about fake airline accounts and fraudulent holiday listings.
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FCDO Warns UK Tourists in Italy Over 4 Specific Laws
The Foreign Office has updated travel advice for Italy, highlighting four specific laws tourists must follow to avoid fines, including littering, sitting on monuments, and more.
78% Back Lower Drink-Drive Limit in New Poll
A new poll reveals 78% support reducing England and Wales' drink-drive limit, with 87% backing harsher penalties. Labour's new laws gain public backing.
Henry VIII Imprisons Anne Boleyn in Tower of London
On this day in 1536, Henry VIII had Anne Boleyn committed to the Tower of London on charges of adultery and incest. She was later convicted and beheaded.
Online Shopping 'Superpower' Returns Rights by Martin Lewis
Martin Lewis highlights a legal advantage for online shoppers, offering a cooling-off period of up to 28 days for returns, unlike in-store purchases where refunds are only mandatory for faulty items.
Lozells Tops Birmingham Crime List with 2,367 Offences
Lozells and East Handsworth recorded 2,367 violent and sexual offences in 12 months, making it Birmingham's most dangerous area. Aston and South Yardley follow.
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Manhunt after teen girl assaulted in Wolverhampton
A teenage girl was seriously sexually assaulted after getting off a bus in Wolverhampton city centre. Police release CCTV image of a man they want to speak to.
UK Renters Can Now Request Pets from May 1
From May 1, UK renters have the legal right to request pets, with landlords required to respond within 28 days. Research shows 65% plan to apply.
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Rival Drug Dealers Exchange Gunfire in Redditch
Two rival drug dealers exchanged gunfire in broad daylight on a residential street in Redditch, with bullets hitting a family car. Three men have been sentenced.
Woman Charged Over Fatal School Crash in Wimbledon
Claire Freemantle, 49, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after two eight-year-old girls died in a Wimbledon school crash in July 2023.
Child rapist aided by wife jailed for 17 years
Stephen Lloyd, 67, from Nuneaton, was sentenced to 17 years for raping and sexually abusing children over decades, aided by his wife June Lloyd, who received 30 months.
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Birmingham Terrorist Jailed Again for Online Posts
Mohammed Zahir Khan, 48, from Alum Rock, convicted terrorist, jailed for 2 years 10 months for breaching conditions by supporting a proscribed organisation online.
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