Pet Owners Warned of £29 Microchip Scam
Dog and cat owners in England are being targeted by a scam demanding £29 for pet microchip renewal. Experts warn not to click links.
Category : Social Issues
Ex-Partner Slams Jailed Dudley Councillor's Sentence
The former partner of ex-Dudley councillor Adrian Hughes criticises his 32-month jail sentence for child sex offences as insufficient.
Paedophile Caught in Snapchat Sting Arranging to Meet Girl
A 'disgusting' paedophile who thought he was speaking to a 12-year-old girl on Snapchat was arrested by undercover police at Gloucester railway station.
Fatal Fire House Broken Into After Two Boys Die
The Wolverhampton house where two boys died in a fire was broken into days after the tragedy. Police investigate the burglary as the probe into the deaths continues.
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Tributes for 'precious angels' after fatal Wolverhampton fire
Heartfelt tributes left at scene of Wolverhampton house fire that killed two boys aged one and three. Woman arrested on suspicion of causing or allowing death.
Petition Urges DWP Benefits Card for Essentials
A new petition calling on the DWP to introduce a benefits payment card restricted to essentials has gained hundreds of signatures. The petition aims to ensure welfare money is spent on necessities like food and clothes.
Act Now to Keep Flies and Ants Out of Your Home
Pest experts warn that flies and ants become more active in warm weather, but a simple vinegar solution can help keep them at bay without harsh chemicals.
Police Renew Appeal for Missing Blues Fan After 23 Years
West Midlands Police issue fresh appeal for Andrew Dill, missing since 2003. A Sky Blue Nokia 3310 could hold vital clues to his disappearance.
Warning Over Fake Image of Sikh Rape Victim Shared Online
A charity warns against sharing a fake image of a Sikh rape victim online, urging respect for her lifelong anonymity under UK law.
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Girl, 6, Killed in Paisley Crash; Another Child Injured
A six-year-old girl was killed and a seven-year-old girl hospitalized after being hit by a car in Paisley on April 25. Police appeal for witnesses.
Pervert who urged mum to abuse daughter, 6, jailed
Christopher Clinton, 60, encouraged a woman he met online to sexually abuse her six-year-old daughter, unaware he was speaking to an undercover police officer.
Postman with child abuse images says life cancelled
Grant Borroff, 55, a former postman, kept indecent images of children as 'trophies'. He received a suspended sentence at Ipswich Crown Court.
Cowboy roofers conned five homeowners out of £250k
A gang of rogue roofers swindled five victims out of almost £250,000 by delivering substandard work or not showing up. The judge described the fraud as 'particularly cruel'.
Dad Found Dead in Field After Party: Inquest Adjourned
Danny Emmott, 28, was found dead in a Staffordshire field after a party. An inquest was adjourned as police investigate his phone found under his body.
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Building society warns of £1,672 scam loss
One in four UK customers have been targeted by financial scams in three years, with average loss of £1,672. 18-29 year olds most affected, impersonation scams common.
Aston and Nechells: Contrasting Crime Rates in Birmingham
Aston ranks among Birmingham's highest-crime areas with over 2,300 violent offences, while neighbouring Nechells is one of the safest, with only 811 incidents recorded.
Rolling Pin Used to Defend Family in Parking Row
Nikash Sultan brandished a rolling pin to defend his father and brother who were severely beaten by 10 men in a parking dispute outside his home in Hodge Hill, Birmingham.
Man fined £500 for cigarette after being blocked from picking it up
A parent complains after son fined £500 for dropping a cigarette butt in Southwark, London, despite being prevented from retrieving it by an enforcement officer.
Birmingham Man on Sex Offender Register for Indecent Images
A 22-year-old Birmingham man has been placed on the sex offender register after police found 127 indecent images of children and 173 extreme images on his devices.
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Woman and Child Die in River Brent in London Park
A woman and a child have tragically died after getting into difficulty in the River Brent at Elthorne Park in Ealing, west London. Police say the circumstances are not suspicious.
Pensioner convicted over one-letter car insurance error
An 86-year-old woman was convicted under DVLA rules after writing 'F' instead of 'S' on her car insurance paperwork, making her cover invalid.
Tattoo Artist Faces Vile Abuse After Flag Confrontation
Adam Willett received threatening messages after asking men to stop hanging a St George's flag outside his home, including calls for violence against his pregnant partner.
Thug Stabs Woman Outside Asda, Armed Police Respond
Lisa Kelly, 40, admitted stabbing a woman outside an Asda store in Derby. Armed police responded after the attack on November 5. She will be sentenced on May 28.
Robber Who Targeted Elderly Alzheimer's Victim Jailed Three Years
Lewis Phillips, 32, was jailed for three years after robbing two elderly women in Coventry, leaving a 78-year-old with Alzheimer's injured on the ground.
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Jailed for Raping Sleeping Woman
Joshua Downing, 21, raped a woman while she slept in Derby. He was jailed for eight years and two months after admitting rape and sexual assault.
O2 customer charged £36 monthly after phone lost in post
An O2 customer who sent their old phone via post says it got lost, but O2 continued charging £36 a month. After intervention, O2 refunded and offered goodwill.
Woman Strangled in Hotel Runs for Help to Staff
A woman lost consciousness after being strangled by her partner in a Staffordshire hotel. She escaped to staff, and he later admitted two counts of intentional strangulation, jailed for 27 months.
Disturbing Social Media Trail of Rapist John Ashby Jailed for Life
John Ashby, who raped a Sikh woman he mistook for Muslim, was jailed for life. His social media videos revealed years of violence and hatred before the attack.
Migrant with Taliban links jailed for assault of girl, 7
Afsar Safi, 30, was sentenced to two and a half years for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl at a London hotel.
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Wife lost friends after horrific hot oil attack by husband
Raju Mollah, 50, poured hot oil on his wife's face and assaulted her in Birmingham. Jailed for 26 years, police praise victim's bravery.
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