Bishop Oakley appears in court over rape charges

Bishop of Northampton David Oakley, 70, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court via videolink facing two counts of rape of a girl under 16, alleged to have occurred in the early 2000s after a Lourdes pilgrimage.

Six in hospital after Stoke-on-Trent house fire

Six people were taken to hospital after a fire damaged multiple homes in Stoke-on-Trent on August 13. Firefighters continue to tackle the blaze in the Sandy Road area, with residents urged to seek support at a community centre.

Major incident declared after Stourbridge fire

A major incident has been declared after a huge fire in Stourbridge, with 11 major blazes across the West Midlands in 24 hours. Ten people were injured, including a child and firefighters.

Salary Sacrifice NI Cap from 2029 Overseen by Burnham, Healey

From April 2029, National Insurance savings on salary sacrifice pension contributions will be capped at £2,000 annually. The changes will be overseen by Andy Burnham and John Healey, with most employees unaffected, but those earning £45,000-£50,000 may fe

Toddler's 30cm tumour after misdiagnosis

A Stourbridge toddler had a 30cm neuroblastoma tumour removed after her symptoms were initially dismissed as constipation. The family now raises £100,000 for treatment.

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