Mum killed by van driver on Sutton Coldfield golf course
Suzanne Cherry, 62, was fatally struck by a rogue roofer fleeing police on a golf course. Her husband pays tribute as the driver is jailed for 13 years. Read the full story.
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Mum says teen 'jumped' from tower block window
The mother of a Solihull man accused of attempted murder told a court his teenage girlfriend 'jumped' from a fourth-floor window. The trial continues at Birmingham Crown Court.
UK households face £1,000 fines for wrong log burner fuel
UK homeowners risk £1,000 fines for burning unapproved wood. Learn the rules to avoid penalties and make your log burner safe and legal this winter.
Victorian Manchester buildings could become 14-storey office tower
Plans submitted to replace 1860s warehouses near Parsonage Gardens with a landmark office block featuring a public bar-restaurant. Have your say on the proposal.
Teen thrown from window in murder bid, court told
A Solihull man attempted to murder his girlfriend by throwing her from a fourth-floor flat window, a court heard. The 18-year-old survived the 37-foot fall with life-threatening injuries.
Driver 'stepped over woman's body' after fatal golf course crash
A van driver killed Suzanne Cherry, 62, during a police chase at a Staffordshire golf club. He and two others fled fraud charges, preying on elderly victims. Read the full court report.
Builder's fatal police chase kills mum on golf course
John McDonald, 52, led police on a reckless 12-minute pursuit before hitting Suzanne Cherry, 62, at Aston Wood Golf Club. He has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.
Mum wins £144k lottery from hospital bed
Gail Wood, 54, was told she'd won £144,000 in the People's Postcode Lottery while recovering from a hysterectomy. The life-changing prize will be paid in monthly instalments of £12,000. Read her incredible story.
Birmingham tower block fire leads to evacuation and cannabis farm discovery
A Birmingham mother and her daughter were evacuated from Hamstead House after a fire. Police discovered a cannabis farm in a separate flat. Read the full story.
Cannabis farm found after Birmingham tower block fire
West Midlands Police discovered 16 cannabis plants while assisting at a fire in a Hamstead tower block. Residents were evacuated but no injuries reported. Call 101 with info.
Major fire at Birmingham tower block forces evacuation
Residents evacuated after a fire broke out on the ninth floor of a Birmingham tower block. Seven fire crews attended. No injuries reported. Full details.
Seven fire crews tackle major Birmingham tower block fire
A major fire broke out on the ninth floor of a tower block in Hamstead, Birmingham, leading to a large-scale emergency response and resident evacuations.
Solihull Children's Services Inspection Outcome Due
The findings of a crucial Ofsted inspection into Solihull's children's services are expected imminently. Council leaders await the report following a 'thorough' October assessment.
Green Light for Major Coventry Nature Reserve
Coventry City Council approves a landmark scheme to transform a former golf course into the West Midlands' largest nature reserve, funded for 30 years via Biodiversity Net Gain. Discover the ambitious '30 by 30' climate goal driving this change.
Edgbaston's £1.5m Homes Blighted by Derelict Tower
Residents on a posh Birmingham street demand action over a 23-storey 'sick building' that mars their skyline. Discover the clash between luxury and decay in Edgbaston.
Ancient Uffmoor Wood: Ice Age Roots & Anglo-Saxon Links
Explore Uffmoor Wood, an 85-hectare West Midlands woodland with Ice Age origins and links to King Offa. Discover its trails, wildlife, and seasonal magic just 26 minutes from Birmingham.
Birmingham's Skyline Transformed by New Tower Approvals
Birmingham's cityscape is undergoing a major transformation with approval for new residential and mixed-use towers, adding over 1,500 homes. Discover the future of the city's skyline.
McDonald's Chelmsley Wood sets 1-hour parking limit
A Birmingham McDonald's branch introduces a one-hour parking restriction to free up spaces. Delivery drivers had been causing congestion. Find out how customers can request an extension.
Wood Burner Ban Could Prevent 1,500 Deaths Annually
A major new report links domestic wood burning to serious health issues. Banning non-essential use could save lives and millions for the NHS. Discover the findings and calls for action.
Yardley Wood father died in cold home without toilet or heating
Tributes paid to 'gentle giant' Valin Blake, found dead in Birmingham home with no heating or toilet. Family demands investigation into why he wasn't sectioned.
Child 'pushed off chair' at Leicester primary school
Parents claim a seven-year-old was pushed by a staff member at Stokes Wood Primary in Leicester, leaving the child with a head injury. The school's investigation concluded safeguards were followed.
Wood burner users risk £300 fine in smoke control areas
Households across the UK face fines up to £300 for using wood burners incorrectly in smoke control zones. Learn the rules on authorised fuels and Defra-exempt appliances to avoid penalties.
Birmingham New Year's Eve Tower Block Fire: 20 Firefighters Respond
Twenty firefighters tackled a blaze on the sixth floor of a Birmingham high-rise on New Year's Eve. Two people were rescued from the Granville Street flat. Read the full report.
EastEnders' Max Branning to marry for fifth time
EastEnders will air a special flash-forward episode on New Year's Day, revealing Max Branning's fifth wedding. Actor Jake Wood calls the move 'brave, big and bold'. Read the full story.
Birmingham family's Christmas in hospital for poorly son
A Chelmsley Wood family spend Christmas at Birmingham Children's Hospital as five-year-old Marley battles leukaemia. Discover their story and how to support the hospital's festive appeal.
Nationwide blocks accounts for 72 hours in gambling first
Nationwide introduces a 72-hour cooling-off period for gambling blocks, joining a new industry lab to tackle rising gambling harm. Support is available 24/7.
Dunelm's £135 Air Fryer Praised by Homeowners
Homeowners are raving about Dunelm's Tower Vortx 8.5L Dual Basket Air Fryer, praising its space-saving design and versatility. Discover why shoppers say it's a game-changer.
Dudley man in court over Christmas Eve burglary charge
Alan Davies, 33, of Pensnett, appears at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court charged with burglary and theft from a vulnerable victim in Gornal Wood. Police issue urgent distraction burglary warning.
Brooklyn Beckham Blocks Family on Instagram Before Christmas
Brooklyn Beckham has blocked parents David and Victoria, plus siblings, on Instagram. Cruz Beckham confirms the 'upsetting' move as family feud escalates. Read the latest.
Trial date set for golf course death of Suzanne Cherry
The trial of three men charged over the death of Suzanne Cherry, who was hit by a van on a Sutton Coldfield golf course, will begin in January. Get the latest updates.
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