Stolen puppy rescued in Washwood Heath police raid
A woman was arrested after police found a stolen puppy whimpering under a pile of clothes in Washwood Heath. 'Stechie' was reunited with his owner just in time for Christmas.
A woman was arrested after police found a stolen puppy whimpering under a pile of clothes in Washwood Heath. 'Stechie' was reunited with his owner just in time for Christmas.
Police are hunting three thieves caught on CCTV stealing a £12,000 S-Works e-bike from a garden shed in Stourbridge. Call 101 with info.
Lloyds Bank announces the closure of 40 branches nationwide in 2026, citing a shift to digital banking. Find out if your local branch is on the list and what alternative services are available.
West Midlands Police discover a £40,000 stash of stolen power tools in Wednesbury. A man is charged. Were you a victim of tool theft in Sandwell or Walsall? Contact police.
Lloyds Banking Group will close 71 Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland branches in 2026 due to online banking shift. See the full list of affected locations.
NatWest Bank warns customers of six final branch closures on December 31, 2025, as part of a major shift to digital services. Find out if your local branch is affected.
Generous junior footballers from Penrhyn Bay FC have collected over 870 items for Conwy Food Bank, delivering a record-breaking community donation to support local families in crisis.
Lloyds Bank reveals 90% of Oasis ticket fraud starts on social media, with average losses of £436. Learn how to protect yourself from scams in 2026.
Lloyds Bank customers in 15 towns and cities face branch closures. See the full list of affected locations and learn about alternative banking options available to you.
A woman tracked her snatched Samsung phone to a London park, finding it buried with four others. Police warn of a new crime trend where thieves hide stolen devices. #PhoneTheft #LondonCrime
A Christmas market trader known as The Curry Man had his van stolen from a council car park in Sutton Coldfield. The theft highlights urgent calls for improved CCTV coverage in the town centre.
Monzo reduces interest on its popular savings pots, including the viral 1p Challenge, following the Bank of England's rate cut. Savers face lower returns from January 6.
Swayne Johnson's St Asaph office has donated a substantial haul of food and Christmas treats to Rhyl Food Bank, one of Wales's busiest, through a unique reverse advent calendar initiative. Discover how this support helps the most deprived community.
Plan your time off: UK bank holidays are moving in 2026 and 2027 as Christmas and Boxing Day fall on weekends. Discover the new substitute dates and how to maximise your annual leave.
Personal finance experts warn UK holidaymakers to use credit cards for bookings. Get Section 75 protection and spread costs interest-free. Act now to safeguard your 2026 trip.
The UK's bank holiday calendar is set for adjustments in 2026 and 2027, with Boxing Day moved and substitute days created. Plan your long weekends now.
A 21-year-old man suffered serious injuries after being knocked off his Surron Lightbee electric bike, which was then stolen. Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of robbery. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Officials in Newport fear geese are being stolen from Black Ash Park to be eaten for Christmas dinner. Councillor urges public to report suspicious activity.
West Mercia Police are searching for a potentially injured person following a serious collision on the A38 near Wychbold. The crash involved a stolen vehicle and a police car. Contact police with information.
Time is running out to claim a free £200 from Lloyds Bank. The popular switching deal ends on Wednesday, December 17th. Find out how to qualify.
A 19-year-old was detained after police spotted a stolen motorbike in Dudley town centre. The rider was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. Read the full story.
Aston Villa's Boubacar Kamara and Matty Cash are one yellow card away from a Premier League ban. Discover the crucial festive fixtures where they must tread carefully.
Lloyds Bank is offering a £200 cash bonus for new customers who switch their current account. Learn the four-step process and the crucial deadline to apply by.
Police made a chilling discovery of drugs, knives and a baton inside a stolen van stopped at a motorway service station. Five occupants were arrested.
Lloyds Bank, with over 28 million customers, has closed 17 branches this November. See the full list of affected locations and the wider trend of UK bank branch closures.
UK savers with Nationwide, Lloyds and NatWest can earn up to £450. Discover the top easy-access accounts from Chase, Monument Bank and Cahoot for 2025.
Nationwide pledges to keep 696 branches open until at least 2030, bucking the trend of widespread UK bank closures. Discover how this impacts customers and communities.
Time is running out to claim a free £200 from Lloyds Bank by switching your account. The offer ends on December 17. Find out how to secure the cash.
A suspected car thief was tasered and arrested following a police pursuit through Walsall in the early hours of Saturday, December 6. Read the full details of the dramatic incident.
A 15-year-old boy was shaken after a robbery by four masked youths near Sutton Coldfield Railway Station. His iPhone X was stolen. Police have arrested a 19-year-old man. Call 101 with info.