Lloyds Bank warns all customers of fraud risk
Lloyds Bank issues urgent fraud warning ahead of Christmas, extending a scheme that has seized £15m from criminals to fund prevention and victim support.
Lloyds Bank issues urgent fraud warning ahead of Christmas, extending a scheme that has seized £15m from criminals to fund prevention and victim support.
A major search is underway for missing Loughborough University student Aryan Sharma, 20. Police and specialist divers are searching the River Soar. His family have made an emotional plea for information.
Discover how to use Google's 'Results About You' feature to request removal of private details like your address and phone number from search results. Take control of your online privacy today.
Solihull's smoking rate is 12.8%, below England's average. However, rates in northern wards like Chelmsley Wood reach 26.7%, prompting targeted council action to reduce health inequalities.
Over a million people have cancelled their BBC TV licence as the fee is forecast to rise to nearly £200. Discover why viewers are abandoning the service and the financial impact on the broadcaster.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Vehicle Excise Duty exemption for search and rescue vehicles from April 2027, saving teams thousands in fundraising. Discover the full details.
West Midlands Police warn drivers as roadside checks target uninsured vehicles and 'Fatal Four' offences. Get insured or face prosecution and vehicle seizure.
Police continue search for Kacey-Rae, 17, heavily pregnant and missing since November 23. Last seen with George at Gloucester station. Public urged to call 101 with information.
A woman in her 70s has died after a hit-and-run on Wentworth Road in Harborne. A 39-year-old man has been arrested. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.
East Worldham village beats 2000+ applicants for a free Penguin book exchange. Discover the new community hub promoting a love of reading for all.
A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being assaulted by two men at a bus stop on Priory Queensway. Police have made an arrest and are appealing for witnesses.
Birmingham council confirms a signage problem prevents traffic wardens from ticketing cars blocking a Northfield bus stop, forcing passengers into the road. Read the full story.
Police launch a three-day search of remote mine shafts for Gus Lamont, 4, who vanished from his grandparents' South Australian outback home two months ago. Read the latest updates.
A man was seriously assaulted by two men at a bus stop on Priory Queensway, Birmingham. Police are appealing for witnesses and information. Call 101 with ref 20/436796/25.
West Midlands Police are urgently searching for Sara, 14, missing from Shard End. She was last seen in black pyjamas and a brown coat. Call 999 with info.
A new survey reveals Britain's property snooping habits, with over a quarter browsing homes out of nosiness. Discover the regional hotspots and the AI changing how we search.
The Met Office has issued urgent ice and snow warnings as UK temperatures plummet to -7C. Households are urged to locate their stop tap and use a Christmas tag for emergency plumbing contacts.
Mohammed Chowdhury, 27, has been sentenced to 18 weeks in prison after crashing a Volvo while fleeing police in Wolverhampton. Read the full story of the dramatic chase and its outcome.
Festim Qengaj, 20, has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison after police found cocaine and cash in his car during a stop in Milford. Read the full story.
The DVSA is making permanent changes to the UK driving test from 24 November 2025. The updates aim to create safer, more competent drivers by making the test more reflective of real-world driving.
Young rider Efa Moore from Pontyclun and her pony Thistledown Alice clinched the SEIB Search for a Star Ridden Championship at Your Horse Live in Warwickshire, beating over 70 competitors.
Police discovered a staggering £100,000 in cash and arrested a woman for cocaine possession after stopping an erratically driven car on the M6 near Stafford. Read the full story.
New 2025 study reveals surprising UK concert hotspots. Leeds beats London and Glasgow to become the nation's most music-mad city. See the full top 10 ranking.
The DWP is ending the mandatory 35-hour weekly job search for Universal Credit claimants. Discover how the new personalised approach will reform the welfare system.
Officers recovered £100,000 and Class A drugs after stopping an erratic car on the M6. A woman was arrested and four pedestrians were reported to immigration. Read the full details.
Middlesbrough receive a £3-4m compensation windfall from Wolves for Rob Edwards, as four Championship clubs, including Norwich and Southampton, hunt for new managers. Discover how this impacts the division.
The family of Katie Fox pay tribute to their 'shining light' after she was fatally stabbed at a Birmingham bus stop. A man has been charged with her murder.
Discover the fate of MAFS UK 2025 couple Leisha and Reiss after their dramatic Final Vows. Did the intruder couple survive the experiment? Find out now!
West Midlands Police launch urgent appeal to find missing 13-year-old Kerry from Harborne. Last seen 10 November at 8pm. Call 999 with information.
Major changes to work search requirements are coming for Universal Credit claimants. Find out how the new 'Claimant Commitment' rules will affect you and when these changes take effect.