Man charged after live shotgun found in police raid
Keane Carter, 25, has been charged with firearm possession after a 'live and viable' shotgun was discovered during a police raid in Chelmsley Wood. A 24-year-old woman was bailed.
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Plymouth pair jailed for brutal 'is he dead yet?' attack
Tommy McTighe and Gemma Vanstone sentenced for premeditated stabbing in Plymouth. Read about the shocking case and police response to violent crime.
ULEZ auto pay error results in £11,445 fines
A motorist faces over £11,000 in ULEZ fines after his auto pay account was suspended. Discover how to avoid similar penalty charge notice blunders.
Birmingham police reassure public after stabbings
West Midlands Police insist Birmingham city centre remains safe despite recent stabbings, with officers increasing patrols in crime hotspots. Read their safety message.
Shotgun and ammo seized in Solihull police raid
A shotgun and 13 rounds of ammunition were discovered by police during a raid on a property in Pendrell Close, Chelmsley Wood. A man and woman have been arrested. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.
Man charged with double Wolverhampton murder
Mohammed Maneer Khan, 38, faces murder charges for the deaths of Duaine Mills and Syed Zain Ali in a Wolverhampton shooting. Police continue to appeal for information.
EVs to pay London congestion charge from 2026
Electric vehicle owners will lose their London congestion charge exemption from January 2026, paying £13.50 daily. Standard charge rises to £18. Read the full details.
Man charged with murder of Coventry dad Anthony Priestley
Tributes pour in for much-loved father Anthony Priestley, 53, who was fatally stabbed at a Coventry address. A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder. Read the full story.
Sadiq Khan toughens action on ULEZ fine dodgers
London Mayor Sadiq Khan intensifies ULEZ enforcement as 2.9 million fines remain unpaid. TfL warns of vehicle seizure and bankruptcy for persistent evaders.
Tesco's 40p plastic bag rule sparks backlash
Tesco faces customer fury after increasing its Bag for Life price to 40p. Discover the public reaction and the supermarket's justification for the controversial move.
Migrant jailed for Tesco knife attack in Stoke
A Lithuanian national has been jailed after threatening to cut a married couple 'into pieces' during a violent knife attack outside a Tesco in Stoke-on-Trent. Read the full story.
HMRC's 8am-9am rule for Child Benefit queries
HMRC urges UK households to call between 8am and 9am for quicker help with the High Income Child Benefit Charge. Learn about the income thresholds and repayment rules.
Drug dealer jailed after police stop in Staffordshire
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.
Birmingham drug raid uncovers thousands in cannabis
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Erdington after police discovered 2kg of cannabis hidden in bags during a warrant. The suspect has been bailed as enquiries continue.
Woman charged with arson after Birmingham house fire
A 38-year-old woman faces arson charges after a house fire in Witton where four children were present. Emergency services responded to Deykin Avenue property.
Couple trapped by £7,500 flat service charge
A Surrey couple say a soaring service charge has left them trapped, unable to sell their flat and expand their family. Discover their story and the management's response.
Man charged with GBH at Birmingham sports bar
A Birmingham sports bar has its licence suspended after a serious assault left a man with head injuries. Benjamin Duprey, 34, has been charged with GBH.
Man charged with murder after death in Hanley flat
A 56-year-old man has been charged with murder after Stephen Lovatt was found dead in a flat on Linfield Road, Hanley. Police are appealing for information.
Birmingham safety fears after city centre attacks
Residents reveal growing unease in Birmingham city centre following a series of violent incidents, including a fatal attack. West Midlands Police increase patrols.
Pay-per-litre water charge urged for UK gardens
Government climate adviser proposes pay-per-litre charge for garden watering to combat drought. Learn how this could affect households and water conservation efforts.
HMRC to increase Child Benefit payments from April
UK families to see a rise in Child Benefit payments from April 2025. Find out the new weekly rates and how to protect your State Pension eligibility.
Telford man charged with attempted murder
Abubakar Saleem, 21, from Telford faces attempted murder and weapon charges following a Saturday evening incident. He has appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court.
£100k Cash Found in Erratic M6 Car Stop
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.
HMRC warns of £100 Self Assessment fines deadline
HMRC urges 3.5 million taxpayers to complete Self Assessment returns now to avoid £100 penalties. Know your tax bill before the 31 January 2026 deadline.
500,000 drivers fined after London toll change
Nearly half a million penalty tickets issued for unpaid Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel charges since April. Discover the impact and political fallout.
Birmingham police increase patrols after city centre stabbings
West Midlands Police pledges increased city centre patrols after two stabbings leave one woman dead and a teenage boy with serious injuries. Read the latest updates.
Teenager found dead on Oldbury's Park Street
Family pays tribute to 'beautiful' Lily Whitehouse, 19, found dead on Park Street, Oldbury. A 41-year-old man has been charged with murder. Police appeal for witnesses.
Four stabbings in Birmingham in just over a month
A series of four stabbings, including one fatal attack, has shaken Birmingham city centre in just over a month. Police reassure the public while investigations continue.
Five arrested after Birmingham city centre stabbing
A 14-year-old among five arrested after 17-year-old stabbed near Bullring. Police condemn 'unacceptable violence' as extra patrols deployed across Birmingham.
Reeves' Budget: Fuel Duty Hike and New EV Charges
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to target motorists in the Autumn Budget with a potential £100 annual fuel duty increase and new pay-per-mile charges for electric vehicles. Discover the full impact.
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