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Saturday Quiz: General Knowledge & Cryptic Teasers
Challenge yourself with this week's Saturday quiz, featuring brain-teasing general knowledge and cryptic questions submitted by Pete from Redcar. How many can you answer correctly?
UK households face tearing down garden fences
A Welsh planning decision could force UK households to remove timber garden fences. Discover how one family's safety measure was rejected over visual concerns.
Woman fights for life after Birmingham stabbing
A woman is in critical condition after an unprovoked stabbing on Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham. A man is in custody as police continue their investigation.
Amy Melia wins national care award for fundraising
Amy Melia from Marple's Arbour Court care home wins the National Foundation Champion award after raising £3,880 through gruelling physical challenges for the Barchester Charitable Foundation.
Pensioners face £400 tax bill in Budget warning
Former pensions minister Baroness Altman warns state pensioners could face a £400 annual tax increase if income tax changes proceed in the Autumn Budget.
Furious residents' lives 'ruined' by 100ft 5G mast
Residents on Hurcott Road say a 100ft 5G mast is causing a constant humming noise and safety fears. One homeowner has been forced to move out. Read their story.
West Bromwich gunman jailed for 11-year drive-by shooting
Adyan Hussain sentenced to over 11 years for a brazen daylight drive-by shooting in West Bromwich. The victim suffered shotgun wounds to the head and body. Read the full court details.
Uninsured driver's dangerous Smethwick police chase
Mohibullah Faraz sentenced after dangerous police pursuit through Smethwick with two deflated tyres. Read the full details of the court case and sentencing.
Leicester's Arch of Remembrance Restored for Centenary
Leicester's Grade I listed Arch of Remembrance has been meticulously cleaned and restored in time for the Remembrance Sunday service, celebrating its 100-year anniversary.
Secure 20-bed children's home approved for Birmingham
Plans for a new 20-bed secure children's home in Birmingham's Gravelly Hill have received backing from Coventry councillors. The facility will provide therapeutic care and education for vulnerable young people.
Solihull biomass heating upgrade gets green light
Solihull councillors vote to upgrade the controversial biomass heating system in tower blocks, rejecting calls for its removal. The move aims to improve efficiency and reduce costs for residents.
Boy, 8, walks 31 miles for Rainbows Hospice
Eight-year-old Evan Blowfield from Ratby walked a mile every day in October, braving Storm Amy to raise £725 for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People.
Spot 'sneaky' Japanese knotweed before winter
Experts urge homeowners to check for invasive Japanese knotweed signs before it becomes dormant. Failure can lead to costly damage and property devaluation.
Pensioner's 'inhumane' council house with rats and mould
A 67-year-old Birmingham man with serious health conditions is living in a council property infested with rats, damp, and mould. His living conditions have been branded 'inhumane'.
Mum stabbed 24 times fears attacker's open prison move
A mother who survived a 24-stab attack while pregnant says she is terrified her ex-partner is set for an open prison. Read her fight for justice.
Prisoner sentenced for faeces attack on officers
A depraved inmate at HMP Long Lartin attacked two prison officers with a bucket of faeces and urine, leaving them hospitalised. Learn about the shocking case and its impact.
Birmingham ranked second most deprived city in England
New government data reveals Birmingham as England's second most deprived local authority, with nearly half its neighbourhoods classified as highly deprived. Discover the full impact.
Birmingham's 900-year market faces demolition
Traders at Birmingham's historic Bull Ring Indoor Market demand answers as the 900-year trading site faces demolition for housing. Discover the future plans and community impact.
Teen banned from keeping animals for 10 years
Joshua Evans, 19, convicted of animal cruelty after doorbell footage showed him hitting and throwing dogs. He received a 10-year ban and community order.
Walsall man stabbed through hands in road rage attack
A Walsall man recounts the horror of being stabbed through both hands after a road rage incident. Police are yet to make an arrest following the July attack.
£10 DWP Christmas Bonus: Eligibility Guide 2025
Millions on benefits like State Pension and PIP are eligible for the £10 DWP Christmas bonus. Check if you qualify and when to expect the payment. Contact DWP if eligible but not paid.
First-ever £150 Warm Home Discount for UK households
Millions of UK households will receive a £150 energy bill discount this winter as the Warm Home Discount scheme expands. Check if you're eligible and how to claim.
Number plate cloning surge leaves drivers with fines
Innocent motorists are receiving fines for crimes they didn't commit as number plate cloning becomes a 'crisis' on UK roads. Discover how to protect your vehicle.
Woman found trapped in suitcase on Irish bus
A woman was discovered trapped inside a suitcase on a Citylink bus in Galway. Gardaí are investigating the disturbing incident. Read the full story.
Queen Camilla's jewels stolen at service station
Royal aides' mistake led to theft of Queen Camilla's jewellery at Beaconsfield Services. MI5 recovered items within hours. Read the full story.
Pensioner's 'inhumane' mould-ridden council home
Widower John Marshall, 67, lives in a damp, rat-infested Birmingham council property. His conditions have been slammed as inhumane as the council faces criticism.
Crime boss jailed as lavish cocaine gang lifestyle ends
Keiron Leonard, 32, head of a cocaine gang, is jailed for over 14 years. His lavish lifestyle, funded by crime and featuring £80k Rolexes, is over. Read the full story.
Hit-and-Run Driver Killed Man, Tried to Frame Someone
Aden Wright fatally struck Ryan Griffiths in Wolverhampton and fled the scene. He then attempted to frame another person for the crime. Read the full story of this callous hit-and-run.
Joey Barton guilty over offensive social media posts
Former footballer Joey Barton convicted for grossly offensive posts about Eni Aluko and Jeremy Vine. Read the full court verdict details and implications for online speech.
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