Telford Man's Romance Fraud Trial Set for 2027

Marc Cole-Jones, 52, from Telford, has pleaded not guilty to 25 counts of fraud by false representation, totaling £535,791.41, in a case involving seven women across multiple regions.

Midlands Man Jailed for Vicious Drunken Attack

Kyle Somerville sentenced to over four years for a brutal assault that left his victim with facial fractures and vision problems after a drunken argument turned violent in Kirkby-in-Ashfield.

Birmingham Criminals Jailed in February 2026

A roundup of Birmingham criminals sentenced in February 2026, including a shocking teenage murderer, deadly drug dealers, and sexual predators, with details of their crimes and prison terms.

Three Pensioner Groups Denied £241 DWP Boost in April

Three categories of state pensioners will be denied the full 4.8% Triple Lock increase from April 6, 2026, under DWP rules, affecting those with insufficient NI years, pre-2016 contracted-out schemes, and expatriates in certain countries.

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