M6 Toll Stabbing: Police Get Extra Time to Question Suspect
Detectives investigating an alleged attempted murder on the M6 Toll near Cannock have been granted additional time to interview a 41-year-old suspect from Northumberland.
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Birmingham Woman Ticks Off Bucket List After Diagnosis
A 26-year-old Birmingham woman is courageously pursuing her bucket list after receiving a life-altering diagnosis, inspiring the community with her resilience and determination to live life to the fullest.
Lincoln Darts Academy Grows with New Community Interest Company
The Lincoln Darts Academy has formed a Community Interest Company to reinvest all income into youth darts, providing a crucial space for young people to connect and compete, with plans for a larger venue to support inclusive play.
£320m Youth Knife Crime Plan: Mandatory Interventions Announced
Every child caught carrying a knife in England and Wales will receive a mandatory support plan under a new £320m government initiative aimed at halving knife crime within a decade.
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Belle Hassan's Family Issues Second Statement After Love Island Walkout
The family of Love Island All Stars contestant Belle Hassan has released a second statement urging viewers to show kindness amid online backlash following her emotional exit from the villa.
State Pensioners Risk Losing Full DWP Payments
Thousands of state pensioners could lose their full DWP payments due to a £6,500 earnings rule and gaps in National Insurance records. The full New State Pension is set to increase to £241.30 weekly in April.
Kyra Responds to Curtis' Social Media Post with 'Ouch lol'
Love Island All Stars' Curtis Pritchard appears to distance himself from Kyra Lizama in a Valentine's Day Instagram post, prompting her brief but telling response as fans speculate on their relationship status.
Council Orders Fence Removal Despite Safety Concerns for Autistic Child
A Worcestershire couple faces a council order to demolish their garden fence, deemed 78cm too tall, despite installing it to protect their autistic son from a busy road, sparking a local safety debate.
Mum Demands End to Anonymity for Underage Murderers
A grieving mother calls for legal changes to name underage killers, following the identification of a 15-year-old murderer after he turned 18, echoing a similar case in Birmingham.
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Ramadan 2026 Start Date: Expert Says Not Guesswork
Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on February 19, based on moonsighting predictions in Saudi Arabia, though dates may vary locally in the UK and globally.
Ex-Royal Ballet Dancer Performs for Sick Children at GOSH
Tara-Brigitte Bhavnani, a ballerina who danced with the Royal Ballet for over 20 years, now performs for children at Great Ormond Street Hospital, offering a beautiful escape from their medical challenges.
Dispatch Hits Membership Goal; Local News Roundup
The Birmingham Dispatch nears its 2,000 paying reader target while covering a disgraced surgeon's book launch, political controversies, and new city initiatives.
Birmingham's Rogue Landlord Team Loses Government Funding
The Government has rejected pleas to continue funding Birmingham's specialist team tackling rogue supported exempt accommodation providers. The council must now find alternative resources to maintain the successful pilot project.
Tamworth Drug Probe: Axe, Nunchucks, Drugs Seized in Wolverhampton
Staffordshire Police arrested a 16-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man in Wolverhampton after a raid linked to a county lines drug investigation in Tamworth. Officers seized heroin, crack cocaine, cannabis, cash, an axe, nunchucks, and mobile phones.
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Deeside Mill Donates £1,000 to Children's Hospice
Shotton Mill Limited in Flintshire has donated £1,000 to Hope House Tŷ Gobaith, a children's hospice supporting over 700 families across North Wales and surrounding areas.
Serial Shoplifter Jailed for 26 Weeks in Birmingham
James Taylor, a prolific shoplifter, has been sentenced to 26 weeks in prison for ten thefts across Birmingham and Solihull, stealing items like chocolate and cleaning products worth around £1,000.
Teen Charged After Knife and Drug Incident in Shirley
An 18-year-old has been charged with possessing an offensive weapon, Class B drugs, and criminal damage following a police response in Stratford Road, Shirley.
Missing Person Montgomery Lewis: Police Appeal for Information
West Mercia Police are urgently seeking information on Montgomery 'Monty' Lewis, 26, who vanished from Shrewsbury in December. He is described as 6ft3 with blonde shoulder-length hair.
DWP to Check Bank Accounts for Benefit Claimants After February
The Department for Work and Pensions will gain powers to monitor bank accounts of Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit claimants to combat fraud, sparking privacy concerns.
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Over-50s Challenge Stereotypes of Tech Incompetence and Age
A new study reveals that over-50s are frustrated by stereotypes labeling them as technologically inept and stuck in the past, with many leading vibrant, youthful lives.
Police Appeal After Edgbaston Street Attack
West Midlands Police issue an appeal for information seven months after a woman was assaulted on Gillott Road in Edgbaston, releasing an image of a man they wish to speak to.
Wolverhampton Rapist Jailed for 18 Years After Targeting Girls
Gurpreet Randhawa, 21, from Wolverhampton, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for raping two 15-year-old girls and exploiting a 12-year-old online. The predator used social media to groom his victims, with one attack occurring in a car park where he
Last Chance for Free Air Fryers for North Lincolnshire Pensioners
North Lincolnshire Council urges eligible state pensioners born before 1959 to apply quickly for remaining free energy-efficient cooking appliances before stock runs out.
Birmingham MPs Expose Supported Housing Crisis in City Neighborhoods
Birmingham MPs reveal shocking conditions in supported exempt housing sector, with 32,000 vulnerable residents living alongside families amid drug use, mental health crises, and inadequate support.
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Pensioners 'Hoodwinked' by £400 Leasehold Fee Rise
A 72-year-old pensioner faces nearly £400 monthly leasehold fees, feeling trapped despite a government cap on ground rents set for 2028, with campaigners calling for faster reform.
How BTP's 61016 Text Service Handles Train Safety Reports
The British Transport Police explains their discreet 61016 text reporting system for non-emergency incidents on trains, detailing how officers respond based on each situation's specifics.
Birmingham Crime Data: Most Common Offences in Every Area
An analysis of police data shows violent and sexual offences are the most frequent crimes across Birmingham, with Lozells and Aston having the highest rates and Sutton Coldfield the lowest.
Parents Warned Over Dangerous Parking After Fire Engine Delay
Police issue urgent warning to parents at Roberts Primary School in Lower Gornal after illegally parked cars delayed a fire engine on a 999 emergency call, highlighting serious safety risks during school drop-off and pick-up times.
Paddy McGuinness' Valentine's Card Has Hilarious Back Message
TV presenter Paddy McGuinness shared a heartfelt Valentine's Day card from his youngest daughter, only to discover a hilarious and cheeky message written on the back that left him amused.
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Lucie Grove Wins Lancashire Young Citizen of the Year Award
Lucie Grove, a 15-year-old from Preston, has been awarded Lancashire's Young Citizen of the Year 2026 for her pivotal role in an intergenerational social action program. The ceremony at Lancashire Police Headquarters also honored runners-up Millie Rooney
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