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Stolen Car Recovered, Police Issue Keyless Theft Alert
West Midlands Police recover a Nissan Juke stolen via keyless entry in Penn, urging drivers to enhance vehicle security with practical tips to prevent theft.
GMB Pauses for Tribute to D-Day Veteran Donald Butt
Good Morning Britain interrupted its programme to announce the passing of Donald Butt, a 100-year-old D-Day veteran, who recently received France's Legion d'honneur.
Woman Scams DWP of £9,787 After Inheritance
Leigh-Ann Hart, 55, from East Lothian, fraudulently claimed benefits after receiving a family inheritance, resulting in a community payback order.
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Pensioners Told to Check Bank Accounts for Winter Fuel Payment
The DWP has set a deadline for state pensioners expecting Winter Fuel Payments, with thousands advised to check accounts on Wednesday morning for payments up to £300.
Marston Green House Approved as Children's Home
Planning permission granted for a five-bedroom house in Holly Lane, Marston Green, to be converted into a children's home for up to three young people, addressing local care provision needs.
DWP's New Crisis Fund Replaces Household Support
The Department for Work and Pensions introduces a new Crisis and Resilience Fund as the Household Support Fund ends in March, offering flexible payments for essential needs.
Police Officer Dismissed for Unlawful Crime Log Searches
A former West Midlands Police officer accessed confidential crime reports about herself and family members out of curiosity, breaching professional standards.
Son Banned from Asking Mum for Money
A 37-year-old man has been jailed and given a restraining order preventing him from asking his mother for money after repeatedly harassing her at her Black Country home.
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Mum Banned for Starving XL Bully to Death in Birmingham
A Birmingham mother has been banned from keeping animals for ten years after her XL Bully dog starved to death in her garden, with the court hearing the animal suffered for weeks.
Hydrangea Pruning Warning: Avoid This January Mistake
Experts urge gardeners to avoid pruning hydrangeas in January to prevent losing blooms. Learn when and how to properly care for these popular flowering shrubs.
RICS Calls for Welsh Built Environment Boost in Manifesto
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors publishes its Senedd election manifesto, calling for strategic investment in housing, planning, and infrastructure to drive Wales' economy.
Hockley Heath Acid Attack: Police Probe Car Damage
West Midlands Police are investigating after an unknown substance was sprayed on three vehicles in Hockley Heath, Solihull, causing significant damage in the early hours of January 23.
Cars Damaged in Acid Attack by Youths in Solihull
Three vehicles were targeted in a suspected acid attack on a driveway in Hockley Heath, Solihull, with West Midlands Police investigating the incident.
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Police Seek Two Men Over Kingswinford Burglary
West Midlands Police release CCTV images of two men wanted in connection with a house break-in on Greenfields Road, Kingswinford, during the festive period.
Man Seriously Injured in Walsall Street Attack
A man in his 30s was found with serious injuries on Chantry Avenue in Bloxwich, Walsall, in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation.
Universal Credit Holiday Warning: Report Trips or Face Fines
Universal Credit claimants are being reminded to report any holidays abroad to the DWP to avoid potential fines of up to £5,000, with specific rules for payments during travel.
Cannabis Farm Found in Solihull Home
A cannabis farm worth around £30,000 was uncovered in a property on Oxford Grove in Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, close to a local nature reserve. Police seized 29 plants and are investigating.
DWP Plans to Scrap ESA for New Unemployment Insurance
The DWP plans to replace 'new style' ESA, claimed by 1.4 million people, with a time-limited Unemployment Insurance benefit, as part of a major social security reform.
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Walsall Road Sealed Off After Serious Assault
West Midlands Police have cordoned off Chantry Avenue in Blakenall Heath, Walsall, after a man in his 30s was found seriously injured in an assault early Sunday morning.
Birmingham Man Jailed for Historic Child Rape
Jerome Blackburn from Edgbaston has been sentenced to seven years in prison for raping a boy over 15 years ago. West Midlands Police praised the victim's courage.
Travellers Occupy Birmingham Park, Council Responds
A group of travellers has set up an unauthorised encampment at Kings Norton Park in Birmingham, with caravans spotted on the car park. The council has reiterated its commitment to protecting public land.
Teenagers Arrested After Police Chase in Walsall
Two 18-year-olds were arrested in Walsall on suspicion of car theft and possessing a hammer after a police pursuit by West Midlands Police's Guardian Task Force.
Ex-Girlfriend Supports Brooklyn Beckham's Parental Claims
Afton McKeith, former partner of Brooklyn Beckham, confirms his recent statements about growing up under intense parental pressure and public scrutiny.
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Birmingham Mum's Drink-Driving Ban Shame
A Birmingham mother caught driving at nearly triple the legal alcohol limit wept in court as she described the impact of her disqualification on her family life.
Household Support Fund Ends in March, Replaced by New Scheme
The Department for Work and Pensions will terminate all Household Support Fund payments from March 31, with Gateshead Council warning of the change to a new Crisis Resilience Fund.
Birmingham Thug Convicted for Handsworth Stabbing
Mohamed Mahamad has been found guilty of a violent stabbing in Handsworth after a failed robbery attempt that left his victim with life-threatening injuries.
Disabled Resident 'Under House Arrest' After Lift Failure
A Birmingham woman with severe arthritis was trapped in her fourth-floor flat for five days when her tower block lift broke down, describing the experience as feeling 'under house arrest'.
Spudman's Grandad Saved by Social Media After Fall
TikTok star Spudman expresses gratitude after a neighbour's social media alert led to the rescue of his 98-year-old grandfather, who had lain on a bathroom floor for six hours following a fall.
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Solihull Chainsaw Attacker Jailed for 14 Years
A violent offender from Solihull has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a shocking chainsaw attack that left a victim with severe injuries, following a police investigation.
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