Rochdale Remembrance Services Honour Local Heroes
Rochdale's Remembrance season honoured veterans and fallen heroes, including D-Day veteran Les Brown, with new government veterans' strategy announced.
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Sutton Coldfield shop thief banned and jailed
Prolific thief Anthony Jarvis jailed for nine months and banned from Sutton Coldfield shops with a Criminal Behaviour Order. West Midlands Police report 60% rise in shop theft arrests.
Pensioners set for extra £714 from DWP
UK state pensioners could receive an extra £714 annually by deferring claims. Learn how waiting boosts your payout by 5.8% and if this strategy suits your circumstances.
Young buyers forced into 'nature deserts'
A new study reveals the high cost of homes near green spaces is forcing first-time buyers into 'nature deserts', deepening health inequalities across the UK.
Building Society Backs Hospice Care for Two Years
Monmouthshire Building Society partners with St David's Hospice Care for a two-year fundraising initiative to support palliative care in South East Wales communities.
Search for Llandudno's Jewish Business History
Historians are uncovering North Wales' Jewish heritage and seeking memories of businesses like Wartski's jewellers, who created royal wedding rings. Share your stories.
Neil Littlewood's Strictly Christmas for Baby Hospice
Coventry's Neil Littlewood competes in Strictly Christmas dance event, raising over £3,000 for Zoe's Place Baby Hospice. Read his inspiring story and learn how to support.
State pension rise brings tax sting for retirees
UK state pension set for a 4.8% rise, making retirees £1,300 better off. But a frozen tax allowance means many will face unexpected HMRC bills. Plan your retirement income now.
Birmingham street sees 202 crimes after fatal stabbing
Exclusive police data reveals 202 crimes reported on Smallbrook Queensway where Katie Fox was fatally stabbed. Shoplifting tops the list as community seeks answers.
Council to refurbish pensioner's 'inhumane' home
Birmingham City Council will completely refurbish a widower's mould-ridden council house after his 'inhumane' living conditions were exposed. 67-year-old John Marshall will be moved to temporary accommodation during the works.
Jamaican Brigham's Hurricane Relief Effort
How Birmingham's Jamaican diaspora is leading fundraising for Hurricane Melissa disaster relief in Jamaica. Discover the community's powerful response and solidarity.
Dudley child left alone as carers hid in attic
Shocking report reveals staffing crises in Dudley children's services as councillor describes child forced to fend for themselves. Urgent reforms needed.
Birmingham couple's dinner date inspires homeless charity
After a fancy meal in Birmingham, Alan and Katherine Strang founded Let's Feed Brum, now helping hundreds weekly with food, clothing and support. Discover their inspiring story.
Sara Cox's countryside life and farm tragedies
BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox shares her rural upbringing and recent farm attacks affecting her father. Discover her countryside journey and current challenges.
Council blasts 'keyboard warriors' over hate
A parish council clerk hits back at online bullies after the council chairman was falsely accused of phone use at a Remembrance service. Read the full story.
Mrs Hinch's Amazon Pet Hair Roller Wows Owners
Cleaning guru Mrs Hinch recommends the ACE2ACE Pet Hair Remover Roller. Get the gadget that leaves pet owners 'genuinely impressed' for £16.99 on Amazon.
Oldbury street plagued by anti-social behaviour
Residents on Imran Way in Oldbury report feeling unsafe due to persistent anti-social behaviour including drug use and fireworks. Read more on the community's plea for action.
GPS tracker gunman jailed for 32-year sentence
Leon Haughton tracked his victim using GPS devices before a point-blank car park shooting in Dudley. Discover how police uncovered this pre-planned attack.
Sex offender on run for 3 years: Police warning
Registered sex offender Daljinder Singh from Wolverhampton remains at large after three years. Police warn public not to approach and to call 999 immediately if seen.
Sex attack happens daily in West Midlands hotspot
Shocking crime figures reveal a sex offence is reported every day in Birmingham city centre, the West Midlands' worst location for such crimes. Discover the full list of hotspots.
Birmingham's Foxy Line drug dealers jailed for 40 years
Five drug dealers from Birmingham and Solihull who ran the Foxy Line county drugs operation have been sentenced to nearly 40 years combined. West Midlands Police uncovered the network after finding a WhatsApp group with 2,000 members.
Mum saves son and pets from arson house fire
A courageous mother risked her life running into a burning house to rescue her teenage son, cats and bearded dragons after a drunken ex-lover torched a caravan. Read the full story.
Car flips in Codsall, driver arrested for drink-driving
Three people sustained serious injuries after a car overturned on Stafford Lane in Codsall. A 24-year-old man from Wigan has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Woman hunted after Morrisons knifepoint robbery
Police are hunting a woman after staff at a Walsall Morrisons were threatened with a knife during an alcohol theft. Can you help identify her? Call 101.
Birmingham gang killer dies in prison
Lisa Clarke, convicted for the sadistic torture murder of ex-soldier Brian Farmer in Birmingham, has died in custody. An independent inquiry into her death is underway.
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.
MAFS UK: Steven admits Hinge dating app use
MAFS UK's Steven shocks cast by confessing he used Hinge during the experiment. Get the full story on the explosive final reunion revelations.
Vintage doll's epic 4,490-mile journey for hospice
A rare My Girl Doll donated to Sobell House Hospice Charity took a 4,490-mile detour via the USA before reaching Italy. Manager Jay Boydon's persistence secured the £310 sale, funding vital hospice care. Support their work.
Strictly's Neil Jones mourns father's death
Strictly Come Dancing professional Neil Jones announces the death of his father, receiving an outpouring of support from fans and co-stars. Read the emotional tribute.
George Owen runs Chester Marathon for Wales Air Ambulance
A grateful father from Rhyl completes the Chester Marathon, raising £1,660 for the Wales Air Ambulance that transported his premature daughter nine years ago. Read his inspiring story.
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