Telford Named UK Dog Capital with Highest Pet Ratio
New research reveals Telford has the highest proportion of dogs to people in the UK, with residents spending more on pampering pets than children.
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Birmingham Pub Pours 100 Free Pints for One Night
The Spotted Dog in Digbeth is collaborating with Dundalk Bay Brewery to give away 100 free pints of stout or lager tonight, first come, first served.
533 Conditions Qualify for £187 Weekly PIP Payments
The DWP has released a full list of 533 health conditions that make individuals eligible for Personal Independence Payments, with weekly sums reaching up to £187.45.
New DWP Crisis Fund Offers £1bn Support with Flexible Eligibility
The Department for Work and Pensions announces a new Crisis and Resilience Fund providing emergency cash payments to low-income households across England, with flexible eligibility criteria.
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Teen Killers Post Prison Reunion Photo, Outraging Victims' Families
Two teenagers convicted of murdering Max Dixon and Mason Rist in Bristol have shared a photo on social media bragging about being reunited in prison, prompting complaints from victims' families.
DWP Targets 15 Banks in Benefits Fraud Crackdown
The Department for Work and Pensions is launching targeted bank account checks on benefits claimants, focusing on Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit.
4.2 Million on 'No Work' Universal Credit, DWP Figures Reveal
New DWP statistics reveal 4.2 million people receive Universal Credit with no work requirements, a significant increase from 2024, driven by mental health claims and political debate.
Birmingham Council Homes to Meet Standards by 2032
Birmingham Council pledges all its social housing will meet the decent homes standard by 2032, amid criticism over repair delays and rent hikes.
Birmingham 'Abandoned' as Government Delays Housing Crackdown
Birmingham faces a crisis as promised regulations for supported exempt accommodation are delayed until 2027, leaving thousands vulnerable to exploitation.
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Dudley's £150k Market Revamp 'Failed' by Pigeons and Yobs
Dudley Council's £150,000 market revamp, intended as a business boost, has become a hub for pigeons and antisocial behaviour, leaving traders and residents furious.
Mother's Plea to Bring Son Home After Thailand Death
A Grimsby mother makes an emotional appeal for help to repatriate her son's body after he was found deceased in a Thai hotel following a nine-day search.
Man Admits Pushing Dad into Path of Ambulance
Lewis Budge, 22, pleaded guilty to culpable homicide after pushing Robert Bromell, 39, into the road where he was struck by an ambulance in Oban.
Telford Cannabis Dealer Jailed for Two Years
Stefan Farmer from Telford has been sentenced to two years in prison after police discovered cannabis buds and £50,000 in cash during a raid on his property.
Christmas Eve Rape Investigation Near Ironbridge Cemetery
West Mercia Police have launched an investigation after a woman in her 20s was raped near Castle Green Cemetery in Ironbridge on Christmas Eve morning.
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£500 Donation to Sight Loss Charity in Preston
David Wilson Homes has donated £500 to Galloways, a leading sight loss charity in Preston, to support services for visually impaired people across Lancashire and Sefton.
Moseley's Changing Status as Birmingham's Bohemian Hub
An exploration of Moseley, Birmingham's once-thriving creative suburb, examining its current community spirit, business challenges, and future prospects with new transport links.
Harry in Court: Press 'Made Meghan's Life Misery'
Prince Harry gave emotional testimony at the Royal Courts of Justice, alleging Associated Newspapers made his wife Meghan's life 'an absolute misery' through unlawful information gathering.
Yate Ageing Better Festival 2026: Celebrating Positive Ageing
Yate Town Council announces the return of the free Yate Ageing Better Festival on July 15, 2026. This community event promotes positive ageing with activities, performances, and local group showcases.
BMW Driver Deliberately Struck Man, Crashed into House
Michael Povey, 29, is on trial for murder after allegedly driving his BMW at Lee Baker, 28, in Rednal, Birmingham, then crashing into a house and fabricating a theft story.
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Sisters Raise £2,000 for Bronglais Hospital in Memory of Aunt
Beca and Mali James have raised £2,061.90 for the Colorectal Unit at Bronglais Hospital, Aberystwyth, through a coffee morning held in memory of their aunt, Peta Romaine.
Barratt Homes Donates Soil and Seeds to Blackburn School
Barratt Homes has donated 20 tonnes of soil and wildflower seeds to St Francis Primary School in Blackburn to enhance its outdoor play areas as part of the OPAL scheme.
Hall Green Residents Demand Closure of Supported Housing
Terrified neighbours in Hall Green are calling for a supported housing property to be shut down after a woman was seen with a knife on Tetley Road. Residents report chaos and violence since the house became exempt accommodation.
Nottingham Park Sexual Assault: Police Boost Patrols
A woman in her 30s was sexually assaulted at Forest Recreation Ground in Nottingham. Police have increased patrols and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Persimmon Homes Donates £5,000 to Cransley Hospice
Cransley Hospice Trust in Kettering receives a £5,000 donation from Persimmon Homes Midlands to support its bereavement services and memory box project for families.
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Cable Thieves Arrested in Birmingham Manhole Standoff
Firearms officers in Birmingham detained three men suspected of stealing underground cables after a tense confrontation where they were ordered to exit a manhole or face a police dog.
Stafford Businessman Attacked in 25-Second Showroom Assault
Darren Street describes being left bruised and bloodied after a violent attack at Spear Cars in Stafford, with police response questioned.
Tamworth Cannabis Farm Discovery Leads to Arrest
Staffordshire Police discovered a significant cannabis cultivation operation in Tamworth, with 43 plants valued at approximately £50,000. A 27-year-old local man was arrested and released pending further investigation.
UK Tourist Found Deceased in Thailand After Disappearance
The mother of Joshua Kershaw, a 21-year-old British tourist who vanished in Pattaya, has confirmed his tragic death. The Grimsby man failed to board his return flight to the UK, prompting an international search.
Police Probe Group Fight Outside Birmingham Petrol Station
West Midlands Police are investigating a disorder involving a group of people outside a petrol station in Summer Lane, Hockley, Birmingham. Three individuals were detained and later released.
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Teen Charged Over Wolverhampton Knife Fight
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with affray and threats with a blade following a reported knife fight in Wolverhampton city centre's Victoria Square.
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