Cannabis farm found after Birmingham tower block fire
West Midlands Police discovered 16 cannabis plants while assisting at a fire in a Hamstead tower block. Residents were evacuated but no injuries reported. Call 101 with info.
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Gladiators star changes name after ADHD diagnosis
BBC Gladiators favourite Jamie Bigg reveals the emotional reason behind his decision to reclaim his birth name at 40, following an ADHD diagnosis and divorce. Read his powerful story.
DWP Issues £50 Cold Weather Payments to Pensioners
Thousands of UK state pensioners receive bonus Cold Weather Payments after recent freeze. Find out if you qualify and when payments arrive.
DWP pension error costs Universal Credit claimants £110 a month
The DWP is under fire for a persistent pension error slashing Universal Credit payments. Former Pensions Minister Sir Steve Webb intervenes as claimants lose £110 monthly. Read the full story.
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CCTV Released After Halesowen Phone Robbery
West Midlands Police have issued a CCTV image of two people they wish to identify after a teenage girl had her phone stolen on Newfield Lane, Halesowen. Anyone with information is urged to contact officers.
Six DWP benefits frozen in April 2026
Six key DWP benefits will not increase in April 2026, despite a 3.8% rise for inflation-linked payments. Discover the full list and what it means for households.
Scrap council tax for all pensioners, Labour urged
A parliamentary petition with 7,000 signatures calls on the Labour government to exempt all 13 million state pensioners from council tax, citing unaffordability on fixed incomes.
Judge: 'Great shame' to jail knifeman who slashed neck
A judge said it was a 'great shame' to jail Jake Bishop, 20, who slashed a man's neck on Broad Street and stamped on another's head. Read the full court report.
Join 2026 MND charity events, urges Huddersfield fundraiser
Richard 'Benny' Shaw from Huddersfield inspires action for Motor Neurone Disease. Join 2026 events like the Leeds Marathon to fund vital research and support families facing this devastating condition.
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Charitable Trust Launched to Preserve Hedd Wyn's Home
A new charitable trust launches on January 13 to safeguard the farm and story of revered Welsh bard Hedd Wyn, fulfilling a promise to his mother. Support the preservation.
Katie Price hints at new romance after split
Katie Price shares cryptic post about love after reported split from JJ Slater. The former glamour model suggests she may have already moved on. Read the latest details.
Police investigate death of 63-year-old in Coventry
West Midlands Police are investigating after a 63-year-old man died on Clayton Road. A 37-year-old man has been arrested. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Buy-to-Let Landlords Face £2,500 Extra Tax
UK landlords warn of rent rises as Chancellor Rachel Reeves' two-point tax hike on property income, set for April 2027, adds an average £2,500 to annual bills. Industry voices react.
Traitors' Harriet Tyce is secret millionaire with charity pledge
BBC Traitors contestant Harriet Tyce is a millionaire author. Her book sales soared 96% after the show. She plans to donate any prize money to a breast cancer charity.
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Blues legend Robert Hopkins dies aged 64
Birmingham City pays tribute to former winger and Hall of Fame inductee Robert Hopkins after his death at 64. Read the club's full statement and tributes.
Schoolboy killers of Telford man Peter Cairns named
The identities of three teenagers who murdered Peter Cairns in a random Telford stabbing are revealed. Read the full story of the tragic case and the life sentences.
Birmingham chef's 'never ordinary' ice cream challenges Ben & Jerry's
Birmingham chef O'Nica Kirnon is taking on ice cream giants with her unique, homemade flavours. Discover Nica's story and her plans for 2026. Contact for a taste!
Pensioners can get extra £441 from DWP in January
Thousands of UK state pensioners with conditions like arthritis or back pain could be eligible for an extra £441 in January via DWP's Attendance Allowance. Check if you qualify.
Man loses 11st after feeling 'dreadful' at wedding
Richard Perry lost over 11 stone after a family event in Sorrento was ruined by his health. His incredible weight loss journey reversed type 2 diabetes and transformed his life. Read his inspiring story.
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Firefighter, 90, reunited with woman he saved as a baby
A 90-year-old former firefighter was stunned at his birthday party by a surprise reunion with Carly Holden, whose life he saved from a house fire in 1986. Read this heartwarming story of a lifelong bond.
Couple Deny New Charges in Baby Murder Case
A man and woman from Rugby have pleaded not guilty to five new charges relating to the death of 13-month-old Isabella Stasiak. Their trial is set for October 2026.
Facebook Marketplace viewing turns into knife-point robbery
West Mercia Police are investigating after a Telford man was robbed at knifepoint during a Facebook Marketplace sale. The force urges caution when meeting buyers.
Pension Credit at risk for savers over £10,000 limit
UK state pensioners with over £10,000 in savings risk losing Pension Credit top-ups. Experts warn the outdated limit unfairly penalises savers. Discover if you're affected.
Range Rover stolen from Bilston Morrisons car park
West Midlands Police are investigating after a Range Rover was stolen in broad daylight from a Morrisons car park in Bilston. Witnesses captured the incident on video. Call 101 with info.
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Handcuffed Teen Dies on M5 After Escaping Police Car
The mother of 17-year-old Tamzin Hall says authorities 'desperately failed' her daughter, who died on the M5 after escaping a police vehicle while handcuffed. Read the full investigation details.
Midlands drug gang jailed for over 15 years
Ringleaders of a county lines gang that exploited children to deal heroin and crack cocaine across the Midlands have been sentenced. The 'Trooper Line' was run from prison. Report drug dealing in your area.
Man jailed for unprovoked pub attack in Staffordshire
Gary Webb, 38, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for a drunken, unprovoked assault that left a man with a fractured jaw. Read the full details of the shocking Staffordshire pub attack.
TikToker jailed for killing grandmother in car crash
Leigh Sutherland, 31, sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving after hitting Margaret Allan, 77, in Cumbernauld. He showed 'no remorse' and posted videos about the crash.
British expat 'beaten to death' in Toronto attack
Tributes pour in for 'gentle giant' Luke Kellett-Smith, 34, from Woking, who died after a New Year's Eve assault in Canada. A fundraiser aims to bring him home.
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Schoolboys charged over hoax robbery in Mansfield
Four boys aged 14-16 are due in court after a hoax knifepoint robbery report sparked an armed police response in Mansfield. Read the full details of the incident.
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