Birmingham Debt Charity StepChange Proposes Office Closure
StepChange, a debt advice charity in Birmingham, plans to close its Temple Street office and Cardiff branch, putting 49 staff under consultation. Services may shift to other UK centres.
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EE and Vodafone Customers Hit by Fake Reward Points Scam
A major warning has been issued after thousands of EE and Vodafone customers received fraudulent text messages promising 13,000 reward points. The sophisticated phishing scam attempts to steal personal and financial information through deceptive links.
Wightwick Manor Restoration Wins Victorian Society Award
The National Trust's conservation of Grade I listed Wightwick Manor in the West Midlands has received the Victorian Society's annual award for its exemplary restoration work.
Couple Leaves UK for Egypt: £300 Rent, 28C Winters
Kelsey O'Mahoney and Russell Edwards swapped Cannock for Hurghada, Egypt, escaping UK weather and high costs. They now pay £300 rent, £20 bills, and enjoy sunny winters.
Council Orders Removal of Fence for Autistic Child Over Height
A Worcestershire couple faces dismantling their £3,000 garden fence, installed to protect their autistic son, after the council deemed it 78cm too tall and incompatible with village character.
Mapperley Couple Marks 65th Wedding Anniversary Milestone
Angus and Joyce MacDonald of Mapperley celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary, reflecting on a life of RAF service, global postings, and local contributions in Nottinghamshire.
Birmingham Man Charged with Murder in Ladywood Incident
Joseph McCalmon, 31, from Birmingham, has been charged with murder after a man was found injured on Icknield Port Road and later died in hospital. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening.
Police Hunt Solihull Bank Card Thief in CCTV Appeal
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a wallet theft in Solihull led to bank cards being used at a Morrisons cashpoint. No arrests have been made.
Birmingham Teen Killer's Final Insult to Dying Boy
Kian Moulton, 15, stabbed Leo Ross, 12, in a random attack in Yardley Wood, then returned to watch the aftermath. He received a life sentence with a minimum of 13 years.
Man Jailed for 1,950 Child Abuse Images in Nottingham
Jake Wales, 28, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after police found him with nearly 2,000 indecent images of children, including over 500 in the most serious category.
Racist Axe Attacker Jailed After Edinburgh Station Assault (14.02.2026)
Brian Patterson, 22, from Brechin, has been sentenced to four years in prison with a two-year extension for a racially aggravated axe attack on a commuter at Edinburgh Waverley station in September 2025.
Army Sergeant Under Police Probe Found Dead After Vanishing
An inquest reveals that Sergeant Alex Cairnie, of the Queen's Royal Hussars, was under police investigation when he vanished from Tidworth Camp and was later found dead on a remote hillside.
SKATEFEST 2026: New Community Festival in Thornton-le-Dale
A new community festival, SKATEFEST 2026, launches in Thornton-le-Dale on May 23, featuring skate competitions, live music, street art, and free activities to rejuvenate the local skatepark.
Driver Jailed Over Decade for Fatal Crash After Dangerous Overtakes
Mariusz Kosinski, 37, has been sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving on the A46 Evesham bypass, where he was over the alcohol limit and overtook multiple vehicles recklessly.
Builder Convicted of Murder After Cycling from Crime Scene
Dorin Ciorba, 29, found guilty of murdering 62-year-old Osaretin Oronsaye in Dartford, Kent, following a brutal attack over a financial dispute. CCTV captured his chilling escape by bicycle.
UC Health Payment Cut by £188 Monthly for New Claimants
New Universal Credit claimants face losing £188 a month as the Government cuts the health top-up payment by nearly half from April 2026, sparking criticism over a two-tier system.
Kidnapping Arrests Near Primary School in Benfleet, Essex
Two individuals were arrested by armed police on High Road in Benfleet, Essex, following an alleged kidnapping of a man in his 20s. The incident occurred near South Benfleet Primary School, causing alarm among witnesses and school staff.
Rochdale Churches Announce February Services and Events
Multiple churches across Rochdale have detailed their February schedules, including special services, study groups, community support initiatives, and musical performances for all residents.
Darren Steel Jailed for Life After Murdering Brother Martin
Darren Steel, 41, has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years for the murder of his older brother Martin Steel in a case described as the 'ultimate betrayal'.
Bogus Boiler Repair Man Jailed for Midlands Scams
Saqib Ali, 24, has been sentenced to over two years in prison for burglary, theft, and handling stolen goods after preying on elderly and vulnerable victims across Derby and Stoke-on-Trent.
Brothers Jailed for 8 Years Over County Lines Drug Line
Two brothers from Wolverhampton have been sentenced to eight years in prison each for running a County Lines drug network known as the 'Kash Line' that supplied crack cocaine and heroin across the Black Country.
Council Rejects HMO Plans for Former Police Training Centre
Sandwell Council has refused permission to convert the vacant Windmill House police training facility in Smethwick into a 76-bed house of multiple occupation, citing numerous planning concerns.
Pet Charity's Urgent £122,000 Appeal to Save Services
A South Wales charity providing free pet food to foodbanks and a low-cost pop-up shop faces closure after a major grant fell through. It must raise £122,000 in four weeks to secure a permanent warehouse and continue vital services that keep families and p
Bollington's Historic Floods and Bygone Days in Archives
Explore enchanting archival images from Macclesfield, including the devastating 1912 Bollington canal flood and nostalgic scenes from the 1920s to 1950s.
Nazi Kidnap Survivor's West Midlands Life Revealed in £100k Case
A Polish man kidnapped by Nazis as a child rebuilt his life in the West Midlands, with his £100,000 estate finally reaching family after a decade-long international investigation.
Free BBC TV Licences for Pre-1951 State Pensioners
State pensioners born before 1951 can now apply for a £0 BBC TV Licence if they receive Pension Credit. The scheme requires applicants to be 75 or older, with eligibility checks conducted via the DWP.
Worcestershire Pensioners Get £300 Cost of Living Payments
Worcestershire Council announces expanded Household Support Fund providing £300 payments to eligible pensioners and vulnerable residents facing financial hardship.
Gordon Ramsay's Advice to Brooklyn Beckham Amid Family Feud
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay urges Brooklyn Beckham to cherish his parents during the public family dispute, drawing from his own experiences with family tensions.
New West Midlands Most Wanted List Issued by Police
West Midlands Police have added new suspects to their most wanted list, appealing for public help to locate individuals wanted for crimes including stalking, harassment, and burglary.
Three Men Sentenced After Dangerous Dog Attacks
Three men from the West Midlands have been sentenced after their dogs viciously attacked people while dangerously out of control, resulting in one death and multiple injuries.
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