Fake Number Plates Put UK National Security at Risk
A parliamentary report warns the UK's number plate system is 'outdated and poorly regulated', creating a national security threat. Experts call for urgent action.
A parliamentary report warns the UK's number plate system is 'outdated and poorly regulated', creating a national security threat. Experts call for urgent action.
Police urgently seek Dale, 36, missing from Sutton Coldfield since New Year's Eve. He was last seen near midnight. Call 999 immediately if seen, quoting log 4832.
A retired UK civil servant must repay £25,000 after a decade-long pension miscalculation. Discover the impact of the error and the union's call for change.
UK state pensioners on qualifying benefits could receive £25 Cold Weather Payments this January. Find out who is eligible and how the scheme works as the big freeze continues.
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RecommendedA nationwide crackdown targets illegal streaming via modified Amazon Fire Sticks. Authorities warn of fines, prison, and cyber risks. Report sellers to Citizens Advice.
Millions of UK retirees will see their state pension rise by 4.8% from April 2026. Find out how much more you'll get and check your eligibility for the new rates.
Low-income state pensioners are receiving a £150 Warm Home Discount off their energy bills this January. Find out who qualifies and how the scheme works.
West Midlands Police's Guardian Taskforce arrested nearly 700 people and seized over 1,400 weapons in a year-long crackdown on knife crime. Read the full report on the team's enforcement and prevention efforts.
The new state pension will rise to £12,547 in April 2026, a £575 annual increase. Find out exactly how much more you'll get and what the triple lock means for you.
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RecommendedWest Midlands Police warn drivers that alcohol stays in the system longer than many think. Officers are out in force on New Year's Day to protect lives. Think before you drive.
A Sandwell shop stripped of its licence for selling illegal alcohol, vapes and Viagra has applied for a new permit. The council will decide on 6 January.
A 'cliff edge' rule for Carer's Allowance means earning just 1p over the limit forces full repayment. A new review reveals systemic DWP failures are causing crippling debts for vulnerable carers.
A mother-of-three pleads for help after builders left a vital extension for her disabled son unfinished and 'riddled with damp' for two years. Read her story.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces those living solely on the state pension will not pay income tax, despite future rises breaching the personal allowance. Key details explained.
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RecommendedSeven inmates died at HMP Birmingham last year as prison deaths across England and Wales rose by 30%. Coroner warns 'more will die' without action on drone drug drops.
As 2026 approaches, Baba Vanga's chilling prophecy about technology and morality resurfaces. Explore the mystic's predictions on ethics, cancer tests, and global instability. Read the full analysis.
Step back in time to 1956 Birmingham. See archive photos of new housing estates, diesel trains, Austin cars, and royal visits that shaped the West Midlands. Explore the city's history now.
A review of the key Birmingham criminals jailed in 2025 for race-related crimes, from mosque terror plots to violent disorder and online threats. Explore the cases that exposed the city's underlying tensions.
New data reveals the UK's most stolen cars, with the Ford Fiesta topping the list. Discover the top 10 targeted models and the criminal strategies behind the thefts.
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RecommendedColette and Jade Glenn lost a combined 10 stone after joining a Slimming World group in Kings Heath. Discover how a simple poster changed their lives and led to a Woman of the Year win.
A Bloxwich man admitted to police he had accessed indecent images of children only after his wife left the room. Miroslaw Dobersztajn, 48, received a suspended sentence at Wolverhampton Crown Court.
Exclusive: Traitors series four legend Fozia Fazil shares her personal experience with host Claudia Winkleman, revealing the TV icon's true nature off-camera. Read the full interview.
From a selfless teen saving a life on a bus to Black Sabbath's historic reunion, discover the uplifting stories that defined the Midlands in 2025. Read the full round-up.
Former Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote opens up about her devastating 2025 after her beauty salon was destroyed in a fire and personal struggles.
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RecommendedBBC Radio 2 DJ Zoe Ball opens up on her podcast about the intimate and unusual things she finds 'sexy' about her new live-in partner, whom she calls 'The Lodger'.
Married At First Sight UK's Leisha Lightbody suggests she's dating a mystery Premier League player months after her split from Reiss Boyce. Get the exclusive details on her new romance.
Katie Price vents about her children leaving prawn cocktail in her car during a festive family trip to visit her ill mother. The star also revealed exciting plans for 2026.
Former X Factor star Chico pleaded not guilty to drink-driving in a London court. The singer, famed for 'It's Chico Time', was bailed until an April trial. Read the full story.
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan reveals she crashed her car on December 30, 2025, calling it 'hassle' as she opened up on feeling 'deflated'. Read her candid update.
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RecommendedA 24-year-old man has been charged with multiple drug offences after West Midlands Police raids in Walsall. Ashley Burrows is due in court following the seizure of Class A drugs.