Comedian Ricky Gervais endorses Street Paws' campaign to end housing policies forcing homeless people to choose between accommodation and their pets, highlighting the crisis in Yorkshire towns.
A Public Spaces Protection Order in Chelmsley Wood has led to enforcement action against more than 60 individuals following reports of knife crime, vandalism, and disorder.
Warwickshire Police have launched an appeal with a £1,000 reward from Crimestoppers for information leading to the location of Brady Winterburn and Tyrese Thomas.
Police appeal for witnesses after three men entered a home in Bewdley, threatened the occupant with a glass shard, and fled with up to £3,000 in cash and jewellery.
West Midlands Police release CCTV footage and appeal for witnesses after a girl was punched on the 126 bus in Dudley town centre last October.
The family of Rita Rowley, 84, pay heartfelt tribute to their 'loving' mother found dead in Shropshire, as an 80-year-old man remains critical in hospital.
A three-bedroom mid-terrace home on Hurst Lane in Birmingham's Shard End area offers three floors, two bathrooms, and a garden summer house ideal as a home office. Priced at £280,000.
A major £6.3 million project to restore Middlesbrough's historic Old Town Hall is underway, transforming it into a business space in the Boho Zone for the town's 2028 bicentenary celebrations.
David Lane of Dawley, Telford, has been sentenced to 11.5 years for the manslaughter of Paul Wilkins following a violent altercation outside a property in Doseley.
A 15-year-old is being sentenced today for murdering 12-year-old Leo Ross in Hall Green and attacking three women. Follow live updates from Birmingham Crown Court.
Channel 4's BAFTA-nominated series The Dog House is searching for people considering adopting a rescue dog to feature on the show, as UK rehoming charities face unprecedented demand.
Anna Podedworna has been found guilty of murdering Izabela Zablocka, dismembering her body, and concealing it in a Derby garden for over 15 years. She faces a life sentence.
Ben Woodland has been sentenced to over eight years in prison after his cocaine-impaired driving caused a fatal collision on Pershore Lane near Worcester, killing a 57-year-old man.
National utility consultancy Dalcour Maclaren announces second year of partnership with Brain Tumour Research charity, aiming to raise funds and awareness for vital research into brain tumours.
Flamingoo Soft Play in Erdington has updated its admission policy to allow two free adults per child after listening to customer feedback from local families.
The Department for Work and Pensions will reduce Universal Credit payments by over £200 a month for new claimants from April, aiming to tackle work disincentives.
Challenge yourself with a daily quiz covering topics from the Treaty of Paris to Greek pastries and TV soap stars. Perfect for trivia enthusiasts in the UK.
Francis House Children's Hospice in Manchester launches its annual Easter Knitted Chick Appeal, seeking thousands of handmade chicks and bunnies to raise vital funds for families.
Wales Air Ambulance invites supporters to host Coffee and Cake parties in March to celebrate its 25th anniversary and raise funds for its lifesaving services across Wales.
Ex-royal butler Paul Burrell claims Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson's refusal to leave their bed and lavish entertaining left palace staff 'up in arms' and requiring Queen's intervention.
Residents near the Sandringham Estate voice concerns as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor relocates to Wood Farm Cottage, with some calling for his exile amid ongoing Epstein allegations.
Housebuilder Bellway reports a resilient first-half performance but warns that government intervention is crucial to support first-time buyers and meet housing targets amid economic uncertainty.
Footprints Conductive Education Centre in Nottingham receives £5,000 from Irwin Mitchell Charities Foundation to fund a new sensory garden, supporting children with disabilities.
Warwick Rotary Club invites local businesses and schools to join its annual Pancake Day race in Market Square, featuring competitive fun and community spirit.
The Durham Scouts Awards Night 2026 celebrated youth achievements and volunteer dedication, with special recognition for Sheila Gibbon's 60 years of service. The event at Glow Venue highlighted scouting's impact across County Durham.
Newark residents of all ages are invited to a free lantern-making workshop this February half-term, creating illuminated flower lanterns for the upcoming Garden of Light community event.
York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity's Tiny Lives Appeal has reached £50,000, halfway to its £100,000 target, to fund equipment for a new neonatal unit.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information and wish to speak with two individuals who may have witnessed an incident in Bevan Avenue, Parkfields.
The Resolution Foundation warns poorer UK households face a 137-year wait for living standards to double due to two decades of weak pay growth and stagnant disposable incomes.
Over 60,000 UK pensioners lose up to £7,000 annually due to DWP's 'mixed-age couples' rule, which denies pension credit if one partner is younger.