West Midlands Garden Centre Among Britain's Best
St. Peter's Garden Centre in Worcester has been ranked 23rd best in Britain by the Garden Centre Association, celebrating with its community on Instagram.
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Jogger Rescues Woman from Icy Staffordshire Canal
A Staffordshire woman recounts her dramatic rescue from a freezing canal by a marathon-training jogger after her dog's plunge led to her falling into the icy waters near Stone.
£300 Cost of Living Support for Non-Benefit Households
Blackpool Council offers £200-£300 payments from the DWP Household Support Fund to residents not on benefits, helping with energy and water costs amid rising living expenses.
Pensioners' Guide to Inheritance Tax Protection for Families
Practical strategies for pensioners to reduce inheritance tax bills through legal gifting, allowances, and loopholes, helping families preserve wealth across generations.
Travellers Occupy Birmingham Park Near Star City
A group of travellers has moved onto Mount Street Play Park in Nechells, Birmingham, near Star City. Councillor Lee Marsham has reported the illegal occupation and called for eviction proceedings.
Railway Volunteer Invited to King's Garden Party
Hazel Birkenhead, a cherished volunteer at Llangollen and Corwen Railway for over 40 years, receives a surprise invitation to Buckingham Palace, honouring her tireless community service.
Universal Credit: Four Groups Get Higher Rate from April
DWP reforms introduce new Universal Credit health element rates from April. Four specific groups will receive the higher rate of £429.80, while new claimants get £217.26.
Universal Credit Health Element Cut by £212 Monthly
The Department for Work and Pensions announces a £212 monthly reduction in Universal Credit's health element while increasing the standard allowance to incentivise employment.
Machete Attack in Shirley: Police Update
West Midlands Police provide an update after a machete attack in Shirley left a teenager with life-changing injuries. Two boys remain in hospital.
Freemasons Fund Early Family Support in London Borough
A £60,000 donation from Essex Freemasons is enabling LifeLine Projects to provide crucial early intervention for up to 40 families with young children in Barking and Dagenham, strengthening long-term outcomes.
CCTV Appeal After Indecent Exposure in Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands Police have released CCTV images and are appealing for information after an indecent exposure incident on a canal towpath in Sutton Coldfield last December.
Police Warning After Pickpockets Strike Wolverhampton High Street
West Midlands Police issue urgent warning after a man and woman steal bank cards and cash from a victim on Tettenhall High Street. Residents urged to stay vigilant.
XL Bully Ashes Returned in Tonic Water Box
A mother from Cheshire is devastated after her beloved XL Bully's ashes were sent in a recycled Fever Tree tonic water box following the dog's seizure and destruction under the breed ban.
UK Pensioners Urged to Claim £4,300 DWP Top-Up
The DWP urges eligible UK pensioners to claim Pension Credit, a state pension top-up worth up to £4,300 annually, with new rates rising in April.
Gen Z Dislikes Dating Apps But Stuck for Options
A new study reveals 78% of Gen Z crave traditional romance, yet 46% feel trapped by dating apps with no other way to meet someone, highlighting a modern love paradox.
Universal Credit claimants get £300 annual boost
Millions of Universal Credit claimants will receive an above-inflation increase in payments from April, with single claimants getting £300 extra annually and couples receiving £480 more.
DWP Reforms Benefits with New £217 Health Rate
The Department for Work and Pensions announces Universal Credit changes, introducing a lower £217 health element rate to address work incentives while boosting standard allowances for millions.
London Residents Hit with £200k Energy Bill After Mistake
Residents at River Gardens in Greenwich, London, have been charged a staggering £198,986 for heating and hot water after a managing agent's error led to a tariff delay.
50 Illegal E-Bikes Seized and Crushed in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have seized over 50 illegal e-bikes in Birmingham city centre, with modified bikes sent to be crushed as part of a safety crackdown.
DWP Urged to Improve Support for 1.4 Million Carers
A new report highlights the struggles of 1.4 million Carer's Allowance claimants, with one million providing full-time unpaid care equivalent to a job.
Council Tax Loophole Used by Second-Home Owners
Over 200 English councils now impose 100% council tax premiums on second homes, but owners are switching to holiday lets to avoid charges, with holiday let registrations rising by 1.2%.
Universal Credit Two-Child Limit Removal Bill Advances
A new DWP bill to remove the Universal Credit two-child limit reaches Committee Stage, potentially benefiting 483,000 families from April 2026.
Birmingham Drug Suspect Missing Four Years After Raid
Michael Duffy, charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine in Birmingham, vanished while awaiting trial and remains missing despite a public appeal and a six-year prison sentence issued in his absence.
Wolverhampton Council Rejects 'Cramped' HMO Plan
City of Wolverhampton Council has refused plans for a six-bed HMO in Heath Town, citing fears of increased crime and inadequate room sizes.
Woman Asks for Longest Jail Term After £60 Chicken Theft
Emma Britton, 51, pleaded guilty to stealing chicken from a Solihull Co-op and asked magistrates to impose the longest possible prison sentence, receiving eight weeks.
Restaurant Owner Calls for Police After Machete Attack
A Shirley restaurant owner describes his fear after a machete attack on teenagers outside his premises, calling for increased police presence and tougher youth crime measures.
Ex-Officer Accessed Crime Log for Missing Relative
A former West Midlands Police officer accessed confidential crime reports to locate a vulnerable missing family member, a misconduct hearing has revealed.
Second Arrest at Moseley 'Anti-Zionist' Event
West Midlands Police have arrested a second individual during an operation targeting a pre-planned 'Anti-Zionist' event in Moseley, Birmingham, with both suspects now in custody.
Katie Price Defends Quick Marriage to Lee Andrews
Katie Price has spoken out to defend her whirlwind marriage to businessman Lee Andrews, telling fans she's 'not stupid' and urging them not to worry about her relationship.
Dianne Buswell Shares Nursery for Baby Boy
Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell gives fans a glimpse of her beautifully decorated nursery as she nears her due date with boyfriend Joe Sugg.
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