Birmingham Women Feel 68% Less Safe After Dark
New research reveals 68% of women in Birmingham feel less safe after nightfall, significantly higher than the UK average of 58%, with many altering behaviour to manage risks.
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Housebuilder Donates £1,500 to Batley Dementia Support Group
Royal Voluntary Service's Batley Dementia Support Group has received a £1,500 donation from Barratt and David Wilson Homes through The Barratt Redrow Foundation to support its vital community work.
Sky Reports UK Households to Police for Illegal Streaming
Four people from Bolton have been arrested in connection with a £3 million illegal TV streaming ring after Sky reported suspicious activity to police, leading to raids in Manchester.
UK Illegal Streaming Crackdown: Four Arrested in Raids
Four individuals have been arrested across Greater Manchester and Lancashire as part of a major crackdown on an illegal TV streaming network worth millions of pounds.
Anglesey Grandparents Walk for Hospice on Llangollen Canal
Anwen Jones and partner John from Dulas, Anglesey, are preparing for a 10-mile charity walk along the Llangollen Canal to raise funds for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith children's hospice, which cares for their granddaughter Alaw.
DWP Urged to Scrap Five-Week Universal Credit Wait
Experts and claimants demand urgent reform of the DWP's five-week wait for first Universal Credit payments, warning it creates financial crisis and hardship.
Landlords Forced to Install Green Tech Under New Rules
New regulations could require landlords to install heat pumps or solar panels to meet EPC standards, with fines up to £30,000 for non-compliance by 2030.
Bury's 6,000-Home Neighbourhood Plans Revealed
Bury Council has detailed proposals for three new neighbourhoods at Elton Reservoir, Walshaw, and Simister & Bowlee, featuring schools, community centres, and green spaces.
Girl, 10, Seriously Injured in Bolton Dog Attack
A 10-year-old girl has sustained life-changing injuries after a dog attack in Bolton. Armed police attended the scene, detaining two dogs and arresting two individuals.
CCTV Shows Final Moments of Drag Queen Before Death
Police examine hundreds of hours of footage tracking Darren Meah-Moore's movements before he was found dead under cardboard boxes in a Cardiff lane, with disturbing evidence emerging at inquest.
Lucinda Strafford Splits from Mert After Love Island Games
Love Island All Stars contestant Lucinda Strafford has opened up about her split from fellow Love Island Games participant Mert Okatan, citing communication difficulties as the primary reason for their breakup.
Lichfield City Centre Dispersal Order This Weekend
Staffordshire Police implement a 48-hour dispersal order in Lichfield city centre to combat rising anti-social behaviour, urging parents to inform young people.
£300 Supermarket Vouchers Issued to UK Households
Surrey County Council is distributing £300 supermarket vouchers to eligible residents as part of the Household Support Fund, with applications opening monthly from today.
DWP PIP Payments Rise 3.8% - Up to £371 Extra
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms Personal Independence Payment rates will increase by 3.8% from April 6, 2026, with highest awards rising by approximately £371 annually.
Couple Lose €500k Lottery Ticket After Win
A Kerry couple who won €500,000 on a EuroMillions Plus ticket purchased in Cork almost lost their fortune when the ticket went missing hours after discovering their win.
Joe Lycett's Stalker Found Guilty in Birmingham Court
Sam Egerton, 34, convicted of stalking comedian Joe Lycett after five-month campaign of threatening social media messages and loitering outside his Kings Heath home.
Birmingham Library Evacuated Over Welfare Incident
The Library of Birmingham was evacuated and cordoned off as emergency services responded to concerns for a man's welfare in Centenary Square, with no injuries reported.
Birmingham Arsonist Jailed for Candle Fire
A Birmingham man has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison after starting a fire in his flat that caused £500,000 in damage and left residents needing hospital treatment.
Valentine's Day Anti-Climax for 1 in 5 Brits
New research reveals 21% of Brits find Valentine's Day always disappointing, with 42% expecting to miss out entirely. Younger generations are driving a self-indulgence trend.
Three Convicted for Walsall Factional Violence Murder
Three men have been convicted for the murder of Mohammed Khan, 22, in Walsall. The judge described the stabbing as 'pure factional violence' on the streets.
Man Denies Circling Streets for Girl, Claims She Looked 20s
Ahmad Mulakhil testifies at Warwick Crown Court, denying he searched for the alleged victim and stating she appeared to be in her early twenties during the Nuneaton incident.
Police Appeal After Racist Incident at Heartlands Hospital
West Midlands Police have issued a public appeal for information following an incident where a man shouted racist abuse and made threats at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham.
Universal Credit: £425 Monthly Rise Confirmed
Millions of Universal Credit claimants will receive a significant payment increase from April, with monthly standard allowances rising by nearly £25 for single claimants.
Camp Leader Drugged Wife to Abuse Children
A 76-year-old summer camp leader from the Midlands has admitted to drugging his wife with Temazapam so she would not wake while he sexually assaulted children at a Leicestershire lodge.
Mayor's Charity Dinner for Hospice and Radio
Bollington Mayor Jon Weston is hosting a charity dinner next month to raise funds for East Cheshire Hospice and Canalside Radio, with an auction and entertainment planned.
Serious Injuries in Handsworth Soho Road Incident
A man suffered serious injuries requiring advanced trauma care following an incident involving a group of people on Soho Road in Handsworth. Police have sealed off the area and launched an investigation.
Dudley Couple Jailed for £178k Pensioner Fraud
A Dudley couple who attempted to embezzle £178,000 from a vulnerable pensioner using a forged will have been sentenced to three years in prison each.
Two Birmingham Cannabis Farms Busted in Police Raids
West Midlands Police have dismantled two significant cannabis cultivation operations in Birmingham, seizing over 700 plants with an estimated street value exceeding £700,000.
Willenhall's Locksmith Quarter Housing Plans Submitted
Plans for 109 new homes in Willenhall's Locksmith Quarter have been submitted to Walsall Council, aiming to replace dilapidated industrial buildings with modern housing.
Universal Credit Payment Changes from April 2026
The DWP has confirmed a three-tier overhaul of Universal Credit from April 2026, featuring an above-inflation basic allowance rise, a CPI-linked increase for other elements, and a significant cut to the health top-up for new claimants.
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