Mother Shares Scars After Fiancé's Near-Fatal Attack
A Staffordshire woman bravely speaks out after surviving an hour-long beating by her partner, who was sentenced to 15 years for leaving her minutes from death.
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Expat Warns Brits: Don't Move to Dubai After Prison Sentence
A British expat who served three years in a Dubai prison after his business collapsed is urging others to avoid the UAE, describing torture and a lack of legal protection.
Woman Fist-Bumped by Thief in Stolen Uber Incident
A woman was trapped inside a stolen Uber taxi in Birmingham after it was taken from a petrol station. The thief drove her to a bus stop, told her to get out, and fist-bumped her before fleeing.
50mph Mobility Scooter Seized in Midlands Over Safety Concerns
A mobility scooter modified to reach speeds of 50mph has been confiscated by police in the Midlands following reports of nuisance behaviour and excessive speeds, with the juvenile rider lacking a driving licence or insurance.
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Council Leader Regrets Closure of Historic Sparkbrook Centre
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton acknowledges community pain as the Friends Institute heritage building closes, citing safety issues and austerity legacy.
Police Appeal to Identify Woman After Shirley Purse Theft
West Midlands Police are urgently seeking to identify a woman in connection with a reported distraction theft on Stratford Road, Shirley, where a purse was stolen. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.
Car Wash Near Molineux to Be Replaced with New Flats
A planning application proposes demolishing a car wash, storage yard, and warehouses in Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, to build 31 residential units, aiming to improve the area's visual and environmental quality.
Birmingham Pride Director Plans Exit After 2027 Free Festival
Lawrence Barton, director of Birmingham Pride since 2009, announces plans to step down after the 2027 30th anniversary, aiming to make the festival entirely free as his final achievement.
DWP Repayment Demands Hit Thousands in Carer's Allowance Overhaul
Thousands of unpaid carers face Department for Work and Pensions repayment demands during a Carer's Allowance overhaul, with penalties continuing until reforms are complete.
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DWP to Cancel Debts for Thousands of Unpaid Carers
The Department for Work and Pensions will cancel or reduce debts for around 25,000 unpaid carers after a review of Carer's Allowance overpayments, affecting 1.3 million claimants nationwide.
DWP Rule Leaves Children Born After 2013 Scarred by Poverty
New research exposes how Conservative welfare cuts have left over a fifth of children born after 2013 in long-term poverty, with Labour now reversing policies.
DWP Winter Fuel Payments: £150 for Pre-1946 Pensioner Couples
The Department for Work and Pensions is distributing Winter Fuel Payments for 2026-27, with state pensioner couples born before 1946 receiving £150 each to assist with heating costs during the colder months.
Couple Stuck in Shed After River Pollution Halts Home Build
A Herefordshire couple has lived in a garden shed for four years after phosphate pollution in the River Lugg blocked their £370,000 eco-home plans, sparking the UK's largest environmental lawsuit.
State Pension Boost: £34 Monthly Rise for Older Retirees
The Department for Work and Pensions has implemented a 4.8% increase in the basic state pension, providing an extra £34 per month for eligible pensioners born before specific years, with details on eligibility and additional support options.
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State Pensioners Get £9,615 Annual Increase from DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions has implemented a 4.8% rise in the Basic State Pension, providing eligible retirees with an annual increase of £9,615. This change benefits those born before specific dates in the early 1950s.
DWP Cuts: Thousands Face £50 Weekly Benefit Reduction
New Universal Credit claimants see health element halved to £50 per week, a £2,600 annual loss, as disability charities warn of devastating impacts on vulnerable individuals.
Inside Crown Place: Birmingham's New Skyline Student Tower
Crown Place Birmingham, a 33-storey £85 million student accommodation tower on Lancaster Street, offers luxury amenities including a gym, yoga studio, retro arcade, karaoke room, cinema, and panoramic city views across its 814 beds.
Birmingham's Most Dangerous Areas in New Crime Data
Latest West Midlands Police figures show Lozells, East Handsworth, and Aston as Birmingham's crime capitals, with over 2,300 violent and sexual offences each in the past year.
Funfair Crash Probe Continues 16 Months After Birmingham Incident
Health and safety investigators are still actively probing the City Star Flyer ride crash in Centenary Square that injured 13 people in December 2024.
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Asylum Seeker Jailed for Cocaine Dealing in Midlands (13.04.2026)
An asylum seeker has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for selling cocaine in Rugeley, Staffordshire, as part of the 'snizz' drugs line, with deportation upon release.
Birmingham Thief Jailed for 16 Raids on Same Shop
Richard Chisholm, 41, has been sentenced to 48 weeks in prison for targeting a Great Barr store 16 times, stealing over £1,500 in goods including washing products and confectionary.
Nurse Runs Hospice 10K to Support Vital Care Services
St Clare Hospice nurse Nicky Reid joined 600 runners in the annual 10K race, combining her passion for running with fundraising for the financially pressured hospice service she works in.
Man Found Dead in Newcastle After Suspected Burglary
A man was pronounced dead at a property on Blandford Square in Newcastle after police responded to reports of a suspected burglary early Sunday morning. Emergency services swarmed the scene, but the death is not being treated as suspicious.
Family Appeals for Missing Mum Jackie Sheard in Birmingham
The family of Jackie Sheard is urgently seeking public assistance after she went missing in Birmingham city centre on Saturday, April 11, with last contact around 3pm.
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Missing Man Last Seen at M5 Services Prompts Police Appeal
West Mercia Police have issued an urgent 999 appeal to locate Graham Taylor, a 31-year-old man from Devon who vanished from Frankley services on the M5 yesterday afternoon.
Birmingham Council Housing Wait Times: Sutton Roughley Fastest
New data reveals the shortest and longest average wait times for council housing across Birmingham areas, with Sutton Roughley leading at 31 weeks and Quinton facing over five years.
Man Charged with Murder After Walking into Birmingham Police
Hassan Lbane, 39, has been charged with murder and grievous bodily harm after handing himself in at a West Midlands police station following a fatal stabbing in London.
Woman Gang-Raped Outside Church After Nightclub Exit
A woman in her 20s was gang-raped by several men outside Epsom Methodist Church after being followed from a nightclub. Police are urgently appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the early hours of Saturday.
Man Arrested for Racially Aggravated Assault on Soho Road
A 55-year-old man has been arrested following a racially aggravated assault in Handsworth, where a police officer was attacked and a victim suffered facial injuries on Soho Road.
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Midland Mum's Six-Minute Brush with Death in Brutal Attack
A Burton-on-Trent mother survived a horrific assault by her ex-fiancé that left her six minutes from death. Liam Dawson has been jailed for 15 years after admitting grievous bodily harm with intent.
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