DWP Rule Change Backfires on 50,000 Claimants
A Department for Work and Pensions rule change lifting the two-child benefit limit will leave 50,000 low-income families with no financial improvement due to the benefit cap.
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70 Homes Planned for Historic Midlands Foundry Site
Plans for 70 new homes have been submitted for the former Chamberlin & Hill Castings site in The Chuckery, Walsall, preserving historic elements of the century-old foundry.
DWP Urged to Raise £10 Christmas Bonus to £180
An online petition calls for the DWP to increase the Christmas Bonus from £10 to £180 to reflect inflation, with over 4,500 signatures demanding change.
DWP Fraudster Avoids Prison, Repays £50 Monthly on £85k
Louise Stuart, 60, from Maryport, received a suspended sentence for stealing £85,000 in benefits while citing mental health issues, with repayment set at £50 monthly.
£300 Cost of Living Vouchers Launch in Surrey
Surrey residents can apply for £300 supermarket vouchers from Tuesday as part of the DWP's Household Support Fund scheme to help with rising living costs.
Pub Issues 'Don't Visit Again' Warning After Theft
The White Horse in Amblecote has publicly warned a customer to stay away after decorations were stolen, while reinforcing its strict no-drugs policy for all visitors.
Birmingham Mum-of-12 Fugitive Hunt Continues
Ellen Sweeney, 41, is still at large after her husband and teenage son were jailed for a violent disorder in Birmingham's Gay Village, described as one of the city's worst fights.
Sheffield Armed Police Response After Group Seen with Weapons
A significant police operation unfolded in Sheffield's Page Hall after a group was seen walking armed. Multiple injuries reported and arrests made following the incident.
Police Crackdown Blocks Illegal Sky TV Streaming
A significant police operation has successfully shut down a major illegal streaming platform, blocking millions of UK households from accessing Sky TV content unlawfully.
Aggressive Bulldog Knocks Woman Over in Kidderminster
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after an aggressive American Bulldog-type dog knocked a woman to the ground in Kidderminster.
Spring into Spalding Festival Returns Next Month
South Holland District Council announces the return of Spring into Spalding on March 28, featuring live music, free children's activities, market stalls, and flower arranging competitions.
Autistic PhD Student is Miss Derbyshire Finalist
Emma Barker, a 26-year-old autistic woman from Derby, is breaking barriers as a Miss Derbyshire finalist while completing a PhD on autism awareness and representation.
Tamworth Car Stop: Drug Arrests of Birmingham Woman and Essex Man
A silver Jaguar stopped in Tamworth led to the arrest of a Birmingham woman and an Essex man on suspicion of Class A drug dealing, with drugs found hidden in a red sock.
Ex-BBC Host Charged with 30+ Historic Sex Offences
Brian Shuttlewood, 79, denies more than 30 allegations of sexual offences against children and adults spanning 18 years while he worked for BBC Radio Leicester.
Onesie-Wearing Burglar Hunted After Tamworth School Raid
Staffordshire Police are appealing for information after a burglar wearing a distinctive grey, white and red onesie broke into Oakhill Primary School in Tamworth, stealing iPads and radio equipment.
Police Hunt E-Bike Gang After Sutton Coldfield Shooting
West Midlands Police appeal for information after a targeted shooting in Sutton Coldfield leaves a man in his 20s fighting for life. Men on electric bikes fled the scene.
Steve Wright Confesses to 1999 Murder in Court U-Turn
Notorious killer Steve Wright, the Suffolk Strangler, has dramatically confessed to murdering 17-year-old Victoria Hall in 1999, reversing decades of denials and chilling prison letters.
Cardiff Stadium Challenge Raises £9,500 for MS Society
A team of 15 courageous fundraisers conquered the Scale the Stadium challenge in Cardiff, raising over £9,500 for the MS Society to support people with Multiple Sclerosis.
Wiltshire Community Buys Historic Pub from Wadworth
Residents in Heddington celebrate after purchasing The Ivy Inn, a 17th-century pub closed since 2024, planning to reopen it as a community-owned café and hub.
Witham Hub Gets £2,000 for Dementia Awareness
A vital community group in Witham receives a £2,000 donation from Persimmon Homes Essex to fund dementia awareness events, supporting families and carers in the town.
£750k Illegal IPTV Operation Shut Down After Sky Report
Four arrests made as police shut down major illegal streaming service generating millions. Sky reported suspicious activity triggering the operation.
Midlands Rapist Jailed for Abhorrent Campaign
Steve Lloyd of Packmoor convicted of rape and coercive control after a prolonged campaign of abuse. Staffordshire Police praise survivor's bravery.
Teen's Cancer Battle Inspires Blood Donation Drive
Seventeen-year-old Mia Harris-Jones from Cardiff, a Welsh Charity Awards finalist, shares her leukaemia journey and urges more people to become lifesaving blood and stem cell donors this World Cancer Day.
Murder Trial: Random Arson Attack in Wednesbury
A murder trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court hears details of a fatal arson attack on a Wednesbury home, allegedly committed by a man with no known links to the victims.
Tamworth Home Windows Smashed: Police Hunt Two Men
Police are appealing for information after a home in Bolehall, Tamworth, had all its windows smashed. Officers have released descriptions of two men seen in the area at the time of the incident.
Firearm Seized from Wolverhampton 'Bed Bus' Used for Prostitution
West Midlands Police discovered a pistol, shotgun cartridges, and suspected class A drugs inside a converted 'bed bus' in Bushbury, Wolverhampton, which was being used for prostitution and anti-social behaviour.
Four-Year-Old's Hospice Donation Touches Hearts
Lenny Wood, a four-year-old from Margate, donated £25 of his Christmas money to Pilgrims Hospices, inspired by his family's personal experience with hospice care.
Somerset Masquerade Ball Supports St Margaret's Hospice
St Margaret's Hospice Care hosts a black-tie Masquerade Ball at Taunton School on February 20, offering an elegant evening of dining, music, and auctions to fund vital end-of-life care across Somerset.
Moor Street Station Drug Arrest: Meth Seized in Police Operation
A 46-year-old man was arrested at Birmingham Moor Street station after police seized a large quantity of methamphetamine, with further drugs and a weapon found in Rowley Regis.
Yorkshire Lawyers Complete World's Toughest Row for Charity
Two Yorkshire lawyers, David Knaggs and Richard Larking, have successfully completed the gruelling World's Toughest Row across the Atlantic, raising over £180,000 for Maggie's Home of Cancer Care and Friends of Alfie Martin.
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