The Department for Work and Pensions has abolished the two-child benefit limit under Labour, with 1.5 million people affected. Campaigners celebrate as 450,000 children will be lifted from poverty by 2030.
Developer Spitfire Homes has submitted plans to build 54 new homes in Cheswick Green, potentially expanding the village by over 50 properties. The proposal includes affordable housing and community benefits.
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a new 'Right to Try' plan affecting ESA, PIP, and Universal Credit health element claimants, removing automatic benefit reassessment when starting work or volunteering.
A couple in Herefordshire has spent four years living in a converted garden shed after their £370,000 eco-home project was stalled by environmental restrictions linked to river pollution, highlighting planning challenges and personal hardship.
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Joshua Brivett, 24, has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison after threatening an asylum seeker with a machete and engaging in a dangerous three-hour rooftop standoff in Handsworth, Birmingham.
A small charity in Willenhall provides vital support amid growing deprivation, with food bank queues lengthening daily and community programs offering hope.
The Sunshine Fund reveals partnerships with JackRabbit Rally, Progressive Legal Solutions, and Lindisfarne Festival to support children with disabilities in the North East through fundraising events.
A 67-year-old shopkeeper was punched and robbed on Queens Head Road in Handsworth after helping his tenant during a dispute. West Midlands Police are investigating the incident.
A primary school teacher in Kings Heath, Birmingham, has spoken out about the devastating impact of child poverty after a six-year-old pupil asked why they couldn't have packed lunches like their friends.
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A Stoke-on-Trent man has received a suspended prison sentence after firing a crossbow at his neighbours' fence during an argument that began when their friends' dog chased his cat. The court heard the incident caused significant distress.
A man in his 30s was seriously injured in a violent disorder on Cranham Drive, Worcester. Police arrested two people and are investigating, but say it's not linked to a prior stabbing.
West Midlands Police deployed incapacitant spray and dispersal orders after large crowds of young people gathered in Birmingham city centre, with multiple arrests and seizures reported.
Married At First Sight Australia's Joel Moses shares the emotional story behind his teddy bear, Teddy, after a dinner party debate sparked controversy about masculinity.
Married At First Sight Australia's Chris Robinson explains his decision to join the dating show as a soon-to-be father of two children via surrogacy and donor arrangements.
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Former X Factor contestant Chico, real name Yousseph Slimani, has been found guilty of drink-driving after consuming Famous Grouse whisky for six hours following a friend's death. He was fined £600 and banned from driving for 12 months.
An elderly pedestrian sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car on Dudley Road in Winson Green. Emergency services provided advanced trauma care at the scene before transporting her to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested following a suspected machete attack in Liverpool city centre that left a 17-year-old with a slash wound. Police have implemented enhanced stop-and-search powers.
Carlo Tritta, 19, groomed a 14-year-old girl through Roblox, sent Moonpig cards urging her to drop the case, and was sentenced to 28 months in prison after a disturbing campaign of harassment.
Enzo Conticello, who stole a handbag containing a rare Fabergé egg and watch in Soho, has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison. The 29-year-old never revealed what happened to the valuable items, which remain missing as police continue t
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Steve Phillips and his son Ethan are tackling the London Marathon to raise funds for The Institute of Cancer Research, inspired by Steve's mother's battle with multiple cancers.
Two brothers from Brent have been sentenced to prison for the kidnap and rape of a woman after a Christmas event. The case was initially dismissed but overturned on appeal, leading to their conviction.
The Sutton Coldfield Food Festival is back this weekend, featuring over 60 food, drink, and gift traders, plus live music, comedy, and family entertainment in the town's Parade.
Millie, a cherished cat who was a fixture at Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr for 17 years, has died at around age 20, sparking heartfelt tributes from the community.
West Midlands Police will deploy extra officers at Bentley Bridge Leisure Park following arrests and reports of youth trouble affecting businesses and visitors.
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The Department for Work and Pensions confirms a £440 annual increase for basic state pensioners born before 1953, raising the yearly total to £9,614.80.
A Channel 4 documentary details how forensic DNA evidence led to the conviction of David Newton for the 2013 murder of Una Crown, an 86-year-old retired postmistress, after he evaded justice for over ten years.
Esten Bennett, 32, was sentenced to over five years after establishing a drug supply operation immediately upon leaving prison, distributing class A substances across Telford and Wales.
Frank Sharp, an Essex Freemason, has raised more than £250,000 for Saint Francis Hospice through sustained fundraising efforts, personal commitment, and the Yvonne Jean Stewart Charitable Trust.
BBC Gardeners' World presenter Sue Kent praised a family who came to her rescue after she suffered a medical episode while climbing Pen y Fan in strong winds, highlighting the kindness of strangers.
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A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a three-year-old boy was hit by a car in Alum Rock, Birmingham. The child suffered head injuries but is not in life-threatening condition.
