State pensioners struggling with living costs can apply for free kitchen appliances, carpets or boiler replacements through the DWP's Household Support Fund, administered by local councils like Gateshead.
English leaseholders confront soaring service charges, with Birmingham residents facing financial ruin as government delays crucial leasehold reform legislation until 2026.
Residents in Sutton Coldfield express shock after a man in his 20s was shot in a targeted attack on Mount View, a normally quiet cul-de-sac. Police investigation ongoing.
A father-son duo on the run, a chainsaw attacker, and a deadly driver are among the Birmingham criminals sentenced to prison in January 2026.
Social media users are puzzled by a strange metal fence feature inside a six-bedroom property near Birmingham, with suggestions ranging from giraffe enclosure to indoor stable motif.
Susan and John Letby express distress over the upcoming Netflix documentary about their daughter, citing invasion of privacy and fears their home may become a tourist attraction.
West Midlands Police are conducting a major investigation after a man in his 20s was seriously injured in a targeted shooting on Mount View. Officers are searching multiple locations and appealing for witnesses.
UK pensioners receiving Pension Credit can reduce their BBC TV Licence bill to zero by completing a simple 16-minute application process, with eligibility starting at age 74 for those already on the benefit.
CCTV footage captures the moment a prolific thief was detained in a Wolverhampton shop after stealing £2,000 worth of goods. Martin Johnson, 35, was jailed for 52 weeks.
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A man in his 20s has been hospitalised with serious gunshot wounds after a targeted shooting at a property on Mount View in Sutton Coldfield late on Saturday night.
A criminal gang has admitted to Britain's largest-ever benefits fraud, stealing £54 million from the DWP using 6,000 hijacked identities. They will repay only £2 million.
Angry BirminghamLive readers are calling for the teenage murderer of 12-year-old Leo Ross to be publicly identified, despite legal anonymity protections for child defendants.
Chad Pulisciano, 33, has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for a violent rampage at a Toby Carvery in Hall Green, Birmingham, after starting to drink vodka at 7am.
Roger Aston, whose son Andrew received Britain's longest-ever jail term for murdering two elderly soldiers, says the 'barbaric' system fails rehabilitation despite his son's drug recovery.
A Birmingham father describes two years of hell as homeless groups invade his Small Heath flat block, causing fires, leaving waste, and blocking access.
Examination of five disturbing cases where sons murdered their own parents in brutal attacks, including motivations, court outcomes, and chilling details from across England.
Residents of Birmingham's affluent Calthorpes Estate must adhere to a detailed 32-page handbook covering everything from garden maintenance to pet ownership and working from home regulations.
A Birmingham mother-of-eight has been given a suspended prison sentence after fraudulently claiming over £14,000 in benefits for children no longer in her care.
A West Midlands Police officer has been dismissed without notice after assaulting her boyfriend during a domestic argument, breaching professional standards.
West Midlands Police have implemented Section 60 stop and search powers across parts of Birmingham following a series of serious crimes, including a firearms discharge and assault.
Darren Skidmore, 52, has been sentenced to 18 weeks in prison for a series of thefts targeting supermarkets in Brierley Hill, with police urging vigilance against retail crime.
Daniel Potter steps down as volunteer coxswain at New Quay Lifeboat Station after an extraordinary 32-year tenure, having led countless rescues and shaped the station's legacy.
Two men from Birmingham and Staffordshire have been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs after police discovered crack, heroin, and cocaine in Cannock.
A Birmingham mother-of-four has been hospitalised with respiratory issues after waiting 16 years to move from her damp, mould-infested council flat, despite support from medical and education professionals.
The DWP's Pension Credit scheme offers vital financial support to low-income state pensioners, with potential payments of £227.10 weekly for singles or £346.60 for couples.
New figures reveal over 1.1 million state pensioners are not claiming Attendance Allowance worth up to £5,704 annually from the DWP for daily assistance needs.
Herefordshire Council announces enhanced £600 grants for residents facing financial hardship, part of a £742 million national Household Support Fund running from 2025 to 2026.
West Midlands Police are investigating a brutal assault where a woman was beaten to the ground in Wolverhampton's Whitmore Reans area, appealing for witnesses who intervened.
West Sussex firefighters urge UK households to buy e-bikes only from reputable sources following a dangerous fire caused by a lithium-ion battery conversion kit.