West Midlands Police have cordoned off Linacre House in Solihull after a man was discovered with severe head injuries in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Paramedics treated the victim at the scene before hospital transfer.
A serial offender who threatened shop staff with a knife during robberies in Wolverhampton has been sentenced to six years and six months in prison.
Some second homeowners in Scotland face council tax premiums up to £28,000, while millions across the UK see mortgage payments jump by £788 annually as rates exceed 5%.
A 39-year-old woman from Kidderminster has been issued a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order, prohibiting her from entering three major retail stores after multiple shoplifting incidents.
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The Government is providing national mapping technology to police forces, including Birmingham, to identify specific streets where knife crime occurs. This initiative includes £26 million in funding and new youth centres.
With water bills set to rise by £33 in April, Birmingham residents are urged to check eligibility for discounts from Severn Trent Water and South Staffs Water.
Police have cordoned off a tower block in Solihull after a man was found with a serious head injury in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The victim was taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries.
Shoppers can save over £130 on a compact outdoor seating set at Debenhams, ideal for small gardens. Pair it with a discounted table for a full dining area under £140.
Hannah Park, 39, from Leeds, scaled Mount Snowdon to raise over £5,000 for Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice, which provided life-changing care for her father Chris during his battle with mesothelioma.
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Ben Prescott and Wayne McPhail from Sheffield are taking on a tandem skydive to raise funds for Support Dogs, a charity that trains assistance dogs for autistic children and people with epilepsy or disabilities.
Warwickshire Police have made a third arrest on suspicion of murder in the investigation into a missing 48-year-old Nuneaton woman, with searches ongoing and a £1,000 reward offered.
Exclusive data reveals that nine of the ten fastest speeding cases recorded by West Midlands Police since 2025 were cancelled, with drivers reaching up to 151mph escaping penalties.
Siobhan Whyte, whose daughter Rhiannon was killed by an asylum seeker, calls for urgent action to stop small boat arrivals at Reform UK press conference.
Pensioners aged 75 or over can reduce their BBC TV licence fee to £0. The licence fee has increased to £180, but those born in 1951 are now eligible for the free licence if they receive Pension Credit.
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Housing association Hedyn has acquired a 54,000 sq ft former Royal Mail building on Mill Street in Newport to serve as its new headquarters for 750 staff, supporting city centre regeneration.
Birmingham City Council delays critical planning decision for Druids Heath regeneration after legal challenge, but insists commitment to transforming estate with new homes and green spaces remains strong.
Persimmon Homes East Midlands has donated £18,200 to Little Miracles, its Charity of the Year, following fundraising efforts by employees. The charity supports children with additional needs, disabilities, and life-limiting conditions.
Birmingham is set to welcome a new Youth Futures Hub this month as part of a national pilot. The temporary location at the Library of Birmingham will provide services to combat crime, isolation, and unemployment for young people aged 10-18.
Universal Credit claimants will see significant payment increases from this week, with joint couples getting nearly £40 extra monthly and singles £25 more, as part of efforts to lift families out of poverty.
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West Midlands Police education officer Paula Shortland reveals a new pilot scheme on buses, allowing passengers to discreetly alert drivers to unsafe situations using a special card.
The parishes of St Paul's in Alwoodley and Immaculate Heart of Mary in Chapel Allerton announce the return of 'The Eccup Challenge' fundraising event on June 6. Proceeds will support a three-year restoration plan for both historic churches, with this year
The Department for Work and Pensions has abolished the two-child benefit cap, providing an average £4,100 annual increase to 480,000 families with three or more children.
A 17-year-old activist from Chesterfield urges Keir Starmer to implement free period products nationwide, highlighting the severe impact on education and work.
A man who attacked Stephanie Ng in Dublin after meeting her on a dating app has been hospitalized days after his release from prison, expressing fears he would harm someone again.
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A warehouse worker from Stoke-on-Trent has won a massive £333,333 on the Postcode Lottery, nearly cancelling his ticket after moving house. His mother advised him to keep playing with his old postcode.
Millions of state pensioners in the UK are receiving higher payments as new rates for 2026/27 take effect, with increases up to £575 annually due to the triple lock policy.
Benjamin Evans, 20, crashed a stolen Volvo into a building on Suffolk Street Queensway after a high-speed police pursuit from Staffordshire. Evans and Kyle Draper, 21, were jailed for burglaries and thefts across Cheshire and North Wales.
In 1981, over 17,000 Shropshire residents created a human chain around The Wrekin hill, securing a Guinness World Record that stood for 23 years in a remarkable community charity event.
Andrew Tweedy, the troubled elder brother of Girls Aloud star Cheryl Tweedy, is reportedly living in a tent outside a Morrisons supermarket in Jarrow following a recent court appearance for being drunk and disorderly.
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Jasmine Topley, 17, founder of FreePeriods4AllUK, is expanding her campaign to Birmingham, aiming to provide free period products in gyms, universities, and public spaces across the city.
