Reform UK Councillor Owns Illegal HMOs with Safety Issues
Warwickshire County Council chairman Edward Harris confirms ownership of two Tamworth properties deemed illegal HMOs with serious safety violations including no heating or fire alarms.
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Men in Court Over Alleged Attack on Schoolgirl, 12
Ahmad Mulakhil and Mohammad Kabir deny multiple offences against a 12-year-old girl in Nuneaton. The trial has begun at Warwick Crown Court with jurors sworn in.
£200 Cost-of-Living Payments Arriving in February
Local councils are distributing £200 cost-of-living payments to residents in February via the Household Support Fund, with applications open to all regardless of benefit status.
Free 2026 Events Calendar Announced for Hinckley
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council reveals a full programme of free community events for 2026, featuring cultural celebrations, food festivals, and family entertainment.
Station Guard Jailed for Sex Attack on Teenager
A security guard at Worcester Shrub Hill station has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl while on duty in 2021.
Ribena Maker's £2.5m Fund for 80th Anniversary
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I announces a £2.5 million community investment fund to mark 80 years at its Coleford factory, supporting local charities and projects across the UK and Ireland.
Handsworth Man Suffered 50+ Blows in Murder Attempt
A Birmingham Crown Court trial hears how Stephen Watts was stabbed, kicked, and beaten with a chair leg in a 'relentless' attack on Whitehall Road, Handsworth.
Bristol NCP Car Park Plans Submitted for Student Housing
Property developer Downing has submitted plans to transform Bristol's Nelson Street NCP multi-storey car park into a 12-storey student accommodation block with 331 bedrooms, promoting sustainable transport.
Mum on Universal Credit Debunks 'Free Money' Myth
A 21-year-old mother of four on Universal Credit speaks out against assumptions that benefit claimants receive everything for free, detailing the essential costs she must cover herself.
Birmingham Burglar Jailed for Filming £300k Crime Spree
Liam Moore, 20, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for a series of burglaries and car thefts across Birmingham and Solihull, after filming his crimes on Snapchat.
Universal Credit Boost Confirmed by Rachel Reeves
Millions of Universal Credit claimants will receive significant payment increases from April, with above-inflation rises confirmed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Universal Credit Five-Week Wait Criticised for Millions
A new report highlights significant issues with Universal Credit, including a mandatory five-week wait for initial payments, as over 15 million households are set to claim the benefit from April.
Snapchat Car Thief Jailed for Nine Years
A 20-year-old burglar who filmed his £300,000 car thefts on Snapchat has been sentenced to nine years in prison after targeting homes across Birmingham and Solihull.
Pensioners Get £50 Extra Weekly via Deferral Strategy
New data reveals over 40,000 UK retirees deferred state pension claims last year, gaining an average £50 weekly boost on top of Triple Lock increases, though experts warn of financial trade-offs.
Birmingham Tenants Face Homelessness in Auction Shock
Residents in Handsworth discover their homes are being auctioned after strangers knock on doors. Investigation reveals links to financial scandal and unregulated supported housing sector.
Birmingham Dad Jailed After Year on Run
Thomas Sweeney senior has been sentenced to additional prison time after handing himself in following more than a year evading justice for a violent family brawl in Birmingham's Gay Village.
Woman Jailed for Faking Cancer in £70k DWP Scam
Sarah Yarwood, 39, has been sentenced to prison after defrauding the DWP of £70,000 by falsely claiming to have terminal cancer with only months to live.
Police Seize 40 Dogs Monthly Since XL Bully Ban
West Midlands Police data reveals 947 dogs seized since November 2023, with 246 euthanised, averaging 40 monthly seizures despite the XL Bully legislation.
Six Charged in Telford Kidnapping Case
Six men have been charged with kidnapping a 21-year-old man in Telford. The victim suffered injuries and the accused are due at Shrewsbury Crown Court.
Cannabis Farm Uncovered in Dudley House, Man Arrested
A 45-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis after police discovered a significant cannabis farm inside a property on Dudley Road, Sedgley, during a separate incident response.
Murder Probe Update After 84-Year-Old's Death
West Mercia Police continue their murder investigation after an 84-year-old woman was found dead in Whitchurch. An 80-year-old man arrested remains in serious condition in hospital.
Ex-teacher, 75, charged with historic child sex offences
Paul Stainsby, a former teacher at Warwick School, has appeared in court charged with multiple historic sexual offences against five boys alleged to have occurred in the 1980s.
Ripley Club Donates £292 to Air Ambulance Service
The Ripley Tuesday Club has donated £292.72 to the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance after a talk on its vital work, highlighting community support for the charity.
Tisbury Sci-Fi Night Funds Starfest 2026 Festival
Tisbury village hosts a fundraising screening of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy on February 1, 2026, with proceeds supporting the ambitious eight-day Starfest festival in March 2026.
Police Hunt for Missing E-Bike After Wolverhampton Death
West Midlands Police are searching for a missing e-bike ridden by Neil Thompson, who was later found dead on Smestow Academy grounds in Wolverhampton.
Emmerdale Star Gemma Oaten Announces She's Single
Former Emmerdale actress Gemma Oaten has shared a candid Instagram post revealing she's single, discussing the 'heaviness' of feeling lonely in relationships and emphasising mental wellbeing.
Kindle Reading Habits Boost Book Consumption
An avid reader explains how carrying a Kindle everywhere enabled them to finish 12 books in January, while discussing the appeal of Amazon's discounted Coloursoft model.
Police Hunt 12 Men After Birmingham New Year Stabbing
West Midlands Police release CCTV images of 12 men wanted for questioning after a man was stabbed in Birmingham city centre on New Year's Day. The victim required hospital treatment.
Fake Gun and Zombie Knife Seized in Police Raids
West Midlands Police have arrested two men and seized an imitation firearm, a zombie knife, drugs, and cash during coordinated raids in Sedgley and Coseley.
Katie Price Back in UK with Diamond Ring After Wedding
Katie Price has been spotted in the UK wearing a large diamond ring following her unexpected marriage to businessman Lee Andrews in Dubai earlier this week.
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