Easter Messages from Starmer and Royals Spark Mixed Reactions
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Royal Family shared Easter greetings on social media, but some users criticized the messages as insincere or lacking religious focus.
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Man Charged After Knife Attack at Social Club in Dordon
A 41-year-old man has been charged with grievous bodily harm after a knife attack at a social club in Dordon, Warwickshire, leaving a man in his 30s with non-serious injuries.
Birmingham's Most Brutal Gangs Revealed by Historian
Historian Carl Chinn identifies the Whitehouse Street Gang and Ten Arches Gang as among Birmingham's most feared, detailing violent feuds in the Bull Ring and Aston areas during the late 1800s.
Man Kicked in Face at Brierley Hill Pub, Police Appeal
A man was repeatedly punched and kicked in the face and arms after a verbal argument escalated at a pub in Brierley Hill, Dudley. West Midlands Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to regarding the assault.
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State Pension Age Rises to 67: Key Dates for Pensioners
The DWP confirms the State Pension age is increasing from 66 to 67, with phased changes starting tomorrow. Here is the full list of birth dates and corresponding retirement ages.
State Pensioners Get £145 DWP Attendance Allowance Rise
Attendance Allowance rates are rising for state pensioners, with the lower rate increasing by £2.80 weekly to £76.60, providing an extra £145.60 annually. The higher rate sees a £4.20 weekly boost.
Guide to Soil Types for Spring Gardening Success
British Garden Centres has released a guide to the five most common soil types, including clay, sand, silt, chalk, and loam, with tips for identification and plant recommendations to help gardeners thrive this spring.
Dad Threatens Family Over Daughter's Bullying in Erdington
A father-of-four from Erdington threatened to burn a house down and stab a family after his 12-year-old daughter was bullied. John Downing pleaded guilty to threatening property damage.
Friends Institute Closure: Community Heartbreak and Future Hopes
The Friends Institute community centre in Sparkbrook has closed, leaving residents and volunteers devastated. Built in 1897, its future remains uncertain amid health and safety concerns.
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Councillors 'Very Worried' About Young People's Housing Crisis
Councillors express deep concern over young West Midlands residents struggling to get on the property ladder, as a new spatial development strategy aims to address housing barriers.
Shared Ownership Schemes Criticised for Complexity
A National Audit Office report reveals shared ownership schemes, designed to help first-time buyers, are often too complex with unclear costs and barriers like rising service charges and complicated staircasing processes.
State Pensioners Get Extra £163 Annually from DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced new rates for 2026/27, including a 3.8% increase in the severe disability premium, providing an additional £163 per year for eligible pensioners.
UK's 'Most Boring Man' Fights Toxic Masculinity with Dullosphere
Kevin Beresford, 73, known for roundabout calendars, creates 'dullosphere' as antidote to manosphere influencers. He promotes beige lifestyles and common decency values.
US Family Moves to UK Due to Trump, AI Chooses Torquay
A Florida family is relocating to Torquay after ChatGPT recommended it as the ideal UK destination, citing political fatigue with Trump's administration and a desire for a normal life.
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Birmingham Dad Gets Conditional Discharge for Sword
A 57-year-old father from Handsworth was given a 12-month conditional discharge after pleading guilty to possessing a samurai sword in his home, discovered during an unrelated police search.
430-Year-Old West Midlands Pub Opens Rarely for Special Events
The Bell Inn in Willenhall, dating back to around 1590, is one of the West Midlands' oldest pubs, opening only on occasions like VE Day after restoration efforts.
UC Health Payment Cut by £50 for New Claimants
The DWP is reducing the Universal Credit health top-up from £97 to £50 weekly for most new claimants starting Monday, as part of controversial welfare reforms announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Mass Pet Abandonment Overwhelms RSPCA in Midlands
The RSPCA reports a 70% surge in mass pet abandonments, with nearly 500 incidents in the West Midlands, urging families to adopt rescue animals as centres reach capacity.
Birmingham Hotel Ghost Sighting: Couple Hears Spirit
A Midlands couple visiting Birmingham for hospital treatment recorded a mysterious voice at Clayton Hotel, which they believe belongs to a former local resident named Andrew Brooks.
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430-Year-Old West Midlands Pub Opens Only a Few Times a Year
Explore The Bell Inn in Willenhall, a historic pub dating back to 1590 that survived a great fire and now opens only on special occasions like VE Day, preserved by its dedicated owners.
Google UK Chief Warns Against Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Kate Alessi, Google's UK managing director, argues that banning social media for under-16s could push children to more dangerous online spaces and remove parental choice.
Police Refuse to Release Digital Speed Camera Offence Data
Staffordshire Police has declined a freedom of information request to reveal how many drivers were caught by digital speed cameras in 2025, citing road safety concerns.
Unsolved 1959 Nurse Murder: Family Fights for Files
The family of Martha Giles, a nurse murdered in 1959, believes she was killed to prevent her from exposing hospital secrets. Police files remain sealed until 2055, sparking parliamentary intervention.
Kelsey Parker's Tribute to Late Husband Tom on 4th Year
Kelsey Parker shares a poignant message to her late husband Tom Parker, The Wanted singer, on the fourth anniversary of his death from a brain tumor, reflecting on their children and his legacy.
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Girl Missing 32 Years Found Alive in Arizona Cold Case
Christina Marie Plante, who vanished aged 13 in 1994, has been located alive following a renewed investigation by the Gila County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Unit.
Mother's Breakdown Over Online Abuse After Son's Death
Debbie Duncan, mother of Jay Slater who died in Tenerife, endured a mental breakdown due to relentless online trolling, with over 300 million videos created about the case. She now campaigns for Jay's Law to combat tragedy trolling.
Mother's Breakdown Over Online Abuse After Son's Tenerife Death
Debbie Duncan, mother of Jay Slater, has endured a mental breakdown due to relentless online abuse following her son's death in Tenerife. She is campaigning for Jay's Law to combat tragedy trolling and misinformation on social media platforms.
Police Appeal: Woman in Crocs Sought for Dudley Phone Theft
West Midlands Police are appealing for information to identify a woman, aged 50-60 and wearing black crocs, after a mobile phone was stolen from a supermarket in Priory Road, Dudley on March 9.
Argos Outdoor Storage Box: Smart Solution for Patios & Balconies
The Keter City Outdoor Garden Storage Box offers compact yet spacious storage for patios and balconies. Made from recycled plastic, it's weather-resistant and versatile. Currently reduced to £24, savvy shoppers can get it for under £9 with a cashback offe
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Historic Birmingham Church Faces Collapse Within Five Years
St Paul's Church in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, a 250-year-old Georgian landmark, could crumble within five years without urgent roof repairs. Fundraisers have gathered £200,000 but need £660,000 to save the iconic building from rainwater damage.
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