Warwick Rotary Club Seeks Teams for Pancake Day Race
Warwick Rotary Club invites local businesses and schools to join its annual Pancake Day race in Market Square, featuring competitive fun and community spirit.
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Durham Scouts Awards Night 2026 Honours 60-Year Volunteer
The Durham Scouts Awards Night 2026 celebrated youth achievements and volunteer dedication, with special recognition for Sheila Gibbon's 60 years of service. The event at Glow Venue highlighted scouting's impact across County Durham.
Free Spring Lantern Workshop for Newark's Garden of Light
Newark residents of all ages are invited to a free lantern-making workshop this February half-term, creating illuminated flower lanterns for the upcoming Garden of Light community event.
Tiny Lives Appeal Reaches £50,000 Milestone
York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity's Tiny Lives Appeal has reached £50,000, halfway to its £100,000 target, to fund equipment for a new neonatal unit.
Police Seek Witnesses to Wolverhampton Disturbance
West Midlands Police are appealing for information and wish to speak with two individuals who may have witnessed an incident in Bevan Avenue, Parkfields.
137-Year Wait for UK Living Standards to Double
The Resolution Foundation warns poorer UK households face a 137-year wait for living standards to double due to two decades of weak pay growth and stagnant disposable incomes.
DWP Rule Punishes Pensioners with Younger Partners
Over 60,000 UK pensioners lose up to £7,000 annually due to DWP's 'mixed-age couples' rule, which denies pension credit if one partner is younger.
Children's Homes Plan for West Bromwich Green Space Sparks Debate
Controversial proposals to build four residential homes for vulnerable children on a cherished green space in West Bromwich have been submitted, reigniting local concerns over loss of community land and road safety issues.
Birmingham's £300m Exempt Housing Crisis Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Birmingham's supported exempt accommodation sector commands up to £400 weekly per claimant, driving a £300 million industry that's transforming neighbourhoods.
State Pension Rise Leaves Many Older Recipients Short
The state pension is set to increase by 4.7% in April 2026, but a significant disparity means older pensioners on the basic scheme will receive £56 less per week than those on the new system.
Birmingham's Supported Housing Crisis: Public Funds Fuel Failures
An investigation reveals how millions in housing benefits fund substandard exempt accommodation in Birmingham, with private firms profiting while vulnerable tenants suffer in neglected properties.
Stalker Threatened to 'Make Raoul Moat Look Minor'
Peter Ellery, 38, from Smethwick, sentenced for controlling behaviour and stalking after terrorising ex-partner with Raoul Moat threats and coercive control.
English Heritage 'Bonding Benches' Fight Parent Isolation
English Heritage introduces innovative 'bonding benches' with mood sliders at Midlands sites to help lonely parents connect, alongside NCT walks and family activities.
Birmingham Teen to be Sentenced for Murder of Leo Ross, 12
A Birmingham teenager who pleaded guilty to murdering 12-year-old Leo Ross in a random stabbing attack is due to be sentenced at court. The 15-year-old, who cannot be named, will appear before Mr Justice Choudhury KC.
Birmingham Dad Finds £1.75m Tudor Pendant
A Birmingham cafe owner has become an instant millionaire after discovering a rare Henry VIII pendant while metal detecting in Warwickshire. The British Museum has raised £3.5m to acquire the artefact.
Drug Gang Jailed for 63 Years Over Cocaine Operation
A Liverpool drug gang has been sentenced to over 63 years in prison after operating a sophisticated cocaine delivery service with thousands of customers.
County Lines Gang Jailed After Police Raid
Three men from a County Lines drug-dealing gang have been sentenced to over nine years in total after a British Transport Police investigation uncovered their operation.
CCTV Appeal After Sexual Assault at Birmingham Shopping Centre
West Midlands Police have issued a public appeal to identify a man following a sexual assault at the One Stop Shopping Centre in Perry Barr, Birmingham.
Woman in Amy Winehouse love triangle found dead
Sarah Aspin, who was in a relationship with Amy Winehouse's ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, has been found dead at a Leeds address. Police are treating her death as unexplained.
Football Fan Attacked at Wolverhampton Station
A singing football fan suffered a suspected brain bleed and potentially life-changing injuries after being punched at Wolverhampton Railway Station following the Wolves v Chelsea Premier League match.
Teen Parents' Suicide Pact Inquest Details Revealed
A coroner's inquest details the tragic deaths of two teenage parents, Jack Williams and Katherine Powell, found after a suspected suicide pact following their arrest on indecent image charges.
Dudley Precious Metal Robbery: Police Hunt Mitsubishi Outlander
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after three men were injured during a high-value precious metal robbery in Dudley. Officers are hunting a grey/silver Mitsubishi Outlander and its occupants.
CCTV Appeal After Birmingham Christmas Market Phone Theft
West Midlands Police release CCTV images of a man wanted in connection with a phone snatch from a woman photographing Birmingham's Christmas market on Colmore Row.
Belper's Triple Heritage Celebration in 2026
The town of Belper and Strutt's North Mill are marking three major anniversaries in 2026 with over 100 events, including heritage talks, walks, and special ales.
Man Jailed for Sexual Assault After Swansea Night Out
Nathan Bantick, 34, has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment after pleading guilty to sexual assault and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm following an incident on The Kingsway in Swansea city centre.
Essex Youth Programme Gets £22,000 Grant for Wilderness Therapy
A Chelmsford charity receives £22,000 to fund its TurnAround wilderness therapy programme for young people aged 16-24 facing mental health and social challenges, part of a wider £463,524 grant scheme across Essex.
Sister's Tribute to Brother Killed in Birmingham Car Park Attack
Natasha Lewis pays emotional tribute to her brother Danny, who died after a suspected attack in a Handsworth supermarket car park. Police investigation continues.
Gordon Ramsay Speaks Out on Adam Peaty Family Feud
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and wife Tana address the ongoing family rift with Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty's relatives following their daughter Holly's wedding.
Police Seek CCTV After Wollaston Car Theft
West Midlands Police are urging residents to review CCTV and doorbell footage following a burglary on Devon Road where a vehicle was stolen and later abandoned.
CCTV Appeal After Digbeth Bar Assault on Boxing Day
West Midlands Police release CCTV image after a man was punched, fell, and suffered a broken ankle and bruising at Nortons bar in Digbeth on Boxing Day evening.
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