Burton Paedophile Jailed for 26 Years for Child Sex Crimes
Andrew Robert Pope from Burton-on-Trent has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for a series of sexual offences against children, including multiple counts of rape and assault.
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Hit-and-Run Driver Hunt After Ellesmere Pubgoer Injured
West Mercia Police appeal for witnesses after a man in his 40s was left with serious injuries on Elson Road, Ellesmere, following a suspected hit-and-run incident while walking home from a pub.
Armed Police Bearwood Knife Report False Alarm
Firearms officers rushed to Bearwood Road in Smethwick after reports of a man with a knife in a shop, but CCTV investigation revealed no weapon was involved.
DWP £150 Compensation After 'Six Months of Hell'
A Worcestershire engineer receives £150 compensation from the DWP after enduring six months of administrative chaos over a Child Maintenance Service error.
Man Discovers He's Buying Back His Own Stolen Tools
A Smethwick man was stunned to find power tools worth up to £100,000 for sale online were actually his own property, stolen just days earlier. Police arrested a 49-year-old man on suspicion of handling stolen goods following the incident.
Cabbie Scammed DWP Out of £7,000 Universal Credit
A Welsh taxi driver has been sentenced after fraudulently claiming £7,000 in Universal Credit while concealing £85,000 in savings from the DWP during the pandemic.
Man Charged in Wolverhampton Courier Fraud Case
A 22-year-old London man faces court after an elderly Wolverhampton woman was tricked into handing over nearly £10,000 by a fake police officer in a courier fraud scheme.
Urgent Appeal for Missing Teen Chelsey in Birmingham
West Midlands Police urgently seek public help to locate Chelsey, a 16-year-old missing from Cambridge and believed to be in Birmingham. Call 999 if seen.
Debt Crisis: 400,000+ Seek Help as Pressures Mount
Citizens Advice reports a 44% surge in debt cases, with average debts hitting £8,900. The Breathing Space scheme offers crucial relief, but experts call for reforms to aid millions struggling.
Water Bill Complaints Soar 50% in England and Wales
Customer complaints over water bills have surged by 50% in England and Wales, with over 16,000 lodged in 2025, driven by affordability issues and calls for regulatory reform.
Liverpool Holocaust Memorial Day Service and Illuminations
Liverpool Town Hall hosts an invited service for Holocaust Memorial Day, featuring interfaith prayers, student reflections, and civic buildings lit purple, focusing on the 'Bridging Generations' theme.
Birmingham Cousins Convicted in £3m Kidnap Torture
Miles Blakeney and Luke Hazell, both 37, have been found guilty for their roles in a violent abduction where a man was scalded with boiling water and dumped naked in Winson Green.
Police Hunt Intensifies for Ironbridge Woodland Rapist
West Mercia Police have increased patrols and door-to-door enquiries in Ironbridge as they continue to hunt for a rapist who attacked a woman near Castle Green Cemetery on Christmas Eve morning.
CCTV Appeal After Birmingham Bar Attack on Couple
West Midlands Police are seeking four men after a man and woman were assaulted at Katie O'Brien's Irish bar in Temple Street during early December.
Cuppa and Chat Returns for January 2026
The popular Cuppa and Chat community initiative is back for January 2026, offering residents a chance to connect over tea and biscuits in a friendly, informal setting.
Paedophile Jailed for 20 Child Sex Offences in West Midlands
Luke Williamson, a 34-year-old from Bedfordshire, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for 20 child sex offences after grooming underage girls including one in the West Midlands.
Jasmine Harman's Spanish Home Cold Shock
A Place in the Sun presenter Jasmine Harman reveals the unexpected indoor cold in her Costa del Sol home that she struggles with after moving from the UK.
Rochdale Churches Announce January Services and Events
A comprehensive guide to services, Bible studies, concerts and community events at churches across Rochdale including St Luke's, St Mary's, St Chad's and St Andrews throughout late January.
Cannabis Farm Found in Redditch, Two Men Arrested
West Mercia Police discovered a substantial cannabis cultivation operation in a Redditch property, seizing plants worth an estimated £50,000 and arresting two local men.
Mum-of-10 Guilty of Keeping 'House Slave' for Decades
Amanda Wixon, 56, has been found guilty of false imprisonment and assault after keeping a vulnerable woman in squalid conditions for over 25 years in Gloucestershire.
Nostalgic Look at Macclesfield's Historic Archives
Explore enchanting archival images from Macclesfield's past, including market days on Waters Green, Chester Road in Poynton, and the iconic Town Hall scenes.
Salford's Regent Road History Event
A free outdoor community history event in Salford celebrating Regent Road's past, present, and future through stories, archival images, and local insights.
DWP Bank Account Checks for Benefit Fraud
The Department for Work and Pensions announces new measures allowing banks to check accounts of benefit claimants for fraud indicators, with savings limits like £16,000 for Universal Credit.
Inside Dudley's Abandoned Leisure Centre: Empty Pools & Pitches
The former Dudley Leisure Centre, once bustling with swimmers and sports players, now stands eerily empty. Sold for housing development, its abandoned pools and pitches await an uncertain future.
Birmingham Grandmother Ignores City Centre Ban Again
A 66-year-old Birmingham grandmother with over 150 offences has admitted breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order by entering the city centre and shoplifting.
Social Club Plans B&B to Secure Future in Cradley Heath
Cradley Heath Sports and Social Club reveals plans to convert a function room into a 23-room B&B, citing financial jeopardy and the need for new revenue streams to survive.
Birmingham Estate Residents Angry Over Derelict Tower
Residents of Birmingham's prestigious Calthorpe Estate are outraged as a 23-storey abandoned office block mars their picturesque neighbourhood despite soaring property values.
Birmingham Murder Suspect Still at Large After 10 Days
West Midlands Police continue to search for Zachariah Liburd, 22, wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Chris Ikouara in Acocks Green on January 13.
Birmingham Areas Named England's Poorest in New Data
New hyperlocal data reveals Birmingham neighbourhoods, led by Sparkhill North, have the lowest average disposable incomes in England, highlighting severe economic struggles.
Whitnash: Warwickshire's Top Value Commuter Town
Whitnash in Warwickshire has been highlighted as a top value location for 2026, offering affordable living, excellent schools, and a 30-minute commute to Birmingham city centre.
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