Strictly Event Raises £50k for Basildon Hospice
A Strictly Come Dancing fundraiser hosted by Ian Waite generated over £50,000 for St. Luke's Hospice in Basildon, featuring ten couples and a panel of judges at the Brentwood Centre.
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Rochdale Youth Centres Get Funding for Upgrades and New Minibus
Rochdale Borough Council secures over £100,000 to refurbish three youth centres and purchase a new minibus, enhancing facilities and outdoor trip opportunities for young people aged 11 to 19.
Shotton Youth Project Funded for Second Year by Housing Association
A youth project in Shotton Colliery, County Durham, will continue for another year thanks to a £9,565 grant from believe housing. The initiative supports activities at the Youth Centre, boosting confidence and community connections.
Prison Officer Admits Misconduct Over Secret Inmate Relationship
Jade Morris, 27, pleaded guilty to misconduct in a public office and encouraging prisoner Jerome Nunes to use a prohibited mobile phone at Birmingham Crown Court.
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Campaigners Rally to Save Walsall Leather Museum
Protesters will gather this weekend to demand a pause in plans to relocate the Walsall Leather Museum, which is scheduled to close in less than three weeks.
Dudley Nursery Admits Guilt in Toddler Death Case
Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley has pleaded guilty to corporate manslaughter after the death of 14-month-old Noah Sibanda. The court heard of multiple safety failures.
Dudley Councillors Demand Probe into Child Grooming Claims
Politicians across Dudley are calling for a special council meeting after BBC reports alleged child sexual exploitation linked to high street shops, with demands for transparency on what authorities knew.
Detective: Baseball Bat Rape 'Most Violent' as Attacker Jailed
Simon Tang, 56, jailed for nine-and-a-half years after brutal attack on a sex worker in Walsall. Detective calls it one of the most violent rapes seen, highlighting police support for victims.
Man Found Dead in Coseley After Welfare Call
A man was confirmed dead at the scene on Central Drive, Coseley, after emergency services responded to a concern for welfare call. Police state the death is not suspicious.
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Interpol Hunts Rapist Dwayne Spence Believed in Ghana
Staffordshire Police and Interpol are searching for Dwayne Spence, a convicted rapist who fled the UK after being found guilty of multiple child sex offences.
11 Free Benefits for State Pensioners in April
State pensioners are eligible for 11 free perks and benefits in April, including travel concessions, insulation schemes, and TV licence discounts, on top of regular DWP payments.
Carer Told Paramedics Victim 'Dead for 12 Days'
A murder trial hears how an unofficial carer allegedly told paramedics his disabled client had been dead for 12 days before the body was discovered in Telford.
DWP's 25p Pension Boost for Over-80s Sparks Outrage
State pensioners turning 80 receive an extra 25p weekly, labeled 'insulting' by retirees on social media. The age addition costs £47 million annually for 3.6 million recipients.
Masked Teen in Stolen Moped Chase Through Birmingham
A 15-year-old masked schoolboy was apprehended after a lengthy police pursuit on a stolen moped in Kings Heath, following reports of vehicle thefts and robberies across south Birmingham.
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Three Groups Denied £575 Triple Lock Pension Increase
From April, the new state pension rises to £241.30 weekly, but expats, those with additional pensions, and deferrers miss out on the full £575 annual boost.
Five State Pension Changes in April 2026 Affect Millions
The Department for Work and Pensions announces five key state pension and benefit changes for April 2026, including increases under the triple lock and adjustments to other welfare payments.
Kärcher Window Vac Mrs Hinch Uses Now on Sale
The popular Kärcher Window Vac, endorsed by cleaning influencer Mrs Hinch, is currently available on Amazon with a discount exceeding 30%. This versatile gadget cleans windows, mirrors, and other smooth surfaces streak-free.
Great Barr Child Predator Jailed for Abuse Plot
Adam Khan, 30, from Great Barr, has been sentenced to nine years and six months after police discovered nearly 1,000 indecent images and intercepted his plan to sexually abuse a child.
Six-Day Warning for State Pensioners on Winter Fuel Claims
State pensioners born before 1959 must claim Winter Fuel Payment by March 31 if they don't receive 14 DWP benefits automatically. Up to £300 available.
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Shopkeeper Jailed for £22k DWP Fraud Posing as Dead Father
Hassan Mirza, 43, who lived in Scotland for 20 years, was sentenced for fraudulently claiming benefits by impersonating his deceased father and later faced court for domestic abuse charges.
Unsolved Murder of Birmingham Peacemaker Haunts Family
David Weaver died after being attacked while trying to break up a pub brawl in Erdington in 2008. Despite CCTV and over 100 statements, his killers remain free, with police blaming a wall of silence.
Birmingham Businessman Jailed for Sex Worker Attack
Simon Tang, a married businessman from Birmingham, has been sentenced to over nine years in prison for a violent assault and rape of a sex worker in Walsall. The court heard how the attack escalated from a £20 agreement to a brutal baseball bat beating.
Bloodied Man in Dudley After 'Busking Wars' Fight
A man was left with a split lip and bloodied after a violent altercation in Dudley town centre, which a local councillor described as 'busking wars' over a pitch dispute.
Solihull Council Denies Extra Funding to Three Local Charities
The Children's Storehouse, Uthink People Developing People, and Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens have all been refused discretionary rate relief after financial assessments by Solihull Council's portfolio holder.
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Care Home to Become Apartments Despite Campaign
Jubilee Gardens Care Centre in Smith's Wood will be converted into 28 apartments after Solihull Council approved the plans, overriding objections from MP Liam Byrne and local residents.
Four-Word Question Makes Brummies Uncomfortable, Reporter Discovers
A Birmingham community reporter explores why the innocent question 'Where are you from?' carries hidden meanings and causes discomfort, especially among young people of color in the city's diverse population.
Stourbridge Family's Housing Hell: Mould, Collapsing Ceiling, Knotweed
A Stourbridge family with serious health conditions is trapped in a privately rented home plagued by damp, mould, a collapsing ceiling, and suspected Japanese Knotweed, pleading for urgent rehousing as Dudley Council investigates.
Businessman Jailed for Baseball Bat Rape in Walsall Attack
Simon Tang, 56, sentenced to nearly ten years for violently raping a prostitute after beating her with a baseball bat in a Walsall alleyway, exposing his double life.
Man Stabbed in Back During Violent Group Clash
A man was stabbed in the back during a violent clash between two groups in Sutton-in-Ashfield. Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident on Hardwick Lane.
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Ian Huntley's Deceptive Charade: A Clean House Revealed a Killer
A journalist recalls how Ian Huntley, the Soham murderer, tricked the community with a concerned act, but his spotless, disinfectant-filled home raised suspicions. Huntley died after a prison attack in 2026.
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