Armed police officers swiftly arrested a 36-year-old man after multiple public reports of him carrying a samurai sword and acting suspiciously on Aylestone Road in Leicester. No injuries occurred in the incident, with authorities praising the community's
State pensioners born on or before September 2, 1929, can apply for a Concessionary Passport at no cost, covering standard fees and secure delivery within the UK or overseas.
A driving instructor in Guernsey advocates for tougher checks and official regulation of instructors, highlighting gaps in the current vetting system for safeguarding learners.
Clan Cancer Support is urgently recruiting volunteers in Aberdeen to provide listening support for cancer patients and assist in its Rosemount and Ballater charity shops, with training provided.
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The University of Leicester's Heritage Hub marks its third anniversary with a free public event featuring over 50 regional organizations, hands-on activities, and a new Heritage Discovery Zone on March 21.
A seven-year-old boy died after being hit by a car on the A38 near Lichfield in Staffordshire. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the early morning incident.
A man in his 40s was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a van on Kingstanding Road. Police have taped off the scene and are appealing for witnesses to come forward with information.
Community safety officer Jamie Burgess receives the CAP Outstanding Contribution Award for her leadership in reducing underage drinking and creating positive opportunities for young people across Caerphilly County Borough.
Millions of Universal Credit claimants will see payments increase from April, with some receiving over £1,000 more annually. Labour's overhaul also removes the two-child benefit cap, providing extra support for larger families.
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The Department for Work and Pensions confirms an above-inflation increase to Universal Credit standard allowance, providing a significant boost to millions of low-income households starting in April.
A man sustained serious injuries after being struck with a glass in Derby city centre. Police arrested a suspect in his 20s on suspicion of GBH.
The Department for Work and Pensions warns benefit recipients to report holiday plans to avoid overpayments and potential legal action.
A first-time visit to Stratford Road in Sparkhill challenges long-held safety warnings, uncovering a vibrant community filled with independent businesses, cultural richness, and a powerful sense of shared history.
Derbyshire Police responded quickly to reports of a man threatening people with a knife in Derby city centre. A 20-year-old from Uttoxeter was arrested, and no injuries were reported during the incident.
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Sandwell Council has submitted an application to build 100 flats and houses on the former GKN factory site in Smethwick, as part of wider regeneration plans around the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital that could see up to 800 new homes.
A first-time visit to Sparkhill's Stratford Road challenges long-held safety warnings, uncovering a vibrant community filled with independent businesses, cultural richness, and a powerful immigrant history that defines modern Birmingham.
Sandwell Council will bid for £1.3m from the Brownfield Land Release Fund to demolish the former Cradley Heath Community Centre, making way for around 13 new homes, after closing the facility last year due to high running costs.
Pensioners aged 80 and above could receive an extra £443 per month from April through the DWP's over-80 pension, a benefit many may be missing out on.
Solihull Council announces significant progress in recruiting and retaining children's social workers, with stable leadership and reduced turnover marking a positive shift from previous challenges.
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Stratford-upon-Avon Recreation Ground reveals a transformed playground featuring accessible sandpits, water play areas, and climbing towers designed for children of all abilities, set to open for Easter holidays.
Newly revealed bodycam footage shows the arrest of Kian Moulton, who killed 12-year-old Leo Ross in Birmingham. The teen smirked and swore at officers during custody.
Khobaib Hussain, a member of the 'Three Musketeers' terror group jailed in 2017, has issued a statement from prison declaring his innocence and that of his co-defendants, claiming they were framed by police.
Residents of Newark Road in Netherton claim their homes are being ruined by tree roots planted by the council 40 years ago, causing cracks, damp, and structural issues that affect their lives and property values.
Residents in Bampton, the Cotswolds village famous as a Downton Abbey filming location, express outrage as plans for 200 new homes spark infrastructure and environmental concerns.
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A former Aston University student, whose decade-long catfishing ordeal became a Netflix documentary, has endorsed a new Birmingham-developed toolkit to protect women from online harm and digital violence.
Zhong Wang, 44, was sentenced to 23 months suspended for running brothels in Erdington and Sutton Coldfield massage parlors, with police shutting down the operations.
Hadley, a 16-year-old First Sea Lord's Cadet, is leading a team on a cross-country bike ride from Accrington to London to raise funds and awareness for the Sea Cadets, aiming to make opportunities accessible to all young people.
Two youth workers from Wallasey Detached Youth Services have received the Community Alcohol Partnerships Innovation Award for their creative outreach in Liscard, using activities like bushcraft and interactive games to reduce underage drinking.
Chelsea McCallister, who moved from Warwickshire to Dubai in 2023, says she feels more secure in the UAE than in England, even after recent missile incidents, citing government protection and quality of life.
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Mark Robert Witchell, 61, orchestrated luxury car thefts and a £3.7 million illegal online medicines operation from Brazil before being captured and sentenced to ten years in prison.
