Masseur on Trial for Alleged Sexual Assault of Three Women in Multiple UK Cities Sunday, June 7, 2026 masseur assault trial birmingham liverpool london sexualassault abuse therapy crime Marcelo Oliveira, a professional masseur, is currently standing trial accused of sexually assaulting three women between December 2019 and July 2020. The alleged incidents took place at Oliveira’s home in Birmingham as well … Read More
Major Step Forward for Tamworth Castle £1.9m Restoration Sunday, June 7, 2026 tamworth castle restoration conservation heritage messenger medieval investment tourism preservation Tamworth Castle is set to undergo a significant restoration, with Tamworth Borough Council selecting specialist conservation firm Messenger to oversee the £1.9 million project. This important initiative aims to preserve the … Read More
Midlands Towns Among England’s Safest: Where Crime Is Rare Sunday, June 7, 2026 midlands crime safety shropshire westmidlands southstaffordshire violentcrime towns villages community The West Midlands is often viewed as a high-crime region, known for frequent reports of serious offences like stabbings, robberies, and assaults. Yet, this reputation doesn’t tell the whole story. Just beyond the bustling … Read More
Birmingham’s Stratford Road Emerges as New Parking Fine Hotspot with Nearly 8,000 Penalties Issued in 2026 Sunday, June 7, 2026 stratfordroad birmingham parkingfines trafficwardens sparkhill sparkbrook alumrock penaltynotices parkingviolations a34 Stratford Road in Birmingham has become the city’s leading hotspot for parking fines, with nearly 8,000 tickets issued in just the first five months of 2026. Exclusive data obtained by BirminghamLive reveals that traffic … Read More
'I’ve received PIP all my life and now it’s been taken from me – it feels like a cruel joke' Sunday, June 7, 2026 pip disability benefits appeal cerebralpalsy assessment depression mandatoryreconsideration tribunal personalindependencepayment A lifelong recipient of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) shared their distress after being awarded zero points across all assessment categories, resulting in the sudden loss of this vital benefit. Living with cerebral … Read More
West Midlands Crown Court Backlog Surges 88% Amid Growing Justice Postcode Lottery Crisis Sunday, June 7, 2026 westmidlands crowncourt backlog justice postcodelottery criminalcases legalsystem courtdelays fairness timelyjustice The backlog at the West Midlands Crown Court has escalated dramatically, soaring by 88%, highlighting a deepening crisis in the region’s criminal justice system. This surge has intensified concerns over the so-called … Read More