Sutton Coldfield Fraudster Jailed for £136,000 Gold Scam Friday, April 3, 2026 suttoncoldfield fraud gold scam investment crime conviction legal financialcrime defrauded Steven Porter, a 43-year-old man from Sutton Coldfield, has been sentenced for defrauding a woman out of £136,000 in a sophisticated gold scam. Porter admitted to fraud by false representation, deceiving his victim with … Read More
West Midlands Police Officer Calls for SeeSay 81018 on All Regional Buses Friday, April 3, 2026 westmidlands police bussafety seesay81018 publictransport passengersafety birmingham anticrime communitysafety campaign sport Paula Shortland, an education officer with West Midlands Police, is advocating for a vital safety feature to be installed on every bus throughout the region. She has expressed strong support for BirminghamLive’s … Read More
Midlands’ Most Dangerous Junction Records Weekly Crashes Friday, April 3, 2026 midlands junction safety accidents crashes nationalhighways roads transport traffic danger A recent report by National Highways has identified a junction in the Midlands as the region’s most dangerous, experiencing crashes on a weekly basis. This alarming statistic highlights ongoing safety concerns and the …
The Lost Bullring King Kong: How Much to Bring Birmingham’s Iconic Ape Back Home Friday, April 3, 2026 bullring kingkong birmingham sculpture art nicholasmonro commonwealthgames storage publicart auction We’ve found the elusive Bullring King Kong, and it’s clear he might be ready to come home. This larger-than-life ape—with his oversized human hands and imposing presence—divides opinion, teetering between awe and unease. … Read More
NHS Prescription Charges Frozen for Benefit Recipients Under Labour Government Thursday, April 2, 2026 prescriptions nhs labour benefits healthcare costofliving medication funding government welfare The Labour government has announced a continued freeze on NHS prescription charges starting this April, ensuring that the cost of a single prescription will stay at £9.90. This decision is expected to save patients around £12 … Read More
DWP Claimants Urged to Opt Out of Winter Fuel Payment to Avoid £33 Monthly Repayment Thursday, April 2, 2026 winterfuelpayment dwp optout repayments pensions hmrc personalfinance retirement taxthreshold statepension Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) claimants are being advised to opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment this year to avoid significant monthly repayments. The warning comes from Rebecca Wilson, a personal finance expert … Read More