Jean Murphy, 75, injured in a fall caused by a raised paving stone, was denied compensation due to a minor height difference. Pensioner Denied Compensation After Fall Due to Paving Stone Height Jean Murphy, 75, tripped and got hurt. She fell on a raised paving stone near her home. This happened in Yew Tree, West…
Report shows drug involvement in 50% of serious crimes in West Midlands. Increased treatment aims at reducing harm. Drug Link to Half of West Midlands Murders, Crime; Treatment Expanded In Birmingham and the West Midlands, many got help for addiction. This aimed to lower crime in the region. The Police and Crime Commissioner shared this…
WMCA approves budget increasing council transport levy but avoids additional taxes for residents in 2025/26. West Midlands Budget Approved With No Extra Tax Burden on Residents The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) approved their budget. The WMCA Board met on February 7th to discuss it. Councils will pay more into the transport fund, but taxpayers…