IN 1945 my late father, Peter Samuel Winton, was 18 years old and a merchant seaman sailing from Southampton on the dangerous Atlantic Convoy Run.

Investigators are working to figure out if the encounter was a misunderstanding or if this was an attempted abduction.

A 30-year-old man has been arrested after an email was sent threatening to "sever the heads" of two Detroit-area judges.

A judge has cleared the way for a DNA test in a last-ditch effort to keep a dog from being euthanized in the death of a neighbor's pet.

Kanye West has postponed his upcoming concert at The Palace of Auburn Hills after armed robbers stole millions from his wife Kim Kardashian West in Paris.

Hockey legend Gordie Howe's visitation service was held at JLA in Detroit. Thousands paid their respects.

To support independent artists and small to medium arts, screen and cultural organisations impacted by COVID-19, Create NSW is implementing a number of measures. This includes accommodation assistance, new support for creatives to engage with online platforms, and a suite of initiatives that provide employment and development opportunities, and audience engagement and skill-sharing for arts, screen and cultural organisations and individuals across the State. > More detail (Create NSW)

The FBI reports that hate crimes in Connecticut and on Long Island went down last year.

Connecticut officials have announced a $50,000 reward for information to help solve the killing of an Air Force veteran. Governor Ned Lamont approved the maximum reward allowed by state law in the case of Dominic Marino. The 30-year-old veteran was found shot to death with his wrists and ankles bound with tape in his East Hartford home in 2018. Police say the suspect or suspects appeared to have forced their way into the home. Marino’s father said his son served in Guam, South Korea and Kuwait. The reward is for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the killer or killers.

Three women were shot during an incident that took place Thursday morning in Westerly. State police have confirmed that one of the victims, age 47, was killed.

Police say a member of the school board in Connecticut's largest city posed as a police officer and attempted to kidnap a man at gunpoint.

Connecticut prosecutors have consolidated charges and offered a plea deal to three Stratford teenagers who are accused of arson in four communities last year.

The father of an 8-year-old Suffolk County boy who died last week has been charged with second-degree murder. His fiancée has also been charged. County Child Protective Services knew the boy suffered neglect in 2018.

Suffolk County will investigate how the Department of Social Services handled allegations of parental abuse in the case of an 8-year-old boy who died last week in his father’s custody.

A Connecticut judge has dropped the murder and kidnapping case against the late Fotis Dulos. He died in January, two days after an apparent suicide attempt.

Richard Lutz checks out how he wandered through another week.

Richard Lutz rummages through the vestiges of the last week

Anniversary for Worcestershire networking group.

Perilous state of city landmark recognised.

Public invited to attend event at threatened building.

Finance boost to threatened landmark.

Celebrations planned for local landmark.

Tudor Grange date for visually impaired swimmers.

Top vet gains international honours as he seeks world title.

Young swimmers compete and learn at Tudor Grange.

Swimming sensation Ellie Simmonds OBE was guest of honour when she went back to her old school in Aldridge to meet marathon readers.

Solihull School has paved the way to sporting excellence for female pupils after expanding its Physical Education Department.

Artworks celebrate Stirchley’s history and point to the making of new prosperity : January – April 2012

Join the people of Stirchley in a celebratory walk and laying of floral tributes commemorating the life of a once vibrant street.

Police are also appealing for anyone who saw the attack in Stirchley to come forward.

Tasty theatrical treat served up as part of Celebration Week.

West Midlands Police football unit signs up for Great Birmingham Run.

Helen Dixon House receives grant aid from police charity.

Greater visible presence of officers on the streets to reassure the public.

Should private companies be undertaking police work? Dave Woodhall argues not.

Police response followed policy before missing man found murdered.

Security roadshow heads to Snow Hill.

Local schoolboy aims to join world elite.

A Solihull woman celebrated her 50th birthday with a world record breaking marathon row in aid of national organisation The Brain Tumour Charity.

Award recognises centre's bike-friendly credentials.

Region’s showcase of ambitions sees 50% increase in media profile.

Top BBC presenter Michael Buerk is to return to his old school to chair Solihull’s inaugural Big Debate.

World record football freestyle expert to visit Solihull.

Good Hope Hospital - in partnership with Healthcare at Home Ltd - is launching its first recovery at home (R@H) service this week

A Good Hope consultant has won international recognition for leading a new treatment study

Last week staff at The Donkey Sanctuary’s Donkey Assisted Therapy Centre in Birmingham received a cheque of £4,900 from Sainsbury's Castle Vale store.

Czech warms up for Wimbledon with Edgbaston triumph.

Chance for Birmingham tennis lovers to learn from the world’s number one doubles coach.

Karolina Pliskova joins star-studded Edgbaston line-up.

Community initiative gains wide support.