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Men guilty of raping runaway girl in Birmingham

Two men lured a 16-year-old runaway in Birmingham before a horrific series of rapes across multiple cities. All four perpetrators have been convicted and await sentencing in 2026.

Men convicted for rape of 16-year-old runaway girl

Four men have been found guilty of raping and sexually exploiting a vulnerable 16-year-old girl in Birmingham, Walsall, and Manchester. The victim's bravery led to a complex police investigation.

30-Year Hunt for Killers of Mum Burned Alive

Tracey Mertens was doused in petrol and set alight on church steps in 1994. With her dying breaths, she gave police a description of her attackers, who remain at large. A £30,000 reward is still active.

Ex-dance teacher jailed for student sexual assaults

Gregory Pichery, a former dance teacher, has been sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting male students. The offences occurred between 2004 and 2019. Police urge other potential victims to come forward.

Ex-Wolves Striker Wins Surgery Negligence Case

Former Wolves striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake wins High Court case against surgeon Prof James Calder, claiming an unnecessary ankle procedure prematurely ended his football career. Read the full details.

Leicester woman's mission to feed 250 on Christmas Day

Former bar manager Lauren McCormick, who was once homeless, is expanding her community Christmas dinner in Leicester to feed 250 vulnerable people this year. Donations are needed for food, gifts, and venue costs.

Morrisons loses £17m VAT case on rotisserie chicken

Supermarket giant Morrisons must pay a £17 million tax bill after a High Court ruling on VAT for its rotisserie chickens. The decision could impact prices and consumer habits. Read the full details.

Aidan's Rowing Challenge for Epilepsy Charity

Aidan Leverage, 20, from Leicester, is taking on two 2,000m races at the British Indoor Rowing Championships to fundraise for Epilepsy Action, aiming to shatter stigma around the condition.

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