Solihull Man Fined £831 for Knuckleduster Possession
Dylan Connolly, 21, from Solihull, was fined £533 and ordered to pay £831 total after police found a knuckleduster in his pocket. He pleaded guilty at Birmingham Magistrates' Court.
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Shed Too Close? Know Your Legal Rights on Garden Boundaries
Homeowners may have more legal protection than they realise when a neighbour builds a shed too close to their boundary, affecting light, privacy or access. Learn the rules.
Birmingham tenant in Travelodge 7 months after sewer in bedroom
A Birmingham City Council tenant has been living in a Travelodge for seven months after a sewer was discovered under her bedroom floor, alongside a rat infestation.
Serpentine Path to Link Centenary Square and Mailbox
A proposed new green space in Birmingham city centre, the Serpentine Path, would connect Centenary Square and Holliday Street, offering routes to the Mailbox and a Grade II-listed aqueduct.
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Ring Doorbell Shows Dog Peeing on Bin Every Week
A Mumsnet user is frustrated after their Ring doorbell repeatedly captures a neighbor's dog urinating on their bin, sparking debate over whether to confront the issue.
Fake Grass Fire Leaves Couple Facing £15,000 Bill
A Midland couple face a £15,000 repair bill after their artificial lawn caught fire from hot embers, destroying their property while they were uninsured.
Flip-flop shopkeeper tackles trio over £1.99 card theft
A heroic Worcester shopkeeper in flip-flops tackled three thieves after one stole a £1.99 greetings card. He has lost hundreds of pounds to shoplifters this year alone.
West Midlands Most Wanted: Six Suspects Still at Large
Detectives in the West Midlands are seeking public help to find six suspects who have evaded capture for over six months, including individuals wanted for assault, robbery, and prison recall.
Birmingham Drug Driver Over Four Times Limit Vows No Repeat
Tyler Nixon, 22, caught driving with 4.5 times the legal cannabis limit in Birmingham, gets community order and 16-month ban, telling court 'it won't happen again'.
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Sutton Coldfield teacher banned in Digbeth mob violence
Former Plantsbrook School maths teacher Asir Nazar, 38, received a prohibition order after playing an integral role in a pre-planned melee in Digbeth, blocking a vehicle to enable an attack.
Birmingham flats lacked post-Grenfell fire protection
Over 100 residents in a Birmingham block of flats were left without recommended post-Grenfell fire protection, a court heard. Avamore pleaded guilty to failing to comply with an improvement notice.
Brighton Beach Sisters May Have Been Honouring Mum
Three sisters found dead off Brighton beach may have been commemorating their mother, who drowned in a Birmingham lake in 2010. Family believes they never recovered from her death.
Nationwide Protects Pigeon Nest with Scaffolding
Nationwide Building Society has left scaffolding up at its Beccles branch to protect a pigeon named Pidge, citing legal protections under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Stratford Cracks Down on Rowdy Tourists After Complaints
Warwickshire Police launch Operation Pendine to tackle antisocial behaviour linked to tourists in Stratford-upon-Avon, following resident intimidation.
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Teen Jailed After Police Find 42 Bags of Cocaine in Car
Rufat Ademaj, 19, was jailed for two years and nine months after officers discovered 42 bags of cocaine and nearly £700 in cash in his car in Tamworth.
Asbestos Warning After Oldbury Industrial Estate Fire
Residents warned of potential asbestos after a large fire at Rood End Road Industrial Estate in Oldbury. Officials advise not to sweep debris and to contact Sandwell Council.
Midlands Landlord Dies at 39; Fundraiser for Family
Chris Whelan, beloved landlord of The George & Dragon in Lichfield, has died at 39. A JustGiving fundraiser has raised over £3,900 to support his family.
Birmingham 13th in England's Most Dangerous Places List
Birmingham ranks 13th in England's most dangerous places based on violent crime rates, with 46 offences per 1,000 residents, below Blackpool at 69.
Prolific Shoplifter Banned from All Tesco in Derby
Bailey Esmonde, 22, has been banned from every Tesco in Derby after a theft spree. He was caught stealing cider and had cocaine. The Criminal Behaviour Order lasts three years.
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Brit vanishes in Benidorm stag do, wife flies to Spain
Russell Arrowsmith disappeared during a stag do in Benidorm, Spain. His wife Nicky has flown out to assist in the search. He was last seen near Hotel Gala Placidia.
Birmingham ghost warehouse used in £8m drug ring, five jailed
Five men have been jailed for a total of 84 years for using 'ghost warehouses' in Birmingham and elsewhere to import £8m worth of cocaine and heroin from Europe.
Sutton Coldfield Pub Bans Sportswear to Maintain Dress Code
A Sutton Coldfield pub has introduced a strict no-sportswear policy, banning tracksuits and football shirts to maintain a smart dress code for all patrons.
Driver Shot by Police After Car Driven at Officers
A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug supply after a GMP officer shot the driver when the car was driven directly at police in Whitefield, Bury.
Knifeman Ramps Through Morrisons, Jailed 18 Months
Milad Panjshiri, 22, armed with a six-inch blade, rampaged through a Bradford Morrisons, shouting about King Charles. He was jailed for 18 months.
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DWP Universal Credit Holiday Rules: Payments May Stop
The DWP has confirmed Universal Credit rules for holidays. Payments may stop if you go abroad without informing your work coach or fail to meet eligibility conditions.
Van driver convicted for honking horn to greet friend
Jamie Spence, 52, was prosecuted for sounding his horn outside Braintree station, fined £146 plus £120 costs, after failing to respond to a fixed penalty offer.
OSJCT Homes Celebrate Sobell House's 50 Years with Events
The Orders of St John Care Trust supports Sobell House's 50 for 50 campaign with choir performances and mural creation at Marston Court and Westgate House.
Woman in 60s Critical After Hit by Drink-Drive Suspect
A woman in her 60s is fighting for life after being hit by a car in Nottingham. A 42-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and causing serious injury.
Five Deny Involvement in Alleged Kent Rape of Girl
Five males, including three teenagers, have pleaded not guilty to charges related to the alleged rape of a girl at a property in Gravesend, Kent.
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Droitwich Assault: Police Seek Witness After Man Injured
Police are appealing for a woman witness after a man suffered facial injuries in an assault near the A38 in Droitwich. A 28-year-old man has been arrested.
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