Daughter's final wish for mother after sudden death at 54
A fundraiser has been launched after the unexpected death of grandmother Veronica Sealey, 54, who was found unresponsive in her Yardley home and pronounced dead by paramedics.
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Birmingham sex offender admits register breach after HMO move
Bilal Muhammed-Rahmatullah, 61, pleaded guilty to failing to notify police of his move to an HMO in Grasmere Road within three days.
Grandfather of 20 jailed after Birmingham Airport arrest
Dumitru Marin, 49, was jailed for 16 months at Birmingham Crown Court after returning to the UK in breach of a deportation order. He was arrested at Birmingham Airport on July 18 having flown in from Belfast, with 49 prior criminal offences.
Teen charged over fatal Pleasley crash killing two women
Emmanuel Chinyanga, 19, faces charges including causing death by dangerous driving after a Pleasley collision killed two women and injured a child.
Liam Payne's ex criticised over blood-covered Halloween costume
Kate Cassidy faces backlash after posting a blood-covered Halloween costume photo, with fans calling it 'disrespectful' to late Liam Payne.
Manhunt for prisoner Anthony Lloyd after medical unit escape
Police search for Anthony Lloyd, 38, who escaped a Lewisham medical unit; he has Midlands links and poses a risk to himself and the public.
Husband's tribute to mum who died saving sons in Bahamas
Leanne Gregory, 36, from Stapleford, drowned in the Bahamas after rescuing her two sons from a rip current. Her husband Nathan paid tribute to his 'hero' wife, thanking her for keeping their boy above water as she sank.
Hero mum dies saving sons in Bahamas drowning
Leanne Gregory, 36, from Stapleford, drowned in the Bahamas on October 20 while rescuing her two sons from a strong current during a snorkelling trip. The boys survived.
Bed springs firm fined after worker injured in warehouse crash
Leggett & Platt Components Europe Limited fined £80,000 after worker Charlie O’Dowd suffered multiple foot fractures and nerve damage in a warehouse collision in Barnsley.
Lidl crash driver released from hospital as police appeal
The woman driver involved in the fatal Lidl crash in Wolverhampton has been released from hospital. Police are appealing for dashcam footage and witnesses.
Smart motorway speed cameras out across 440 miles
More than 150 speed cameras on England's smart motorways have been out of action since December, covering 440 miles, National Highways confirms.
Police warn joggers after Codsall pub incident
Staffordshire Police warn walkers and joggers after a woman was approached by a man and saw a car with lights off outside The Bentlands pub in Codsall, Wolverhampton.
Birmingham gunmen jailed for 'reckless' nightclub shooting
Aaron Nubie, 46, and Kimani Durrell-Smith, 27, were jailed for 18 years for firing at each other outside FJ Lounge in Aston, injuring an innocent seller.
Drink-driver killer ran failed zero-rated sweet shop
Arjun Nijjar, 23, jailed for 8.5 years for killing Douglas Draper, 79, in Streetly, had run Sutton Sweet Centre, closed after a zero food hygiene rating.
Man dies after car crashes into Lidl in Wolverhampton
A man in his 30s has died and several others were injured after a car ploughed into a Lidl store in Finchfield, Wolverhampton, on October 23. Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious.
Russells Hall parking fines raised in Parliament
Stourbridge MP Cat Eccles raised unfair parking fines at Russells Hall Hospital in Parliament after ANPR cameras caused a rise in complaints, including blue badge holders and a priest.
Nottingham shot PC undergoes several surgeries in hospital
PC Lee Lane, shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre, has undergone several operations and remains in hospital in a stable condition, a court heard on Friday.
Birmingham man charged over meth lab operation
Mohammed Khan, 36, of Sparkhill, and three others face conspiracy charges over an alleged methamphetamine production lab on Warwickshire farmland, linked to a wider NCA investigation.
CCTV released after boy sexually assaulted at Longbridge station
British Transport Police release CCTV images of a man after a 17-year-old boy was sexually assaulted at Longbridge railway station on October 22. The victim fled on a train; officers urge witnesses to come forward.
Lawless Gordon brothers jailed for drugs and assault
Kieran and Kyle Gordon, 30, were jailed at Worcester Crown Court for drug dealing and a violent assault. Kieran received 60 months, Kyle 22 months.
Eight charged with Class A drug supply in West Midlands
Eight people face Birmingham magistrates charged with County Lines offences, including conspiracy to supply cocaine, following raids across the Midlands.
Russells Hall parking fines raised in Parliament by MP
MP Cat Eccles has urged an investigation into unfair parking fines at Russells Hall Hospital after complaints from patients, visitors, and staff.
Drug user son jailed after terrorising parents for cash
A Birmingham man who repeatedly demanded money from his parents for drugs has been jailed for 16 months after a court heard they were scared to leave home.
RAF Chinooks to fight wildfires after Stourbridge blaze
RAF Chinook and A400M aircraft will be equipped for wildfire firefighting under a new UK Government plan announced ahead of England's first wildfire resilience summit, following the Stourbridge blaze that destroyed 19 homes.
Judge praises dealer's 'real courage' for handing himself in
Liam Wynn, 41, walked into a police station and confessed to drug dealing. A judge gave him a community order instead of prison, citing his 'real courage'.
Three jailed for 20 years over Birmingham student rape
Three men who drove a student from Broad Street to Clent and sexually assaulted her have been jailed for a combined total of more than 20 years.
Starmer named core participant in grooming gangs inquiry
Sir Keir Starmer, who commissioned the grooming gangs inquiry last year, has been named a core participant. The Birmingham-focused investigation starts in December, with hearings into child sexual exploitation failures.
Birmingham Airport cannabis gang caught after Apple AirTag error
An 11-strong gang smuggling £13.8m of cannabis through Birmingham Airport was caught after Apple AirTags linked to one Apple ID exposed them. All have been convicted.
Man found dead at Sutton Coldfield shopping parade
A man has been found dead at a shopping parade in Walmley Road, Sutton Coldfield, after ambulance crews were called shortly before 6am on Thursday, October 22. Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious.
Dudley nurse fined while treating sick baby asks parking bosses
Community nurse Lisa Smith faces a £266 court order after being trapped in a lift while heading to treat an acutely sick baby in Birmingham, prompting Dudley MP Sonia Kumar to demand the charge be cancelled.
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