Sikh Leaders to Review Ceremonial Knife Rules After Murder
Sikh leaders in England will review rules on carrying the kirpan after a murder in Southampton, aiming to prevent misuse of the ceremonial knife.
Sikh leaders in England will review rules on carrying the kirpan after a murder in Southampton, aiming to prevent misuse of the ceremonial knife.
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker highlights safer, later public transport as crucial for the night-time economy, as a new commission report offers 25 recommendations.
Shoplifting in the West Midlands has surged 30% in two years, but police report increased confidence in reporting and a 15.6% rise in positive outcomes for victims.
Connor Pardoe, 30, started as a customer of the SocialPharma dark web network but ended up as an unpaid moderator helping run the £4.3 million operation, receiving drugs instead of wages.
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RecommendedA Birmingham barman was applauded after kicking Raise the Colours co-founder Ryan Bridge out of The Queens Arms pub during a heated confrontation caught on camera.
Paul Normansell, 45, was fatally beaten on Dudley Road in Oldbury in April 2002. Despite a busy location and a trainer print clue, his killer has never been found.
The Vine Inn, a beloved Birmingham pub since 1857, faces demolition under the £2.2bn Ladywood regeneration project, leaving its publican uncertain about its future.
Police are searching for missing 15-year-old Aaliyah Nazeem from Birmingham. She was last seen on Tuesday. Officers urge anyone with information to come forward.
Locals express fury as Weymouth Beach is left covered in nappies, rubbish, and plastic toys following the Bank Holiday heatwave, with volunteers collecting over 10 bags of litter.
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RecommendedA baby has died after ambulance crews responded to a welfare concern in Deckham, Gateshead. A man and woman have been arrested and released on bail.
A nursery in Coventry was placed on lockdown after a man with knives entered the building. He sustained serious injuries and was arrested. No children were harmed.
A new campaign led by David Barton encourages property owners in Sefton to restore historic buildings, aiming to remove local areas from Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register.
Taylor Wimpey East Anglia employees raised over £4,500 for YAT and EACH during the annual Taylor Wimpey Challenge, a hike and team tasks event.
Nominations are now open for the Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards until July 3, 2026. Categories include community groups, sports, and emergency services. Ceremony on September 25.
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RecommendedThe family of Harvey Williams, 18, who died after his e-bike hit a pelican crossing pole in Bilston, have paid tribute to his 'beautiful nature' and kindness.
Dylan Kooner, 27, was caught drink-driving on Hagley Road in Birmingham, swerving between lanes. He claimed he didn't feel drunk, but was banned for 12 months and fined.
A bin man shares a simple trick to ensure your wheelie bins are returned to the correct house, after highlighting a frequent numbering error many households make.
Keith Huddart, 50, from New Ollerton, will ride a £500 motorbike from Lands End to John O'Groats in 24 hours, avoiding motorways, to raise funds for Cancer Research UK in memory of his mother.
Stapleford Community Group celebrates its 15th anniversary, having supported local people with job fairs, foodbanks, shoe collections, and community events for over a decade.
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RecommendedYork Road Project becomes the first finalist in Selco Builders Warehouse's 2026 Community Heroes initiative, winning £2,000 for renovations.
Tanveer Singh was found guilty of murdering sex worker Shara Millar, strangling her after she rejected his sexual demands, then dumping her naked body by a rubbish pile and covering it with AdBlue.
Four Midlands areas have no deprived neighbourhoods, contrasting with Birmingham's 43% rate. Bromsgrove, Stratford, Lichfield, and South Staffordshire lead.
Young people from Cedar Hall School enjoyed a memorable fishing day at Chigborough Fishery, supported by Essex Freemasons. They caught six trout, with one estimated at 2-3lb.
Denbury Homes headlines a charity golf day on June 26 at Stoke by Nayland Resort, raising funds for CALM, supporting mental health and suicide prevention, especially in construction.
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RecommendedNinety staff at The Orchard SEND school in Oldbury will strike on June 2 over ignored safety concerns and unpaid wages, say unions.
Three men are charged after a car stolen from Solihull was tracked along the M6. They face court on June 22 for vehicle offences and drug possession.
A three-year-old girl fell from a first-floor flat window in Moreton, prompting a major emergency response including an air ambulance. She suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
The Big Lunch returns from June 5-8, 2026, joining forces with The Big Help Out for 'One Big Do' weekend of food, fun, and volunteering. Over 10 million took part last year.
Two brothers from Birmingham, previously represented by TikTok lawyer Akhmed Yakoob, have been cleared of assaulting an armed police officer at Manchester Airport after two juries failed to reach verdicts.
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RecommendedJean Fardoe hosts her 39th annual garden party for Action Research on Sunday, with her 100-year-old mother as Guest of Honour, opening the event at 57 Ripley Road.