Gunman shot boy in back, tried again at point-blank range
A 17-year-old boy was shot in the back in Hazel Wood, Corby; Matas Sukaitis found guilty of attempted murder after weapon jammed and he stabbed victim.
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American shares what he loves most about Birmingham
Steven Pihlaja, an American who moved to Birmingham in 2014, reveals his favorite aspects of life in the UK, including lifestyle, healthcare, and walkability.
Drug dealers jailed after car spotted in Rugby
Two drug dealers, Ardian Beqiri and Kadri Kaja, were jailed after detectives spotted them making sales from a parked Nissan Qashqai in Rugby, leading to seizures of cocaine and cannabis.
Meghan to Skip Harry's Birmingham Visit Over Security Denial
Prince Harry will visit Birmingham for Invictus Games without Meghan and children after UK government denied taxpayer-funded security, ending reunion hopes with King Charles.
Birmingham Man Wanted After Officer Assault on Soho Road
A 30-year-old man from Bartley Green is wanted by police after an officer was assaulted on Soho Road, suffering a head injury. The suspect faces charges of grievous bodily harm with intent.
Pensioner Jailed for £4.7m Loan Shark Scheme
A 66-year-old pensioner was jailed for 12 months after running an illegal money lending scheme, lending over £4.7 million and expecting £6.5 million in return, exploiting vulnerable borrowers.
England World Cup Matches Spark Surge in Retail Crime in West Midlands
England's World Cup opener against Croatia caused a 20% rise in shop violence and 6% increase in shoplifting, with West Midlands seeing a 25% surge in shop theft, according to SAI.
Birmingham Brothers Admit Stealing £71k Pokémon Cards
Two Birmingham brothers pleaded guilty to stealing over £71,000 worth of Pokémon cards from specialist shops in Warrington and Rugby, using cloned vehicles and crowbars.
UK's oldest identical twins, 82, still dress alike
Bill and John Bowdler, 82, are the UK's oldest identical twins, sharing a home, identical outfits, and even the same cataract surgeries. The lifelong bachelors from Birmingham credit their close bond for their remarkable health.
Crocodile Enclosure Boy Faces More Surgeries
A three-year-old boy allegedly thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a UK zoo faces nerve reconstruction surgery after five operations, with an uncertain rehabilitation journey ahead.
Woman Bitten in Chest by Belgian Malinois in Wolverhampton
A woman in her 40s suffered chest injuries after being bitten by a Belgian Malinois on Broad Lanes, Wolverhampton. Police are seeking a white male in his 30s driving a white van.
Toddler Found Alive in Morgue After Drowning
An 18-month-old boy was discovered alive in a hospital morgue five hours after being declared dead from a pool drowning in Arizona, leading to a felony child abuse charge against his parents.
Girl, 12, sexually assaulted by topless stranger in woods
A 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a topless stranger in Ham Woods, Plymouth. Police release e-fit of suspect, a white male aged 25-30 with blonde receding hair.
Calls to Release Birmingham Arrest Footage
West Midlands Police faces calls to release body-camera footage after a viral video shows a man swinging his arm and hitting a police officer on Broad Street. Cody Harper, 20, has been charged with assaulting an officer.
Rochdale Mayor Selects Five Charities for His Term
Mayor Faisal of Rochdale announces five charities for his mayoral year, including Springhill Hospice, The Christie, SANDS, Rochdale Veterans Breakfast Club, and RWWA.
£200 Tax Charges for State Pensioners Born 1946-1960
HMRC confirms £200 tax charges for state pensioners born between 28 September 1946 and 27 June 1960, with clawback for those earning over £35,000.
Nurse car-jacked outside hospital, threatened with needle
A nurse was violently car-jacked outside a hospital, threatened with a needle, and struck by the vehicle. Police tasered and arrested the suspect in Smethwick.
Asylum Seeker Housing Plan in Shropshire Halted After Backlash
Government halts plans to house 83 asylum seekers in Stoke Heath's 'Migrant Street' after local fury, with a review of the scheme announced.
Benefits Cheat Filmed Riding Motorbike Gets Suspended Sentence
Tony Rose, 32, was handed a suspended 14-week prison sentence after DWP surveillance caught him riding a motorbike despite claiming he could not walk more than 20 metres and needed a wheelchair.
8,000 families aided by West Midlands baby banks in 2025
8,000 families and 12,000 children in the West Midlands were supported by 20 baby banks in 2025, with 860,000 items donated, as the cost-of-living crisis deepens.
Drone Catches Yobs and Car Cruisers at Merry Hill
Dudley Council's new drone team caught yobs and car cruisers at Merry Hill Centre, leading to vehicle seizures and PSPO enforcement. The high-tech camera with facial recognition and thermal imaging aids police.
Olton children's home plan refused as unlawful
Solihull planners have refused a certificate of lawfulness for a seven-bed house in Olton to become a children's home, ruling the change of use requires full planning permission.
Reform Unsure on Flytipping Enforcement in Walsall
Reform's enforcement chief at Walsall Council could not confirm whether flytipping enforcement will increase under the new administration, despite pre-election promises of robust action.
Solihull drug smuggler says 'I have my solicitor ready' after importing huge haul from Dubai
Nathan Corfield, 21, pleaded guilty to importing 32kg of cannabis from Dubai on Christmas Eve 2024. His case was sent to Birmingham Crown Court for sentencing on July 21.
Birmingham Tops UK List for Worst Food Hygiene Ratings
Birmingham has the highest proportion of food premises failing hygiene inspections in the UK, with 10.10% rated 2 or below, according to new data from Cairn Catering Engineers.
Stop graveyard sex, urges Birmingham campaigner
John Gilmore claims couples are having sex at Yardley Cemetery and Crematorium, calling it disrespectful and urging them to find another location.
Birmingham Violence: Shooting and Stabbings Leave Two Critical
A 16-year-old boy was shot and two others stabbed in separate incidents across Birmingham and Oldbury within 20 hours, leaving two teenagers fighting for life.
Tree surgeon banned for drug driving after cannabis mistake
A Worcestershire tree surgeon has been banned from driving for a year after pleading guilty to drug driving at Birmingham Magistrates' Court, claiming he mistook cannabis for a cigarette.
WM Police Officer Avoids Dismissal After Data Breach
DC Moloney accessed confidential arrest and bail details without legitimate policing purpose, found guilty of gross misconduct, but kept job due to exceptional circumstances.
Birmingham mum fights for bail law change after son's killer fled
A Birmingham mother campaigns for a change in bail law after her son's killer, a dangerous driver, fled to Pakistan before trial and never served his sentence.
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