Hall Green man sentenced for strangling and stalking partner
Shezad Zaman, 37, from Hall Green, received a suspended sentence after strangling his partner and controlling her life. The victim described the abuse as 'like a horror film'.
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Teen Jailed for Sword Attack in Birmingham Street Fight
Adam Ali, 18, sentenced to two years for a knife attack on Ibrahim Ishfaq in Bordesley Green, amid ongoing family disputes. Both teens were armed.
Fashion Store Fined for Dumping Rubbish on Busy Street
Elanki Fashions on Soho Road was fined £2,000 after leaving black bin bags of waste on a busy Birmingham street, failing to comply with waste disposal regulations.
Brierley Hill Pub Brawl: Two Men Avoid Jail
Two men who attacked pub-goers with a plank and belt at the Dog and Partridge in Brierley Hill have received suspended sentences for affray.
Ex-Staffordshire Police Officer Charged with Corruption
Former officer Howard Bradley, 27, faces court after anti-corruption probe into alleged improper exercise of police powers.
Child abduction in Cradley Heath park shocks parents
Parents express shock and concern after a four-year-old boy was abducted in Haden Hill Park, Cradley Heath, sparking a police investigation and community fear.
Oldbury Property Raided After TikTok Gun Video
West Midlands Police raided an Oldbury home after a TikTok video showed a masked gunman pointing a firearm. A BB gun, zombie knife and swords were seized.
Rossendale Council Loses Power Over Major Housing Plans
Rossendale councillors condemn government designation allowing developers to bypass local authority for major housing applications, calling it an attack on local democracy.
Birmingham Attack: Man Unconscious, Police Seek Man
A man was left unconscious and with a facial injury after an attack on Temple Street in Birmingham city centre. Police have released a CCTV image of a suspect.
Doctor Charged with Sexual Assault After Police Probe
Doctor Danial Moin Baloch, 30, charged with sexual assault after Staffordshire Police investigation; due in court July 28.
Travellers Told to Leave Kings Norton Fields by Monday
Travellers have set up camp on Kings Norton Playing Fields in Birmingham. An eviction notice has been served, with local councillors working to remove them by Monday.
Suspect Description Released After Boy Abducted from Park
West Midlands Police seek a black male in his late teens with curled hair, wearing black clothing, after a 4-year-old boy was abducted from Haden Hill Park in Cradley Heath.
James Bulger Grave Vandalised; Man Detained Under Mental Health Act
A 78-year-old man has been detained under the Mental Health Act after vandalising the grave of murdered toddler James Bulger and other graves in Kirkdale Cemetery.
Boy, 4, Abducted from Cradley Heath Park, Suspect Sought
A four-year-old boy was abducted from Haden Hill Park in Cradley Heath while playing near a fish pond. He was found in nearby woodland. Police are searching for a suspect.
Midsummer's Eve cancelled as travellers camp on Birmingham park
A Midsummer's Eve event in Sutton Coldfield has been cancelled after travellers set up camp on King George V Playing Fields, sparking safety concerns.
Call Handler Gets Royal Humane Society Award for Life-Saving Call
Communications Operator Stephen Marshall received a Royal Humane Society Award for his calm, professional handling of a call from a suicidal woman, enabling swift rescue by special constables.
£925 van conversion completes 1,100-mile NSPCC fundraiser
David Warren converted a £925 Fiat Doblo into a campervan and drove 1,100 miles across four countries in 72 hours, raising over £6,000 for the NSPCC's Childline service.
Islamic Group Buys Former Solihull Pub Flying Elephant
Deen Central at the Hub has purchased the former Flying Elephant pub in Solihull to establish a commercial waqf, expand their masjid, and support community betterment.
Birmingham dad threatened step-dad in drunk voice-notes
Damian Ebanks, 32, sent menacing voice-notes to his step-father while black-out drunk, threatening to stamp on him like a pancake. He was fined £197.
Sheffield Runners Tackle Great North Run for Support Dogs
Team Haggy's from Sheffield takes on the Great North Run to raise funds for Support Dogs, training assistance dogs for autistic children, epilepsy, and disability.
SSAFA Mourns Loss of Dedicated Volunteer Valerie Griggs
Valerie Griggs, a devoted SSAFA volunteer for the Armed Forces community, has passed away at 70. Her legacy of compassion and service will be remembered.
Thieves Smash Into Harborne Charity Shop, Steal Laptop
Thieves broke into Headway charity shop on Harborne High Street, causing £3,000 damage and stealing a laptop and donation tin, forcing a day's closure.
Woman Arrested After Suspected Brothel Raid in Evesham
A 51-year-old woman was arrested after police raided a suspected brothel in Evesham, seizing tablets and phones. Officers acted on community concerns.
Doctor Charged with Sexual Assault to Appear in Court
Danial Moin Baloch, 30, a doctor from Worsley, will appear in court on July 28 charged with sexual assault following a police investigation in Staffordshire.
Leicester Charity Music Shop Reopens in New Home
Spiral Scratch charity music shop reopens on Queens Road in larger premises. LOROS bookshop moves to former location. Funds support hospice care.
Man stole dumper truck, drove into house with three inside
Dean Walker, 54, stole a dumper truck and drove it into a house in Telford, Shropshire, leaving three occupants displaced. He was sentenced to eight years.
Skipton Repair Café Celebrates First Birthday Milestone
Share Skipton Repair Café marks its first birthday, having repaired over 800 items and saved an estimated 12,122kg of CO2 emissions, equivalent to 74,000 air miles.
Sheffield Sets World Record with 186-Metre Football Scarf Chain
Sheffield celebrates a new world record for the longest chain of multi-club football scarves, measuring 186 metres, created by Stand & Be Counted Theatre as part of the Around The World project during Refugee Week.
New 10am to 6pm Bank Holiday Rule Proposed
A petition urges the UK government to require retailers in England and Wales to follow Sunday trading hours on all bank holidays, protecting workers' rest days.
Man Admits Crowbar Attacks at Newton Hospital
Omar Momand, 20, pleads guilty to unlawful wounding of four victims and other charges after attacking staff at Newton Community Hospital with a crowbar over a refused appointment.
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