Six admit affray over Birmingham fireworks disorder
Six men admitted affray over fireworks launched at people and officers in Birmingham city centre on Halloween 2023, avoiding a violent disorder trial. Sentencing is set for December 3.
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Man guilty of manslaughter of father he just met
Martin Greensmith, 37, convicted of manslaughter of biological father Steven Shevels, 61, in Willington pub beer garden on Christmas Eve, hours after learning they were related.
Birmingham runner dies in Pakistan ravine fall
Alexander Harris, 30, from Birmingham, died in Pakistan after falling 200ft into a ravine on Musa Ka Musalla mountain. He reportedly took the wrong trail in bad weather.
Family anger over delay in police shooting probe
The family of Marcus Meade, shot by police in Redditch on Christmas Eve 2024, say they are angry and frustrated as the IOPC investigation remains unfinished almost two years later.
Woman punched twice on train and abused at Coventry
A woman was punched twice and verbally abused on a train approaching Coventry on June 13. British Transport Police have released a CCTV image of a man who may have information.
Council publishes High Court evidence against flaggers
Birmingham City Council has published 281 pages of High Court evidence against unauthorised flaggers, citing abuse, threats, and a £2.6m removal bill ahead of Tuesday's hearing.
Four Arrested in 1994 Holyhead Murder Cold Case
Four people arrested in connection with the 1994 murder of Doreen Morris, 64, whose body was found in her burned-out Holyhead bungalow, following a North Wales Police cold-case review.
Birmingham section 60 powers renewed in murder probe
Police have renewed section 60 stop-and-search powers in Birmingham until 3am Thursday as the manhunt for Zeshaan Shaukat's killers continues, with five men bailed.
4 Extra Perks State Pensioners Can Claim Under Andy Burnham
State pensioners can claim extra DWP, NHS and HMRC perks. 910,000 miss Pension Credit worth £2.5bn. Free eye care, Attendance Allowance and more.
Teen dies days after Lichfield crash; man arrested
Harriet Boyles, 19, died four days after a crash in Armitage. A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences. Her family paid tribute to her organ donation legacy.
Landlord tribunal cases quadruple after Renters' Rights Act
Landlord tribunal cases hit record 166 in July, quadruple last year's 44, with 60% filed after Renters' Rights Act took effect.
Outdoor play scheme for young children gets vital grant
A crucial grant from The Waterloo Foundation, secured by the Pembrokeshire Coast Charitable Trust, kept the First 1000 Days outdoor play scheme running all summer for families with babies and toddlers.
PIP welfare reforms delayed to 2027, households told
PIP claimants have been told welfare reforms are delayed to 2027. The Timms Review says the benefit is 'not fit for purpose' and mental health claims have more than doubled since 2019.
Two arrested after Broad Street attack leaves man injured
Two men, aged 37 and 45, were arrested after a man in his 50s was seriously injured in an assault on Birmingham's Broad Street at around 3.30am on Wednesday, September 2.
Residents urged to join solar farm protest walk
Campaigners call on South Yorkshire families to join a September 5 walk against the Whitestone Solar Farm, with objections deadline extended to September 11.
St John's Foundation appoints Laura Alexander as new CEO
Laura Alexander has been appointed chief executive of St John's Foundation, Bath's oldest charity, as it plans new almshouses and expanded services for older adults.
Hospice stages biggest fundraiser at Rhyl Pavilion
St Kentigern Hospice's largest ever fundraising concert, A Grand Night for Music, takes place at Rhyl Pavilion on September 26, 2026, featuring Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band and Côr Godre’r Aran.
Teen with clean record caught with zombie knife in Birmingham
Haziq Kazmi, 18, of Warwick Road, admitted possessing a bladed article after police found a knife in his sock on Dolphin Lane, Acocks Green, on July 28. He faces possible prison time and is due to be sentenced on November 10.
West Midlands child poverty hits 36%, report reveals
A new report reveals 36% of West Midlands children live in poverty, with rates exceeding 60% in some Birmingham neighbourhoods like Ladywood.
Birmingham exempt hostels firm defends sector amid anger
Sustain UK, one of Birmingham's largest supported exempt accommodation providers, urges new regulations to combat rogue landlords and rebuild trust in the sector.
Italian teen jailed for sex assault on pensioner
Lorenzo Bennin, 25, was jailed for 12 months for sexually assaulting a vulnerable pensioner in her Black Country home in 2018. He fled to Italy but was caught on return in 2025.
Birmingham Love Is Blind UK Star Hits Out at Online Abuse
Birmingham nurse Chevanique speaks out against 'nonstop' online hate after Love Is Blind UK series three reunion, saying she 'minded her own business'.
Sutton Coldfield man, 86, has campervan stolen twice
Tony Napier, 86, of Sutton Coldfield, appeals for help after his Swift Escape campervan was stolen from Boldmere Road for the second time in four years.
Hodge Hill murder: New statement on Shaukat stabbing probe
Zeshaan Shaukat, 34, was fatally stabbed outside his Hodge Hill home on August 25. Seven arrested, two held on murder suspicion as police issue new appeal.
Police back-to-school safety advice for West Midlands parents
West Midlands Police issue safety guidance as Birmingham children return to school, covering routes, online safety, valuables, and emergency contacts.
Stolen Land Rover recovered in Alum Rock after relay theft
West Midlands Police arrested a driver minutes after a Land Rover was stolen in Alum Rock in a relay theft, prompting a warning about aftermarket security.
Family's Heartbreak After Fatal Stabbing in Hodge Hill
Zeshaan Shaukat, 34, died after being stabbed outside his Hodge Hill home. Seven arrested, two held on suspicion of murder.
Birmingham seeks High Court injunction on unauthorised flags
Birmingham City Council has applied to the High Court for an injunction against unauthorised flags on street furniture, citing safety risks, obstruction, and disorder.
Dudley councillor urges action after Church Street fly-tipping
Cllr Shaukat Ali demands better intelligence sharing after rubbish dumped near Headway centre in Church Street, Dudley, on August 29.
Birmingham 20mph plan: Readers divided over 'anti-motorist' rollout
Birmingham City Council's 20mph residential speed limit plan sparks debate, with readers split on safety benefits versus 'anti-motorist' claims by Reform Cllr Jez Parkin.
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