Fundraiser Launched for Family of Cannock Dad Found Dead
Thousands raised for family of Alex, 33, found dead at Cannock Chase on August 28. GoFundMe page by ChaseTV supports his two children and family.
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Monday Quiz: Princess Diana, Rhinoceros Horns, and More
Test your knowledge with Monday's quiz, featuring Princess Diana, geography, history, and more. Answers from the Friday quiz are also revealed.
Birmingham accent suspect sought over Tamworth robbery
A 21-year-old man was robbed of his phone and AirPods at Town Wall Nature Reserve in Tamworth by a suspect with a 'Birmingham' accent, police say.
Pub bouncers praised after Wolves v Stoke disorder
The Goose in Wolverhampton thanked security staff Marva and Ausama for locking doors and keeping punters safe during Wolves v Stoke City disorder on Lichfield Street on August 29.
Boots K+J Beauty Skin Edit: £35 box worth £140 reviewed
The Boots K+J Beauty Skin Edit costs £35 but contains products worth over £140. A reviewer tests nine products, including the Curel Deep Moisture Spray which became a favourite.
Disabled student faces eviction after redundancy
Nanditha Bindhu Biju, 22, a wheelchair user with ADEM, faces eviction from her Birmingham accommodation and university fees after being made redundant from her part-time job.
Hidden 180-year-old village near Merry Hill uncovered
Brockmoor, a 180-year-old village near Merry Hill, is fighting to preserve its history with plaque restorations and an adopt-a-grave scheme.
Birmingham crime triangle: Handsworth, Lozells, Aston
Handsworth, Lozells and Aston form Birmingham's most violent crime triangle, with 2,400 offences each in a year. Residents face gang wars, stabbings and robberies.
Birmingham driver fined for 46mph in 20mph zone
A driver was caught doing 46mph in a 20mph zone on Vincent Drive, Birmingham, the worst speeding case in the city this year, according to a BirminghamLive FOI request.
Birmingham August jail round-up: 12 criminals sentenced
Birmingham courts jailed 12 offenders in August, including a bank robber with a meat cleaver and a couple who crossed the Channel illegally.
Drug dealer with £900 stash avoids jail after rehabilitation
Jamie McKeown, 45, avoided jail for drug dealing in Wolverhampton after a court heard of his progress tackling addiction. He was caught with £900 of cocaine and heroin.
Birmingham cameras issue 453 fines for banned turns
New Birmingham city centre cameras have issued 453 fines for banned turns at Newhall Street and Great Charles Queensway since June, targeting dangerous manoeuvres.
Tipton cannabis farmer jailed for £220k raid
Arait Dishani, 28, jailed 27 months for £220k cannabis farm at Tipton's Imex Business Park. Police seized 220 plants from five rooms in November raid. Albanian national's second conviction.
Baby girl found dead in Sheffield flat; seven arrested for murder
A newborn baby girl was found dead in a Sheffield flat on August 30, leading to seven arrests on suspicion of murder. Police are investigating.
Angling contest raises £35k for Lincoln breast unit
A North Hykeham husband's fishing competition has raised over £35,000 for Lincoln County Hospital's Breast Unit, funding coffee machines and support kits after his wife's cancer diagnosis.
Football match abandoned after referee assaulted by linesman
A Staffordshire Sunday league match was abandoned after a referee was allegedly punched by a linesman, prompting condemnation from The Chase FC.
Spider-Man climber Dylan Hughes in Hollywood film promo
Dylan Hughes, a Bangor father of two who climbs Yr Wyddfa dressed as Spider-Man, raised over £15,000 and was chosen by Sony Pictures to represent the UK in the launch of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Spider-Man fundraiser picked for Hollywood film promo
Dylan Hughes, from Bangor, raised over £15,000 climbing Yr Wyddfa as Spider-Man and was chosen by Sony Pictures to represent the UK in the new Spider-Man film launch.
Arrest after teen cyclist dies in crash near Birmingham City ground
A 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a 16-year-old cyclist died following a collision near Birmingham City's stadium in Small Heath.
Third man charged over Digbeth shooting
Ewan Patterson, 27, charged with attempted murder and firearm offences after a man was shot in the leg in Digbeth on August 23.
Birmingham Section 60 powers extended after fatal stabbing
Section 60 stop-and-search powers remain in place in Birmingham until 2am Monday after a man died following a stabbing in Hodge Hill. Two machetes seized, one arrest made.
Burnham urged to adopt three new rules for new-build homes
Compass thinktank urges Andy Burnham to mandate solar panels, heat pumps, ventilation and storage in all new homes, as PM returns to Westminster.
Three charged after loaded gun and machetes seized in Birmingham
Three Birmingham men, David Skervin, 24, Mohammed Akeen and Bilal Arshad, 30, face weapons charges after police seized a loaded gun and machetes in Alum Rock on Friday, August 28.
Police probe Wolves v Stoke fan clash with traffic cone
West Midlands Police are investigating disorder in Wolverhampton city centre after Wolves v Stoke City, where rival fans threw a traffic cone and traded blows. No injuries reported.
CCTV appeal after stolen car crashes in Tamworth
A grey Hyundai Tucson stolen from Lichfield Road in Tamworth crashed on Wilnecote Lane 55 minutes later. Police seek suspect, a slim male in a baseball cap and dark hoodie.
Woman charged after knife chase reports in Birmingham
Kiya McKenzie, 31, from Selly Oak, charged with possession of a bladed article after police responded to reports of a woman being chased with a knife on Rotton Park Road.
Birmingham trees shed leaves early in 'false autumn' heatwave
Trees in Birmingham and across the UK are shedding leaves in August, two months early, due to record heat and drought, according to experts.
Weekly Horoscope: Jupiter-Saturn Link Brings Steady Gains
This week's horoscope sees Jupiter and Saturn connect, urging steady progress across all signs. Trust instincts, plan carefully, and embrace honest conversations for lasting success.
Boss Mart 2 shut down over fake vapes and illegal tobacco
Boss Mart 2 in Warwick Road, Olton, has been closed for three months after illicit vapes, counterfeit goods, and illegal tobacco were seized by police and Trading Standards.
HMRC secret honours blacklist of 400 celebrities revealed
Over 400 public figures are on an HMRC honours 'blacklist' due to tax affairs, with 33 high-risk and 377 medium-risk, The Sun on Sunday reports.
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