Paedophile Jailed for TikTok Messages to 8-Year-Old Girl
A 33-year-old man from Handsworth has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison after sending explicit messages to an eight-year-old girl on TikTok, intercepted by her vigilant father.
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HMP Birmingham Inmate Death Reveals Prison Drug Crisis
A Prisons and Probation Ombudsman report details the death of Martin Casey at HMP Birmingham from synthetic cannabinoid intoxication, highlighting a wider drug crisis in the prison with multiple fatalities.
Willenhall: 'Oliver Twist' Town with Food Bank Crisis
Willenhall, once the world's lock-making capital, now grapples with deprivation as its food bank empties by midday. Despite community spirit and festivals, residents feel forgotten amid high unemployment and youth crime.
Birmingham Men Challenge Harmful Sexual Behavior in Youth
Joe Cole and Gareth Rogers from Birmingham are educating young people on misogyny, violence against women and girls through their organization The Right Path's Unspoken Truth workshops.
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Six-Year Sleepless Nightmare Over Noisy Manhole Cover
A Solihull resident has endured six years of sleepless nights due to a loud, clunking manhole cover on Bills Lane. Severn Trent Water has apologized and promised a full repair this weekend after repeated failed attempts.
Former Birmingham Factory Transformed into 104-Home Block
A former industrial site in Highgate, Birmingham, will be transformed into a ten-storey apartment block with 104 new homes after planning approval from the city council.
Birmingham Shops Sell Illegal Tobacco for £4 in Sting
An undercover investigation in Birmingham's Ladywood and Hodge Hill & Solihull areas reveals over half of independent shops sell illegal tobacco, with counterfeit pouches priced as low as £4, raising public concerns and tax losses.
State Pensioners Get £575 Bonus from April
State pension payments are set to rise in April, with retirees receiving automatic increases of up to £575 extra over the next year, depending on their pension type and age.
Birmingham Aunt Paralyzed in Stair Fall, Fundraiser Started
A 60-year-old woman from Chelmsley Wood was left paralyzed after a fall down her stairs, with her niece raising funds for home adaptations and medical equipment.
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Freddy Brazier's Baby Named in Tribute to Late Mum Jade Goody
Freddy Brazier and ex-girlfriend Holly Swinburn welcome their first child, a baby girl named Isla Jade Brazier, with the middle name honoring his late mother, TV star Jade Goody.
Police Warning: Children Throwing Stones from Bridges at Cars
Staffordshire Police have issued a stern warning to parents after increased reports of children dangerously throwing stones from bridges at passing vehicles in Burntwood, with officers actively patrolling and posting warning signs.
West Midlands Man Hunted in Norway Fatal Driving Incident
The National Crime Agency appeals for public help to locate Charles Quinn, 40, wanted by Norwegian authorities for death by dangerous driving offenses, with connections to the West Midlands, London, and Kent.
Greg James 'Broken' as Comic Relief Ride Raises £4.2M
Radio 1 presenter Greg James was left stunned and emotional as his 1,000km tandem bike ride across the UK raised a massive £4,225,939 for Comic Relief, with Prince William making a surprise appearance.
Midland Abuser Jailed for Strangling Ex and Home Attack
Kieran Hemming, 41, has been sentenced to 20 months in prison after admitting to strangling his ex-girlfriend and forcing his way into her home to assault her in separate incidents in Staffordshire.
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Woman Jailed for Stalking Stranger and Photoshopping Pictures
Amy Pickard, 41, conducted a depraved harassment campaign against a man she didn't know, photoshopping images together and watching his home, leading to a six-year prison sentence.
Farm Worker's Agony After Shooting Dog to Protect Sheep
A Derbyshire gamekeeper recounts the traumatic decision to shoot a Belgian Malinois attacking his sheep, urging dog owners to keep pets on leads in the countryside.
Teens Charged with Drug Dealing in Tamworth After Layby Stop
Two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, have been charged with cocaine dealing and other offences after Staffordshire Police stopped their car in a Tamworth layby. Police found cocaine, cash, and mobile phones during the operation.
Man Arrested After 93-Year-Old Pensioner Robbed in Birmingham
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in Birmingham city centre on suspicion of robbing a 93-year-old pensioner and making homophobic comments to police officers during his arrest.
Abandoned Puppies Rescued in Birmingham Park, RSPCA Investigates
Three severely underweight puppies with skin conditions were callously dumped at Woodgate Valley Country Park in Birmingham. A passerby rescued them, and the RSPCA is now urgently seeking information about their owner.
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Pair Jailed for Boiling Water Attack in Nottinghamshire
Blu Wright and Tegan Hawley have been sentenced for a vicious assault that left their victim with fractures and burns after pouring boiling water over him during a prolonged attack.
Michelle Collins Mourns Beloved Dog After 16 Years
Actress Michelle Collins, famous for playing Cindy Beale, shares heartbreak over the loss of her rescue dog Humphrey, who was her companion for 16 years.
Worker Trapped Under Concrete Pillar at Stoke Building Site
A construction site worker in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, has sustained serious injuries after becoming trapped under a concrete pillar. Emergency services, including police, paramedics, and an air ambulance, responded to the incident at the old Edensor High
Attempted Murder Charge in Wolverhampton City Centre Attack
A 63-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after a man in his 60s was seriously injured in an attack on Dudley Street in Wolverhampton city centre.
Apprentice Star Tries to Hire Jet to Bring Dog from Dubai
Former Apprentice contestant Luisa Zissman has issued a statement after leaving her toy poodle Crumble in Dubai. The influencer is attempting to arrange a private jet to reunite with her pet amid regional tensions.
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Ricky Hatton's Daughters Sleep in His Clothes
An inquest into the death of boxing champion Ricky Hatton heard his heartbroken daughters still sleep in his clothes. The coroner could not conclude suicide.
Pensioner Jailed for 1985 Rape After DNA Breakthrough
A 75-year-old man has been sentenced to 15 years for a knife-point rape in 1985, solved through DNA evidence after the victim's death, with her family stating it contributed to her early passing.
Ex-Labour Councillor Sentenced for Online Grooming Offences
Former Labour councillor Liron Velleman has received a suspended sentence after sending explicit content to an undercover officer posing as a 13-year-old girl in online chatrooms.
Man Arrested for Racial Abuse of Officer at Birmingham Protest
A 38-year-old Birmingham man has been arrested on suspicion of racially abusing a police officer during a demonstration on Hospital Street. The arrest is linked to an earlier incident, not the burning of an Israeli flag.
Camberley's Spring Bunnies Trail: Free Easter Fun
Families can enjoy a free Easter trail in Camberley from March 28 to April 12, hunting for giant bunnies to win prizes, plus a paid bunny-making workshop on April 1.
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Cooking Oil Thieves Strike as Fuel Prices Soar
Two men were caught on video stealing five large drums of used cooking oil from a Surrey restaurant, with thefts linked to rising fuel costs and biodiesel production.
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