Walsall dad suspended after 90mph chase in 30mph zone
Idris Husmani, 21, received a 12-month suspended sentence after leading police on a 90mph chase through Birmingham in a 30mph zone, driving on three wheels and through red lights.
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Solihull Council Considers PSPO for Youth Gatherings
Solihull Council has unanimously agreed to explore a Public Space Protection Order to tackle anti-social behaviour from large youth gatherings in the town centre, following a cross-party motion.
Birmingham Man Grabbed Sister by Throat Over Brother's Death
Carl Gloster, 58, grabbed his sister by the throat and threw her to the ground after a row over their brother's death, causing four fractured ribs. He was sentenced at Birmingham Magistrates Court on July 6.
Ponteland Duck Race Tickets on Sale, Fundraisers Top £1,700
Sunshine Fund opens duck race ticket sales after siblings raise £500 and Hadrian School pupils collect £1,203.50, supporting disabled children.
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Birmingham Streets 'Obscene' as Students Leave for Summer
Piles of rubbish, including clothes dryers and chairs, line streets in Selly Oak and Bournbrook as students leave Birmingham for summer, sparking fury among residents.
Irishman Gets 14 Years for US Tourist Murder in Budapest
An Irish national was sentenced to 14 years in prison for strangling American tourist Mackenzie Michalski in Budapest in 2024, after chilling internet searches about pigs eating bodies emerged.
Firefighters Tackle Bonfire Blaze on Shropshire Estate
Fire crews were called to a large bonfire blaze on a Shropshire country estate, with flames threatening nearby buildings. No injuries were reported.
Aston Stand-Off Ends After 13 Hours
A 13-hour police stand-off in Aston ended with the arrest of a 20-year-old man who barricaded himself in a property on Westwood Road, facing charges of threats with a bladed article and drug possession.
Husband jailed 24 years for attack on wife over dead koi carp
Laurence Worville, 51, was sentenced to 24 years for attempted murder after tracking down his estranged wife using stolen Royal Mail redirection stickers and attacking her with a car and baseball bat.
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Man Charged with 1998 Dudley Murder
A man has been charged with the murder of a Dudley woman who vanished in 1998; her body has never been found.
Van Driven Into Pedestrians in Birmingham
A van was deliberately driven into pedestrians at Kingstanding Road and Dyas Road in Birmingham on May 23. West Midlands Police believe the attack was not random, and those involved were known to each other. No serious injuries were reported.
Birmingham stand-off ends with arrest after 13-hour siege
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after a 13-hour stand-off with police in Aston, Birmingham. Specialist negotiators resolved the incident safely.
Man Charged with Murder of Dudley Mum Missing Since 1998
Trevor Dunkley, 66, charged with murder of Patricia Lashley, 33, who vanished from Dudley in September 1998. Remanded to Wolverhampton Crown Court.
Disqualified driver jailed after killing friend in Oldbury crash
Corey Brown, 20, was disqualified from driving when he crashed a stolen Ford Fiesta in Oldbury, killing his friend Kristian Danielov, 21. He fled the scene and was jailed for 10 years.
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Driver jailed for 10 years for killing friend in Oldbury crash
Corey Brown, 20, was jailed for 10 years after killing his friend Kristian Danielov in a dangerous driving crash in Oldbury while disqualified and driving a stolen car.
Man in 60s fighting for life after Brierley Hill crash
A man in his 60s suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car on Delph Road in Brierley Hill. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Fashion swap raises £16,845 for Sue Ryder hospice
An Oxfordshire woman raised £16,845 for Sue Ryder by hosting annual eco-friendly clothing swaps in memory of her sister, combining sustainable fashion with end-of-life care support.
Botanic Garden Festival 2024: Music, Family Fun, Future Plans
The University of Leicester Botanic Garden hosts its annual festival on September 6, featuring live music, family activities, and insights into a 10-year masterplan. Tickets from £1, under-fives free.
Bouncer 'panicked' and fatally punched man at Birmingham bar
A bouncer accused of killing a man outside a Birmingham cocktail bar claimed he was 'scared' of him after a previous incident at Wireless Festival, a court heard.
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Free Family Fun Day in Broxbourne This Summer
A housing association hosts a free family fun day in Broxbourne on August 27 with face painting, games, animal experiences, and local advice services.
Six Arrested After Police Raid 10 Birmingham Properties
Six people have been arrested after West Midlands Police raided 10 properties across Birmingham as part of a major crackdown on county lines drug trafficking.
Clive Rothel Matched Bellingham's Azteca Double
Romiley pensioner Clive Rothel, 69, scored a double at Mexico's Azteca Stadium for Cheadle Town in 1986, mirroring Jude Bellingham's feat for England nearly 40 years later.
Training Provider Raises £13,927 for Air Ambulance
Educ8 Training raised £13,927.15 for Wales Air Ambulance, funding four emergency missions. The charity needs £13 million annually.
4,000+ drivers keep licences despite 12+ speeding points
More than 4,000 drivers in the UK have been allowed to keep their licences despite accumulating 12 or more penalty points, with some having over 30 points, according to RAC data.
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Enoch Powell Plaque Debate Sparks British Identity Discussion
A call for a plaque honouring Enoch Powell in Birmingham has ignited a fierce debate over British identity, history, and the legacy of the controversial politician's 'Rivers of Blood' speech.
Animal Sanctuary Seeks Volunteers for Community Hubs
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary is recruiting volunteers for its community hubs across Skelmersdale, Southport, Ormskirk, and Chorley. No experience needed, full training provided. Flexible shifts available.
Family's DWP nightmare over disabled teen job hunt
Parents of a profoundly disabled teen in Mauchline were told to job hunt for their wheelchair-bound, blind, non-verbal son, sparking a 'nightmare' DWP battle.
Thief uses pram to steal from Telford sweet shop
A woman allegedly concealed items in a pram at Thomas Allsorts sweet shop in Dawley, Telford. Police have released an image of a woman who may have information about the theft on June 13.
Calne stink: Hills Waste odour exceeds WHO limits 106 times
The UKHSA says there is minimal long-term risk to public health from the Hills Waste landfill odour, but residents feeling ill should seek GP advice. Odour levels exceeded WHO annoyance guidelines 106 times in six months.
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Black Country gang jailed for £2.5m illegal drug racket
Four members of a Black Country gang have been jailed for over 11 years for operating a multi-million-pound illegal online prescription drug supply network, selling 1.9 million pills worth £2.5m.
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