Digbeth street sealed off by police as detectives investigate
Bromley Street in Digbeth is closed with a large police presence. Detectives are investigating within the cordon, and a police van is parked nearby.
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Police warn of rise in impersonation scams
West Mercia Police report a significant rise in fraudsters posing as police officers, using a common tactic of claiming to call from Holborn or Brixham stations to steal personal and banking details.
Police Search for Missing 13-Year-Old Girl in Birmingham
Police have launched an urgent appeal to find a missing 13-year-old girl with links to Birmingham. Officers are asking the public for help in tracing her whereabouts. Anyone with information is urged to contact police immediately.
Missing teen last seen at West Midlands railway station
Police are appealing for help to find a missing teenager last seen at a West Midlands railway station days ago. The 16-year-old was reported missing and officers are concerned for their welfare.
Police appeal to trace missing teen seen at train station
Police are appealing for help to find a missing teenager last seen at a West Midlands train station days ago, prompting urgent public assistance.
Love Island's Megan and Conor Split: Cheating Claimed
Love Island's Megan Forte Clarke and Conor Phillips have reportedly split after cheating claims, leaving Megan heartbroken, according to The Sun.
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Appeal after motorcyclist killed on A45 in West Midlands
Police appeal for witnesses after a motorcyclist died in a collision on the A45 in Birmingham on Sunday night. Officers are investigating the incident.
Dudley police activity linked to 1998 disappearance
A police van has been parked outside a Dudley property for over a week, linked to the 1998 disappearance of Patricia Lashley. Trevor Dunkley was charged with her murder in July.
Alvaston pub hosts big fundraiser for children's holiday home
The Needles pub in Alvaston hosts its biggest fundraiser on August 31, raising money for Derbyshire Children's Holiday Home, with live music, food stalls, and raffle prizes.
Mystery over identity of tattooed man found dead in Walsall
A man with tribal tattoos found dead in Walsall woodland in November remains unidentified despite extensive enquiries; inquest rules death drug-related.
Sibsey nursery children raise £200 for cooling gear
Children aged 9 months to 11 years from BrightSparks Kindergarten in Sibsey completed a two-mile sponsored ride, raising over £200 towards a £1,000 target for air conditioning.
Appeal after motorcyclist dies in Birmingham BMW crash
A motorcyclist in his 30s died after a collision with a BMW 1 Series on Kingsbury Road, Tyburn, Birmingham, on Sunday evening. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Drivers warned of £5k fines over thunder fever medication
UK drivers face up to £5,000 fines if hay fever medication impairs driving during thunderstorms, warns Quotezone. Check insurance policies for flood damage exclusions.
Broadstairs Food Festival returns with free demos and new stalls
Broadstairs Food Festival returns October 2-4 with free entry, chef demos, live music, new start-up stalls, and a youth leadership programme.
Cyclist raises £1,380 for Derbyshire charity after leg loss
Paul, who lost his leg in a motorcycle accident, raised £1,380 for Safe and Sound by completing his longest ride on an adapted trike at the HUUB Sportive in Derbyshire.
Rock Choir raises £1,800 for Hunstanton RNLI
Hundreds of Rock Choir members raised almost £1,800 for Hunstanton RNLI at Hunstanton's Green, beating last year's total of £1,600.
Reform adviser calls for triple lock axe
Reform UK's new economic adviser Mitchell Palmer has called for the state pension triple lock to be scrapped, citing costs and unfairness to younger generations.
Six Malaga beaches closed after E.coli found in sewage
Six beaches in Malaga were closed after storms caused raw sewage release and E.coli detection, prompting swimming bans and warnings for tourists.
DWP urged to scrap 25p state pension age addition from 1971
The DWP confirms pensioners aged 80+ still receive a 25p weekly age addition introduced in 1971, never uprated, prompting a petition for reform.
Birmingham election officials abused over voter help
Birmingham election officials faced verbal abuse and intimidation at May polls, with a dossier revealing 50+ incidents, prompting police and watchdog review.
Police seek man after family harassed in Birmingham centre
West Midlands Police want to identify a man after a family were harassed on Upper Dean Street in Birmingham city centre at around 4.40pm on March 28.
Woman harassed ex and damaged door in persistent campaign
Lisa-Marie Clark, 45, of Nuneaton, admitted harassment and criminal damage at Birmingham Magistrates' Court. She received a 12-month community order, 15 rehabilitation days, and a restraining order after breaching bail conditions to send a birthday text.
Missing or Damaged Parcels: Your Legal Rights Explained
If your parcel is missing or damaged, your contract is with the retailer, not the courier. Citizens Advice explains how to get refunds, replacements, or compensation.
School fines could hit both separated parents
Both separated parents can be fined £80 per child for term-time absences, even if only one agreed to the trip, under DfE rules.
Harassment Probe After Incident in West Midlands City
A harassment investigation has been launched following an incident in a West Midlands city, with police appealing for witnesses and information from the public.
Burnham's £500 fines for refusing home valuations
HMRC agents can demand entry to homes under Burnham's mansion tax plan. Refusing entry risks fines up to £500. Around 165,000 homes affected in 2028/29.
Oldbury homeless man exposes harsh reality amid high happiness score
A homeless man in Oldbury reveals life on the streets is 'rough' with no help, despite ONS figures showing happiness above the national average at 7.5/10.
Creepy PC who sucked colleague's finger would have been sacked
PC Robin White would have been dismissed from West Midlands Police had he not retired, after a misconduct hearing found he 'abused his position for a sexual motive' towards two junior female colleagues.
TikTok shows reckless driving before fatal A66 crash
TikTok footage shows one of the men killed in the A66 crash filming himself driving dangerously months earlier. The May video appears to show Jacob Matusiak speeding through a residential area.
Drug dealer walks free after sentencing law change
Charlie McKeown, 24, from Sutton Coldfield, avoided jail after a two-year delay in charging meant new suspended sentence guidelines applied to his case.
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