Birmingham Home Shot at Twice in One Week

A property in Ward End, Birmingham, has been struck by gunfire for the second time this week. West Midlands Police confirm no injuries and are investigating both incidents.

Children Rescued from Rip Tides at Wales Beach

Multiple children were rescued from dangerous rip currents at Tywyn beach in Gwynedd, North Wales, on June 27. Locals are calling for permanent lifeguards and better safety signage after the incidents.

Man Hits Police Officer with Baton on Soho Road

A man struck a police officer in the face with a dropped baton during a struggle on Soho Road, Handsworth. The officer was hospitalized but later discharged. Mahroy Stephenson, 30, is wanted for GBH with intent.

Drug dealers jailed after car spotted in Rugby

Two drug dealers, Ardian Beqiri and Kadri Kaja, were jailed after detectives spotted them making sales from a parked Nissan Qashqai in Rugby, leading to seizures of cocaine and cannabis.

Pensioner Jailed for £4.7m Loan Shark Scheme

A 66-year-old pensioner was jailed for 12 months after running an illegal money lending scheme, lending over £4.7 million and expecting £6.5 million in return, exploiting vulnerable borrowers.

UK's oldest identical twins, 82, still dress alike

Bill and John Bowdler, 82, are the UK's oldest identical twins, sharing a home, identical outfits, and even the same cataract surgeries. The lifelong bachelors from Birmingham credit their close bond for their remarkable health.

Crocodile Enclosure Boy Faces More Surgeries

A three-year-old boy allegedly thrown into a crocodile enclosure at a UK zoo faces nerve reconstruction surgery after five operations, with an uncertain rehabilitation journey ahead.

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