Birmingham Brothers Admit Stealing £71k Pokémon Cards
Two Birmingham brothers pleaded guilty to stealing over £71,000 worth of Pokémon cards from specialist shops in Warrington and Rugby, using cloned vehicles and crowbars.
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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.
Woman Bitten in Chest by Belgian Malinois in Wolverhampton
A woman in her 40s suffered chest injuries after being bitten by a Belgian Malinois on Broad Lanes, Wolverhampton. Police are seeking a white male in his 30s driving a white van.
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Toddler Found Alive in Morgue After Drowning
An 18-month-old boy was discovered alive in a hospital morgue five hours after being declared dead from a pool drowning in Arizona, leading to a felony child abuse charge against his parents.
Girl, 12, sexually assaulted by topless stranger in woods
A 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a topless stranger in Ham Woods, Plymouth. Police release e-fit of suspect, a white male aged 25-30 with blonde receding hair.
Calls to Release Birmingham Arrest Footage
West Midlands Police faces calls to release body-camera footage after a viral video shows a man swinging his arm and hitting a police officer on Broad Street. Cody Harper, 20, has been charged with assaulting an officer.
Rochdale Mayor Selects Five Charities for His Term
Mayor Faisal of Rochdale announces five charities for his mayoral year, including Springhill Hospice, The Christie, SANDS, Rochdale Veterans Breakfast Club, and RWWA.
£200 Tax Charges for State Pensioners Born 1946-1960
HMRC confirms £200 tax charges for state pensioners born between 28 September 1946 and 27 June 1960, with clawback for those earning over £35,000.
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Nurse car-jacked outside hospital, threatened with needle
A nurse was violently car-jacked outside a hospital, threatened with a needle, and struck by the vehicle. Police tasered and arrested the suspect in Smethwick.
Asylum Seeker Housing Plan in Shropshire Halted After Backlash
Government halts plans to house 83 asylum seekers in Stoke Heath's 'Migrant Street' after local fury, with a review of the scheme announced.
Benefits Cheat Filmed Riding Motorbike Gets Suspended Sentence
Tony Rose, 32, was handed a suspended 14-week prison sentence after DWP surveillance caught him riding a motorbike despite claiming he could not walk more than 20 metres and needed a wheelchair.
8,000 families aided by West Midlands baby banks in 2025
8,000 families and 12,000 children in the West Midlands were supported by 20 baby banks in 2025, with 860,000 items donated, as the cost-of-living crisis deepens.
Drone Catches Yobs and Car Cruisers at Merry Hill
Dudley Council's new drone team caught yobs and car cruisers at Merry Hill Centre, leading to vehicle seizures and PSPO enforcement. The high-tech camera with facial recognition and thermal imaging aids police.
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Olton children's home plan refused as unlawful
Solihull planners have refused a certificate of lawfulness for a seven-bed house in Olton to become a children's home, ruling the change of use requires full planning permission.
Reform Unsure on Flytipping Enforcement in Walsall
Reform's enforcement chief at Walsall Council could not confirm whether flytipping enforcement will increase under the new administration, despite pre-election promises of robust action.
Solihull drug smuggler says 'I have my solicitor ready' after importing huge haul from Dubai
Nathan Corfield, 21, pleaded guilty to importing 32kg of cannabis from Dubai on Christmas Eve 2024. His case was sent to Birmingham Crown Court for sentencing on July 21.
Birmingham Tops UK List for Worst Food Hygiene Ratings
Birmingham has the highest proportion of food premises failing hygiene inspections in the UK, with 10.10% rated 2 or below, according to new data from Cairn Catering Engineers.
Stop graveyard sex, urges Birmingham campaigner
John Gilmore claims couples are having sex at Yardley Cemetery and Crematorium, calling it disrespectful and urging them to find another location.
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Birmingham Violence: Shooting and Stabbings Leave Two Critical
A 16-year-old boy was shot and two others stabbed in separate incidents across Birmingham and Oldbury within 20 hours, leaving two teenagers fighting for life.
Tree surgeon banned for drug driving after cannabis mistake
A Worcestershire tree surgeon has been banned from driving for a year after pleading guilty to drug driving at Birmingham Magistrates' Court, claiming he mistook cannabis for a cigarette.
WM Police Officer Avoids Dismissal After Data Breach
DC Moloney accessed confidential arrest and bail details without legitimate policing purpose, found guilty of gross misconduct, but kept job due to exceptional circumstances.
Birmingham mum fights for bail law change after son's killer fled
A Birmingham mother campaigns for a change in bail law after her son's killer, a dangerous driver, fled to Pakistan before trial and never served his sentence.
DVLA to Cancel Licences for Failing New Roadside Tests
DVLA will revoke driving licences if motorists fail new random roadside tests, including eyesight checks, as part of a government road safety crackdown.
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Birmingham Criminals Jailed in June 2026: Full List
June 2026 saw historic sex abusers jailed, teacher parents convicted of manslaughter, and a killer driver who fell asleep in a taxi. Full round-up of 19 cases.
Birmingham murder suspect still at large six months on
Six months after Chris Ikouara, 19, was stabbed to death in Acocks Green, suspect Zachariah Liburd, 22, remains at large. A £10,000 Crimestoppers reward is offered for information leading to his arrest.
Residents War with Masked Youths in West Midlands Town
Residents of a West Midlands town are in conflict with masked youths causing anti-social behaviour, with police increasing patrols and community meetings addressing safety concerns.
Sandwell shop selling Mickey Mouse tobacco shut down
A Cradley Heath shop selling illicit 'Mickey Mouse tobacco' and vapes has been closed for three months after an eight-month investigation by Sandwell Council and police.
Harry and Meghan 'Snobs' Say Neighbors
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly viewed as 'snobs' by neighbors in Montecito, California, who claim the couple does not engage with the local community.
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Telford Dad Seeks Answer from 'Britain's Most Evil Stepdad'
Michael Tranter, whose four children and ex-wife were murdered by Lee Ford in 2000, reveals the one question he would ask the killer as Ford nears possible release.
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