Petrol bomb attack outside Birmingham wedding shocks residents
Residents described hearing screams and panic after a petrol bomb attack outside Royal Shalimar in Sparkbrook set two luxury cars ablaze during a wedding attended by children.
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A suspected drugs and weapons dealer has been arrested after police discovered a large haul of cocaine, heroin, cannabis, and weapons at a property in West Midlands.
Appeal to trace man after car theft in Birmingham
Police are appealing for information to identify a man after items were stolen from a car in Birmingham. The incident occurred on a residential street, and officers have released images of a suspect.
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Former Chancellor Sir Jeremy Hunt has urged the DWP and Labour government to stop telephone benefit claims and offer treatment for moderate anxiety and depression instead of cash payments.
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Petrol bomb attack at Birmingham wedding venue, councillor says
A petrol bomb attack at the Royal Shalimar in Sparkbrook saw children just feet from explosions, with two supercars damaged. Councillor Jamil Khan calls it reckless and says it could have been much worse.
Police manhunt after petrol bomb attack at Birmingham wedding venue
Three men fled after petrol bombs hit supercars including a Lamborghini and McLaren outside Royal Shalimar in Highgate Road, Sparkbrook, on August 19, 2026.
Investigation After Two Cars Ablaze in Birmingham
An investigation is underway after two cars were deliberately set on fire in Birmingham overnight, with police treating the incidents as arson.
Domestic abuser who dragged woman from phone box jailed
Kyle Page, 33, dragged a screaming woman away from a Harborne phone box as she called 999. He was jailed for five years and one month for strangulation, assault, and vehicle taking.
Birmingham man jailed for dragging woman from 999 call
A Birmingham man who dragged a screaming woman away from a 999 call and subjected her to domestic abuse has been jailed for 28 months, police said.
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TikTok Blackmailer Faces More Jail Time After New Victims
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Petrol bombs thrown at wedding guests and supercars in Birmingham
Five petrol bombs were thrown at partygoers and two supercars outside the Royal Shalimar in Highgate Road, Sparkbrook, during a wedding. Staff averted disaster by tackling flames before fire crews arrived.
TikTok sex offender convicted of more charges after new victims
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Tamworth mum's plea: 'Make your child wear a bike helmet'
Tracy Boswell, 45, from Tamworth, urges parents to enforce helmet use after her son Daniel, 17, died from a skull fracture and brain bleed following a bike collision on May 21, 2024.
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Walsall councillor Rose Martin calls for long grass near homes in Pelsall, Aldridge and Brownhills to be cut, as residents fear unkept areas will become a 'tinder box' amid dry conditions and wildfire threats.
Birmingham man jailed for assaulting wife who sought divorce
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Retired policeman, 85, died after setting trousers on fire while gardening
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Disposable barbecue caused Goldenhill grass fire damaging four homes
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Birmingham Airport gang convicted in £13.8m cannabis plot
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Police Appeal for Wanted Man in Birmingham Thefts
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Man Critical After Assault Near Birmingham Shop
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Business Ordered to Shut After Suspected Brothel Found in West Midlands
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Dad Killed on Christmas Day After Violent Confrontations
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BTP seek boy after teen robbed at knifepoint on train
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Tributes to Telford dad killed in A41 crash
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Birmingham Co-op closed after man critically injured
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Family tribute to man killed in Levenshulme park stabbing
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Family tribute to grandad who died 11 days after car park crash
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