Man jailed 19 years for West Midlands crime spree
A man has been jailed for nearly 20 years after a West Midlands crime spree including an armed bank robbery, a police chase, and burglaries.
Category : Community Safety
Police cordon outside Grand Central in Birmingham city centre
Police have sealed off a section of Navigation Street outside Grand Central in Birmingham city centre, blocking shoppers and traffic since around 1pm on Saturday, August 15.
Robber with meat cleaver in bank jailed for 19 years
Anthony Mullen, 45, jailed for 19 years after a ten-day crime spree in Birmingham and Sandwell, including a bank robbery with a meat cleaver.
Family forced out of home for eight months blasts Hastings Direct
A family says Hastings Direct's failures have left them homeless for eight months, with no kitchen and no timeline, prompting calls for industry reform.
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Peterborough man jailed for sexual messages to 'teenage girl'
Iain Fleming, 53, was jailed for three years and two months after sending explicit messages to a decoy '14-year-old girl' and attempting to groom a '15-year-old girl'.
Police investigate Highters Heath blaze destroying six homes
West Midlands Police are investigating a suspected arson fire that destroyed six homes in Highters Heath, Birmingham, leaving families homeless. The fire broke out on Daisy Farm Park before spreading to Gorleston Road.
Boy racer jailed after 85mph crash injures three
Tommy-John Mustafa, 25, was jailed for six-and-a-half years after crashing at 85mph into three young men, causing serious injuries. He fled the scene and later reported the car stolen.
Inside Birmingham home ravaged by fire: photos reveal damage
Photos show the extensive destruction inside a Birmingham home after a major fire, with rooms charred and belongings destroyed. The blaze, which broke out on Wednesday evening, is under investigation.
Scooter rider hurt in West Bromwich hit-and-run
A scooter rider was taken to hospital after a hit-and-run in West Bromwich. Police are appealing for information after the driver failed to stop.
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5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Granada, Spain
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Granada, Spain, near Alhendín, causing damage and panic. Over 200 emergency calls were made as residents fled buildings.
Andy Burnham reveals who triggered UK emergency alert
Andy Burnham visited Stourbridge after a wildfire devastated 19 properties and scorched 500 acres. He revealed fire officers requested the emergency alert sent to millions, and announced a temporary ban on disposable barbecues.
West Midlands fires: Government alert after homes destroyed
Dozens of families in the West Midlands have been left homeless after fires on the hottest day of the year. The Government issued an emergency alert warning about wildfires. Fundraisers launched to help those affected.
Why your phone got a government Emergency Alert on Friday
Millions received a government Emergency Alert on Friday night warning of wildfire risk. Here's why alerts are sent and what to do when one arrives.
Midlands rapist jailed 18 years for abusing three girls
Michael Lee-Ingle, 33, of Sherwood, Nottingham, has been jailed for 18 years for raping and sexually abusing three young girls between 2011 and 2017.
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Seven arrested after Birmingham bar brawl leaves man injured
Seven men were arrested after a brawl at Fila Lounge in Birmingham left one man seriously injured and another robbed. The venue's licence has been suspended for 28 days pending a full review.
Tinted Plates Risk MOT Failure and £1,000 Fine
Drivers with tinted number plates face immediate MOT failure and fines up to £1,000, warns National Scrap Car. Searches for darkened plates have surged 22% in three months.
WMP add four new suspects to most wanted list
West Midlands Police have added four new suspects to their most wanted list, appealing for public help. Andrew Cooper, Christopher Cooley, Akram Nesseri, and Ehsan Kochi are wanted for various offences including burglary and recall to prison.
Two Midlands cities in UK's worst 10 for sex offences
Nottingham and Stoke-on-Trent rank among England's worst areas for sexual offences, with rates of 5.2 and 5 per 1,000 residents, according to official crime data.
Birmingham passenger caught with cannabis at Selly Oak
Mohammed Ammar, 22, was stopped at Selly Oak station without a ticket, found with 16g cannabis, and later 51g at home, leading to a drug supply charge.
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£75 fines for drivers littering in East Staffordshire
East Staffordshire Borough Council introduces £75 fixed penalty notices for drivers littering from vehicles, with reductions and increases based on payment timing.
Birmingham takeaway fined for allergen failures
Mediterranean Pizza in Yardley Wood fined £4,000 after staff could not explain allergens in food, posing a risk to public health.
Birmingham man jailed for eight-year neighbour feud
Mohammed Bostan, 40, jailed for over two years for eight-year campaign of harassment against a Birmingham couple and their four children at Studley Tower, Highgate.
Ex-RAF soldier stole £30k from friends and neighbours
A former RAF soldier has been jailed after stealing nearly £30,000 worth of belongings from friends and neighbours he cleaned for in Birmingham.
Quinton blaze: Firefighters save homes from 'considerable damage'
A large fire in Quinton, Birmingham, caused considerable damage to gardens but was brought under control before reaching homes, with a baby pigeon rescued.
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Dudley councillor who helped fight Stourbridge wildfire speaks
A Dudley councillor who helped battle a large wildfire in Stourbridge has spoken of his shock and disbelief at the scale of the blaze, which destroyed acres of woodland.
Community Fights Fires Before Fire Crews Arrive
Residents of a West Midlands town fought fires themselves until firefighters arrived, preventing further damage. The community's quick action was praised by officials.
Sandwell Community Praised After Golf Course Fire
A fire at a golf course in Sandwell destroyed homes, but the community's response was praised by officials, according to BirminghamWorld.
Emergency alert after UK fires
An emergency alert was sent to all mobile phones in England and Wales warning of a very high risk of wildfires. The alert came as firefighters battled blazes in Birmingham and Stourbridge.
UK govt sends 7pm phone alert warning of fire risk
The UK government will send a 7pm alert to phones warning of an exceptional fire risk across England, urging vigilance and immediate reporting of fires.
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Fire at Ley Hill Park in Northfield as firefighters urge stay away
Around 20 firefighters are tackling a grassland fire at Ley Hill Park in Northfield, Birmingham. The public is urged to stay away and the number 18 bus is diverted.
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