Woman punched twice on train and abused at Coventry
A woman was punched twice and verbally abused on a train approaching Coventry on June 13. British Transport Police have released a CCTV image of a man who may have information.
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Council publishes High Court evidence against flaggers
Birmingham City Council has published 281 pages of High Court evidence against unauthorised flaggers, citing abuse, threats, and a £2.6m removal bill ahead of Tuesday's hearing.
Four Arrested in 1994 Holyhead Murder Cold Case
Four people arrested in connection with the 1994 murder of Doreen Morris, 64, whose body was found in her burned-out Holyhead bungalow, following a North Wales Police cold-case review.
Birmingham section 60 powers renewed in murder probe
Police have renewed section 60 stop-and-search powers in Birmingham until 3am Thursday as the manhunt for Zeshaan Shaukat's killers continues, with five men bailed.
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Teen dies days after Lichfield crash; man arrested
Harriet Boyles, 19, died four days after a crash in Armitage. A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving offences. Her family paid tribute to her organ donation legacy.
Two arrested after Broad Street attack leaves man injured
Two men, aged 37 and 45, were arrested after a man in his 50s was seriously injured in an assault on Birmingham's Broad Street at around 3.30am on Wednesday, September 2.
Residents urged to join solar farm protest walk
Campaigners call on South Yorkshire families to join a September 5 walk against the Whitestone Solar Farm, with objections deadline extended to September 11.
Teen with clean record caught with zombie knife in Birmingham
Haziq Kazmi, 18, of Warwick Road, admitted possessing a bladed article after police found a knife in his sock on Dolphin Lane, Acocks Green, on July 28. He faces possible prison time and is due to be sentenced on November 10.
Italian teen jailed for sex assault on pensioner
Lorenzo Bennin, 25, was jailed for 12 months for sexually assaulting a vulnerable pensioner in her Black Country home in 2018. He fled to Italy but was caught on return in 2025.
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Hodge Hill murder: New statement on Shaukat stabbing probe
Zeshaan Shaukat, 34, was fatally stabbed outside his Hodge Hill home on August 25. Seven arrested, two held on murder suspicion as police issue new appeal.
Police back-to-school safety advice for West Midlands parents
West Midlands Police issue safety guidance as Birmingham children return to school, covering routes, online safety, valuables, and emergency contacts.
Stolen Land Rover recovered in Alum Rock after relay theft
West Midlands Police arrested a driver minutes after a Land Rover was stolen in Alum Rock in a relay theft, prompting a warning about aftermarket security.
Family's Heartbreak After Fatal Stabbing in Hodge Hill
Zeshaan Shaukat, 34, died after being stabbed outside his Hodge Hill home. Seven arrested, two held on suspicion of murder.
Birmingham seeks High Court injunction on unauthorised flags
Birmingham City Council has applied to the High Court for an injunction against unauthorised flags on street furniture, citing safety risks, obstruction, and disorder.
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Dudley councillor urges action after Church Street fly-tipping
Cllr Shaukat Ali demands better intelligence sharing after rubbish dumped near Headway centre in Church Street, Dudley, on August 29.
Birmingham 20mph plan: Readers divided over 'anti-motorist' rollout
Birmingham City Council's 20mph residential speed limit plan sparks debate, with readers split on safety benefits versus 'anti-motorist' claims by Reform Cllr Jez Parkin.
Conman forced victim to live in shed and work for £20 a day
Fraudster James Dean Harrison, 51, from Coventry, forced a man in his 60s to live in a shed and work at a scrapyard for £20 a day, stealing £63,600 in benefits and pension payments. He was jailed for six-and-a-half years.
Human remains found in Torquay may be missing man
Human remains found at a Mill Lane property in Torquay on August 7 are believed to be a man missing since 2024. Formal identification is pending, but his family has been informed. The death is not treated as suspicious, and a coroner's file is being prepa
Dudley Council silent over headteacher indecent images case
Dudley Council is refusing to meet parents after ex-headteacher Russell Bond admitted possessing indecent images of children, prompting calls from an MP and councillors for reassurance.
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Solihull man denies murder of Lichfield pub landlord
Billy Allison, 36, denied murdering Matt O'Gara and causing GBH to Adam Cooper at Stafford Crown Court. Trial set for October 28.
Prison drug dealer made £500k every two months before death
EncroChat dealer Johnpaul Digweed made £500k every two months supplying drugs via drone from prison cell before taking his own life at HMP Garth, investigation finds.
Nine arrested in Pigeon Park police crackdown
Nine people have been arrested since a police operation targeting anti-social behaviour in Birmingham's Cathedral Square, known as Pigeon Park, was launched on August 24.
Man charged with murder after fatal house fire in Middlesbrough
Jaden Wright, 23, charged with two counts of murder after a house fire in Grangetown, Middlesbrough, killed Natalie McDonald, 34, and Valentina Foster, 7, and injured four others.
Driver banned after police chase in borrowed car
Zeeshan Ahmed, 23, of Birmingham, has been banned from driving for nine months after a dangerous police chase in a borrowed Mini Paceman without insurance.
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Birmingham man fined £1,000 for rat-infested fly-tipping
Baljit Panesar, 54, of Fulham Road, Birmingham, was fined £1,000 after failing to clear fly-tipping on his land, which attracted rats. He must also pay £4,921.25 in costs and surcharges.
Handsworth residents use Brillo pads to block rats
Handsworth residents on Austin Road are using Brillo pads to block rats from chewing into homes, after rodents invaded bins and damaged cars. Midland Heart says pest control is ongoing but the issue is worsened by wider waste challenges in Birmingham.
Birmingham teen admits carrying knife near New Street Station
Tyler Shelton, 18, pleaded guilty to possessing a Stanley knife in Navigation Street at 3am. He awaits sentencing on November 6.
Drug dealer avoids jail for Wales fresh start
Tyler Bowen, 23, caught with £2,400 of heroin and cocaine in Wolverhampton, walked free from court to move to Wales for a 'fresh start' after admitting drug supply offences.
Driver who swerved for e-bikes gets four-year ban
Darawan Omari, 29, was banned from driving for four years after failing to provide a breath sample following a crash in West Bromwich on July 12. He was fined £515.
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QR code scam warning: holidaymakers risk losing £182
UK holidaymakers are warned about QR code scams abroad. Around 6.6 million people may have fallen victim, losing £182 on average. Booking.com and Which? advise caution.
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