Law Student's Knife Conviction: Second Chance from Court
Birmingham court gives aspiring law student suspended sentence for carrying knife, urging him to pursue education and avoid criminal path.
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Walsall shop faces licence review over illicit tobacco, alcohol sales
Blakenall Mini Mart's licence faces revocation after Trading Standards found counterfeit cigarettes and underage alcohol sales, with a council meeting set for August 10.
Birmingham Bin Strike Day 581: Timeline and Key Questions
Day 581 of Birmingham's bin strike: no recycling or garden waste since Jan 6, 2025. Residents demand resolution as talks continue. Timeline of key events.
Birmingham Crime Hotspots: New Police Data Reveals Worst Areas
New police data reveals Birmingham city centre's worst hotspots for violence and sex crimes, with car parks and supermarkets leading in June 2026.
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Dudley woman fined after theft and assault at two stores
Rebecca Hinton, 44, fined £120 plus costs after stealing meat, chocolate, and alcohol from Sainsbury's and One Stop in Dudley on April 25.
Taxi driver spared jail for assaulting wife with belt
Sorif Uddin, 28, of Lozells, received a suspended sentence for assault and strangulation of his wife, including whipping her with a belt and asking 'Are you abiding by my rule?'
Birmingham store fined for knife sale to teen
Birmingham grocery store fined £4,000 after selling knives to a 15-year-old in a council test purchase; worker sacked on first day.
Birmingham Pavement Parking Ban: Latest Update for Drivers
Birmingham City Council will apply for powers to ban pavement parking, targeting busy roads and the city centre, with fines for rule-breakers.
Man stabbed at Sandy Banks Reserve, police hunt attackers
A 32-year-old man was stabbed and slashed in an attack near Sandy Banks Nature Reserve in Nottingham. Police are searching for two suspects who fled the scene. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening.
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Prison Officers Jailed for Valentine's Cards to Gangsters
Two female prison officers were jailed for inappropriate relationships with drug-dealing brothers, sending Valentine's cards and gifts while on duty at HMP Buckley Hall.
Smiling Birmingham assault suspect wanted; call 999
West Midlands Police seek Karl McCormack, 37, wanted for assault in Erdington and recall to prison. Call 999 if seen.
Andrew chased by masked stalker, court hears
Former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was chased by a balaclava-clad stalker near his Sandringham home, a court has heard, as a Stalking Protection Order was sought.
Families Overpay Inheritance Tax by £48,000
Thousands of families may have overpaid inheritance tax by £48,000 each due to life insurance policies not placed in trust, costing £340m in 2023-24.
Teen Charged After Weapons Incident Near Hamstead Station
A 17-year-old has been charged with knife possession after a firearms incident outside Hamstead station; police seek two men who fled on a motorcycle.
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DCI jailed for fatal crash while on phone
Former DCI Michael Cooper was jailed for three years and seven months for causing death by dangerous driving after he mowed down pedestrian James Bane in an unmarked police car while using his phone.
190 Arrested for Drink or Drug Driving in West Midlands
West Midlands Police arrested 190 people for drink or drug driving in July, including 32 after England World Cup matches, as part of road safety operations.
Student Police Officer Sacked for Drink Driving
A Midlands student police officer was caught drink driving on the way to work, resigned before dismissal, and was banned from driving for 14 months.
Paedo Teacher Jailed 11 Years for Pupil Abuse
Teacher David Brown, 35, has been jailed for 11 years for grooming and sexually abusing a pupil, with bodycam showing his arrest.
Barclays warns of mobile malware scam
Barclays warns mobile malware scams are rising. Criminals hide malware in fake apps to steal banking logins. Learn how to protect your device.
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Sutton Stabbing: Neighbour Recalls Victim's Last Words
A Sutton Coldfield neighbour describes holding a stabbing victim's hand as he said 'thank you' before dying, following a midnight attack on Chester Road.
Elderly man and e-bike rider hurt in Lozells crash
An 80s pedestrian and e-bike rider in his 50s were hospitalised after a collision on Heathfield Road, Lozells, at 5.30pm on Friday; injuries not life-changing.
Killer jailed for life for hammer murder of Coventry mum
Joseph Greer, 40, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 22 years for the hammer murder of Samantha Lee in Aberdeen, despite a ban on contacting her.
Murder Probe After Man Stabbed in Sutton Coldfield
A man in his 30s died after a stabbing on Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield, early Saturday. Police arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of murder; they believe the suspect and victim knew each other.
Man charged with murder after body found in Smethwick
Cecil Dillon, 60, charged with murder after a man's body was found in a Smethwick property on August 6. He appears in court today.
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Man Arrested After Video Shows Approach to Child in Birmingham
A man has been arrested in Birmingham after a video circulated showing him approaching a child. Police are reassuring the community.
Woman Sexually Assaulted in Midlands Park; Police Hunt Suspect
A woman was sexually assaulted in Newstead and Annesley Country Park on August 4. Police have stepped up patrols and are searching for a white man in his 30s.
Police officer cleared of baton assault on autistic man
Shaun Elliott, 56, was cleared by a jury of assaulting Kian Green, an autistic man, with a baton. He claimed lawful purpose, fearing a bite. IOPC will pursue disciplinary action.
Man, 41, in court over viral Turkey bar attack
Kevin Norris, 41, denies assaulting Kerry Millerchip in Turkey; viral footage shows attack; trial set for May 2028.
Sutton Coldfield Police Probe After Serious Incident
Police cordon off Chester Road in Sutton Coldfield after a serious incident overnight, with two cordons in place and motorists turned away as investigations continue.
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Birmingham man's costly night out after police assault
Aaron Gerroni, 21, fined £452 for assaulting a police officer during a drunken row, leaving him with a criminal record.
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