Illegal traveller camp near playground
An unauthorised encampment has appeared on a field next to a children's play park in Birmingham, prompting council action and resident concerns.
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Four Dead in A38 Crash: 'Devastating Tragedy' as Tributes Pour
A man, woman, baby and teenager from the same family died in a single-car crash on the A38 in Derby. Driver injured and bailed. Community pays tribute.
BB Gun Robber Jailed 11 Years for Midlands Party Attack
Richile Vangu, ringleader of a group that robbed and blackmailed party-goers in North Kilworth, was jailed for 11 years after firing a BB gun and whipping victims with a belt.
Mablethorpe Hub Launches for Coastal Safety
A new beachfront hub, funded by a £55,000 grant from the East Lindsey Investment Fund, officially opens on August 1 to enhance coastal safety and emergency response in Lincolnshire.
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Birmingham Dealer Jailed After Dumping £4k Drugs During Chase
A 45-year-old Birmingham drug dealer was jailed after dumping crack and heroin worth £4,000 while fleeing from police officers in a chase through the city. He was caught and sentenced.
Shooting Victim Gets Answer: 'Wrong Place, Wrong Time'
A teenager finally told his random shooting victim why he pulled the trigger, admitting it was over a motorbike and not personal, as the victim's family demanded answers.
Birmingham man fined £141 for Greggs theft
Carl Brennan, 42, ordered to pay £141 after stealing a Greggs sandwich and two bags of cookies worth £4.60, despite a shoplifting warning. He encouraged two others to steal.
Three-Week Sentence for Racially Aggravated Uber Attack
A teenager who racially abused and assaulted an Uber driver after being caught sniffing a white substance has been sentenced to just three weeks in jail, sparking outrage from readers.
Suzy Lamplugh Detectives 'Haunted' by Disappearance
Cold case investigators remain haunted by Suzy Lamplugh's unsolved disappearance 40 years later, as the inquiry faces being shelved within 12 months. DCI Teresa Foster says the team's aim is to bring Suzy home.
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Jailed: Thug Who Punched Girlfriend and Blamed Dog
A 46-year-old thug who punched his girlfriend unconscious and told her to blame their dog for her injuries has been jailed for 30 months.
Handsworth drug dealer threw contraband over wall, found guilty
Mohammed Jangheer, 45, was found guilty of possessing crack cocaine and heroin with intent to supply after a police chase in Handsworth, Birmingham.
Officer sacked for kissing colleague and 'send nudes'
A Derbyshire police acting sergeant was dismissed after kissing a colleague twice without consent and sending an explicit WhatsApp message saying 'send nudes'.
Families Weep at Sentencing of Rogue Funeral Director Rob Bush
Grieving families wept in court as they recounted discovering their loved ones' bodies left to decompose for months by rogue funeral director Rob Bush, who gave them strangers' ashes.
Birmingham pub responds after woman assaulted by teen
A woman was assaulted at the Camp Inn in Kings Norton. A 17-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and bailed. The pub says it is cooperating with police.
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Boy alone at Sutton Coldfield station found safe
A young boy spotted alone at Sutton Coldfield railway station sparked a police search. British Transport Police confirmed he was reunited with family within 30 minutes.
Man Punched Unconscious by Lobster Group at Darts
A man in his 20s was allegedly punched unconscious by a group wearing lobster costumes outside Alexandra Palace during the World Darts Championship. Police release CCTV.
Couple Banned 15 Years After Dog Abuse Case
A West Midlands couple has been handed a 15-year ban on keeping animals after a shocking case of dog abuse that left several dogs suffering. The court heard details of neglect and cruelty.
Tommy Fury Quietly Repairs Rift with Molly-Mae's Sister
Tommy Fury has reportedly mended his strained relationship with Molly-Mae Hague's sister Zoe, as a family photo hints at eased tensions following the couple's reconciliation.
Two Men Charged After EV Cables Stolen in Brierley Hill
Two men have been charged after thousands of pounds worth of electric vehicle charging cables were stolen in Brierley Hill, West Midlands Police said.
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Couple Banned 15 Years for Dog Neglect in Birmingham
Leo Chandler and Chloe Dyke were disqualified from keeping animals for 15 years after RSPCA found dogs in squalid conditions including a Cane Corso tied to a radiator in a home covered with faeces.
Two hospitalised after Harborne High Street brawl
Two people were taken to hospital after an assault during a late-night brawl on Harborne High Street in Birmingham; police are investigating.
Woman Arrested After Lichfield Stabbing
A 43-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder after a man was stabbed during a disturbance on Dimbles Lane in Lichfield; police are appealing for footage.
Omar Majed in Court for Peter Kay Bomb Hoax
A 19-year-old from Saltley, Birmingham, appeared in court charged with a bomb hoax that forced the evacuation of Peter Kay's show at the Utilita Arena.
Fight Erupts Outside Shirley Pub, Police Probe Disorder
Police investigate a large fight outside the Saracens Head pub on Stratford Road, Shirley. No serious injuries reported. CCTV review underway.
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Council Nears Injunction Against Raise the Colours
Birmingham city council is weeks away from seeking a court injunction to ban the patriot group Raise the Colours, following a similar action in Oxfordshire and amid indecent images charges against a key member.
Ford driver killed in Birmingham crash, tributes paid
A 33-year-old Ford driver died after hitting a tree on Tyburn Road near Star City. Two passengers are seriously injured. Tributes pour in.
Solihull man jailed for bike robbery threat in Walsall
Dylan Beard, 18, from Solihull, was jailed for six years after threatening to stab two teenage boys and punching one in the face during an attempted bike robbery in Walsall.
Bungling Burglar Booked Taxi in Own Name, Led Police
A burglar who stole a van with thousands of pounds in tools was caught after booking a taxi in his own name to reach the crime scene. Gavin Smith was jailed for 876 days.
Birmingham driver, 33, dies in Tyburn Road crash
A 33-year-old Ford Focus driver died after hitting a tree on Tyburn Road early this morning. Two passengers are in hospital with serious injuries. Police appeal for dash-cam footage.
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Declare roof boxes and bike racks or risk invalid cover
Drivers planning summer road trips must tell insurers about roof boxes, bike racks, and other attachments or risk invalidating their policy, warns a new survey.
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