Birmingham anti-hate group backs council flag injunction
Brummies United Against Racism and Hate Crime applauds Birmingham City Council's injunction bid against flagging operations, citing evidence of threats and intimidation.
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Land Rover driver urged to stop before entering flood water
A Land Rover driver in Perry Barr was urged to stop before entering dangerous flood water on Church Road, as the overnight storm left roads and vehicles submerged across Birmingham.
Digbeth businesses demand rail impact assessment
Digbeth BID calls for independent economic impact assessment as Midlands Rail Hub consultation closes Friday, August 28, fearing venue closures by 2030.
DVSA reviewing car safety after massive China Tesla recall
The DVSA is reviewing UK car safety rules after China recalled over 4 million vehicles with hidden door handles. No active recalls exist in the UK, but the situation is under review.
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Birmingham bin strike deal near, secrecy vital
Birmingham's 20-month bin strike nears resolution, with legal confidentiality preventing leaks. Acas and auditors monitor as a deal similar to last summer's rejected offer is expected.
Tipton cannabis farm convict jailed again for £220k factory
Arait Dishani, 28, was found hiding in a Tipton cannabis farm with 220 plants, worth £220,000, and jailed for 27 months for a second drug offence.
Birmingham man sentenced for carrying pocket knife
Tyrese Wright, 24, admitted possessing a folding pocket knife during a police search in Birmingham city centre. He received a 12-month community order with 120 hours of unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation days.
Father Killed in Birmingham Crash: Family Tribute
The family of a dedicated father who died in a Birmingham crash has paid an emotional tribute, saying 'we will carry his love'.
Man dies in Smethwick after motorbike hits stationary car
A motorcyclist has died after his bike collided with a stationary car on Foundry Lane, Smethwick, at around 7.37pm on Tuesday, August 25, despite advanced trauma care from ambulance crews.
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83% reject Birmingham 20mph speed limit plans
83% of BirminghamLive readers voted to keep current speed limits, rejecting Birmingham City Council's proposal to make 20mph standard on all local roads. Only 17% supported the safer streets vision, which excludes A roads.
Family tribute to dad-of-four killed in Tyburn bike crash
Chris Manders, 36, died in a motorcycle crash on the A38 in Tyburn on August 23. His family called him an 'amazing' dad and a 'proud Blues fan'. Police are appealing for dashcam footage.
Highters Heath fire cause still unknown two weeks on
The cause of a fire that destroyed six homes on Gorleston Road, Highters Heath, remains unknown two weeks later, with police renewing appeals for information.
Land Rover stolen from Bridgnorth pub sparks police appeal
West Mercia Police are appealing for information after a grey Land Rover Discovery was stolen from The Bandon Arms in Bridgnorth without its keys at around 1am on August 23, 2026. CCTV failed to capture evidence.
Police Incident Closes Major Road in West Midlands City
A key road in a West Midlands city has been shut in both directions as police respond to an ongoing incident, causing traffic disruption.
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Police release images after Wall Heath pub attack
West Midlands Police appeal for help identifying three men after a man in his 40s was assaulted at a pub on High Street, Wall Heath, Dudley, on 15 July.
Teens stabbed in Birmingham street attack, two arrested
Two teenagers were found with stab injuries on a Birmingham street and two people have been arrested, police said.
Man charged after burglary in West Midlands town
A man has been charged following a burglary in a West Midlands town, with police confirming court proceedings are underway.
Dudley Pub Assault: Police Appeal for Three Men
Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in a Dudley pub, leaving him with facial injuries. Three men are sought.
1 in 5 West Midlands residents confident youth report knives
Just 20% of West Midlands residents believe young people would report knife carrying to police, a new survey reveals, raising concerns about underreporting.
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Birmingham youth urged to report knife carriers anonymously
Only 1 in 5 West Midlands people would report knife carriers to police. Fearless offers anonymous reporting to save lives.
Prisoner jailed for slashing inmate's face at HMP Dovegate
Jamal Ahmed, 34, was jailed for six years for slashing a fellow inmate's face with a makeshift weapon at HMP Dovegate, leaving a 10cm scar.
Halal butchers shut after cockroach infestation in Birmingham
Al-Aqsa Halal Meat on Showell Green Lane, Sparkhill, was ordered to close by Birmingham Magistrates' Court after inspectors found an active cockroach infestation and mouse droppings.
Woman sentenced for harassing ex-girlfriend
Lisa-Marie Clark, 45, from Nuneaton, was sentenced for harassment and criminal damage after persistent unwanted contact, including a birthday text sent while under bail conditions.
Dragon's Den star loses sight after NHS failings
Noora Lewis, 63, from Birmingham, lost vision in her left eye after Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust failed to diagnose giant cell arteritis for nearly four months.
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Private parking tickets hit record 16.9 million
Private parking tickets hit a record 16.9 million in the year to March, a 17% annual rise. Motorist groups urge the government to stop the DVLA selling driver records to parking firms for £2.50 each.
Police hunt man after Bull Street shop flasher incident
West Midlands Police release CCTV image of a man after an indecent exposure incident at a Bull Street shop in Birmingham city centre on July 27.
A66 crash family: Police pursuit should have been stopped earlier
A relative of Jacob Matusiak, one of five men killed in the A66 wrong-way crash, says lives might have been saved if the police pursuit had been called off earlier.
Police Appeal After Indecent Exposure in Birmingham
West Midlands Police seek public help to identify a man after an indecent exposure incident in Birmingham. Officers released images of the suspect and urge anyone with information to come forward.
Seven crews battle large Hodge Hill fire, smoke seen for miles
Seven fire crews tackled a blaze at Hodge Hill Court in Birmingham on August 24, sending black smoke visible for miles. No injuries were reported, and crews left the scene by 4.40am.
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Police appeal to find wanted Birmingham man
Police have launched an appeal to locate a wanted Birmingham man in connection with an assault. Officers are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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