Handsworth murderer had PTSD after two stabbings
Oumar Traore, 18, was found guilty of murdering Yassin Alama in Handsworth. Sentencing was delayed after a PTSD diagnosis linked to two prior stabbings.
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Birmingham man jailed 19 years for fatal arson attack
Stephen Dale, 47, was sentenced to 19 years for the manslaughter of Daniel Gardner, 36, in a petrol-fueled flat fire in Highters Heath. Accomplice Tyler Phythian got four years.
HMRC Confirms £13,830 Tax-Free Allowance for Married Couples
HMRC confirms increased personal tax-free allowance of £13,830 for some households via Marriage Tax Allowance, allowing couples to transfer allowances and backdate claims for up to 4 years, potentially receiving over £1,000 lump sum.
Birmingham Man Grabbed Sister by Throat Over Brother's Death
Carl Gloster, 58, grabbed his sister by the throat and threw her to the ground after a row over their brother's death, causing four fractured ribs. He was sentenced at Birmingham Magistrates Court on July 6.
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Birmingham Streets 'Obscene' as Students Leave for Summer
Piles of rubbish, including clothes dryers and chairs, line streets in Selly Oak and Bournbrook as students leave Birmingham for summer, sparking fury among residents.
Irishman Gets 14 Years for US Tourist Murder in Budapest
An Irish national was sentenced to 14 years in prison for strangling American tourist Mackenzie Michalski in Budapest in 2024, after chilling internet searches about pigs eating bodies emerged.
Husband jailed 24 years for attack on wife over dead koi carp
Laurence Worville, 51, was sentenced to 24 years for attempted murder after tracking down his estranged wife using stolen Royal Mail redirection stickers and attacking her with a car and baseball bat.
Man Charged with Murder of Dudley Mum Missing Since 1998
Trevor Dunkley, 66, charged with murder of Patricia Lashley, 33, who vanished from Dudley in September 1998. Remanded to Wolverhampton Crown Court.
Bouncer 'panicked' and fatally punched man at Birmingham bar
A bouncer accused of killing a man outside a Birmingham cocktail bar claimed he was 'scared' of him after a previous incident at Wireless Festival, a court heard.
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Calne stink: Hills Waste odour exceeds WHO limits 106 times
The UKHSA says there is minimal long-term risk to public health from the Hills Waste landfill odour, but residents feeling ill should seek GP advice. Odour levels exceeded WHO annoyance guidelines 106 times in six months.
Black Country gang jailed for £2.5m illegal drug racket
Four members of a Black Country gang have been jailed for over 11 years for operating a multi-million-pound illegal online prescription drug supply network, selling 1.9 million pills worth £2.5m.
Man Stabbed in Birmingham: Police Arrest Suspect
A man was stabbed in Birmingham on Tuesday evening; police arrested a suspect and the victim is in stable condition. West Midlands Police are investigating.
Shrewsbury Hotel Alcohol Licence Revoked
Tumbledown Hotel in Shrewsbury has been stripped of its alcohol licence after a court upheld a council decision, citing sales to underage customers and failure to improve safeguarding measures.
Two men jailed after police find cannabis grow in loft
Zak Clark and Carl Pearson were jailed after police seized over 2.5kg of cocaine and cannabis from their Tamworth homes, including a cannabis grow in Clark's loft.
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Developers won't build school, says campaigner over 850 homes
A campaigner claims developers behind 850 homes on green belt land in Streetly will not build the promised primary school and community centre, only leaving space for them.
Garden Fence Rule: £2,500 Fine for Painting or Height Breach
A garden fence rule could result in £2,500 fines for households in England if they paint a neighbour's fence without permission or exceed legal height limits, a lawyer warns.
Walsall Green Belt Developer Won't Build School
A campaigner claims the developer behind 850 homes on Walsall's green belt will not build a promised school, raising concerns over community infrastructure.
Leeds dad charged with murder of infant son six years on
Niall Worsfold, 29, has been charged with murdering his one-month-old son in 2020, six years after the baby died in hospital. He also faces a child cruelty charge and will appear in court Thursday.
Boy, 16, Arrested After Woman's Death in Manchester
A 16-year-old boy is arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 60s is found dead at a home in Burnage, Manchester. Police say the suspect is believed to be related to the victim.
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Birmingham Residents Question Garden Waste in Bin Changes
Birmingham residents express concerns over garden waste collection as new bin changes are introduced, with many asking what happens to their green waste.
Tamworth 'Ghost' County Line Dealer Jailed After Raid
Donny Hart, 52, was jailed for 2 years 9 months after police raided his Tamworth home, seizing heroin, crack cocaine, a knife, and a Nokia phone linked to the 'Ghost' county drug line.
Housemate Guilty of West Midlands Stabbing Murder
A man has been found guilty of murdering his housemate in a stabbing in the West Midlands, with a life sentence expected.
Asbestos Recall: Household Item at The Original Factory Shop
A household item sold by The Original Factory Shop has been urgently recalled due to asbestos contamination, posing serious health risks to consumers.
Housemate Stabbed: Knifeman Convicted of Murder
Abdou Sillah, 24, stabbed housemate Kiirpal Nhian, 29, to death in Birmingham, fled the scene, and hid the weapon. He was convicted of murder and will be sentenced on September 28.
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Manhunt after American mum beaten to death in Killarney
Jamey Carney, 43, was found dead in her bed in Killarney, Ireland. A suspect, an asylum seeker in his 20s, is being hunted. Gardai have launched a murder inquiry.
HPI Check: Avoid Buying a Car With Hidden History
HPI checks can reveal hidden histories like outstanding finance, theft, or write-offs. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes when buying a used car in Birmingham.
Severn Trent Water in Serious Breach by Regulator
Ofwat has found Severn Trent Water in serious and unacceptable breach of rules, risking water supplies and environment. The company faces potential fines and enforcement.
Birmingham mum's school holiday 'financial anxiety' over childcare
Birmingham mum Natalie Thompson faces financial and emotional anxiety during the six-week school holiday, dipping into savings for disabled son's childcare. Sense charity reports over 60,000 disabled children lack club options.
Burnham's Tax Bands 'Terrible' for Households: Hunt
Former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt warns that Andy Burnham's proposed 24% capital gains tax rate would be 'terrible' and reduce revenue, not increase it.
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Birmingham Restaurant Closed Over Cockroach Infestation
Taste of Persia in Hagley Road was closed by Birmingham City Council after a routine inspection revealed severe cockroach infestation, posing an imminent public health risk.
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