Solihull School Condemns Racist Comments Over Prom Post
Lode Heath School in Solihull issued a statement after students were targeted by racist and hateful comments following a social media post celebrating the 2026 Prom King and Queen.
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Dad's 'Smile to Remember' After Fatal Wolverhampton Stabbing
Tributes pour in for Brad Thomas, 27, fatally stabbed in Wolverhampton. Family remember him as 'one of a kind'. Two men charged; police appeal for information.
Birmingham's Stark Poverty Crisis Revealed by Charity
Family Action reveals 102,507 children in Birmingham live below the breadline, with West Midlands having highest child poverty rate in UK at 36%.
PlayStation Deletes 551 Purchased Films Despite Payment
Sony will remove 551 Studio Canal films from PlayStation user libraries on September 1, sparking outrage over digital ownership and refund demands.
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West Midlands areas with highest economic inactivity revealed
ONS data shows over 50% of people aged 16+ in some Birmingham areas are economically inactive. Selly Oak tops at 71.3%.
Girl, 14, Found Dead in Park Died from Multiple Stab Wounds
Lilly Anne Jones, 14, was found dead in Duffryn Park, Blaina, on June 22 after going missing. An inquest opening revealed she died from multiple stab wounds to the neck and trunk.
Devoted Dad Found Dead in Hotel Room, Family Pays Tribute
Graham Smith, 42, from Lostock Hall, was found dead at the Queens Hotel in Cheltenham on June 11. His wife paid tribute to the 'proud and devoted dad' of two sons, Corey and Olly.
Plan to Block Wealthy Pensioners from State Pension
A proposal to means-test the state pension could save £1bn by excluding the wealthiest 1%, but tax expert Dan Neidle warns it would effectively expropriate over 10% of their wealth.
Chester Road: Birmingham's Great Divide
The A452 Chester Road separates Erdington, England's youth jobless capital, from affluent Sutton Coldfield, highlighting stark inequalities.
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New Photos of Missing Man Believed in Birmingham
Police have released new images of missing 47-year-old Paul Hughes, last seen in Leominster and believed to have travelled to Birmingham. Anyone with information is urged to call 999.
Elderly Woman Loses Thousands in Courier Fraud Scam
A 77-year-old woman in West Midlands lost over £10,000 in a courier fraud scam, prompting police to warn residents about the sophisticated con.
Fresh Evidence in 40-Year Unsolved Murder of Birmingham Paperboy
A second inquest into the 1984 death of 15-year-old Mark Billington will hear new evidence, including claims a witness statement was significantly changed and forensic analysis suggests third-party involvement.
Cradley Heath paedophile avoids jail for child sex attack
Scott Hennefer, 33, of Cradley Heath, received a suspended sentence for sexually assaulting a child under 13, after a judge deemed it a 'one-off' linked to his mental health.
Body Found at Watermead Park, Man Pronounced Dead
A man has died after a body was spotted in the water at Watermead Country Park in Leicestershire. Emergency services attended, and the death is being treated as unexplained.
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Teen Missing from Leicester Home for 9 Days
Sharia Akhter, 19, has been missing from her Leicester home for 9 days. Last seen on Highfield Street on June 25, police urge public to call 101 with information.
Birmingham Thief Jailed: Stolen Sunglasses Haul Awaits Owners
John Loughrey, 54, jailed for six months after stealing sunglasses and attempting to steal a car in Birmingham city centre. Police recover dozens of stolen sunglasses and seek owners.
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New Poignant Memorial to Joel Richards Unveiled
A new memorial to Joel Richards has been unveiled in Birmingham, honoring the teenager who was fatally stabbed in 2022. The tribute includes a bench and tree in a local park.
Girl, 12, sexually assaulted by topless stranger in woods
A 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a topless stranger in Ham Woods, Plymouth. Police release e-fit of suspect, a white male aged 25-30 with blonde receding hair.
Birmingham Tops UK List for Worst Food Hygiene Ratings
Birmingham has the highest proportion of food premises failing hygiene inspections in the UK, with 10.10% rated 2 or below, according to new data from Cairn Catering Engineers.
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Stop graveyard sex, urges Birmingham campaigner
John Gilmore claims couples are having sex at Yardley Cemetery and Crematorium, calling it disrespectful and urging them to find another location.
American Confused by British Train Etiquette
An American expat in the UK shared confusion over British train etiquette after a packed journey from Birmingham, where an older couple stared at him instead of asking for a seat.
UK tourists warned over social media scams for fake accommodation
UK tourists are urged to do detective work to avoid booking fake accommodation on social media this summer, as scammers target peak travel season.
Woman Raped by 'Sex Education' Star Breaks Silence
Oliwia Wudarowicz waives anonymity to speak about rape by Alexander Westwood, jailed for 15.5 years for 26 sexual offences against five victims.
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Manhunt After Woman Stabbed in Staffordshire
A woman has been stabbed at a house in Staffordshire, sparking a police manhunt. Officers are searching for a suspect, and the victim is receiving medical treatment.
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Birmingham taxi driver jailed for 22 years for child rape
Peter King, 73, lured girls as young as six to his Birmingham flat with holidays and shopping trips before sexually abusing them in the 1990s and early 2000s. He was jailed for 22 years.
July 2 Trivia: Jim Morrison Death, Bond Villains
Discover the answers to July 2 trivia questions, including Jim Morrison's death, Bond villains, and more. Test your knowledge on history, geography, and pop culture.
Charleen Murphy Reveals Harrowing Targeted Attack
Love Island star Charleen Murphy reveals she was assaulted in a restaurant by a man who messaged her online, suffering cuts and a shattered glass.
Parents Charged After Twin Toddlers Die of Dehydration
A mother and father have been charged after their 15-month-old twin daughters were found dead in bed in Beuvrages, France. An autopsy revealed dehydration and underweight conditions.
Cinemagoer Kicked Out for Eating Too Loudly
A cinema-goer was ejected from a screening for eating crunchy snacks too loudly, sparking debate on Reddit about cinema etiquette and noisy eating.
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Find answers to July 1 quiz questions: Battle of Marston Moor (1644), Blofeld actors in Bond films, closest planet to the Sun, Dick Francis novels, Bob Dylan, Edam cheese, Grand National, Virgin Queen, Aston Villa, Falklands president, Bali.
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