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West Midlands Fire Service “devastated” by death of chief officer Wayne Brown
Staff Reporter
January 28, 2024
The West Midlands Fire Service is in deep mourning following the sudden death of their Chief Officer, Wayne Brown. Discovered at his home on Wednesday, Brown's passing has left an…
Gaza campaigners block entrance to Barclays bank in Birmingham city centre amid boycott action
Staff Reporter
January 28, 2024
A group of protesters blocked the entrance of a Barclays bank in Birmingham to highlight the ongoing bombing of Gaza. The activists held aloft Palestinians flags and banners in front…
“No words for such madness”: George Galloway decries ‘ban’ from Birmingham Palestine protest
Staff Reporter
January 27, 2024
George Galloway has condemned allegedly being banned from addressing a Birmingham pro-Palestine protest, amid claims he was "refused the right to speak" over his views on UK border controls. Attending the…
Man jailed after DNA links him to Smethwick burglary where iPads, jewellery and cash were stolen
Staff Reporter
January 27, 2024
A man has been jailed after forensic evidence linked him to the scene of a burglary in Sandwell last year. Ionut Dobre, aged 31 broke in to a property in…
Four arrests made ahead of Tommy Robinson protests in Telford but no “significant issues” say police
Staff Reporter
January 27, 2024
Police arrested four people who were "involved in antisocial behaviour" earlier today, ahead of a Tommy Robinson protest in Telford town centre. Around 500 people showed up for a public protest…
Man charged after firearm recovered by police in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
January 27, 2024
West Midlands Police have charged a man after a firearm was recovered by officers executing a warrant in Birmingham yesterday. Asif Hussain, aged 31, has appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court…
Walsall man Brian Guest, 65, jailed for over 20 years for raping women and young girls
Staff Reporter
January 27, 2024
A Walsall man has been jailed for more than 20 years after being convicted of a series of rapes against women and young girls. Brian Guest, 65, was jailed on…
Sandwell council building workers to strike over “broken pay promise”, says Unite union
Staff Reporter
January 27, 2024
Around 100 council workers responsible for building and maintenance duties are poised to strike in February and March, raising concerns about potential disruption to housing repairs. The Unite union, representing…
Destruction of “iconic” Birmingham Ringway Centre to be reconsidered by council
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
Birmingham's historic Ringway Centre, a brutalist landmark, has been granted a reprieve from the wrecking ball. Following strong opposition from campaigners and potential legal challenges, the city council will re-evaluate…
Council investigates after Birmingham stream turns “strange” bright red, leaving locals bewildered
Staff Reporter
January 26, 2024
A stream in Birmingham has mysteriously turned bright red, leaving locals bewildered as to the source of the colour change. Visitors to Hawthorn Brook in Perry Common Meadows noticed the crimson-coloured water…