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Bus station closing ready to start work on new Dudley Interchange
People who work, shop and live in Dudley town centre are being reminded that temporary changes are coming into place to enable works for the new Interchange. The sustainable interchange…
Two arrested after several buses set on fire in Solihull
Police have arrested two people, including a teenager, after four buses were set on fire in Solihull. Police received reports of two people onboard the number 49 bus attempting to set…
Man arrested after sexual assault in Handsworth Park, say police
West Midlands Police have arrested a man after a woman was sexually assaulted in Handsworth Park on Sunday. Officers were alerted around and officers immediately cordoned off an area of the…
Organised criminal gang jailed for over 86 years for Class A drugs offences and money laundering
An organised crime group who made thousands of pounds dealing in Class A drugs has been jailed for more than 86 years. Led by James Ross, the Walsall based empire…
Police appeal after burglary at house of murdered woman Kamaljeet Mahey
West Midlands Police are seeking information about a burglary at the home of a woman who was murdered in Wolverhampton last month. The break-in took place at an address on Park…
Birmingham conference set to shine spotlight on pioneering Black women in policing
A pioneering conference celebrating prominent Black women is to be held in Birmingham later this month, providing a platform for attendees to share their stories. The ‘Women in the Shade’ summit is…
“I will kill anyone who comes across me” – Vicious killer given three life sentences for random stabbings in Birmingham
A killer has been given three life sentences after stabbing a man to death in a random attack as he walked down a Handsworth road, leaving two other victims with life-changing…
Birmingham Hippodrome opens applications for 2024 Young Advocates programme
Birmingham Hippodrome are recruiting people aged 14 – 22 for their 2024 Young Advocates programme. Birmingham Hippodrome’s Young Advocates is a group of young people that, whilst on their own…
Change into Action campaign helps 750 rough sleepers move into much-needed accomodation
A West Midlands campaign to take rough sleepers off the streets has helped get 750 people into accommodation. According to Birmingham City Council, generous public donations totalling more than £280,000 have helped provide…
Lunar New Year celebrations return to Birmingham in February
Lunar New Year celebrations will take place in Birmingham on Sunday 11 February 2024, it has been announced. Supported by Southside District and The Arcadian, the festivities and celebrations will…