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Raging Birmingham machete man breaks into HMO seeking revenge
A frenzied hoodlum seeking revenge has been jailed after breaking into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Birmingham armed with a machete and causing damage inside. Bobby Dwyer, 22, broke…
Legendary Fleetwood Mac singer Christine McVie from Smethwick dies aged 79
Tributes are pouring in for Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Chrstine McVie who has died aged 79 after a short illness. The British musician, who was raised in the Bearwood area of…
Birmingham serial rapist who previously assaulted a 15-year-old girl jailed for new sex attack
A violent Birmingham serial rapist - who was previously convicted for raping a teenage girl - has left another young woman traumatised after a terrifying sexual assault. Luke Sargent, 31, threatened…
Birmingham AIDS and HIV Memorial to be unveiled during special remembrance service
People from across the West Midlands will gather on World AIDS Day tomorrow to celebrate the unveiling of a new monument and to take part in a service of remembrance,…
Violent Midlands paedophile forced girls to decades long sexual abuse
A violent Midlands rapist who targeted victims across two decades has finally been put behind bars thanks to the bravery of the women. The three women who helped put their…
Library of Birmingham lit up orange to highlight violence against women
The Library of Birmingham is joining the United Nations' campaign to bring an end to violence against women by lighting up in orange this evening. As part of the Orange…
Mural celebrates community spirit in “forgotten” area of Birmingham
A marginalised and forgotten urban area in Druids Heath has been brightened up with a large scale mural that promotes community spirit, hope and solidarity. Birmingham street artist and curator…
Birmingham Performance and Innovation Centre plans unveiled for city by UK Athletics
Birmingham will host a new Performance and Innovation Centre from summer 2023, after agreeing a partnership with the City Council, UK Athletics has confirmed. The facility will be situated on the…
Solidarity vigil called in Birmingham for Colorado Springs LGBTQ nightclub victims
A peaceful vigil has been called in Birmingham to show solidarity with the victims of the Colorado Springs shootings, which left five people dead and many more injured. Organisers of the…
West Midlands man jailed for sexual assault after night of drinking
A man from Smethwick has has been jailed today (23 November) for sexual assault which took place after a night of drinking. John Poles was sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court…