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Violent burglar who targeted pensioners and vulnerable people jailed for “nasty” crimes
A dangerous burglar who preyed on pensioners - threatening one with a knife and breaking another victim's shoulder - has been jailed after he was linked to a series of…
Interactive Squid Game experience heading to Birmingham and Manchester
Netflix has surprised Squid Game fans on Halloween by bringing a replica of the show’s iconic animatronic doll to Westfield shopping centre in London, ahead of the life-size figure also appearing in Birmingham…
10 stunning murals launched in Lozells as interactive Birmingham art trail goes live
A series of stunning murals have been unveiled throughout Lozells in Birmingham as part of an interactive arts trail created to inspire local residents. The colourful artworks have been designed…
Police officer accused of “forcibly removing a man’s turban and stamping on it’ in Perry Barr
Fury erupts within Birmingham's Sikh community after a police officer allegedly tore off a man's turban at Perry Barr Custody Suite on Monday. Police have issued a statement to calm…
West Midlands police officer charged with sexual assault against a child
An officer serving with West Midlands Police has been charged with historical sexual offences against a child. PC Joseph Powell will appear in court in November after he was charged…
Double shooting in Ladypool Road and Walford Road with one victim shot in neck
Police are hunting gunmen after two victims were shot in Ladypool Road and Walford Road in the early hours of Saturday. One of the men remains in hospital in a…
Second LGBTQI solidarity protest rally to be held in Birmingham in wake of homophobic attacks
A protest rally in solidarity with Birmingham's LGBTQ+ community will be held in Birmingham this weekend. The event is taking place following a series of hate crimes committed against members…
Tragedy as actor Alec Baldwin accidentally shoots dead woman with prop gun on movie set
A woman was tragically shot dead and a film director injured on Thursday after Hollywood star Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun during filming in New Mexico. Police confirmed the…
Man arrested over homophobic Birmingham Gay Village attack
Police have arrested a man over a homophobic hate crime in which a man was attacked with a bottle in Birmingham’s Gay Village. The 29-year-old surrendered to West Midlands Police today (21…
Serial stalker from Sheldon who demanded “topless photos” from women jailed for over four years
A stalker who harassed and tormented women across the country – claiming to have found their missing dogs before bombarding them with indecent images – has been jailed after he…