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Man jailed for 22 years after frenzied knife attack on a housemate in Lozells bedsit
Rangzeb Hussain
October 19, 2021
A knifeman has been jailed for 22 years for the attempted murder of a former housemate at a bedsit in the Lozells area of Birmingham. Jacob Taylor, 26, was arrested…
Former US general Colin Powell dies after COVID complications
Rangzeb Hussain
October 18, 2021
Former US Secretary of State Colin Powell died today, aged 84, of COVID-19 complications. The family of the former military officer confirmed that he died on Monday morning (18th Oct)…
Police step up patrols after teenage boy shot in Coventry
Rangzeb Hussain
October 16, 2021
Police have stepped up patrols and say "we won't tolerate this kind of violence" after a boy aged 16 was shot in Coventry today (16th Oct). The youngster is in…
Conservative MP Sir David Amess knifed to death in Essex
Rangzeb Hussain
October 15, 2021
Police confirmed Sir David Amess, MP for Southend West in Essex, was tragically stabbed to death at his surgery meeting in Leigh-on-Sea this afternoon. The horrific killing took place in…
West Midlands Police officer sacked after sexual relationship with vulnerable woman
Rangzeb Hussain
October 15, 2021
A disgraced West Midlands Police officer was sacked yesterday (14th Oct) for abusing his position of trust after engaging in a sexual relationship with a domestic abuse victim during the…
Hidden histories of Birmingham’s Windrush Generation made available to public for first time
Rangzeb Hussain
October 15, 2021
Historic audio recordings touching upon the trials and tribulations of people who arrived in Birmingham as part of the Windrush Generation are being made available to the public for the…
“Hate will not win” say city leaders after horrific homophobic attacks in Brum
Rangzeb Hussain
October 14, 2021
After recent weeks and days which have seen violent and horrific homophobic attacks in Birmingham a joint statement has been released by city leaders to show solidarity and support for…
Protest against LGBTQ hate to be held in Birmingham following homophobic attacks in city
Staff Reporter
October 12, 2021
A protest against LGBTQ+ hate is to be held in Birmingham this week following a series of shocking homophobic attacks in the city in the last few months. The most recent attack…
Student attacked with glass bottle and iron bar in vile homophobic crime in Brum
Rangzeb Hussain
October 12, 2021
A student from Moseley was left with blood pouring down his face after suffering a savage homophobic attack which took place in Birmingham’s Gay Village on Sunday (October 10). The…
Heartbroken mum pays tribute to teenage son killed in Sutton Coldfield motorcycle accident
Rangzeb Hussain
October 8, 2021
A heartbroken mum of a 16-year-old boy who died following a collision in Monmouth Drive, Sutton Coldfield has said he was her "greatest gift of all". Demari Thomas, aged 16,…