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Teenager murdered in brutal Handsworth attack named as Keon Lincoln, aged 15
The teenager murdered in a brutal attack in Handsworth yesterday has been named as Keon Lincoln, as his family pay tribute to their 'beloved son.' The 15-year-old died in hospital…
Joe Biden sworn in as the 46th President of the United States
Joe Biden has officially been sworn in as the 46th US president at the US Capitol in Washington and Kamala Harris as Vice-president. Upon taking her oath, Harris became the…
Police warn public not to break lockdown to attend planned protest in Birmingham tomorrow
West Midlands Police have urged people not to attend a protest in Birmingham tomorrow while providing zero details as to what the protest is about, who is behind it or…
Victoria Square fountain repair set to be approved by council ahead of Commonwealth Games
A multi-million pound regeneration of Birmingham’s city centre – which includes bringing the ‘Floozie in the Jacuzzi’ back to life as a fountain – is set to be approved by…
COP BLOCK: Flush fail as police discover drugs stash down a loo
A suspected drug dealer had a spot of toilet trouble this morning when police raided his flat and found more than 500 wraps of suspicious powder in the loo. West Midlands…
Police urge victims to come forward as man arrested for sexual attacks outside McDonald’s in Bordesley Green
Police are appealing to trace three women who were sexually assaulted outside McDonald's in Bordesley Green late last year. The matter was reported to officers by someone inside the restaurant who…
“My main scene is Birmingham” Ginny Lemon a stand-out contender in Ru Paul’s Drag Race
As RuPaul’s Drag Race UK makes a return to screens tonight for a brand new series, one of Birmingham's very own drag stars is a stand-out contender in this year's show.…
BBC launches Wolverhampton radio station to help people through latest lockdown
The BBC is to launch new temporary local output in Wolverhampton as the country continues to deal with the COVID crisis. BBC Radio Wolverhampton and will provide more localised news…
Former police officer jailed for “predatory behaviour”, corruption and sexual assault
A former West Midlands Police officer has been jailed for 18 months after pleading guilty to improper use of police powers. Emerson Estridge, 45, has been locked up following charges…
Police defend decision to fine Birmingham pub bombings campaigners £200 for attending memorial
Police in the West Midlands have defended a decision to fine campaigners attending a memorial to the Birmingham pub bombings for breaching coronavirus restrictions. Six people were issued with fixed…