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West Midlands Police appoint PC Stuart Ward as the UK’s first football hate crime officer
An officer who has personally experienced racist abuse has been appointed to lead West Midlands Police's efforts to tackle hate crime in football. PC Stuart Ward has become the UK’s first dedicated hate crime officer…
Donald Trump permanently banned from Twitter to prevent “further incitement to violence”
US President Donald Trump has been permanently banned from Twitter "due to the risk of further incitement of violence", the company has announced. According to the global social media website, the decision was taken…
Two young thugs guilty of viciously beating and killing Birmingham pensioner
Two young thugs have been found guilty of murder, after they viciously assaulted and robbed a Birmingham pensioner at his home in Birmingham. Robert Morrison tragically died after contracting pneumonia, six…
Child killer Riaz Ahmed named as pair jailed for life over drive-by killing of Abdul Xasan
A man and boy have today been jailed for life for the fatal drive-by shooting of a teenager – as identity of the child killer can be revealed for the…
New police measures could land individuals £6,400 fine for breaking lockdown restrictions
As the nation’s third lockdown in less than a year is underway, police forces across the country have received revised government’s regulations to enforce COVID-19 safety restrictions on the public, with maximum fines of…
Supermarkets urged to step up COVID-19 safety measures as virus infections surge
West Midlands council leaders are calling on supermarkets and businesses that remain open during this national lockdown to step-up their COVID-19 safety measures to help combat the surge of infections…
Dudley teen jailed for injuring four after trying to run over her ex-boyfriend
A Dudley teenager has been jailed after injuring four people in a deliberate act of reckless driving in Birmingham last August. Lydia Baya had taken her mother’s car and, following…
Birmingham council reach agreement to integrate Old Curzon Street Station into new HS2 terminus
Britain’s new high-speed railway, HS2, has received the go-ahead from Birmingham City Council to begin the transformative refurbishment of the Old Curzon Street Station, marking the next phase of work…
Police appeal after grandfather violently attacked and cut with saw during robbery [WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES]
WARNING: Some readers may find the images below upsetting. A Birmingham grandfather was repeatedly punched, kicked and cut with a saw after being attacked in his own bed by intruders. The…
Lockdown January 2021: What are the new tougher national restrictions and rules?
As Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a new lockdown for England to be enforced from Tuesday, what exactly are the updated restrictions? According to the latest government statement, the lockdown - beginning today and…