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Two teenagers charged following “extreme violence” during Solihull robbery attack
Staff Reporter
February 2, 2024
Police have charged two teenagers with wounding and robbery after two other teenagers were attacked in Solihull. The attacks took place in September and December 2023, as well as last month, say…
Birmingham man who planned to rape children of woman he met online jailed for 15 years
Staff Reporter
February 2, 2024
A Birmingham man who had planned to rape the children of a woman he was messaging online has been jailed for 15 years. Christopher Brand was sentenced at the city’s Crown Court…
Two men charged with serious assault and aggravated burglary in Birmingham Perry Barr
Staff Reporter
February 2, 2024
West Midlands Police have charged two men with serious assault and aggravated burglary following police warrants that carried out in Birmingham earlier this week. Javid Ahmadzai, 41, and Hajam Ahmadzai,…
Perry Barr Household Recycling Centre reopens to public following service upgrades
Staff Reporter
February 1, 2024
Perry Barr’s upgraded recycling centre has reopened to residents, Birmingham City Council has announced. The Household Recycling Centre (HRC), which is operated by Veolia, closed in August 2021. Subsequently, a raft…
Police seize suspected stolen vehicles and illegal vapes in Coventry crime operation
Staff Reporter
February 1, 2024
Cops in Coventry have seized suspected stolen vehicles, illegal vapes and cigarettes in an operation targeting local crime in the city. Officers in Coventry were out in the North East…
Cadbury World announces new immersive ride for popular Birmingham attraction
Staff Reporter
February 1, 2024
A sweet treat is in store for Cadbury World visitors this year as the popular Birmingham attraction has announced a brand new ride set to launch in spring. Cadbury Chocolate Quest…
West Midlands e-scooter supplier Beryl launches initiative to help users improve riding skills
Staff Reporter
January 31, 2024
West Midlands e-scooter provider, Beryl, is running an initiative to sharpen skills, boost confidence and reinforce the importance of responsible riding, the company has announced. The Scoot Happy Tour offers…
Life sentence for builder who killed woman in her Dudley house during renovation work
Staff Reporter
January 31, 2024
A man who murdered a woman in her Dudley home while carrying out building work has been jailed for life. Peter Norgrove, from Sedgley, was sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court…
Fresh jobs created as new Poundland store opens in Birmingham Perry Barr
Staff Reporter
January 31, 2024
A brand new Poundland store has opened in Birmingham, creating 20 new jobs in the local community. The new store at is located at the One Stop Shopping in Perry Barr, and…
Activists ‘occupy’ Birmingham New Street Station to protest “deplorable” Gaza aid suspension
Staff Reporter
January 30, 2024
Pro-Palestine activists have held an "emergency occupation" of Birmingham New Street Station, protesting against the British government’s "deplorable decision" to suspend funding to UNRWA. Called with less than 24 hours…