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Birmingham student crowdfunds over £7,000 towards her outstanding tuition fees
Staff Reporter
January 30, 2024
A Birmingham-based student at risk of terminating her studies due to outstanding tuition fees has raised over £7,000 through crowdfunding. International student Joanna Idowu, currently at Birmingham City University (BCU), said she was "grateful" for…
Nearly 500 jobs to be based at new Coventry business park following £24m investment
Staff Reporter
January 30, 2024
Nearly 500 jobs are set to be based at new Coventry business park following £24m investment, it has been revealed. Work to transform part of the former Meggitt aerospace site in Coventry…
Six month sentence handed to Dudley serial shoplifter who nabbed £2K worth of goods
Staff Reporter
January 30, 2024
A serial shoplifter has been jailed for committing a string of offences across Dudley, which saw him steal around £2,000 worth of items. Ian Waterworth, of Union Street, Stourbridge, pleaded guilty…
Prolific shoplifter who targeted Coventry store despite being banned has been jailed
Staff Reporter
January 30, 2024
A prolific shoplifter who repeatedly targeted a Coventry convenience store despite being banned from entering has been jailed. Devon Price carried out seven shop thefts - and attempted another -…
Alison Hammond named as Paul O’Grady’s replacement on ITV show ‘For The Love Of Dogs’
Staff Reporter
January 30, 2024
Brummie TV star Alison Hammond has been named as the new host of 'For the Love of Dogs', following the death of former presenter Paul O'Grady. Continuing its popular format, the series will revolved around…
Two men sentenced after officers assaulted in Lozells, Birmingham
Staff Reporter
January 30, 2024
Two men have received jail terms after four police officers were assaulted during an incident in Lozells last year. Hamad Gernas, aged 23 and Adam Issa aged 33 were sentenced at…
Man jailed for more than 20 years for historical rapes against young girls in Coventry
Staff Reporter
January 29, 2024
A man has been jailed for more than 20 years after being found guilty of a series of historical rapes against young girls in Coventry. David Cockerill, aged 37, has…
Two men arrested in connection with car key burglary in Solihull
Staff Reporter
January 29, 2024
West Midlands Police have arrested two men after pursuing two suspected stolen cars in Solihull. Officers on patrol spotted a car that was stolen from an address in Shirley and another…
Leading member of County Lines gang jailed for trafficking drugs worth £250,000
Staff Reporter
January 29, 2024
Jordan Hill, a key member of a County Lines gang, which trafficked drugs valued at almost £250,000 from Coventry onto the streets of tourist towns, has been jailed. The drugs network,…
West Midlands Police name new police chief for Solihull
Staff Reporter
January 29, 2024
West Midlands Police have announced a new police chief for Solihull, Chief Superintendent Rich Harris, who takes over as the borough commander and is responsible for all aspects of policing in the…