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Six people arrested following “unacceptable violence” at West Brom v Wolves football match
Staff Reporter
January 29, 2024
Six people were arrested in connection with trouble at West Brom's game against Wolves yesterday, as officers vowed to make further arrests in connection with the "unacceptable violence". Four West…
Police appeal for information after two women sexually assaulted in same Coventry park
Staff Reporter
January 28, 2024
Police are appealing for information after two women were sexually assaulted in separate incidents in Coventry in the last week. Just before 1am yesterday morning (27 January), a man approached an…
Exhibition showcasing Black Country history celebrates work of late news photographer
Staff Reporter
January 28, 2024
A new photographic exhibition capturing everyday moments of Black Country life from the 1970s and 1980s is set to go on display in Birmingham. Taken from the personal collection of late…
Three arrested in Walsall drugs bust after police discover suspected Class A substances
Staff Reporter
January 28, 2024
Three people have been arrested in Walsall after police found suspected Class A drugs and drugs paraphernalia at an address in the town. West Midlands Police executed a warrant at a…
Peaky Blinders future on the rocks as actor Paul Anderson fined for possession of Class A drugs
Staff Reporter
January 28, 2024
Peaky Blinders actor Paul Anderson has been fined for possession of drugs after being found with crack cocaine on Boxing Day. The TV and film star was found with cocaine…
Woman jailed for stealing ex-partner’s car in “savage” street hammer attack
Staff Reporter
January 28, 2024
A woman who stole her ex-partner’s car after luring him into a savage street attack has been jailed. Melissa Parkes joined two men in attacking the victim with a hammer…
West Midlands Fire Service “devastated” by death of chief officer Wayne Brown
Staff Reporter
January 28, 2024
The West Midlands Fire Service is in deep mourning following the sudden death of their Chief Officer, Wayne Brown. Discovered at his home on Wednesday, Brown's passing has left an…
Gaza campaigners block entrance to Barclays bank in Birmingham city centre amid boycott action
Staff Reporter
January 28, 2024
A group of protesters blocked the entrance of a Barclays bank in Birmingham to highlight the ongoing bombing of Gaza. The activists held aloft Palestinians flags and banners in front…
“No words for such madness”: George Galloway decries ‘ban’ from Birmingham Palestine protest
Staff Reporter
January 27, 2024
George Galloway has condemned allegedly being banned from addressing a Birmingham pro-Palestine protest, amid claims he was "refused the right to speak" over his views on UK border controls. Attending the…
Man jailed after DNA links him to Smethwick burglary where iPads, jewellery and cash were stolen
Staff Reporter
January 27, 2024
A man has been jailed after forensic evidence linked him to the scene of a burglary in Sandwell last year. Ionut Dobre, aged 31 broke in to a property in…