In a distressing incident at an Erdington home, Leon Townsend attacked his housemate Sean Kieran with a baseball bat. The courtroom heard Townsend’s remorse as he told Kieran, “I thought we were friends,” highlighting the …
Saqib Bhatti, the Member of Parliament for Solihull, has firmly opposed the proposed housing development on green belt land in Knowle. Developer Richborough Estates intends to build 300 homes on this site, with half of the …
John Freeman, a 38-year-old man from Birmingham, faced legal consequences after spitting at a police officer during a search in Castle Vale. The incident occurred in an alleyway where Freeman was being searched by law …
A pensioner’s night out at The Plough and Harrow pub in Fazeley, near Tamworth, ended in frustration after he was hit with a £60 parking fine. The incident occurred when the man failed to notice a parking warning sign at the …
Julie Beards, infamous for her involvement in one of the region’s most notorious killings, appeared in Birmingham Magistrates' Court on May 22, 2024, facing charges related to criminal damage and threatening behavior. Beards, …
A 29-year-old mother in Sutton Coldfield has shared her experience of being followed and intimidated while out running with her two young children. The distressing incident unfolded last Saturday morning, May 16, when the …
Camilla Nevin, a 39-year-old mother of two from Oldbury, is making a powerful impact in the fight against food insecurity with her inspiring initiative, Little Hands Big Meals CIC. This community-driven project offers …
A Birmingham school teacher, Patryk Miguel, 28, has been sentenced after police discovered horrific videos depicting infants being sexually abused on his laptop. Officers from West Midlands Police conducted a raid on Miguel’s …
The leader of City of Wolverhampton Council, Cllr Stephen Simkins, is set to receive an increase of over £1,100 in his allowance this year. As the leader of the Labour-run council, Cllr Simkins will now earn a special …
A 17-year-old teenager from Tamworth is in an induced coma after suffering severe injuries from a fall off a roof. On May 7, Josh fell approximately 30 feet while working and landed directly on his back, resulting in multiple …
An application to amend the licence of The Gigmill pub on South Road, Stourbridge, was approved by Dudley Council’s Licensing Sub-committee on May 19, despite objections from nearby residents. The proposed changes include the …
For Alfie Chang, reflecting on his time at Birmingham City brings a mix of pride and “what ifs.” Once a rising star nurtured alongside Jude Bellingham and Jordan James in the Blues academy, Chang was a promising midfielder …
EDF is offering £50 cashback to electric vehicle (EV) drivers who sign up for one of its EV tariffs before midnight tonight. This credit is equal to approximately 2,500 miles, or about four months of free electric driving. …
Dylan Connolly, a 21-year-old warehouse worker from Fordbridge, Solihull, was fined following the discovery of a knuckleduster in his possession. On April 17, during a routine police stop, officers found the weapon in …
The DVLA has issued a vital warning to motorists about a potentially costly tax pitfall linked to electric vehicles (EVs). From April 1, 2025, electric cars priced at £50,000 or less will no longer be subject to the expensive …