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Thursday, July 23, 2026 domesticabuse support westmidlands raneemslaw emergencyresponse police specialists riskassessment pilot funding

West Midlands Police are expanding their pioneering pilot scheme to provide better support for domestic abuse victims through the Raneem’s Law initiative. This program embeds independent domestic abuse specialists directly … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 threats lockdown birmingham primaryschool safety violence police investigation education

Davina Frost, a 28-year-old resident of Sheldon, Birmingham, sparked fear and disruption at a local primary school by sending a series of threatening messages. In her messages, Frost used offensive language towards staff, … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 astonvilla preseason brianmadjo joaogomes football transfers unaiemery premierleague youngplayers walsall sport

Aston Villa kicked off their 2026/27 pre-season campaign in emphatic fashion, cruising to a 5-0 victory over Walsall at the Bescot Stadium. The standout performer was striker Brian Madjo, who netted a first-half brace, … Read More

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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is ramping up its crackdown on unpaid taxes, with thousands of new investigations launched targeting individuals and households. Reports indicate that the government’s tax authority secured or … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 westmidlands policing crime minimarts operationfearless childexploitation enforcement drugs highstreets communitysafety

West Midlands police officials have pledged to eradicate criminal activities exploiting mini marts across the region, including serious offenses such as child sexual abuse and exploitation. At a recent West Midlands Police … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 birmingham mosque council propertysale assetdisposal community islamiccentre financialrecovery development sparkbrook

Birmingham City Council has approved the sale of a two-storey office building in Sparkbrook, known as Mole Street Depot, to a local charitable trust with plans to develop a major landmark mosque and community complex. This … Read More

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Plans have been revealed to redevelop a key section of Birmingham city centre’s High Street, potentially introducing a brand-new shopping arcade dedicated to independent boutiques and wellbeing. The area under consideration … Read More

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Rural roads present a tenfold greater risk of fatal accidents compared to urban roads, putting millions of drivers in danger. This warning follows an analysis by Ageas of collision data from the Department for Transport, … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 birmingham council infestation mice rodents flats housing pestcontrol abatement tenants

Birmingham City Council has been found guilty of failing to manage serious mice infestations in two separate council flats. Magistrates described the conditions as “disgusting” and issued abatement orders … Read More

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Motorists and bus passengers faced significant travel disruptions during the Farmhouse Family Fun Day event held on July 18 and 19 in Erdington Road, Streetly. The popular family-oriented event — featuring horse shows, … Read More

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Hamish Tait, a Sydney-based nursery worker, has been charged with 329 offenses involving the alleged abuse of 136 children over a 16-year period from 2009 to 2025. The 35-year-old was arrested last year, but his identity was … Read More

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Dylan, a teenager from Dudley, once struggled with overwhelming anxiety that kept him confined to his bedroom for long periods. Feeling trapped and isolated, he described his experience as being “stuck,” unable to … Read More

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Irene Huskisson recently celebrated her 100th birthday, sharing the heartfelt secret behind her long and happy life. Born in 1926, Irene credits her father’s simple yet powerful advice for her well-being: always be kind and … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 birmingham takeaway fine rodents pestcontrol foodsafety inspection infestation hygiene health

A Birmingham Indian takeaway has been hit with a £10,000 fine after a food safety inspection uncovered serious rodent infestation issues. During the inspection, officials found a dead mouse along with widespread rodent … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 wolverhampton paedophile childabuse sexualoffences chaplain edwardphillipsmith sentencing cancer justice lichfielddiocese

Edward Phillip-Smith, a former Wolverhampton school chaplain known as ‘Father Eddie,’ has avoided imprisonment despite being convicted of historic sexual offences against boys dating back to the 1970s and 1980s. … Read More

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The British Heart Foundation (BHF) shop located within Sutton Coldfield’s Red Rose Centre has been a cherished fixture of the community for many years. Known not only for providing quality secondhand goods but also for … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 ofsted education inspection wolverhampton moseleypark secondaryschool achievement attendance behaviour curriculum

Ofsted has reaffirmed the high standards of Moseley Park School in Bilston, Wolverhampton, following a comprehensive re-inspection. Known for its longstanding ‘outstanding’ rating, the school continues to … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 midlands wildlife bigcats venomoussnakes animalwelfare dangerousanimals licensing legislation captivity publicsafety

In the Midlands, a startling number of wild animals—legally owned and kept as private “pets”—are living behind closed doors. Among these are lions, tigers, venomous snakes, and even three wolves, all housed under … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 birmingham education boarding accommodation planning kimichi school student hotel conversion

A Birmingham private school has submitted plans to convert the Elmdon Lodge Guest House in Acocks Green into boarding accommodation for up to 20 students from Kimichi School, located within walking distance. The proposed … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 walsall education development environment community planning reform opposition traffic woodland

A contentious proposal to build a new secondary school in Birchills will come under scrutiny in next week’s Walsall council meeting. Ahead of the full council session on July 27, two formal questions from a local campaigner … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 dudley holidays education council attendance pricing families profiteering legislation midlands

Dudley Council is taking a stand against companies that inflate holiday prices during school breaks, making holidays unaffordable for many families. At its full council meeting on July 13, members approved an amended motion … Read More

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 morganrogers astonvilla chelsea transfer britishrecord football europaleague emotionalfarewell unaiemery footballfans sport

Morgan Rogers has expressed a touching farewell to Aston Villa after completing a landmark £117 million move to Chelsea, setting a new British transfer record. In an emotional video shared on Instagram, the Birmingham-born … Read More

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 morganrogers chelsea astonvilla arsenal transfer football recordtransfer xabialonso premierleague footballtransfers sport

Morgan Rogers has officially completed a £117 million transfer from Aston Villa to Chelsea, surprising many Arsenal fans who had anticipated his move to the Emirates. The high-profile transfer, confirmed over the weekend, … Read More

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 morganrogers astonvilla chelsea transfer premierleague recordfee football midfielder europaleague england sport

Aston Villa have warmly congratulated Morgan Rogers following his record-breaking £117 million transfer to Premier League rivals Chelsea. The 23-year-old midfielder now holds the distinction of being the most expensive … Read More