A significant traffic collision has led to the closure of Stratford Road near the Aldi store. Emergency services arrived promptly at the scene following reports of a serious crash. Police have closed the road to manage the …
A 23-year-old man from Birmingham, Kyle Fradley, has been sentenced to a 12-month community order after kicking a police officer in the groin and threatening to “snap your puny arms off” during an incident in a supermarket …
Birmingham City Council is confronted with a substantial bill of up to £2.6 million to remove approximately 20,000 flags installed across the city without consent. This high cost reflects additional expenses such as security …
A High Court judge has imposed a stringent timetable of deadlines in the lead-up to a hearing next week concerning Birmingham City Council’s application for an injunction against a group of flaggers responsible for erecting …
The growing concerns over the disruptive behaviour of a group of youths in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham have prompted calls for urgent police intervention. According to Councillor Jordan Phillip, the community has been …
Six men have admitted their involvement in a dangerous fireworks incident in Birmingham city centre. West Midlands Police reported that on 31 October 2023, fireworks were recklessly launched towards people, buildings, and …
An 18-year-old from Birmingham, previously with no criminal record, was found carrying a zombie knife in Dolphin Lane, Acocks Green, the court heard. Haziq Kazmi, who resides on Warwick Road, was detained along with two other …
An 18-year-old Birmingham resident has admitted to carrying a bladed article near New Street station, the court heard on Tuesday, 25 August. Tyler Shelton, from Farren Road, was located by police officers on Navigation Street …
The area covering Handsworth, Lozells, and Aston in Birmingham has long been recognised as one of the city’s most dangerous zones. These neighbourhoods form a rough triangle stretching from Handsworth towards Villa Park and …
Birmingham’s courts saw a range of offenders sentenced in August, highlighting diverse criminal activities in the area. Among those jailed was a couple apprehended for making an illegal crossing in a small boat, a serious …
Majid Mahmood, the former transport boss for Birmingham, has emphasised a critical risk factor in road safety following a recent series of fatal traffic accidents. During his tenure, Mahmood oversaw efforts when the city’s …
A tragic incident occurred at the Big Church Festival in West Sussex on Friday afternoon, resulting in the death of a man and injuries to at least six others. The festival, held annually near Steyning off Washington Road, was …
A 32-year-old man has been banned from all Wetherspoons pubs in Birmingham city centre following a racially motivated assault at the London and North Western pub, located within New Street railway station. Bradley Smith, from …
The largest political group on Birmingham City Council has criticised plans to seek a High Court injunction aimed at preventing nationalist campaigners from displaying flags on lampposts and bridges across the city. …
Emergency services are currently responding to significant flooding around the Asda area in Birmingham, where several vehicles have become stranded. Firefighters, police officers, and council staff are on the scene working to …