Councillor knocks out bystander at cricket event
A Birmingham councillor accidentally struck a woman with a cricket ball during a park facility opening, leaving her briefly unconscious. Read the full story.
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Wolverhampton double murder accused in court
Maneer Khan, 38, appears at Wolverhampton Crown Court charged with the murders of Duaine Mills and Syed Zain Ali following a September shooting. A second man is charged with assisting an offender.
Seven teens shot at Chicago Christmas event riot
Seven teenagers were shot and police officers attacked during violent riots at Chicago's Christmas lights ceremony. Get the latest updates on this shocking incident.
Fresh appeal over Birmingham dad's unsolved murder
Police issue a new appeal for witnesses one year after Raad Asmael, 27, was fatally shot in his car in Edgbaston. Eight arrests were made but no one has been charged.
Man charged with double Wolverhampton murder
Mohammed Maneer Khan, 38, faces murder charges for the deaths of Duaine Mills and Syed Zain Ali in a Wolverhampton shooting. Police continue to appeal for information.
Arrest in Wolverhampton double murder investigation
Police make a significant arrest in the Leicester Street double shooting that killed two men. A 38-year-old is held on suspicion of murder. Call 101 with information.
Five charged over Sutton Coldfield shooting plot
Five individuals face conspiracy to murder charges after a man was shot near The Lanes Shopping Centre in Wylde Green. Police continue their investigation.
Wolverhampton shooting: Residents demand action after double killing
Police statistics reveal 97 crimes reported in a single Wolverhampton postcode in September, with violence and sexual offences the most common. A £20,000 reward is offered after a double fatal shooting.
GPS tracker gunman jailed for 32-year sentence
Leon Haughton tracked his victim using GPS devices before a point-blank car park shooting in Dudley. Discover how police uncovered this pre-planned attack.
Storm Claudia Floods Birmingham's Stratford Road
Storm Claudia's torrential rain turned Stratford Road in Sparkhill into a river, causing severe flooding and disrupting local businesses. Read the full story and latest updates.
Dudley gunman jailed for 32 years after police raid
Leon Haughton sentenced to 32 years for attempted murder after a pre-planned shotgun attack in Dudley. Read the full story of the police investigation and dramatic arrest.
Drug dealer cars seized in Birmingham crime hotspots
West Midlands Police seize untaxed vehicles in Sparkhill following drug dealing intelligence. The cars were abandoned in crime hotspot areas. Read the latest.
Sparkhill Childhood Art Exhibition in Birmingham
A new community exhibition showcasing artworks inspired by childhood in Sparkhill is now on display at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery. Free entry until 6 Jan 2026.
Gunman gets 32 years for Wolverhampton shooting
Leon Haughton sentenced to 32 years for attempted murder after armed police arrest in Wolverhampton. Read the full dramatic story of the shooting and investigation.
Birmingham drive-by killer convicted of teen murder
Seeraj Ayub fled the country after fatally shooting 19-year-old Ali Riyan in a drive-by attack in Birmingham. Read the full story of the conviction.
GPS-tracker gunman jailed for 32-year sentence
Leon Haughton, from Wolverhampton, has been sentenced to 32 years for attempted murder after tracking his victim with a GPS device and shooting him at point-blank range. Discover the full investigation details.
Birmingham man guilty of teen's drive-by murder
Seraaj Ayub found guilty of murdering Ali Riyan, 19, in a drive-by shooting in Alum Rock. Read the full story of the chase, the cover-up, and the chilling text.
Birmingham judge alarmed by gun prevalence after shooting
A judge has condemned the 'alarming prevalence' of firearms in Birmingham after a 20-year-old man was shot following a disturbance involving machetes. Read the full story.
Teen arrested in Wolverhampton father murder probe
A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after father Jermaine Smith, 30, was shot dead in Wolverhampton. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
Police video shows fatal Sparkhill crash moments
Distressing footage released by West Midlands Police shows the dangerous driving that led to a catastrophic collision in Birmingham, claiming the life of 28-year-old Haroon Ahmed and leaving his family devastated.
CCTV captures Birmingham street shooting moment
Shocking footage reveals the moment gunshots rang out on a residential Birmingham street as police launch urgent investigation into the targeted attack.
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