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Woman charged over Birmingham Co-op robbery

A 42-year-old woman has been charged with a Birmingham Co-op robbery. Nicola Brown was arrested by Op Skybridge officers on Erdington High Street. Follow for more crime updates.

Digbeth streets named best in UK for indie shopping

Birmingham's Digbeth district, with Gibb Street and Floodgate Street, has been ranked among the UK's top destinations for independent shopping. Discover unique gifts and a creative vibe this winter.

Birmingham ram-raiders ordered to repay £250k

Five men convicted for a terrifying daylight ram-raid on a Birmingham jewellery shop have been ordered to repay nearly £250,000. Discover the full story of the heist and its consequences.

Thugs convicted for killing man, 83, in watch robbery

Tony Griffin and Wesley McDonnell found guilty of manslaughter after fatal attack on Neil O'Donnell in Hall Green. The elderly victim died from an infected arm injury sustained during the botched robbery.

Birmingham man arrested in £1.1m crypto heist

Masked robbers stole £1.1m in cryptocurrency and a £450,000 watch from victims driving from Oxford to London. Thames Valley Police have made four arrests including a Birmingham man.

£3k stolen from pensioner's car in Dudley

Police release CCTV of three men wanted after £3,000 was stolen from a 90-year-old man's car boot in Dudley. The victim had just withdrawn the cash. Contact police with information.

Four-year sentence for armed robber on bail

Richard Gull, 32, jailed for four years after robbing a Sutton Coldfield supermarket and burgling an Erdington home while on bail. The stolen car contained vital medical equipment.

Man dies after bin lorry crashes into building

A man in his 60s has died after a refuse lorry collided with a building in Leominster. Two other men were airlifted to hospital with serious injuries. Emergency services remain on scene.

Rochdale's Latest Planning Applications Revealed

A wave of new planning applications has been validated in Rochdale, including proposals for new homes, shopfronts, and infrastructure projects. Discover the latest developments pending consideration.

Over 60 UK pharmacies rescued from closure

More than 60 community pharmacies across the UK have been saved from closure by Allied Pharmacies. Discover how this rescue deal protects vital local healthcare services.

Shoe Zone closes fan-favourite Rhyl store

Shoe Zone begins clearance sale as it shuts its Rhyl branch, part of a wider retail crisis hitting UK high streets. Discover the full impact and store closure list.

Welsh Retail Footfall Surges 7.1% in March

New data reveals Welsh retail is outperforming other UK nations with significant footfall increases in March 2024, offering hope for high streets and shopping centres.

Lloyds Bank Closing 45 Branches Across UK

Lloyds Banking Group reveals plans to shut 45 branches across England and Wales in 2024, citing changing customer habits and digital banking shift. Find out which locations are affected.

£80M West Midlands Housing Revolution Begins

A massive £80 million government cash injection is set to breathe new life into derelict West Midlands sites, creating thousands of homes and jobs while protecting green spaces from development.

Three arrested after Birmingham teenager robbed at knifepoint

West Midlands Police have arrested three suspects following a terrifying knifepoint robbery targeting a teenage boy in Birmingham's Kings Heath area. The victim was threatened with a blade before having his possessions stolen in broad daylight.

Lloyds announces 21 bank branch closures for 2025

Major banking shake-up as Lloyds reveals 21 branches across England and Wales will shut their doors permanently in early 2025, with Halifax and Bank of Scotland locations also affected.

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