Government takes control of crisis-hit HMP Birmingham
The Ministry of Justice has seized control of HMP Birmingham after inspectors found shocking conditions including violence, drugs, and squalor at the troubled Winson Green prison.
The Ministry of Justice has seized control of HMP Birmingham after inspectors found shocking conditions including violence, drugs, and squalor at the troubled Winson Green prison.
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Emotional appeal from Strictly Come Dancing star Amber Davies' sister as she confronts cruel online trolls following a deeply personal family tragedy.
A persistent Birmingham drug dealer is back behind bars after continuing his criminal operations just months after being released from prison, with police uncovering his new enterprise following a dramatic car chase through the city.
Former Dance Moms star JoJo Siwa emotionally reveals the devastating impact of a controversial CNN feature that sparked widespread online criticism and left her in tears.
Dominic Noonan, the infamous leader of Birmingham's most feared crime family, has been released from prison after serving less than half of his 11-year sentence, sparking concerns among law enforcement and community leaders.
Relatives of the 21 victims killed in the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings face fresh heartbreak as their legal challenge against the inquest verdict is rejected by the High Court.
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Julie Inch from Aberdare has been recognised with a major national care award for her outstanding dedication and compassionate service in the care sector.
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A crucial breakthrough in the Birmingham Pub Bombings investigation has emerged, with previously unseen documents shedding new light on the 1974 atrocity that claimed 21 lives.
Police forces across the West Midlands are launching a major crackdown on illegal off-road biking, with new powers to seize vehicles and arrest riders causing havoc in communities.
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