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Birmingham pub bans stag and hen parties

The Old Crown in Digbeth takes a firm stance against disruptive large groups, implementing a ban on stag and hen parties that's winning praise from locals and setting a new standard for pub culture.

Ex-teacher, 77, jailed for historic school sex crimes

A retired teacher from Solihull has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of sexually abusing young boys during the 1970s and 1980s, following a courageous investigation into historical offences.

Birmingham's 150-year pub mystery solved

The 150-year enigma behind Birmingham's iconic Crown & Cushion pub sign has been uncovered, revealing the fascinating history of the city's Victorian brewing heritage and the true meaning behind the mysterious brass bat.

Corrupt Police Officer Jailed for Drug Plot

Former PC Oliver Banfield, 26, sentenced to prison after body-worn video exposed his involvement in a cannabis supply conspiracy while serving with West Midlands Police.

Mystery bat found after Crown Jewels portrait drilled

A mysterious hole drilled directly through a historic portrait of the Crown Jewels has been discovered in Birmingham, with a toy bat left at the scene in what police are treating as a bizarre incident.

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