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Birmingham man nearly jailed over parking ticket error

A Birmingham resident's fight against what he called a 'stupid' parking ticket escalated dramatically when he faced potential imprisonment after court officials mistook his case for a more serious offence.

Birmingham man accused of £100k damage rampage

A Birmingham man faces crown court after allegedly destroying a high-performance BMW M4 and causing extensive damage during a dramatic city centre incident that left emergency services scrambling.

Tamworth rapist jailed for 12 years

A Tamworth predator has been jailed for 12 years after a brutal attack, with police commending the bravery of his victim who confronted him during the trial.

Mum caught with nine cats despite lifetime ban

A Birmingham mother has been convicted after secretly keeping nine cats in her home, blatantly violating a lifetime ban on owning animals following previous convictions for cruelty.

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.

Alfie Steele's killer denied appeal freedom

Dirk Howell, convicted of murdering nine-year-old Alfie Steele in a brutal bath punishment, has been refused permission to appeal his life sentence in a landmark court decision.

Midlands fraudster's £1.3m bank scam exposed

A sophisticated fraudster from the Midlands has been convicted after orchestrating an elaborate banking scam that nearly netted him £1.3 million. Discover how his complex deception unravelled.

Teens Escape Jail for Vicious Wolverhampton Attack

Shocking footage of a brutal assault on a vulnerable man in Wolverhampton sparks national debate as perpetrators receive community orders, prompting victims' families to demand tougher youth sentencing laws.

Walsall thug banned for brutal puppy beating

A violent offender from Walsall has been handed a 10-year ban from keeping animals after subjecting a young puppy to a horrific beating, in a case that has shocked the RSPCA and local community.

Golf buggy cocaine dealer jailed in Birmingham

A Birmingham drug dealer who used a golf buggy to transport cocaine around the city's streets has been sentenced to prison in a case that highlights innovative criminal methods being employed by drug networks.

Cheltenham's Big Dip: Icy Plunge for Loved Ones

Hundreds of brave Cheltenham residents took the plunge in the Big Dip at Sandford Parks Lido, raising vital funds for Sue Ryder's palliative care while creating touching tributes to departed family and friends.

Mum jailed after bulldog mauls boy, 11

A Birmingham mother has been sentenced to prison after her illegal XL Bully savagely attacked an 11-year-old boy, causing devastating injuries in a horrific street incident.

80mph police chase through Birmingham ends in crash

A dangerous driver led police on a high-speed chase through Birmingham residential areas, reaching 80mph before crashing into a lamppost. Read the full story of the dramatic pursuit and sentencing.

Pregnant Drug Mule's Desperate Plea in Court

Exclusive court footage reveals the emotional moment a heavily pregnant woman admits smuggling £140,000 of cocaine into the UK, claiming she was coerced by gang threats.

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