Birmingham Man Fined for Assaulting Court Guard While Drunk
David Bird, 57, assaulted a security guard at Birmingham Crown Court after turning up drunk to his sentencing hearing for burglary, resulting in a £275 fine.
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Inside Crown Place: Birmingham's Tallest Student Tower (19.04.2026)
Crown Place, a £85 million, 33-storey student accommodation tower on Lancaster Street, offers 814 luxury beds with hotel-like amenities, including a retro arcade, karaoke room, and panoramic city views, transforming Birmingham's skyline.
Brum Van Lifer's £600 Monthly Bills in Pink Ford Transit
Heidi Elliott, 26, transformed a Ford Transit into her dream mobile home for £20,000, slashing living costs to just £600 a month with smart design and solar power.
Dog Finds Home After 600 Days at Dogs Trust
Bella Boo, a Labrador-Rottweiler crossbreed, has finally been adopted after spending over 600 days at Dogs Trust Kenilworth, thanks to support from Postcode Lottery players.
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Businessman Runs Marathon for Support Dogs Charity
Chris Taylor, inspired by his wife's volunteer work with Support Dogs, is running the London Marathon to raise funds for the charity that trains assistance dogs for autistic children and people with disabilities.
Man Runs Seven World Marathons for MND Charity
Giles Ashton-Roberts from Melton Mowbray is tackling seven global marathons this year to raise funds for the MND Association, supporting his mother who lives with the disease.
Historic Statues Return to Birmingham's Paradise After 11 Years
Two iconic statues of Joseph Priestley and James Watt are set to be reinstated at the Paradise development this summer, following over a decade in storage after the Central Library demolition.
Birmingham Mum's Two-Year Temporary Housing Nightmare
A mother of three details the distressing conditions in temporary accommodation in Balsall Heath, including claims of a sex offender neighbour and threats from drug dealers, as the family waits for council housing.
Midlands Cities Top England's Poorest Areas, Birmingham Second
A national deprivation list reveals Midlands cities like Birmingham, Nottingham, and Stoke-on-Trent among England's poorest, with Birmingham ranking second worst overall.
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Driver Banned After Police Smell Alcohol During Erratic Stop
A Solihull man has been banned from driving for 12 months after police officers detected alcohol on his breath and noted his reddened eyes during a traffic stop for erratic driving and speeding in Birmingham.
Birmingham's Crumbling Heritage Reflects Societal Decay
The visible decay of Birmingham's historic buildings like The Crown pub and Electric Cinema symbolizes deeper systemic issues affecting the city's residents and communities.
94-Year-Old Charged Over Fatal Midlands Crash
A 94-year-old motorist has been charged with causing death or serious injury by dangerous driving in a West Midlands crash, as the government announces stricter rules for older drivers.
Birmingham Man 'Died' After Marathon, Heard Paramedics' News
Richard Green, 62, from Solihull, was clinically dead for over four minutes after the New York Marathon. He recounts hearing paramedics pronounce him dead and how the experience transformed his life.
Killer Carer Told Paramedics Victim 'Dead for 12 Days'
Jason Trundle, convicted of murdering disabled Leon Pratt in Telford, was captured on bodycam footage telling paramedics the victim had been dead for about 12 days. He has been jailed for life.
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Testing BTP's 61016 Text Line on Birmingham Train
A reporter shares her firsthand account of using British Transport Police's non-emergency text line during a tense train journey from Birmingham New Street to Wolverhampton.
Alum Rock Store Faces License Review for Underage Alcohol Sale
A Birmingham convenience store sold alcohol to a 16-year-old during a trading standards sting, prompting a license review and highlighting concerns about staff training.
Birmingham Murder Suspect Still at Large After Three Months
Police continue their urgent search for Zachariah Liburd, the prime suspect in the fatal stabbing of 19-year-old Chris Ikouara in Acocks Green. A £10,000 reward is offered for information.
Birmingham Man Jailed for Coercive Control and Financial Abuse
A Moseley man has been sentenced to over two years in prison for subjecting his vulnerable girlfriend to seven years of coercive control, including demanding daily payments from her PIP benefits.
Youth Worker Skeptical of Government Knife Crime Halving Goal
Abu Umaymah, a 22-year-old youth worker from Alum Rock, expresses skepticism about the government's target to halve knife crime within ten years, emphasizing the need for broader community engagement.
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Birmingham Council Cracks Down on Blue Badge Fraud
Birmingham City Council has issued over 24,000 fines for blue badge misuse in five years, targeting fraud including using badges of deceased persons. Offenders face fines up to £1,000.
Father Killed in 90mph Soho Road Crash: Driver Sentenced
A Birmingham father was killed instantly when a driver traveling at 90mph smashed into his car on Soho Road. The driver, who had disengaged from mental health treatment, has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
State Pensioners Eligible for £1,006 DWP Boost
Pension Credit increases by 4.7% from April, providing up to £1,006 extra for eligible state pensioners born before 1953, with many missing out on claims.
Dunelm's Self-Adhesive Floor Tiles Now £12.80 in Sale
Dunelm's self-adhesive floor tiles are reduced to £12.80 for a pack of 10, offering a 20% saving. These water-resistant, washable tiles come in four colors and require no grout or tools for installation.
Mum Jailed for Premature Baby's Death in Lichfield
Amy Clark, 34, sentenced to seven years for causing or allowing the death of her five-week-old daughter Darcy-Leigh, while father Sean Jefferson gets life for murder.
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Nationwide Expands Dementia Clinics to Virgin Money Branches (18.04.2026)
Nationwide Building Society is expanding its free dementia clinics to 12 Virgin Money branches in a trial starting in May, increasing nationwide support to 250 locations.
Man Arrested After Critical Injury Incident in Handsworth
A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 60-year-old was found with life-threatening injuries at a property in Handsworth, Birmingham.
Birmingham's 2026 Most Dangerous Areas Named by Police Data
Latest West Midlands Police data identifies Lozells, East Handsworth, and Aston as Birmingham's most dangerous areas for violent and sexual offences in 2026, with over 2,300 incidents each.
Quinton Leads Birmingham Council Housing Wait Times at 256 Weeks
New data reveals Birmingham's longest council housing wait times, with Quinton residents facing nearly five-year delays. Northfield and Small Heath also show significant waits, while Sutton Roughley offers the quickest route.
CCTV Appeal After Robbery Attempt at Wednesbury Farmfoods
West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to identify following an attempted robbery at a Farmfoods supermarket in Wednesbury, where a staff member was threatened.
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Universal Credit Boost for Claimants Born Before 2001
The Department for Work and Pensions is implementing above-inflation increases to Universal Credit standard allowances, providing extra monthly and annual payments for eligible claimants.
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