The UK government has announced changes to passport application fees, set to take effect on 10 April 2025. The proposed adjustments, which are subject to parliamentary approval, aim to ensure that the costs of processing passports are covered by those who use the service, reducing reliance on general taxation. The government has emphasized that it […]
Detectives in Birmingham are urgently appealing for witnesses and information following a violent disorder incident in Sparkbrook on Friday, 7 March. The altercation, which involved a group of armed men, erupted on Stoney Lane just before 11pm, leaving one person injured. However, the victim has yet to come forward, complicating the investigation. Authorities have been […]
A man and a woman have been jailed after subjecting two women to horrific abuse and torture. Mohammed Kasim Khan, 24, and Imaan Coley, 37 who used to go by the name Rochelle, were sentenced on Monday (17 Mar) at Birmingham Crown Court. Coley held one victim captive in a Birmingham property, where she was […]
WALSALL – Police have made significant progress in the investigation into the murder of a 22-year-old man on Bloxwich Road, Walsall, with the arrest of six additional suspects. The latest arrests were made last night at various locations across Walsall, bringing the total number of individuals in custody to seven. The victim, whose identity has […]
A 52-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal stabbing on Bloxwich Road in Walsall on Tuesday evening. The incident claimed the life of a 22-year-old victim, who succumbed to his injuries hours after the attack. West Midlands Police were called to the scene at approximately 5:15 p.m. after reports of […]
The latest edition of Rightmove’s most expensive streets report reveals that Winnington Road in Barnet, London, is currently the most expensive street in Great Britain, with an average asking price of £11,906,522 The analysis is based on streets where at least five homes have been available for sale this year. Lowndes Square in Westminster is […]
A 49-year-old man from Kings Norton has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving following a collision in Birmingham that left a 13-year-old girl with critical injuries. Mervyn Boreland is set to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Thursday, 20 March, for his first hearing. The incident occurred on Holly Lane, Erdington, just […]
A 32-year-old man has been arrested following a vicious dog attack in West Bromwich that left a man in his 20s with serious injuries. The incident occurred on Ripon Drive at approximately 4:40 PM on Friday, 14 March, prompting a swift response from local police. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim with severe injuries. He […]
A man from Northamptonshire who blackmailed a child into sending him further indecent images by threatening to send them to her family and friends has been sentenced. Kevin Newson, 43, from Daventry, was arrested by officers from the National Crime Agency after authorities in America were approached by a 16-year-old child. She said Newson had […]
In a significant move to address Birmingham City Council’s financial challenges, the Minister for Local Government and English Devolution, Jim McMahon OBE MP, has announced the government’s intention to provide Exceptional Financial Support for the council. The support includes a potential capitalisation direction of up to £180 million for the 2025-26 financial year, alongside a […]