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A cold and wintry spell is on the way

To begin with, high pressure remains in charge, bringing cloudy conditions for many with the possibility of fog overnight.   Patchy fog in northern England and Scotland at first this afternoon, but otherwise a fairly mild picture with a mixture of cloud and sunshine 🌤️ Most places remaining dry however the odd spot of drizzle is […]

Three Charged with Forced Marriage as Police Safeguard Young Woman in Birmingham

Three individuals have been charged with forced marriage following a police operation in Birmingham, where a young woman was safeguarded. Two women, aged 53 and 36, along with a 53-year-old man, were arrested last Thursday, 7th November. They appeared at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court today, 11th November, and have been remanded in custody pending their next […]

West Midlands Burglary Gang Sentenced to Over 28 Years in ÂŁ2.6m Crime Spree

A professional burglary gang responsible for a ÂŁ2.6 million crime spree across businesses in the West Midlands has been dismantled following a major police operation. The five Wolverhampton-based men targeted commercial sites over several months, stealing metal and vehicles and causing extensive damage and disruption to local businesses. The gang, who often raided businesses over […]

Man feted as “the best smuggler” convicted of organising Channel small boat crossings

A man who organised cross-Channel small boat crossings from his home in Lancashire has been jailed for 17 years after being found guilty of people smuggling charges, following an investigation by the National Crime Agency. Zada custody picAmanj Hasan Zada, aged 34, of Stefano Road in Preston, was today [8 November] convicted following a two-week […]

Three Teenagers Charged with Kidnap and Robbery in Birmingham; Set to Appear in Court

Three teenagers have been charged in connection with a robbery in Birmingham, facing multiple offences including kidnap, robbery, dangerous driving, and possession of an offensive weapon. A 15-year-old boy has been charged with kidnap, robbery, dangerous driving, and possession of a knife in a public place. Two additional youths, aged 15 and 14, have been […]