A Birmingham man, Abdul Wahab, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison after carrying out a violent hammer attack on a customer in a Sparkhill shop before attempting to evade justice by fleeing the country. The victim, a man in his 20s, suffered life-threatening injuries, including brain bleeding and severe swelling, and required metal […]
Police in Birmingham have arrested multiple individuals and seized illegal fireworks following a night of serious disorder in the city centre. Groups were seen launching fireworks from buildings and into the streets, with some aimed at police officers and vehicles. Officers swiftly responded to the disturbances around Bagot Street and Staniforth Street, implementing a dispersal […]
Two teenagers have been sentenced for the fatal stabbing of Muhammad Ali, 17, who was killed in Victoria Square, Birmingham, earlier this year. The tragic incident occurred on 20 January, when Muhammad and a friend were confronted by two 15-year-old boys near the “Floozie in the Jacuzzi” fountain. Muhammad and his friend, who had met […]
In an inspiring show of community spirit and a love for reading, students at Greenholm Primary School raised over £1,200 during a week-long sponsored reading event. The initiative, held from September 30th to October 7th, not only encouraged young readers to dive into books but also highlighted the importance of literacy support in primary education. […]
In a landmark commitment to revitalise the National Health Service, the government has pledged over £3 billion to modernise hospitals and introduce advanced healthcare technology across the UK. The substantial investment, part of the Chancellor’s historic £22.6 billion boost in NHS funding, aims to transform patient care and reduce long waiting times through cutting-edge solutions. […]
A 22-year-old man has tragically died following a suspected drug incident at The Forum on Dale End, Birmingham. On Saturday, 26th October, emergency services responded to reports that three individuals had been taken ill at the city centre venue, reportedly after ingesting drugs. Despite medical intervention, one young man passed away. His family has been […]
Five men have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms following a brutal robbery in which a man was subjected to a horrifying ordeal, including being burned with a lighter, struck with a glass bottle, and forced to strip. The attack, which took place on Lozells Road in Birmingham, left the victim shaken after he was […]
Two individuals are in custody today following the seizure of a substantial quantity of Class A drugs in Birmingham. In the early hours, officers conducted a stop and search on a vehicle, leading to the discovery of approximately 100 wraps of suspected Class A drugs. The male driver, aged in his 30s, was promptly arrested. […]
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has presented the most significant tax-raising Budget since 1993, introducing a £40 billion tax increase aimed at revitalizing public services. This historic Budget, Labour’s first since 2010, includes investments in the NHS, education, housing, and transport, as well as pledges to end austerity while managing a £22 billion financial shortfall. Reeves, the […]
Birmingham Crown Court has found 23-year-old Berryman guilty of three charges of attempted murder following a targeted shooting at a wake in Birmingham. The incident, which took place earlier this year, led to an intense police investigation after the getaway vehicle was found abandoned the next day, two miles from the scene in Little Francis […]