Police Appeal for Witnesses After Violent Disorder in Sparkbrook; One Man Charged

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 […]

Kings Norton Man Charged with Dangerous Driving After 13-Year-Old Girl Seriously Injured in Birmingham Collision

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 […]

Government Approves £180 Million Exceptional Financial Support for Birmingham City Council

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 […]

Major Birmingham Drugs Gang Sentenced to Over 77 Years in Jail After Rival Attack Exposes Operation

A notorious drugs gang responsible for distributing multiple kilos of heroin and cocaine across Birmingham has been jailed for a combined total of more than 77 years following a major investigation by West Midlands Police. The probe was sparked by a violent attack by a rival group, which ultimately led to the gang’s downfall. The […]