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Armed police and helicopter swoop Birmingham street after balaclava-clad gang 'fire gun'
Police believe the incident involved men on e-bikes, including one with a black balaclava
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Birmingham man jailed after pulling down pants outside railway Station
Christopher Pittar, 44, from Birmingham, was sentenced to seven months in prison at Birmingham Magistrates' Court after being found guilty of exposure outside Derby Railway Station
Birmingham voters told 'Tories have changed' in attack on Reform 'chaos'
Birmingham's local elections next month come at a critical moment for the city
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Shirley machete attack update after boy suffers 'life-changing' injuries
Three teenagers have all been charged with two counts of wounding and violent disorder
Woman fell pregnant after measles rash forced her to remove contraceptive patch
Jayne Walmsley, 37, from West Midlands, was left with 'chemical burn'-like rash after contracting measles and had to remove her contraceptive patch due to severe skin irritation
Disbelief as Birmingham council workers paint double-yellow lines around parked car
Pedestrians were left scratching their heads at the strange sight in Quinton
Man 'may have answers' police need after being spotted at Birmingham train station with missing girl
The teenage girl has been missing from her home for over a week
Revenge porn shock with just one per cent of offenders charged by West Midlands Police
More than 530 reports were made in the second half of 2025 - but just six suspects were summoned or charged
Police hunting pub attacker after two women assaulted
Police said the attacker shoulder-barged one of the women and grabbed the other by her hair and dragged her outside the pub
Barclays issues 'uncomfortable' update for three million UK customers
Barclays, which has branches in Birmingham, has warned 50 per cent say money feels like a taboo subject in the UK.
Five teenagers arrested after police chase across Walsall and Birmingham
Police spotted the group on three motorbikes, all wearing balaclavas
Michael Schumacher's daughter Gina breaks silence on his ski crash for first time
Gina, 29, has addressed Formula One legend Michael’s 2013 accident in Méribel, which has caused his to shy away from public life.
People in West Midlands spending average of over £33 per month on subscriptions
One in five people do not know how many subscriptions they currently pay for
UK faces shortage of 4 common medicines 'in days' - full list
Common drugs and medicines could run out in “days or weeks” as the Middle East war continues
Easter 2026 supermarket opening times for Aldi, Asda, Tesco and more
Many shops will be keeping smaller convenience stores running throughout the weekend
Huge Birmingham petrol queues as millions make early Easter getaway
Long wait for drivers filling at city's cheapest forecourt with the roads expected to see busiest Easter traffic in four years
Three arrested after woman stabbed amid reports of disorder
Three people, aged 21, 22 and 27 were held after the victim was rushed to hospital with stab wounds
DWP state pension rule change begins from Monday morning
State pension age is rising to 67 gradually from next week until April 2028, the Labour Party government has said.
UK households urged to stock up on batteries and torches by 6pm on Saturday
Households across the UK are being urged to stock up on batteries, torches and even phone charges before 6pm on Satuday (April 4).
DWP state pension triple lock announcement branded 'hugely disappointing'
Farage has been slammed over the announcement.