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Knife-point lorry hijacker jailed after police helicopter chase
A man who hijacked a lorry at knifepoint and drove it dangerously through residential streets has been sentenced to prison. Bradley Burns, 25, threatened a lorry driver with a knife while she was...
View ArticleTwelve members of organised crime group convicted for £2.5 Million Covid-19...
Twelve members of a national ‘organised crime group’ have been found guilty of fraudulently obtaining more than £2.5 million through Covid-19 support grants. This outcome follows an investigation led...
View ArticleAppeal to identify man after robbery in Highbury Park
Can you assist West Midlands Police in identifying this man? Police want to speak with him regarding a robbery that took place at Highbury Park on Shutlock Lane at approximately 10:40 am on October 25....
View ArticleViews sought on parking charges for Lickey Hills Park
Birmingham City Council is inviting feedback on plans to introduce parking charges at three of its parks: Lickey Hills Country Park, Sheldon Country Park, and Sutton Park. City officials are keen to...
View ArticleBirmingham Christmas craft market returns for 2024
Birmingham’s beloved Christmas Craft Market is back for the 2024 holiday season, bringing festive cheer, handmade gifts, and seasonal treats to the heart of the city at Cathedral Square. From 13...
View ArticleSolihull Hospital Marks Milestone with 1000th Robotic Surgery
Surgeons at Solihull Hospital have celebrated a major achievement this week, performing the 1000th robotic surgery within the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB). The procedure...
View ArticleBirmingham Family Hubs launches free parenting app
Parents and carers in Birmingham now have access to a powerful new resource, thanks to the launch of the Birmingham Family Hubs App. Created by Essential Parent in partnership with Birmingham Family...
View ArticleCouncil proposes to reduce speeds on most 40mph roads
Birmingham City Council is seeking residents views on proposals to reduce the speed limit to 30mph on most roads that currently have a speed limit of 40mph. The statutory consultation, which follows...
View ArticleBirmingham City Council bin workers set to strike in new year
Birmingham City Council bin workers will undertake strike action beginning in January 2025 after talks broke down on Tuesday (17/12). The dispute will involve over 350 members of Unite and is taking...
View ArticleBirmingham Hospice’s Treecycling is back for 2025
Birmingham Hospice’s popular ‘Treecycling’ campaign is back. On Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 January, volunteers will collect and recycle Christmas trees across Birmingham & Solihull, saving you the...
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