Bordesley Green house fire reveals £200k cannabis factory
West Midlands Police were then after called to the blaze at 7am on Thursday, tweeting video footage from inside the house. The fire destroyed the roof of the property - and exposed a large-scale drugs farm.
Firefighters called to statements...
Women stole thousands from elderly step dad who had dementia
A woman stole thousands of pounds from her vulnerable stepfather who had dementia and was living in a care home.
Karen Feehan, 50, of Avonside Drive, Evington withdrew £6,000 from her stepfather's bank account over the course of six months.
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Wall Collapse Kills Five in Nechells
Police arrived at Hawkeswood Metal at a recycling site on Aston Church Road where a wall collapsed on six men. One man managed to crawl out of the rubble and resides in Heartlands Hospital with a broken leg.
West Midlands...
Your Care, Connected!
Your Care Connected is a new system that will provide better, safer care – it could even save your life.
Your Care Connected is a new system that will enable doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals working in hospitals to...
Miss Macaroon Bites Brighten up Birmingham
The Great Western Arcade is welcoming its newest addition to its business arms, that of Miss Macaroon.
The Birmingham social enterprise company is to open its first macaroon shop in Birmingham, featuring a prosecco bar as well. Wine and French...
Devoted Dad Killed in Car Crash
A “devoted” father and husband, Sajid Ali, 50, lost his life in a car accident on Cannock Road in Pillaton, Staffordshire. He was driving a blue Toyota Avensis that crashed into a black Vauxhall Corsa around 7.45pm on Sunday,...
Gunshots Fired On Busy High Street
West Midlands Police armed response and dog units raced to Smethwick High Street after reports of gunfire on Sunday 22 July.
Police dogs Phoenix followed the car, joined by armed officers.
The force's @WMPDogs Twitter account said the car was forced to stop...
A Vow of Silence
City academics have released a report stating that some parents in Birmingham do not trust the police and would not speak out if their children had travelled to Syria.
Researchers Dr Imran Awan and Dr Surinder Guru held focus groups...
One Year Anniversary Following Highgate Shooting
It is the first anniversary of the death of Abdul Rahman Abubaker who was fatally shot and the family have spoken of their pain.
Abdul, aged 24 was shot on the Stratford Road at around 11pm on Tuesday 15 May...
Palestine Youth Orchestra
The Palestine Strings performed in 2013 at the Proms to a sell-out crowd and positive acclaim. Their sister ensemble Palestine Youth Orchestra will now present their musical genius at Birmingham Town Hall, Victoria Square.
The orchestra will feature Beethoven, Rahbani...
