Teenager jailed after year on run for Birmingham brawl
Thomas Sweeney Jr, 19, is imprisoned after fleeing sentencing for a violent family brawl in Birmingham's Gay Village. Read the full story of his capture and sentencing.
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Teenager jailed after year on run for Birmingham brawl
A teenager who fled before sentencing for a violent family brawl in Birmingham's Gay Village has been caught and jailed. Read the full story of his capture and the judge's stern rebuke.
Birmingham's pink sky mystery solved after Storm Goretti
The cause of Birmingham's mysterious purple sky has been revealed as stadium grow lights, not snow, as Storm Goretti continues to cause UK-wide disruption. Read the full story.
Police officer denies theft charges, trial delayed until 2028
A Warwickshire police constable with 21 years' service pleads not guilty to stealing cash and property while on duty. His trial is delayed until May 2028 due to court backlogs. Read the full story.
Birmingham bin strike hits one-year anniversary
Birmingham's refuse strike enters its second year with no end in sight. Workers face £8,000 pay cuts as rubbish piles up and rats swarm streets. Read the latest.
Birmingham bin strike hits one-year mark with no end in sight
Birmingham's refuse workers mark one year of strike action, with union resolve 'rock solid' against council restructuring plans that could cost staff £8,000 a year. See the latest.
Unexploded Bomb Found in Birmingham, Halts Trains
An unexploded wartime bomb discovered near a Birmingham railway line caused major train cancellations and a 100m exclusion zone. Bomb disposal teams made the device safe. Read the full story on the disruption.
Birmingham's 2026 European Athletics Adds Public 5km Race
Birmingham's 2026 European Athletics Championships will feature a public Unity 5km & 1km fun run on the final day. UK Athletics CEO Jack Buckner says it's about inspiring everyone to get active. Sign up now!
Public to run elite course at European Athletics Championships
A new city centre 5km and 1km fun run will let the public share the course with stars at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham. Sign up now!
Hundreds duped by fake Birmingham fireworks again
Hundreds of revellers braved freezing temperatures in Birmingham for a non-existent NYE fireworks display, fooled for a second year by AI-generated online adverts. Learn how to spot misinformation.
Birmingham bin strikes create festive waste crisis
Birmingham's bin strike crisis continues as Christmas waste rots on streets. Residents describe 'hellish' conditions with no end in sight for the year-long industrial action.
Woman jailed for 9 years in dating app robbery attacks
Caprice Brown, 24, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for luring men from dating apps to hotels, handcuffing, attacking, and robbing them. Read the full details of the disturbing crimes.
Omaze winners in eviction fight with son amid prison term
A couple who won a £3.1m Omaze house are trying to evict their son for unpaid rent. The legal battle unfolds as the husband serves a prison sentence for child sex offences. Read the full story.
Court backlog hits record high, jury trial plans questioned
The backlog in Crown Courts has soared to nearly 80,000 cases, with magistrates' courts also at a record high. Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials faces criticism as barristers call for more courtrooms. Read the full analysis.
Omaze winners sue son over unpaid rent on gifted house
A couple who won a £3.1m Omaze house sold it, bought their son a home, and are now trying to evict him in a bitter court battle. The case is complicated by the husband's imprisonment for child sex offences.
Birmingham bin strike: New Year 'mega-picket' planned
Birmingham could see renewed disruption as unions plan a major 'mega-picket' in support of the long-running bin strike, with fears of more rubbish and rat infestations. Read the latest on the escalating dispute.
Boy, 15, to stand trial for murder of Leo Ross, 12
A 15-year-old boy will stand trial in February, accused of murdering 12-year-old Leo Ross in a Birmingham park. Get the latest court updates and case details.
Jury trial rights cut for crimes under three-year sentences
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms to slash backlogs. Defendants facing less than three years in jail will lose automatic right to jury trial. Read the full details.
Birmingham bin collections suspended amid strike
Bin collections in Birmingham are suspended as agency workers join the strike. Rubbish piles up amid allegations of bullying and threats from council management. Read the latest.
Birmingham bin strike escalates as agency workers walk out
All bin collections in Birmingham suspended after agency staff join the ongoing strike. Unite union claims bullying and blacklisting threats, while the council denies allegations. Find out the latest.
Birmingham bin strikes suspend all collections
Birmingham's bin collection service is suspended due to mass pickets by agency and council workers. The council aims to resume collections tomorrow. Read the latest on the dispute.
Agency workers join Birmingham bin strike action
Agency refuse workers in Birmingham join ongoing bin strikes over alleged bullying and harassment. Unite union warns dispute could continue beyond May elections.
Omaze winner's husband jailed for child sex offences
Anthony Doyle, 67, sentenced to over 6 years for sexually assaulting children and recording videos while his wife celebrated £3m Cornwall home win. Read the shocking details.
Omaze winner's husband jailed for child sex offences
Anthony Doyle, husband of a £3m Omaze winner, jailed for over six years for sex attacks on young girls. His wife has filed for divorce. Read the full story.
Lammy's Plan: Jury Trials Only for Most Serious Crimes
Justice Secretary David Lammy suggests limiting jury trials to rape, murder, and manslaughter cases to tackle the 78,000-case court backlog. Discover the controversial plans for court reform.
Birmingham City's 62,000-seat stadium plans revealed
Birmingham City FC unveils designs for a revolutionary 62,000-capacity stadium, the 'Powerhouse', set to open by 2030. A £3bn project set to transform the city's skyline and become a global beacon for sport and entertainment.
Man jailed for fatal crash after ignoring driving ban
Alan Parish sentenced to four years and six months for causing death by dangerous driving after ignoring doctors' orders not to drive. Learn the full story.
Agency staff join Birmingham bin strike
Agency workers hired to cover Birmingham's long-running bin strikes are now joining the industrial action over claims of bullying and unsustainable workloads, potentially extending the dispute until 2026.
Birmingham bin strikes escalate as agency staff join
Birmingham's bin strikes are set to intensify as agency workers vote to join picket lines from 1 December. The dispute over pay and jobs could now extend beyond May's local elections.
Birmingham bin strike escalates with agency staff
Birmingham's bin strike intensifies as agency workers vote to join the picket lines from December 1, with Unite warning the dispute could last beyond May's local elections.
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