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Riot Police Deploy as Birmingham Erupts After England Defeat

Chaos unfolded in Birmingham city centre as riot police clashed with violent crowds following England's Euro 2024 final loss to Spain. Shocking scenes of smashed windows, vandalised buses, and street brawls captured on video.

40 Arrested in Major County Lines Drug Gang Crackdown

Derbyshire, West Midlands, and West Yorkshire police forces execute coordinated dawn raids, arresting 40 suspects and seizing drugs, weapons, and cash in a major blow to organised crime networks exploiting vulnerable individuals.

Edinburgh Hospital Lockdown After Chemical Incident

A major emergency response is underway at Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary after a suspected chemical incident. Patients and staff were evacuated as specialist hazardous area teams rushed to the scene. Get the latest updates on this developing story.

Luis Suarez Spit Storm: Inter Miami Star's Shocking Alleged Act

Inter Miami's Luis Suarez is at the centre of a major controversy after being accused of spitting at an opponent during a fiery CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Nashville SC. The alleged incident has ignited a firestorm on social media and could see t

Football thug arrested after violent police attack at Villa Park

Violence erupts outside Villa Park as a football thug is apprehended for a brutal assault on police officers following the Aston Villa vs Legia Warsaw Europa Conference League clash. Full details on the arrest and the heightened police investigation.

Pastor's protest stops Black History mural removal

A West Midlands pastor's peaceful protest against the removal of a Black History Month mural has ignited a fierce debate on racial equality, community values, and local council decision-making in the UK.

Luis Suárez Accused of Spitting in MLS Match Storm

Inter Miami's Luis Suárez is at the centre of a Major League Soccer storm after being accused of spitting at Seattle Sounders assistant coach. The explosive incident, captured on camera, overshadows Messi's return and a heavy 3-1 defeat.

Luis Suarez Spitting Shock in Miami Defeat

Former Liverpool and Barcelona striker Luis Suarez is at the centre of a new controversy after appearing to spit towards an opponent during Inter Miami's fiery 3-2 defeat to Seattle Sounders.

Nazi-obsessed schoolboy jailed over school attack plot

A 15-year-old neo-Nazi fanatic from the West Midlands has been sentenced to custody after amassing a terrifying arsenal of weapons, including crossbows and machetes, for a planned attack on his school.

Three Men Charged in West Bromwich Child Abduction

West Midlands Police charge three men with kidnap and false imprisonment after an 11-year-old boy was abducted in West Bromwich. The suspects remain in custody awaiting a court appearance.

Wales sees first population dip in 170 years, ONS reveals

Exclusive ONS data reveals Wales's population fell for the first time since the 1850s, while England's West Midlands became the fastest-growing region outside London, signalling a major post-pandemic demographic shift.

Yvette Cooper Evacuated in Hotel Security Alert

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper was swiftly evacuated from a Holiday Inn in Castle Bromwich after a suspicious vehicle triggered a major security scare, involving a controlled explosion by bomb squad officers.

Blind man's home firebombed in vile disability hate crime

A blind man was targeted in a horrific firebomb attack on his home in Walsall after flying England flags. The assailant, feared to be armed with acid, screamed hate-filled threats in a shocking case of disability hate crime.

Fit father, 37, dies from undiagnosed heart condition

The family of Matt Greasley, a seemingly healthy 37-year-old from the West Midlands, are left devastated after he suffered a fatal cardiac arrest caused by an undiagnosed heart condition. They now urge others to learn the warning signs they never saw.

Mass knife brawl erupts on Birmingham street

Dramatic footage captures a violent street brawl involving a large group of men, some armed with knives and weapons, on a residential street in Birmingham. Police are investigating the disturbing incident which has left the local community in shock.

Shropshire's £312m NHS Hospital Rebuild In Crisis

A critical £312 million NHS hospital transformation in Shropshire faces collapse after government housing targets were dramatically reduced, threatening a decade of planning and leaving health services in crisis.

Birmingham Police Hunt Trio After City Centre Assault

West Midlands Police release dramatic CCTV footage and appeal for information after a violent attack leaves a man with serious injuries in Birmingham city centre. Detectives are searching for three suspects.

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