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Aston Villa Europa Match Sparks Security Concerns

Local residents and business owners near Villa Park express serious concerns about safety and disruption ahead of Aston Villa's Europa League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, with heightened security measures planned for the high-risk fixture.

Police apologise for wrongly targeting Aston Villa fans

West Midlands Police admits operational error after deploying dispersal orders against Aston Villa supporters following their team's Europa Conference League victory, sparking outrage from fans and local MPs.

Birmingham Indoor Market faces uncertain future

The iconic Birmingham Indoor Market, a cornerstone of the city's retail landscape for decades, faces an existential threat as traders and shoppers voice fears over its potential closure following redevelopment plans.

Birmingham bus firework attack: Nine arrested

Disturbing video captures the moment a packed Birmingham bus was deliberately targeted with fireworks in a reckless attack that endangered passengers. West Midlands Police confirm nine arrests following the terrifying incident.

£14M cannabis seized at Birmingham Airport

Border Force officers at Birmingham Airport have seized cannabis worth approximately £14 million in one of the region's largest drug interceptions this year, leading to criminal charges.

Four charged in Birmingham Airport cannabis raid

Four individuals face serious charges after Border Force officers discovered a significant cannabis shipment worth thousands at Birmingham Airport in a dramatic overnight operation.

Met Police sack officers in Panorama scandal

Exclusive: Metropolitan Police dismisses multiple officers following damning BBC Panorama investigation into serious misconduct and corruption allegations within the force.

BBC exposé reveals toxic culture in Metropolitan Police

A devastating BBC investigation uncovers disturbing evidence of bullying, misogyny, racism and discrimination within London's Metropolitan Police, raising serious questions about leadership and accountability.

Met Police sacks officers after Panorama corruption probe

The Metropolitan Police has dismissed three officers today following a damning BBC Panorama investigation into corruption and misconduct within the force, marking the first disciplinary actions from the documentary's revelations.

Barriers Review: Birmingham Rep's Gripping Social Drama

Birmingham Rep's powerful new production 'Barriers' delivers a raw, thought-provoking examination of contemporary British society, exploring the invisible walls that separate us through compelling storytelling and innovative staging.

Mercedes driver jailed for Christmas Day 140mph fatal hit-and-run

A reckless Mercedes driver who killed a 22-year-old woman in a horrific 140mph hit-and-run while fleeing police on Christmas Day has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. The devastating incident occurred in Birmingham as the driver attempted to escape au

Innocent man shot in mistaken identity attack

CCTV captures terrifying moment motorcycle assassins target wrong man in brutal daylight attack, leaving victim fighting for life in what police believe was a case of mistaken identity.

Labour clash over Birmingham's Israeli football fan ban

Labour's Lisa Nandy faces off against Birmingham MP Khalid Mahmood after controversial calls to ban Israeli fans from Aston Villa's European match against Maccabi Tel-Aviv, sparking intense political debate over sports and international relations.

Reeves scraps Birmingham NEST hub in economic shake-up

Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has abruptly terminated the planned £150 million NEST innovation hub in Birmingham, marking one of her first major economic decisions and raising concerns about the UK's regional development strategy.

Aston Villa faces legal action over Israeli fan ban

West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council confront legal challenge after prohibiting Israeli football supporters from attending Europa Conference League match at Villa Park, sparking discrimination allegations.

Birmingham: 95,000 children living in poverty

Shocking new data reveals Birmingham as England's child poverty capital, with nearly half of all children living in deprivation. Exclusive investigation uncovers the human stories behind the statistics.

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