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Girl, 9, Shot in Racist Airgun Attack in Walsall

A nine-year-old girl has been hospitalised after a shocking racially aggravated assault in Walsall, where a teenage boy shot her with an airgun. Police are investigating the hate crime incident.

Teen charged with six attempted murders in restaurant arson

A 16-year-old boy faces serious charges, including six counts of attempted murder and arson with intent to endanger life, following a fire at an Indian restaurant in the West Midlands that left multiple people hospitalised.

Major Fire Erupts in Birmingham City Centre

Dramatic scenes in Birmingham as a massive fire engulfs a landmark building on Colmore Row, with over 70 firefighters battling the blaze. No casualties reported.

Police Apologise for Entering Sikh Gurdwara with Shoes On

West Midlands Police issues a formal apology after officers entered a Sikh gurdwara in Oldbury with shoes on, a serious breach of religious protocol. Chief Superintendent Richard Fisher expresses 'deep regret' for the distress caused.

Sikh woman raped in racist hate crime in Oldbury

A Sikh woman was brutally raped in a horrific hate crime in Oldbury, with her attacker using racist slurs. West Midlands Police are hunting for the suspect and appealing for witnesses.

Urgent MMR Vaccine Call as UK Measles Cases Surge

UK health officials issue an urgent plea for parents to check children's MMR vaccine status as measles outbreaks spread rapidly across England, with a major surge in cases in the West Midlands.

Alleged Racist Rape of Sikh Woman Shocks West Midlands

MPs express horror as a Sikh woman is reportedly raped in a suspected hate crime in Oldbury, West Midlands. Police investigate the racially-aggravated attack that has sent shockwaves through the community.

Grand Designs Plot with Planning Permission for Sale

A rare opportunity to build a spectacular Grand Designs-inspired home has emerged in the West Midlands. This plot in Kinver, South Staffordshire, comes with full planning permission for a cutting-edge, four-bedroom property with breathtaking countryside v

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.

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.

UK's £54k Per Head Wealth Gap Between London and Wales

Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic £54,000 per head economic gap between London and other UK regions, with Wales and the North East lagging far behind. Experts warn of a deeply unbalanced national economy.

Nuneaton asylum seeker: 'Somalia is safer' amid protests

An asylum seeker in the small Midlands town of Nuneaton has made a desperate plea, claiming he felt safer in war-torn Somalia, as tensions over the UK's immigration policy reach a boiling point with nightly protests.

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