Kenzie is missing from Wolverhampton but also has links to Birmingham Kenzie(Image: WMP) Police are ‘concerned for the welfare’ of a missing schoolboy who disappeared from Wolverhampton this week. Kenzie, who is aged 15, has gone missing from the Black … Read More
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Drive-by shooting was ‘revenge attack for Bailey Atkinson murder’ – jury told
Connor Brookes, 20, died of a fatal wound to his head in Walsall Connor Brookes was shot while sat in his car(Image: West Midlands Police) The brother of a convicted killer was blasted in the head with a shotgun during … Read More
The Black Country schools that will trial free breakfast clubs revealed
The pilot will see 750 schools across England offer a free breakfast to all pupils, while parents would get at least 30 minutes of free childcare before school starts The Black Country schools that will trial free breakfast clubs revealed … Read More
Mass brawl outside Sandwell College sees boy injured and two teens arrested
Trouble erupted outside Sandwell College in West Bromwich Ringway for the second time in a couple of months Trouble erupted in West Bromwich Ringway near to the Sandwell College site with one boy injured and two more arrested in connection … Read More
Bonus payments confirmed for certain Universal Credit claimants
Extra support will be available for households worried about paying their rent and council tax Struggling households will be getting extra support.(Image: Rob Browne) Certain households who claim Universal Credit or Housing Benefit could be in line for bonus payments … Read More
Fire station menace made over 70 nuisance calls as well as ‘sexual requests’ to staff
Jaspal Bajwa, aged 43, repeatedly called fire stations at Walsall, Bloxwich, Willenhall, Fallings Park, Tipton and Aston Jaspal Bajwa(Image: Birmingham Mail / Live) A menace to fire stations who made more than 70 nuisance calls and issued ‘sexual requests’ to … Read More
West Midlands bus passengers issued warning over changes to these routes
A complete list of affected services with changes according to National Express West Midlands News birminghammail.co.uk 10:33, 23 Feb 2025 A National Express West Midlands bus(Image: CoventryLive) National Express West Midlands bus passengers are being told to check their timetables … Read More
How rapist’s ‘two-day binge’ ended in bloodshed near Wolverhampton park
Rahul Sharma, 32, raped and murdered Helen Kempster near West Park Rahul Sharma It was an alcohol-fuelled ‘two-day binge’ which ended with the slaughter of a sex worker in the early hours of the morning. Twisted Rahul Sharma had called … Read More
Midlands’ top secondary schools where kids get the best exam scores
New list ranks schools based on pupils’ exam performances King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls was named among the top schools.(Image: King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls) The top secondary schools in the West Midlands have … Read More