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3 outlets1h agoFour jailed over £13.8 million cannabis smuggling plot
Four people have been jailed over a plot to smuggle 460kg of cannabis through Birmingham Airport.
Four people have been jailed over a plot to smuggle 460kg of cannabis through Birmingham Airport.
Border Force officers arrested 11 people in August 2024 after discovering the Class B drug packed into 22 suitcases. Four of those arrested, who acted as couriers, have now been jailed. The cannabis was valued at £13.8 million.
- BirminghamLive: Smuggling gang members jailed over plot to import £13.8m drugs through Birmingham Airport
- Birmingham World: Four jailed over £13.8 million cannabis smuggling plot at Birmingham Airport
- Express & Star: Four jailed over £13.8 million cannabis smuggling plot at Birmingham Airport
via Express & Star1h agoTwo arrested in Walsall - including one for racially aggravated offence
Two people were arrested near a town centre
Two people were arrested near a town centre
via BirminghamLive1h agoBride-to-be 'stressed' as Las Vegas wedding 'at risk' after BA flight cancelled
A Glasgow bride-to-be says her Las Vegas wedding is "at risk" after her British Airways flight was cancelled amid air traffic control chaos, leaving her scrambling to secure a marriage licence in time for her Saturday ceremony.
A Glasgow bride-to-be says her Las Vegas wedding is "at risk" after her British Airways flight was cancelled amid air traffic control chaos, leaving her scrambling to secure a marriage licence in time for her Saturday ceremony.
via Express & Star2h agoWoman, 41, sentenced for role in £1.5m Wyre Forest cannabis growing network
A woman is the third defendant to be punished after £1.5 million of drugs was seized in 'one of West Mercia Police's biggest' busts
A woman is the third defendant to be punished after £1.5 million of drugs was seized in 'one of West Mercia Police's biggest' busts
via BirminghamLive2h agoKiller driver who absconded from jail 'could be in Birmingham'
Derbyshire Police said 48-year-old Robert Maxfield absconded from HMP Sudbury
Derbyshire Police said 48-year-old Robert Maxfield absconded from HMP Sudbury
3 outlets2h agoBirmingham man jailed for scamming elderly women out of £30,000
Mohammed Gulzar has been jailed after conning six elderly women out of more than £30,000.
Mohammed Gulzar has been jailed after conning six elderly women out of more than £30,000.
Gulzar had initially received a suspended sentence, but the case was sent to the Court of Appeal. He used smishing scams to defraud his victims.
- Express & Star: Birmingham man who scammed elderly victims jailed after original sentence appealed
- Birmingham World: Birmingham man who scammed elderly victims jailed after original sentence appealed
- BirminghamLive: Birmingham smishing scammer finally jailed after conning six elderly women
3 outlets3h agoPerson hit by car in serious Birmingham crash
A pedestrian was hit by a car in a serious collision in Birmingham, with roads closed and emergency services attending.
A pedestrian was hit by a car in a serious collision in Birmingham, with roads closed and emergency services attending.
A person was hit by a car in what emergency services described as a serious crash in Birmingham. The collision occurred on Pershore Road in the Edgbaston area. Roads were closed, bus routes were diverted and tram services were disrupted.
- BirminghamLive: Birmingham crash live with police at scene of serious Pershore Road collision and streets blocked
- Express & Star: Disruption to Birmingham tram services due to 'ongoing incident'
- Birmingham World: Disruption to Birmingham tram services due to 'ongoing incident'
via BirminghamLive3h agoRare item found in London Oxfam charity shop donation that 'could so easily have been missed'
A rare first edition of Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird, discovered in a donation box at an Oxfam bookshop in London, has been acquired by the British Library for its national collection.
A rare first edition of Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird, discovered in a donation box at an Oxfam bookshop in London, has been acquired by the British Library for its national collection.
via BirminghamLive3h agoGirl, 11, dies after hidden branch pierces chest at Cornwall beauty spot
Lilly Angel Rodgers, from Devon, was playing in the mud flats with her two friends at Wacker Quay, Torpoint, Cornwall, when a hidden branch or root fatally pierced her chest
Lilly Angel Rodgers, from Devon, was playing in the mud flats with her two friends at Wacker Quay, Torpoint, Cornwall, when a hidden branch or root fatally pierced her chest
via BirminghamLive3h agoTravel chaos for passengers after flights into three major airports 'halted'
Flights have been 'paused' into Philadelphia, Teterboro and Newark
Flights have been 'paused' into Philadelphia, Teterboro and Newark
via BirminghamLive3h agoMen injured in Tamworth bar group attack
One was punched in the head and another suffered an ear injury
One was punched in the head and another suffered an ear injury
- BirminghamLive: Men injured in Tamworth bar group attack
via Express & Star3h agoRoad closed after incident near Staffordshire town
Emergency crews have been called out to the scene.
Emergency crews have been called out to the scene.
- Express & Star: Road closed after incident near Staffordshire town
via Express & Star3h agoBlackburn’s Kristi Montgomery brought in to Scotland squad as duo withdraw
Kenny McLean and Kieran Tierney have been forced to pull out.
Kenny McLean and Kieran Tierney have been forced to pull out.
2 outlets4h agoPolice seek man over assault at Wolverhampton hospital
Police are asking for help identifying a man after a woman was assaulted at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton.
Police are asking for help identifying a man after a woman was assaulted at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton.
A woman was attacked at New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton. Officers have released an image of a man they want to trace in connection with the incident.
- BirminghamLive: Woman attacked at hospital as police issue picture of man officers want to trace
- Express & Star: Appeal to identify man after woman assaulted at Wolverhampton hospital
via Express & Star4h ago£435k crime-fighting boost delivered to Staffordshire communities
More than £400 in Extra funding has been granted to continue problem-solving efforts
More than £400 in Extra funding has been granted to continue problem-solving efforts
via Express & Star4h agoSevern Trent Water apologise for supply issues in Wombourne
Severn Trent Water have apologised for supply issues in the area.
Severn Trent Water have apologised for supply issues in the area.
via BBC Birmingham And Black Country4h agoFire alarm causes rush hour rail disruption
National Rail says the fire alarm in a signalling centre is likely to cause hours of delays.
National Rail says the fire alarm in a signalling centre is likely to cause hours of delays.
- BBC Birmingham And Black Country: Fire alarm causes rush hour rail disruption
2 outlets4h agoWarning issued after illegal e-scooters seized in Wolverhampton
Two illegal e-scooters have been seized in Wolverhampton.
Two illegal e-scooters have been seized in Wolverhampton.
Two illegal e-scooters have been seized in Wolverhampton. A warning has been issued to West Midlands parents.
- Express & Star: Warning issued to West Midlands parents after illegal scooters seized
- Birmingham World: Warning issued to West Midlands parents after illegal scooters seized
3 outlets4h agoFire alarm disrupts train services at Birmingham New Street
A fire alarm at a signalling centre caused trains to be temporarily halted at Birmingham New Street.
A fire alarm at a signalling centre caused trains to be temporarily halted at Birmingham New Street.
A fire alarm at the signalling centre serving Birmingham New Street caused trains to be temporarily halted in and out of the major transport hub during rush hour. The control room has since reopened.
- Birmingham World: Fire alarm disrupts train services in Birmingham
- Express & Star: Fire alarm disrupts train services in Birmingham
- BirminghamLive: Birmingham New Street rush hour chaos after fire alarm at signalling centre
via Express & Star4h agoWolverhampton buses diverted due to minor crash
Two bus routes were diverted.
Two bus routes were diverted.
- Express & Star: Wolverhampton buses diverted due to minor crash
via Express & Star5h ago'Something huge is coming' - Popular Wolverhampton pub to temporarily close its doors
The change promises a ‘fantastic new-look pub’ with ‘great food’, entertainment and live sports.
The change promises a ‘fantastic new-look pub’ with ‘great food’, entertainment and live sports.
via Express & Star5h agoWest Midlands fish and chip shop up for sale for less than £40k
The listing states that early viewing is highly recommended.
The listing states that early viewing is highly recommended.
2 outlets5h agoMan exposes himself to dog walkers in Staffordshire
Two dog walkers reported seeing a man exposing himself on a stairway in Wombourne, South Staffordshire.
Two dog walkers reported seeing a man exposing himself on a stairway in Wombourne, South Staffordshire.
Police are appealing for information after a man exposed himself to two dog walkers on a stairway in the South Staffordshire village of Wombourne. The incident occurred on a popular walking route in the area.
- Express & Star: Police appeal for information after man 'exposes himself' to dog walkers in Staffordshire
- BirminghamLive: Man exposes himself in front of dog walkers along popular Wombourne walking route
via Express & Star5h agoDual Derby-placed Lazy Griff euthanised following injury
‘Everyone will remember the good days and take those memories with them’.
‘Everyone will remember the good days and take those memories with them’.
2 outlets5h agoJordan James to face former Wolves midfielders on international duty
Jordan James will face former Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielders Vitinha and Ruben Neves during international matches.
Jordan James will face former Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielders Vitinha and Ruben Neves during international matches.
Jordan James is set to play against former Wolves colleagues Vitinha and Ruben Neves, who are in the Portugal squad alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. Both players previously played for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
- Birmingham World: Jordan James excited to face former Wolves midfielder on international duty
- Express & Star: Jordan James excited to face former Wolves midfielder on international duty
via Express & Star5h agoShropshire town to lose one of its final cash machines
The bank has set a date for the service to cease operating
The bank has set a date for the service to cease operating
via Express & Star5h agoKlaus Zellmer leaves Skoda to become Volvo CEO
Former boss of Czech company has overseen a huge period of transformation for the brand.
Former boss of Czech company has overseen a huge period of transformation for the brand.
- Express & Star: Klaus Zellmer leaves Skoda to become Volvo CEO
via Express & Star5h agoSheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, owner of Mtoto, dies aged 76
‘Simply outstanding owner and breeder’ also responsible for the like of Almaqam and Addeybb.
‘Simply outstanding owner and breeder’ also responsible for the like of Almaqam and Addeybb.
via BirminghamLive6h agoLiam Millar interview: Birmingham City winger living up to pre-season pep talk
Liam Millar has made a superb start to his Birmingham City loan spell
Liam Millar has made a superb start to his Birmingham City loan spell
via Express & Star6h agoJose Mourinho prints out ‘red card’ incidents after Madrid derby loss
Real Madrid boss showed A4 sheet of paper at press conference after Atletico won 2-1 on Sunday.
Real Madrid boss showed A4 sheet of paper at press conference after Atletico won 2-1 on Sunday.
via Express & Star6h agoNine arrests at protest near Staffordshire drone factory
Protesters set up outside factory near Lichfield
Protesters set up outside factory near Lichfield
2 outlets6h agoSporting Khalsa, Bilston and Casuals win in non-league round-up
Sporting Khalsa scored late while AFC Wulfs were pegged back in step five and six football.
Sporting Khalsa scored late while AFC Wulfs were pegged back in step five and six football.
Regional non-league clubs competed in step five and six fixtures. Sporting Khalsa struck late in their match, while AFC Wulfs conceded an equaliser. Bilston and Casuals also won their respective games.
- Express & Star: Sporting Khalsa strike late, AFC Wulfs pegged back as Bilston and Casuals win - round-up
- Birmingham World: Sporting Khalsa strike late, AFC Wulfs pegged back as Bilston and Casuals win - round-up
via Express & Star6h agoNiall McCullagh given 14-day ban for mistaking winning post at Listowel
Veteran rider was beaten a head aboard Iamimmaculate on day two of the Harvest Festival.
Veteran rider was beaten a head aboard Iamimmaculate on day two of the Harvest Festival.
2 outlets6h agoFormer Wolves winger receiving specialist hospital treatment
A former Wolverhampton Wanderers winger is receiving specialist hospital treatment following a serious accident.
A former Wolverhampton Wanderers winger is receiving specialist hospital treatment following a serious accident.
The winger played for Wolves between 2014 and 2020. He is now receiving specialist hospital treatment after the accident.
- Express & Star: Former Wolves winger receiving specialist hospital treatment after 'serious accident'
- Birmingham World: Former Wolves winger receiving specialist hospital treatment after 'serious accident'
via BirminghamLive6h ago'Residents want more fly-tip prosecutions in Solihull' says Reform opposition leader
'More flytipping but punishing less' concerns raised by Solihull Council opposition leader
'More flytipping but punishing less' concerns raised by Solihull Council opposition leader
via BirminghamLive6h ago'This outcome is a victory for this Dudley family, but it should never have been a battle'
Beleaguered children's services under fire for treating children like 'cost pressures' in school allocation row
Beleaguered children's services under fire for treating children like 'cost pressures' in school allocation row
via Express & Star6h agoNo ‘quick fix’ for Newport flooding problems, mayor warns
The 1950s network is struggling to cope with modern issues
The 1950s network is struggling to cope with modern issues
via Express & Star6h agoHope Rising for Snowden Goodwood winner on Wednesday
Cheltenham-winning trainer making hay on the Flat with prolific mare.
Cheltenham-winning trainer making hay on the Flat with prolific mare.
- Express & Star: Hope Rising for Snowden Goodwood winner on Wednesday
3 outlets6h agoBilston market plans to sell alcohol from 8am daily
Plans to allow Bilston market to sell alcohol from 8am to 11pm daily have sparked councillor concerns.
Plans to allow Bilston market to sell alcohol from 8am to 11pm daily have sparked councillor concerns.
The proposed licence would permit alcohol sales from 8am to 11pm every day. Councillors have expressed concern that the extended hours could lead to increased anti-social behaviour, public nuisance and alcohol-related disorder.
- BirminghamLive: 11pm alcohol licence for Bilston Market sparks concerns after previous refusals
- Express & Star: Councillors concerned over plans for Bilston market to sell alcohol from 8am every day
- Birmingham World: Councillors concerned over plans for Bilston market to sell alcohol from 8am every day
via BirminghamLive7h agoEx-Aston Villa, Birmingham City and Wolves star Jordan Graham in hospital after road accident
Former Aston Villa, Wolves and Birmingham City forward Jordan Graham is receiving specialist treatment in hospital after a serious road traffic accident earlier this month
Former Aston Villa, Wolves and Birmingham City forward Jordan Graham is receiving specialist treatment in hospital after a serious road traffic accident earlier this month