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Four jailed over £13.8 million cannabis smuggling plot

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.

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via Express & Star1h ago

Two arrested in Walsall - including one for racially aggravated offence

Two people were arrested near a town centre

via BirminghamLive1h ago

Bride-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.

via Express & Star2h ago

Woman, 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

via BirminghamLive2h ago

Killer driver who absconded from jail 'could be in Birmingham'

Derbyshire Police said 48-year-old Robert Maxfield absconded from HMP Sudbury

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Birmingham 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.

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.

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Person 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 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.

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via BirminghamLive3h ago

Rare 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.

via BirminghamLive3h ago

Girl, 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

via BirminghamLive3h ago

Travel chaos for passengers after flights into three major airports 'halted'

Flights have been 'paused' into Philadelphia, Teterboro and Newark

via BirminghamLive3h ago

Men injured in Tamworth bar group attack

One was punched in the head and another suffered an ear injury

via Express & Star3h ago

Road closed after incident near Staffordshire town

Emergency crews have been called out to the scene.

via Express & Star3h ago

Blackburn’s Kristi Montgomery brought in to Scotland squad as duo withdraw

Kenny McLean and Kieran Tierney have been forced to pull out.

2 outlets4h ago

Police 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.

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.

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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

via Express & Star4h ago

Severn Trent Water apologise for supply issues in Wombourne

Severn Trent Water have apologised for supply issues in the area.

via BBC Birmingham And Black Country4h ago

Fire alarm causes rush hour rail disruption

National Rail says the fire alarm in a signalling centre is likely to cause hours of delays.

2 outlets4h ago

Warning 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. A warning has been issued to West Midlands parents.

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3 outlets4h ago

Fire 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 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.

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via Express & Star4h ago

Wolverhampton buses diverted due to minor crash

Two bus routes were diverted.

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.

via Express & Star5h ago

West Midlands fish and chip shop up for sale for less than £40k

The listing states that early viewing is highly recommended.

2 outlets5h ago

Man exposes himself to dog walkers in 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.

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via Express & Star5h ago

Dual Derby-placed Lazy Griff euthanised following injury

‘Everyone will remember the good days and take those memories with them’.

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Jordan 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 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.

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via Express & Star5h ago

Shropshire town to lose one of its final cash machines

The bank has set a date for the service to cease operating

via Express & Star5h ago

Klaus Zellmer leaves Skoda to become Volvo CEO

Former boss of Czech company has overseen a huge period of transformation for the brand.

via Express & Star5h ago

Sheikh 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.

via BirminghamLive6h ago

Liam 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

via Express & Star6h ago

Jose 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.

via Express & Star6h ago

Nine arrests at protest near Staffordshire drone factory

Protesters set up outside factory near Lichfield

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Sporting 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.

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.

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via Express & Star6h ago

Niall 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.

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Former Wolves winger receiving specialist hospital treatment

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.

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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

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

via Express & Star6h ago

No ‘quick fix’ for Newport flooding problems, mayor warns

The 1950s network is struggling to cope with modern issues

via Express & Star6h ago

Hope Rising for Snowden Goodwood winner on Wednesday

Cheltenham-winning trainer making hay on the Flat with prolific mare.

3 outlets6h ago

Bilston 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.

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.

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via BirminghamLive7h ago

Ex-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