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A 17-year-old has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal outside a mosque in Smethwick, West Midlands.

A large warehouse fire in Coventry city centre has prompted a major response from firefighters, with the cause of the blaze still unknown.

West Midlands Police have released CCTV footage of a man connected to the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in Birmingham.

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old outside a library in Coventry.

A British parliamentary committee criticized the government's response to a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending a match against Aston Villa, labeling it ineffective and inflammatory.

A Home Affairs Select Committee report reveals that inaccurate evidence generated by an AI tool was used by West Midlands Police to justify a ban on Israeli football fans.

A mother in the UK expresses her struggles with financial pressures while caring for her son with disabilities.

A police manhunt is underway in Coventry following a stabbing incident that left a woman in her 20s in serious condition.

Police have launched a manhunt for 21-year-old Deara Sadiq, linked to a stabbing incident in Coventry that has left a woman in her 20s in critical condition.

A gunman opened fire on a vehicle in Rednal, Birmingham, leading to a crash, with police investigating the incident.

A teenage boy was sexually assaulted at Brunswick Park in Wednesbury, prompting police to seek information about a suspect described as a young white male in a balaclava.

The UK is facing continued wet weather with multiple flood warnings issued, particularly in the south-west and Midlands, alongside forecasted snow and chilly temperatures.

A man tragically drowned during a police pursuit in South Derbyshire after jumping into floodwater.

The Met Office has issued a yellow snow warning for eastern England, predicting wintry weather that may bring sleet and snow throughout the day.

A machete attack in Birmingham has left two teenagers hospitalized, with witnesses describing a chaotic scene on the street.

Newly released snow maps indicate that parts of the UK, including Scotland, Wales, and the Midlands, are expected to experience significant blizzard conditions over the next five days.

Casting agency Celex is looking for Birmingham and Midlands based extras for the new series of Peaky Blinders, specifically those with hairstyles suitable for the 1950s.

A Heron Foods worker was stabbed in the stomach while attempting to apprehend a shoplifter, leading police to initiate a manhunt for the attacker.

A multi-vehicle crash on the M6 northbound near Birmingham caused significant traffic delays, with police present at the scene and lanes expected to reopen shortly.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow in 10 areas of northern England and the Midlands, predicting potential travel disruptions from this afternoon to early Friday morning.

A man's body was discovered near New Invention Infant School in Willenhall, prompting a police investigation and the cordoning off of the area.

Anna from England's Midlands discovered her husband James's double life after noticing strange behaviors and seeking answers to her suspicions.

West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford resigned after exaggerating the potential risks of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans visiting Birmingham to calm local tensions.

Craig Guildford, the chief constable of West Midlands police, is set to retire after an inquiry criticized his force for using exaggerated intelligence to impose a ban on Israeli football fans.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is considering investigating West Midlands police's chief constable, Craig Guildford, following a report about the force's banning of Israeli fans from a football match.

Wes Streeting expresses outrage over the continued employment of West Midlands police chief Craig Guildford following criticism of his handling of a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.

The West Midlands police chief, Craig Guildford, is resisting calls to resign after being criticized for using misleading intelligence to impose a ban on Israeli football fans, despite losing the confidence of the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood.

UK police have acknowledged that they used AI-generated evidence, referencing a nonexistent game, to justify banning fans of an Israeli football club from a Europa League match in Birmingham last year.

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has lost trust in the West Midlands Police chief following a recommendation that led to the ban of Israeli fans from an Aston Villa match last year.

Shabana Mahmood criticized the Chief Constable of West Midlands Police for leadership failures and announced new laws permitting Home Secretaries to dismiss police chiefs after a review of a controversial decision regarding Israeli football fans.

A report will criticize West Midlands police for their intelligence handling that led to banning Israeli fans from a Birmingham football game, amid inquiries ordered by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.

The West Midlands police chief has apologized to MPs for providing false information regarding the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans, which was based on incorrect AI-generated data.

Simon Foster, the West Midlands police and crime commissioner, has criticized MPs for their alleged bias against Chief Constable Craig Guildford amid ongoing inquiries into the banning of Israeli football fans.

Seven fire crews responded to a blaze in a Birmingham tower block, prompting an evacuation of residents.

Residents of a town in England were astonished this week by a bright pink glow in the sky, which was later explained to be due to a localized soccer club's light display.

Residents of Birmingham and the surrounding West Midlands witnessed an unusual phenomenon as the sky above the city glowed with an intense pink color while rare snow covered the region.

Residents of the West Midlands in England witnessed a stunning fuchsia sky, initially thought to be an extraordinary sunset or the Northern Lights, but the reality was much simpler.

East Midlands Airport has closed its runway due to heavy snowfall caused by Storm Goretti, adding to travel disruptions already affecting Birmingham Airport.

Birmingham Airport has suspended all operations due to heavy snowfall from Storm Goretti, affecting flights across the UK, especially in the Midlands and parts of Wales.

Hundreds of UK schools are set to close on Friday due to heavy snowfall caused by Storm Goretti, particularly affecting the Midlands, Wales, and Scotland.

A crash involving a cattle trailer has closed part of the M1 motorway near East Midlands Airport, causing significant delays for motorists.

The Jewish community in Birmingham is expressing frustration towards West Midlands police regarding their handling of the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, leading to calls for the chief constable's resignation amid MP inquiries.

Storm Goretti is expected to bring significant snowfall to the Midlands, prompting amber weather warnings and caution for drivers.

West Midlands police defended their decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a match in Birmingham, asserting it was not influenced by political factors despite facing scrutiny.

Jewish communities have expressed concerns that a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending a match could be seen as antisemitic, as noted in recent documents about the upcoming fixture against Aston Villa.

Leicester Tigers secured a decisive victory over Gloucester, showcasing their dominance at Welford Road while highlighting what the team will miss with Nicky Smith's departure.