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Man charged after three house fires in Midlands town

A 50-year-old man faces arson charges after three house fires in Ashby-de-la-Zouch left two teenagers and a woman hospitalised. Emergency services responded to the incidents within minutes. Police investigation continues.

Three houses torched in linked Midlands arson attack

A 50-year-old man is arrested after three houses in Ashby-de-la-Zouch were deliberately set on fire within minutes. Two teens and a woman were hospitalised. Police urge witnesses to come forward.

Man dies after stabbing in Birmingham

A man has died after a stabbing on Hutton Road in Birmingham. West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation. Follow for live updates.

UK's New Economic Powerhouses Revealed

Recent government analysis uncovers unexpected economic growth hotspots across Britain, with East Midlands and West Midlands leading the charge while London's dominance shows signs of fading.

Birmingham bus firework attack: Nine arrested

Disturbing video captures the moment a packed Birmingham bus was deliberately targeted with fireworks in a reckless attack that endangered passengers. West Midlands Police confirm nine arrests following the terrifying incident.

£14M cannabis seized at Birmingham Airport

Border Force officers at Birmingham Airport have seized cannabis worth approximately £14 million in one of the region's largest drug interceptions this year, leading to criminal charges.

Four charged in Birmingham Airport cannabis raid

Four individuals face serious charges after Border Force officers discovered a significant cannabis shipment worth thousands at Birmingham Airport in a dramatic overnight operation.

Stoke-on-Trent police warn of planned mass violence

West Midlands Police have issued an urgent warning about planned mass disorder in Stoke-on-Trent tonight, with officers preparing for potential violent clashes following social media threats.

Man in court over Walsall race hate shop attack

Jordan Cresswell faces magistrates after allegedly attacking a shop worker while shouting racist abuse in Walsall town centre. The 32-year-old is charged with racially aggravated assault by beating.

Police racism probe after Walsall rape arrest remarks

West Midlands Police have launched an internal investigation after an officer was recorded making a racist comment during the arrest of a 23-year-old man in Walsall on suspicion of rape, sparking widespread condemnation.

Walsall hate crime: Police hunt suspect in racist attack

West Midlands Police have launched an urgent public appeal to identify a suspect following a disturbing racially aggravated assault in Walsall town centre. Detectives release CCTV images and warn community tensions could escalate.

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