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🚨 BREAKING: Man jailed for grooming at least 70 girls online Absolutely sickening news out of Birmingham today. A predator has been locked up for targeting dozens of young girls online. It’s a stark reminder to keep a close eye on what’s happening in our kids' digital worlds. Disgusting.

🚨 BREAKING: Midlands mum will 'never understand' why BMW driver left her 'beautiful' son, 12, after hitting him at 70mph It is absolutely sickening that a child can be left for dead at those speeds. Where is the justice? The roads are getting lawless. birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

🚨 BREAKING: Man jailed for 27 years for rape and multiple sexual assaults 27 years behind bars for this predator. A massive result for the victims and a reminder that our streets are safer with him locked away. Finally, some actual justice served. westmidlands.police.uk/news/…

🚨 BREAKING: Driver with 'shocking' record cries as he's sentenced for killing 9-year-old boy in Kings Norton A tragic end to a preventable disaster. How many more lives need to be lost before we see real consequences for reckless driving on our roads? Justice doesn't bring him back. birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

🚨 BREAKING: Worker's terror as ram-raiders crash BMW into shop A BMW smashed through a shop front in Birmingham, leaving staff terrified. Is this the city we live in now? Absolute madness on our streets yet again. Where is the visible policing when we need it?

🚨 BREAKING: Violence on 'busy' Birmingham tram as man suffers brain bleed Yet another reminder why people are terrified of public transport in this city. A man is in hospital with a brain bleed after a violent attack on the tram. When will safety be a priority? birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

🚨 BREAKING: Operation Fearless: Suspected drug dealer due in court Finally, some movement on the streets. A suspect is facing court following the latest round of Operation Fearless. Let’s hope this actually makes a dent in the local trade. westmidlands.police.uk/news/…

🚨 BREAKING: City backs Para Athletics Worlds bid despite £6m warning So the council is haemorrhaging cash, yet they’ve decided a £6m gamble on a Para Athletics bid is a great idea? Apparently, fiscal common sense is optional at the Council House. Strap in.

🚨 BREAKING: Birmingham non-compliant housing providers receive £200m a year in public funds Our council is handing over £200m annually to housing providers failing basic compliance standards. If your tax bill goes up while service tanks, now you know why. Scandalous. birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

From illicit cigarettes to counterfeit lipstick: more than £500k of illegal goods seized in Birmingham raids expressandstar.com/news/birm…

🚨 BREAKING: Man charged with Birmingham murder as family pays tribute to victim Tragedy hits the city again as police confirm a murder charge following a recent death. Thoughts are with the family at this devastating time. Details here: westmidlands.police.uk/news/…

🚨 BREAKING: Inquest opens into 74th patient of disgraced surgeon The grim toll of this scandal just keeps climbing. 74 victims now. How many more families have to suffer before we get real accountability for what went on at these hospitals? Absolutely shameful.

🚨 BREAKING: Huge £2.2bn plan to transform Ladywood collapses So much for the grand Ladywood regeneration. The multi-billion pound masterplan has officially collapsed, leaving residents in limbo while the Council continues its streak of absolute chaos.

🚨 BREAKING: Birmingham Council leadership says Ladywood 'will not be abandoned' as regeneration scheme collapses Empty promises again. The Ladywood project is in tatters, yet the council expects us to believe they have a plan. How many more times? birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

🚨 BREAKING: Man arrested over robbery of cash delivery driver in Smethwick Someone’s finally been cuffed after that cash-in-transit heist. A bit of progress in a city where it feels like anything goes these days. Police still looking for more leads. westmidlands.police.uk/news/…

🚨 BREAKING: Woman arrested after Ofsted shuts nursery over child safety fears Parents in the city are reeling today. An Ofsted inspection has forced the immediate closure of a local nursery over grave safeguarding concerns. A woman is in custody. Unthinkable.

🚨 BREAKING: £2.2 billion Ladywood transformation plan axed in dramatic update The long-promised Ladywood regeneration is dead in the water. Billions promised, nothing delivered—just more typical Brum council chaos. Another masterclass in how to let a neighbourhood rot. birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

🚨 BREAKING: Car rammed before men launch machete attack Stark reminders of why people feel so unsafe in our streets. Absolute chaos reported in the city as another violent incident unfolds. Where is the visible policing we were promised? Our streets need control.

🚨 BREAKING: A45 closure live as crash results in 'major disruption' If you’re planning on getting anywhere near the A45 right now, don’t bother. It’s an absolute car park out there following a crash. Expect significant delays and avoid the area if you can. birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

🚨 BREAKING: Man charged after firearm, stun guns and fake cash seized Police have taken some nasty hardware off the streets in Bloxwich. Glad to see the arsenal off the road, but honestly, what is going on out there? westmidlands.police.uk/news/…