English

News at birminghammail.co.uk

Wednesday, Apr 17

22

Van theft suspects hunted - and they had no idea they were caught on camera

Footage was recovered from an on-board camera after the Vauxhall Combo was dumped - and it provided crystal-clear footage

Knife hold-up appeal as police issue CCTV image

A picture of two teenagers on a bus was released by police in connection with attempted theft in Sheldon Heath Road

21

Watch stolen BMW crash suspects flee as car smashes into home as resident sleeps

The car careered into a home in Chipperfield Road in Bromford injuring a 54-year-old man inside

Families slam ‘partial justice’ as mosques fireball attacker avoids jail

Relatives of Mohammed Rayaz - who was doused in petrol and set alight near Dudley Road Mosque - say attacker Mohammed Abbkr should have received a life sentence

20

DWP PIP claimants could be owed up to £12,000 - see if you are owed money

PIP is awarded based on how your condition affects your day-to-day life

What each mayoral candidate would do to make roads safer

After a four-year-old girl died in a tragic Birmingham crash - we asked the six mayoral candidates how they would improve road safety

19

Man charged with knife possession after late-night Walsall vehicle stop

Kevin Griffiths will face Dudley Magistrates' Court next month charged with a weapons offence and also failing to attend a drugs test

Birmingham New Street sex attack horror as woman assaulted and sprayed in face

It happened on a Walsall-bound train and now police have issued a picture of a man who may have information

Foreign Office issues Dubai travel warning as UK travellers told 'do not come to airport'

'Severe disruption' is affecting flights after freak weather lashed the area - leading to travel advice

18

Mohammed Abbkr: Why he won't go to prison, 'last resort' treatment and potential release

Mohammed Abbkr, aged 29, from Edgbaston has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order for the attempted murder of two men he set alight after they left mosques in Birmingham and London

Child fighting for life in hospital after dog attack in own home

The girl, who is aged under two, suffered serious injuries

17

Man driven by 'evil spirits' who set fire to Muslim worshippers as they left mosques sentenced

Mohammed Rayaz, aged 70, was set alight outside Dudley Road Mosque in Edgbaston in March 2023 while Hashi Odowa, 82, was similarly attacked near the West Ealing Islamic Centre in London three weeks earlier

Toddler seriously hurt after dog attack in her home

The girl, aged under two, was bitten by a 'large' dog, Gloucestershire Police have confirmed

Prince Harry and Megan Markle's former secretary compares them to 'teenagers' in brutal swipe

Samantha Cohen resigned from her role as private secretary to Harry and Meghan

16

‘Burberry scarf’-wearing man wanted after Tamworth station attack – CCTV appeal

A man was punched in the face in a vicious attack at Tamworth Railway Station in what is believed to be a robbery attempt

Birmingham German Christmas Market 2024 dates announced - with one change

The Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market returns to the city centre in November and December

15

Karate coach jailed over historic sexual offences against two boys

Tony Castle, 65, pleaded guilty to 12 charges of sexual abuse against boys including 10 counts of indecent assault

Women wanted after smash-and-grab burglary at Birmingham property

A break-in took place at a shared property in Green Bank Avenue in the centre of Hall Green - with West Midlands Police looking to trace two women

Family's heartbreaking tribute after 'superhero' dad and son die in house fire

Barry Mason, 45, died after he ran back into his burning home to save his four year old son Ethan, who also tragically died from his injuries

Rishi Sunak responds to claims the State Pension could be cut for millions of people

The future of the State Pension was a key point of discussion at Prime Minister's Questions

14

Exact locations 'dramatic' weather shift will see temperatures rise nearly 20C in days

The mercury dropped to around 1C on Tuesday, April 16, in parts of the UK and it is expected to remain bitter and windy in several regions for the coming days

Knifeman who stabbed three members of his family before going on the run is jailed

Izoel Crudu broke into a residential home in Birmingham and attacked two family members before attacking a fourth the next day in the street

Broad Street fire update after crews battled blaze over five hours

Broad Street was cordoned off as fire crews worked to make the area safe

Birmingham Airport urges passengers to 'check' two key things before flying

Airport bosses have said that making sure you have checked two key things ahead of your flight can ensure a smooth transition through airport security

13

Meghan Markle unveils new product as fans all notice same thing

Prince Harry's wife launched American Riviera Orchard last month

Tesco trials new security checks on shoppers before being allowed into branch

The supermarket giant has introduced the new security measure at one of its stores in a bid to tackle shoplifting and improve worker safety

12

Street wardens rescue 'abandoned' dog found in city centre car park

The poor dog was tied up and abandoned in a car park in Westside

Prince Harry stuns fans with reaction to Meghan Markle kissing polo teammate

Meghan Markle was on hand to congratulate her husband Prince Harry and his Royal Salute Sentebale team after they won the Royal Salute Polo Cup in Wellington, Florida

Tourists threaten 'boycott' as they face new daily charge in Canary Islands

The Canary Islands are reportedly considering introducing a tourist tax for Brits as authorities look to claw back cash amid a surge of visitors

Emirates suspends check-in at Dubai Airport affecting Birmingham passengers after torrential rain

Two Emirates flights bound for Birmingham Airport were meant to leave today - but all check-ins at Dubai Airport have been suspended until midnight