Mother-of-one transforms her £415,000 Victorian house into a stunning £1million family home

A mother-of-one has revealed how she transformed a dilapidated £415,000 Victorian house with a crumbling roof into a stunning £1 million family home with a huge open plan kitchen and luxurious master suite. ‘Property obsessed’ Lucy Kemp and her partner, Dan Nash lived opposite the neglected house in Harborne, Birmingham for seven years and decided to … Read more

Pregnant woman is attacked in terrifying robbery by three masked ‘Romanians’ who stole her jewellery

Pregnant woman is attacked and kicked in the stomach in terrifying robbery by three masked ‘Romanian’ men who stole jewellery from her home Three male suspects broke into an expectant mother’s home in Birmingham Dragging her out of bed, they kicked her in the stomach and fled with jewellery  Police are pleading with the public … Read more

Pictured: Woman, 55, who became fifth victim of Storm Dennis

A 55-year-old woman who went missing after she was swept away by raging floods has been identified as the fifth victim of Storm Dennis. Yvonne Booth, from Birmingham, became stranded in her car and was carried by fast-flowing water near a bridge which crosses the River Teme, near Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, on Sunday. Police launched … Read more

Distressed fox with head trapped inside a 2litre bottle highlights the danger of plastic pollution 

Everyday objects that seem perfectly safe, can sadly become hazardous when found accidentally by animals.  By disposing our rubbish safely instead of littering we are making choices that could save many lives. Protecting animals from harmful rubbish is easy. Dispose of your rubbish responsibly by recycling, reusing or simply putting it in the bin! Plastic … Read more

Police launch murder probe after the body of a 48-year-old man is pulled from a canal

Police launch murder probe after the body of a 48-year-old man is pulled from a canal in Birmingham with significant facial injuries as CCTV is released of his final hours Darren Round was found in Kings Norton canal by passerby who called the police Mr Round had significant facial injuries which suggested he had been … Read more

HS2 must be made using BRITISH steel say unions

British-made steel must be used to build the new high-speed rail link HS2, industry groups and unions have urged ministers. Prime Minister Boris Johnson last week gave the green light to the £106billion project, despite criticism of cost overruns and delays. The HS2 network will link London to Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds in a Y-shaped … Read more

Eagle-eyed police super recogniser spotted a record 406 wanted suspects in 2019

Eagle-eyed police super recogniser spotted a record 406 wanted suspects in 2019 including 16 in one day to help solve attempted murder, sex assault and theft cases Community support officer Andy Pope, 42, spotted record number of suspects The officer patrols West Midlands transport hubs part of Safer Travel Partnership Talent has led to arrests such as … Read more

Terrifying moment pilot tries and FAILS to land his jet on Heathrow runway during Storm Dennis gales

Terrifying moment pilot tries and FAILS to land his jet on Heathrow runway during Storm Dennis gales Footage shows a pilot struggling to land a jet at Heathrow Airport yesterday  Other clips show planes struggling as they try to land at Birmingham Airport Several jets wobble in mid-air, before bouncing as they land on the … Read more

Hundreds of children are having unnecessary operations to remove their appendix

Hundreds of children are having needless operations to remove their appendix ever year, researchers have warned. One in six children who underwent surgery for appendicitis actually had a healthy organ removed, according to a study of hospitals across Britain and Ireland. Surgery for appendicitis is the most common emergency operation in children, with 10,000 children … Read more