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🚨 Fireworks night in Birmingham had a few issues: five arrested, fireworks aimed at emergency workers, and a dispersal order over the whole city centre the next evening. Looks like “a warzone.”

🚨 BREAKING: Birmingham takeaway boss 'financially ruined' after 'bin-strike cockroaches' infested business When the bins aren't collected, the pests move in. Another local business destroyed by council incompetence while we pay more for less. How is this allowed to happen? birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

🚨 BREAKING: Birmingham murder probe after man found with stab wounds in Edgbaston property Yet another senseless tragedy on our streets. Police are on the scene in Edgbaston after a man was found stabbed. If you saw anything, speak up. birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

🚨 BREAKING: Arrests made as part of continuing operation to tackle firework disorder in Birmingham Finally, some action in Brownhills. If you think setting off explosives in the street is a hobby, expect a visit. Dispersal orders are live—stay sensible. westmidlands.police.uk/news/…

🚨 BREAKING: BOMB HOAXES ACROSS EUROPE DISRUPT FLIGHTS AS BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT ALSO RECEIVES THREATS Yet more chaos at BHX. Police are investigating after security threats forced evacuations. If you’re heading to the airport today, expect delays and check your status.

🚨 BREAKING: Birmingham police handed extra powers after 'appalling' firework rampage If you weren't already fed up with fireworks being used as weapons on our streets, the police have finally been granted dispersal powers to try and keep a lid on it. birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

🚨 BREAKING: Police investigate death of jailed surgeon's patient West Midlands Police are digging back into the past of a disgraced surgeon. Questions are finally being asked about a patient death that should have been flagged years ago. More trauma for families.

🚨 BREAKING: Birmingham Airport issues statement over 'bomb threat' Chaos again at BHX. Police are on the scene after a security threat forced an evacuation. If you’re heading there today, expect delays and check your flight status before leaving. birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

🚨 BREAKING: Man arrested on suspicion of attempted rape in Great Barr Serious incident in Great Barr today. Police have confirmed a man is in custody following an attempted rape investigation. Always stay alert when out and about. westmidlands.police.uk/news/…

🚨 BREAKING: Family wins high court bid over fatal club stabbing Finally, a glimmer of accountability for the family of the victim. The High Court has ruled the initial investigation into this tragic club stabbing was flawed. It’s about time justice started working.

🚨 BREAKING: Birmingham housing firms on watchdog's 'non-compliant' list rake in £200m a year £200m in revenue for firms failing basic standards? While tenants deal with the fallout, these companies are laughing all the way to the bank. How is this allowed? birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

🚨 Birmingham. A dad waking up in soaking sheets. Damp flat, no heating, and asthma. Recycling and garden waste collections still suspended. The bin strike has passed its first year. Fireworks fired at shoppers and police vans on New Street on Halloween. Seven arrested, the youngest 15. This is England’s second city in 2026. Who is actually running this place?

🚨 BREAKING: Killer guilty after victim's cry heard on 999 call A truly harrowing end to a local trial. The audio from that emergency call was enough to secure the conviction today. Birmingham is a safer place with this individual off our streets, but the city remains shaken by such senseless violence.

🚨 BREAKING: Coalition running Birmingham says work to 'fix' city under way amid pothole anger Are we supposed to be impressed? The council claims the pothole fix is finally happening, but we’ve heard this song and dance before. Let’s see if they actually fill them or just paint over the cracks. birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

🚨 BREAKING: Man convicted of murder over attack at property in Birmingham Justice served today after a violent incident in our city. The courts have delivered a guilty verdict following a brutal attack that left our community reeling. Details below: westmidlands.police.uk/news/…

🚨 BREAKING: Machete-wielding robbers hold up cash delivery van Is anyone actually surprised anymore? Armed thugs swarming a cash van in broad daylight is the new normal for our streets. When are we going to see real patrols instead of just more excuses?

🚨 BREAKING: Birmingham grooming gangs inquiry 'an opportunity to learn from failings' We’ve heard the excuses before, but this inquiry better actually lead to accountability. The community deserves to know why the system failed so miserably for so long. birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…

🚨 Birmingham on fire. On Halloween night, fireworks were fired at shoppers, shopfronts and police vans on New Street and Corporation Street. 🎇 Seven arrested. The youngest is 15. Assault, possession of fireworks, possession of an offensive weapon. Why was this barely national news?

🚨 BREAKING: INQUEST HEARS ROPE AT THE SCENE UNLIKELY TO HAVE BEEN TIED BY MURDERED BOY The inquest into this tragedy has taken a chilling turn. Forensic evidence suggests the knot found at the scene wasn’t tied by the victim. A devastating update for a city still grieving.

🚨 BREAKING: Inquiry launched into 'serious concerns' at former Birmingham exempt housing firm The exempt accommodation scandal keeps on giving, and by that I mean it continues to be an absolute disaster for this city. About time someone looked into this. birminghammail.co.uk/news/mi…