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Matthew Cooper
UK
Aston Villa fans line streets in Birmingham to celebrate Europa League win
An open-top bus parade, featuring three buses and celebrating Villa’s first major trophy since 1996, covered a 4.5km route.
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Matthew Cooper
21 May 2026
Crime
Birmingham City star told he is lucky to be alive after drink-driving crash
Germany international Marvin Ducksch is facing a bill of more than £20,000 after causing the three-car crash in Warwickshire while changing his music.
By
Matthew Cooper
20 May 2026
UK
Golf champion Aaron Rai’s old form tutor remembers youngster’s ‘determination’
The 31-year-old became the first English winner of the US PGA in more than a century.
By
Matthew Cooper
18 May 2026
UK
Murder investigation launched after pedestrian hit by car dies in hospital
Footballer Tyler Fairman, who played for Woodthorpe Park Rangers, died in hospital after being hit by a Vauxhall Astra following an awards night.
By
Matthew Cooper
13 May 2026
Crime
Rapist jailed for religiously aggravated attack on Sikh woman in her home
John Ashby targeted his victim and told her he was a ‘British master’ after following her into her home.
By
Matthew Cooper
24 Apr 2026
Crime
Nursery worker jailed for more than three years over ‘horrible’ death of toddler
Noah Sibanda was put down to sleep and left unchecked for two hours before being found unresponsive in a baby room.
By
Matthew Cooper
17 Apr 2026
UK
Motorist handed one-year ban after military vehicle sent flying into the air
Dashcam footage released by police shows Crenguta Aruxandei forcing a military Land Rover to swerve, causing it to repeatedly roll over.
By
Matthew Cooper
17 Apr 2026
Crime
Toddler died at nursery after being restrained and left unchecked for two hours
The now closed Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley has admitted corporate manslaughter.
By
Matthew Cooper
16 Apr 2026
UK
Two men arrested after nine-year-old killed in two-car collision
The nine-year-old was a passenger in one of the vehicles.
By
Matthew Cooper
3 Apr 2026
Crime
Man, 36, remanded into custody after pedestrians hit by car in Derby
Sandhu Ponnachan, of Chariot Close, Alvaston, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
By
Matthew Cooper
1 Apr 2026
Crime
Shallow grave killer jailed for 18 years for strangling mother-of-two
Mohammed Durnion was cleared of murder but found guilty of the manslaughter of Reanne Coulson after setting her body on fire to destroy evidence.
By
Matthew Cooper
26 Mar 2026
Crime
Killer who took police to shallow grave guilty of mother-of-two’s manslaughter
Body-worn footage of Mohammed Durnion shows him pointing to where he buried Reanne Coulson, and lying to police minutes after the killing at his flat.
By
Matthew Cooper
24 Mar 2026
UK
Wheelie bin murder victim identified by police as three remain in custody
Family members have paid tribute to Thomas Niven, 37, as a ‘pillar of strength’ who will forever be missed.
By
Matthew Cooper
17 Mar 2026
UK
Murder suspect charged after stabbing near Birmingham primary school
Mahmood Ibrahim, 32, of no fixed address, is due before magistrates in the city on Thursday.
By
Matthew Cooper
5 Mar 2026
UK
Police chief ‘absolutely determined’ to learn lessons from Maccabi away fans ban
The head of West Midlands Police, Scott Green, said an AI tool remains switched off after inaccuracies were submitted to a safety advisory group.
By
Matthew Cooper
4 Mar 2026
Politics
Council aims to acquire former Dambusters base with plans for new aerospace jobs
West Lindsey District Council says its plans will honour RAF Scampton’s heritage and boost jobs in aviation, business, education and tourism.
By
Matthew Cooper
3 Mar 2026
Celebrity News
Stars hit red carpet for premiere of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
Writer Steven Knight and star Cillian Murphy both said they were immensely proud of the film, which launches in cinemas later this week.
By
Matthew Cooper
3 Mar 2026
Film
Tram named after Peaky Blinders writer Steven Knight as fans gather for premiere
Knight says fans can expect plenty of emotion from The Immortal Man – with the backdrop of Birmingham ‘one of the stars’ of the film.
By
Matthew Cooper
2 Mar 2026
Film
New Street Station’s Ozzy the Bull dons Peaky Blinders cap ahead of film launch
Visitors to the rail hub are being invited to have their portrait taken to mark the premiere of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.
By
Matthew Cooper
27 Feb 2026
Politics
Richard Tice pledges to end net zero ‘madness’ to reindustrialise Britain
Reform UK’s business, trade and energy spokesman used a speech at a steel firm to set out plans for a new Government ‘super department’.
By
Matthew Cooper
24 Feb 2026
Crime
Care worker who recorded himself raping vulnerable women jailed for 21 years
Joshua Springer, 36, targeted four women and was also found to have images showing babies being abused on his mobile phone.
By
Matthew Cooper
20 Feb 2026
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