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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.
By
Matthew Cooper
21 May 2026
Crime
US woman accused of murder plot claims she flew to UK for birthday celebrations
Aimee Betro, 45, told jurors she first came to Britain for ‘random touristy stuff’ and later visited for music events and boat parties.
By
Matthew Cooper
28 Jul 2025
Crime
Teenager accused of murdering 12-year-old remanded in custody until October
The 15-year-old suspect, who cannot be named, has yet to enter a plea over the murder of Leo Ross.
By
Matthew Cooper
28 Jul 2025
Crime
Teenager died from malnutrition after mother died from pneumonia, coroner rules
A coroner said Loraine Choulla, aged 18, would not have died if an ambulance had been sent to her home after a 999 call by her mother requesting help.
By
Matthew Cooper
25 Jul 2025
Business News
Corbyn throws his weight behind striking Birmingham bin workers
The former Labour leader warned other councils could threaten wage cuts as he visited a picket line in Tyseley.
By
Matthew Cooper
25 Jul 2025
UK
Senior officer guilty of misconduct over search for patient hit by train
Inspector Collin Baker was handed a written warning after a complaint to the police watchdog by the family of 23-year-old Matthew Caseby.
By
Matthew Cooper
24 Jul 2025
UK
Family pay tribute to ‘caring’ 78-year-old killed when car crashed into house
Barbara Howard died in hospital after a Jaguar collided with a van and then struck her home in Coventry.
By
Matthew Cooper
23 Jul 2025
Crime
Mother and daughter found dead months after 999 call ‘missed opportunity’
Alphonsine Djiako Leuga was found dead in Nottingham along with her 18-year-old daughter Loraine Choulla in May last year.
By
Matthew Cooper
21 Jul 2025
UK
Mystery artwork of former England boss eating chips appears in town centre
Sam Allardyce has thanked whoever put up the mural in his home town of Dudley, West Midlands, and praised it as a ‘very good likeness’.
By
Matthew Cooper
18 Jul 2025
Crime
Driver who killed mum and daughter in 84mph Boxing Day crash jailed for 13 years
Mohammed Ibrahim initially fled the scene and refused a breath test after hitting a quad bike and smashing into an oncoming car, setting it alight.
By
Matthew Cooper
16 Jul 2025
Crime
Driver who killed mother and daughter on Boxing Day was ‘racing’ at up to 84mph
Mohammed Ibrahim fled the scene after causing the deaths of Amanda Riley, 49, and Linda Philips, 72, in a head-on smash which set both cars on fire.
By
Matthew Cooper
16 Jul 2025
Politics
School apologises after pupil in Union flag dress removed from diversity day
Warwickshire’s Bilton School said it aimed to learn from the incident and expressed regret at the distress caused to the 12-year-old and her family.
By
Matthew Cooper
15 Jul 2025
UK
Cocaine courier jailed after road crime officers seize £1m haul from car boot
Police footage shows an officer finding the drugs in two Sports Direct bags after pursuing David Sherratt’s car at speeds of up to 120mph.
By
Matthew Cooper
14 Jul 2025
UK
Four teenagers arrested after drone seen hovering above high-security prison
Police said the youths, aged 15, 16, 18 and 19, were arrested and suspected drugs seized after a car was stopped in Warwickshire in the early hours.
By
Matthew Cooper
11 Jul 2025
Business News
Union accuses council of ‘abhorrent’ practices and calls for leader to quit
Unite’s National Lead Officer said workers involved in Birmingham’s bin strike remain in determined mood despite an alleged ‘fire and rehire’ threat.
By
Matthew Cooper
10 Jul 2025
Crime
Drinker killed his grandfather and glassed man in club, jury told
Jakob Walpole denies murder and an alternative charge of manslaughter over the death of 81-year-old vintage car restoration expert John Brown.
By
Matthew Cooper
9 Jul 2025
UK
Body found in woods confirmed as that of Coventry woman Reanne Coulson
West Midlands Police said the body has been formally identified and are continuing to appeal for information about the 34-year-old’s alleged murder.
By
Matthew Cooper
8 Jul 2025
Crime
Teenager who stabbed 13-year-old to death handed eight-year minimum term
The killer, who cannot be named, was given a juvenile life sentence after a judge described the attack on victim Jahziah Coke as ‘violent and nasty’.
By
Matthew Cooper
4 Jul 2025
UK
William issues personal good luck message to the Lionesses ahead of Euro 2025
The Prince of Wales visited the England women’s squad at St George’s Park to pass on his best wishes and pose for a squad photo.
By
Matthew Cooper
30 Jun 2025
Crime
Youth accused of killing Leo Ross told his trial will not take place next week
Coventry Crown Court heard the 15-year-old, who cannot be named, is now likely to face a jury in February next year.
By
Matthew Cooper
18 Jun 2025
Crime
Driver who killed two while on immigration centre bail given life term
Albanian Emiljano Kasaj, 34, will initially be treated for mental illness at a hospital after being handed a hospital order as part of his sentence.
By
Matthew Cooper
16 Jun 2025
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