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Home Secretary Targets Patriot Platform | Birmingham News (opens the original)
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has slammed Daniel Thomas and his Patriot Platform as “far-right and outright racist,” warning they’ll face the full force of the law if they cross legal lines—especially after he threatened to mobilize thousands to block asylum seekers in Piddington. While reassuring locals that asylum seekers will be housed separately to ease pressure on communities, Mahmood is drawing a clear line between legitimate concerns and extremist intimidation. Meanwhile, Piddington vill
Anchorage Road Closed for Emergency Water Work | Birmingham News (opens the original)
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Anchorage Road in Sutton Coldfield is shut down today, September 17th, as Severn Trent conducts emergency water work—expect delays on Birmingham Road (A5127) and Tamworth Road (A453) too. City drivers brace for longer commutes as one closure ripples through the area. Details on the scope and duration are pending, but plan ahead if you’re nearby. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high
Hidden Canals of Dudley | Birmingham News (opens the original)
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Step into the forgotten heart of the Black Country, where industrial-era canal tunnels once pulsed with life—hidden beneath our feet, they’re relics of a gritty, ingenious past that shaped Britain’s urban landscape. This isn’t just history—it’s a journey through the sweat, grit, and engineering marvels that powered an empire, revealing how the unseen infrastructure still echoes in our modern cities. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise
Green Councillor Faces Police Assault Trial | Birmingham News (opens the original)
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A Birmingham councillor, Siobhan Harper-Nunes, is facing trial for allegedly assaulting five people—including three police officers—in an August incident. Elected just months ago as a Green Party councillor and also running for West Midlands mayor, she’s now suspended from the party and listed as an independent. She pleaded not guilty to all charges, including assault on police officers, with trial set for July 2027. Out on unconditional bail, this high-profile case has sparked widespread discus
Birmingham Courier Fraud Arrest | Birmingham News (opens the original)
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Two Birmingham men, Hashim Ali and Mohammed Shaqeeb, have been arrested for running a chilling courier fraud scheme—posing as police to steal over £100,000 from nine victims since April. They’re now facing serious charges and are locked up, awaiting trial next month. This scam exploits trust in terrifying ways: victims handed over bank cards under false pretenses, only to see their accounts drained. A stark warning: never give out financial details to anyone claiming to be law enforcement—no mat
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