Birmingham

Hoax letter sparked investigation into alleged conspiracy to Islamise schools across UK

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Man arrested on suspicion of murder and seven counts of attempted murder

'Part of football died' after three violent incidents over the weekend

Paramedics returned to their vehicle to find smashed window and personal belongings missing

Police hunt suspect, Janbaz Tarin, 21, after two women are stabbed to death in the West Midlands

Government steps in after new report reveals shocking levels of violence and drugs in the jail

RSPCA called after dead animals found lying together on ground beneath 12-storey building

IT and NHS workers among attendees at the event in Birmingham

State-owned broadcaster to open ‘creative hubs’ around the UK

Ditch the car and travel by air, boat, bike or balloon to discover the hidden beauty of Britain’s biggest cities

Police hail 'landmark ruling' but critics warn it will fail to address root cause of gang violence

Group deny accusations of racism after being threatened for wearing traditional costume

Experts say the holy text may have been written by someone who knew Prophet Muhammad

Private messages on WhatsApp group offer 'disturbing insight' into the attitudes at Park View

Inquiry into 'Trojan Horse' allegation finds extremism in 13 schools

Sir Michael Wilshaw delivers findings on claims of a hard-line Muslim takeovers in Birmingham schools

Birmingham schools could have their leadership removed or even be closed

Letter passed to Birmingham City Council explains how four schools have already been targeted by Islamists