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Over the past year, the West Midlands Police Major Crime Unit has secured 110 convictions, totaling nearly 1,140 years in prison, for serious crimes like attempted murder, firearms possession, drug dealing, and violent woundings. Through meticulous intelligence gathering and forensic analysis, theyve made communities safer by removing dangerous offenders from the streets. Notable cases include a 32-year sentence for a point-blank shooting and over 38 years combined for a leg shooting. The unit vows to continue combating organized crime and protecting the West Midlands.

Peter Mandelson, a Labour peer, discusses his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein in a BBC interview, expressing regret for the broken system that failed to protect Epsteins victims. He distances himself from Epstein, claiming to have been at the edge of his life and never witnessing abuse. Mandelson admits to understanding his sacking and regrets the victims lack of protection, framing the scandal as an opportunity for growth.

West Midlands Polices Major Crime Unit has secured 110 convictions over the past year, totaling nearly 1140 years in sentences. Their reactive teams tackle severe crimes like attempted murder, firearms offenses, drug trafficking, and violent woundings. Through intelligence gathering, CCTV analysis, phone data review, and forensics, they apprehend dangerous criminals. Notable cases include a 32-year sentence for a point-blank shooting and over 38 years combined for a leg shooting. The units diligence not only clears streets but also prevents future violence.

Two men, Omar Clarke and Herbert Palmer, pleaded guilty to seriously injuring a man with glass bottles during a fight outside a pub in Erdington. The incident occurred on July 2nd last year, and the victim was hit by Clarke and Palmer as he tried to walk away from an argument. The men will be sentenced in March, and Operation Fearless continues to work towards making Erdington High Street safer.

Storm Goretti leaves Guernsey and Jersey in cleanup mode; road closures, debris warnings, and mail delivery updates.

As tensions rise globally, the UK contemplates conscription amidst a small Army. Liberal Democrat MP Mike Martin, a former Army officer, suggests conscription could be necessary for a long conventional war with Russia. Historians and defence experts offer mixed views, citing past struggles with conscripts and the demands of modern warfare. The Ministry of Defence denies plans for conscription, instead promoting voluntary options like a military gap-year trial. However, recruitment challenges persist, leaving Britain to consider how to bolster its forces for future conflicts.

Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given apologizes for using Holocaust analogy to describe Celtics sacked managers tenure, pledges to educate himself and donate fee to Holocaust Educational Trust. Celtic moves on with Martin ONeill as interim boss, securing a 4-0 win over Dundee United.