Birmingham headlines 14 March: Five robbers filmed ram-raiding jewellers in Birmingham are jailed for more than 72 years
Five robbers filmed ram-raiding a jewellers in broad daylight and stealing £300,000 worth of gold have been jailed for a total of 72 years. The gang were found guilty of conspiracy to rob and possessing an offensive weapon after a four-week trial at Birmingham Crown Court.
The planned National Express bus strikes in the West Midlands this week have been suspended until next Monday under the condition that National Express accept Unite's latest offer. If the offer is rejected, commuters can expect an indefinite strike,.
Marston's has become the latest pub chain to put a number of its sites up for sale in a fresh blow to the industry. 61 pubs will be put up for sale following a review of it's estate. It comes after JD Wetherspoon announced it was looking to sell around 45 pubs at the end of last year.