Bentley seized and nine arrests in police crackdown
West Midlands Police seized 66 uninsured vehicles, including a Bentley, and made nine arrests during a major 24-hour road safety operation. Discover the full results of the crackdown.
West Midlands Police seized 66 uninsured vehicles, including a Bentley, and made nine arrests during a major 24-hour road safety operation. Discover the full results of the crackdown.
A Birmingham man has been sentenced after police discovered a huge weapons cache, including 50 knives and a 3D-printed firearm. Read the full shocking details of the case.
Six individuals aged 18-23 appear in court charged with County Lines drug offences following a police operation. Cash and suspected Class A drugs were seized.
West Midlands Police warn drivers as roadside checks target uninsured vehicles and 'Fatal Four' offences. Get insured or face prosecution and vehicle seizure.
West Midlands Police's expanded Project Guardian Taskforce has made over 70 arrests and seized nearly 70 weapons in a major crackdown on knife crime and serious youth violence.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged after police were called to reports of children with knives in the Shannon Road area of Kings Norton, Birmingham.
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested in Aston, Birmingham, on suspicion of terrorism offences including encouragement of terrorism. She remains in police custody.
Fleet fines have surged across the UK, driven by new Clean Air Zones and AI enforcement. Private parking remains the top offence. Discover how businesses are coping.
A spate of stabbings has shaken Birmingham, with two fatalities. Exclusive data reveals weapon possession offences in the city are over three times the national average. Read the full report.
Keane Carter, 25, has been charged with firearm possession after a 'live and viable' shotgun was discovered during a police raid in Chelmsley Wood. A 24-year-old woman was bailed.
A shotgun and 13 rounds of ammunition were discovered by police during a raid on a property in Pendrell Close, Chelmsley Wood. A man and woman have been arrested. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.
Former Met Police officer David Carrick receives his 37th life sentence for historic sex offences, including rapes and child abuse spanning over 30 years. Victims show courage.
Tracy Hovell, who claimed to be the UK's best Labradoodle breeder, has been banned from owning animals for five years after being convicted of animal welfare offences. Read the full story.
Festim Qengaj, 20, has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison after police found cocaine and cash in his car during a stop in Milford. Read the full story.
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Erdington after police discovered 2kg of cannabis hidden in bags during a warrant. The suspect has been bailed as enquiries continue.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Bartley Green on suspicion of terrorism offences, including disseminating materials and possession for terrorist purposes. Report suspicious activity to police.
Reaz Dixon, 20, has been sentenced to 15 years for a Telford rape. Police commend the victim's bravery and urge others to report sexual offences.
One in four UK drivers misuse hazard lights, often to say thanks, risking fines up to £5,000. Expert advice on correct light usage and winter car checks to stay safe and legal.
Police discovered a staggering £100,000 in cash and arrested a woman for cocaine possession after stopping an erratically driven car on the M6 near Stafford. Read the full story.
Exclusive police data reveals 202 crimes reported on Smallbrook Queensway where Katie Fox was fatally stabbed. Shoplifting tops the list as community seeks answers.
New data reveals most motorway speeding offences occur between 70-79mph, debunking the '10% plus 2' leeway myth. Discover the risks and why a speed limit review is demanded.
Shocking crime figures reveal a sex offence is reported every day in Birmingham city centre, the West Midlands' worst location for such crimes. Discover the full list of hotspots.
Shock data shows 84% of vehicles exceed 20mph limits in Britain, with many drivers fined while doing under 30mph. Discover the full story and why safety bosses defend these zones.
Jason Lane, a dangerous paedophile from Droitwich, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for 16 sexual offences against a boy. Police commend the victim's bravery.
Richard Gull, 32, jailed for four years after robbing a Sutton Coldfield supermarket and burgling an Erdington home while on bail. The stolen car contained vital medical equipment.
New research shows drivers are most likely to break traffic laws at 8:27am and 7:15pm. Discover the top reasons and how it affects insurance costs.
Drivers beware: New 'yellow box' cameras are catching thousands of motorists in Birmingham and across the UK. Discover how these enforcement systems work and how to avoid hefty fines.
A depraved offender from the West Midlands has been sentenced to prison after his victim covertly recorded his disturbing behaviour, leading to his capture and conviction.
Major motoring rule change comes into force this week as drivers face £300 penalties for common window offence. Essential reading for all UK motorists.
A leading criminal defence solicitor reveals how carrying common household items could result in serious weapons charges under UK law, even without criminal intent.