Four in Five Drivers Break 20mph Speed Rules
Shocking data reveals 84% of UK motorists regularly exceed 20mph limits, sparking major road safety concerns. Discover the findings and expert analysis.
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Birmingham's 13 Safest Areas With Lowest Crime Rates
Explore the latest data revealing Birmingham and West Midlands' safest neighbourhoods with the lowest crime rates. Discover which areas reported the fewest incidents.
UK unemployment hits 5% as payroll numbers decline
UK unemployment reaches post-pandemic peak of 5% with 32,000 fewer payrolled employees in September. Wage growth slows but remains above inflation-comfort levels. What's next for the economy?
Birmingham judge alarmed by gun prevalence after shooting
A judge has condemned the 'alarming prevalence' of firearms in Birmingham after a 20-year-old man was shot following a disturbance involving machetes. Read the full story.
Birmingham Jewish leader's antisemitism warning
A prominent Birmingham Jewish businessman delivers powerful warning about rising antisemitism in UK cities amid ongoing conflict in Middle East.
Three arrested after Birmingham teenager robbed at knifepoint
West Midlands Police have arrested three suspects following a terrifying knifepoint robbery targeting a teenage boy in Birmingham's Kings Heath area. The victim was threatened with a blade before having his possessions stolen in broad daylight.
Birmingham man accused of £100k damage rampage
A Birmingham man faces crown court after allegedly destroying a high-performance BMW M4 and causing extensive damage during a dramatic city centre incident that left emergency services scrambling.
Birmingham city centre attack leaves man with fractured skull
Shocking daylight assault near Birmingham's Grand Central sees 30-year-old victim punched to ground in unprovoked attack. Police release CCTV images of suspect.
Woman stabbed outside Birmingham Asda - police hunt
A violent attack outside a Midlands Asda supermarket has left a woman with serious injuries as police launch an urgent search for the suspect in a residential area of Birmingham.
Murder arrest after woman, 19, found dead in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after a 19-year-old woman was discovered dead at a property in Kingstanding. A man has been arrested and remains in custody as detectives continue their enquiries.
Four charged in Sainsbury's car park crime crackdown
Four individuals face serious charges following a major police operation targeting organised retail crime at a Birmingham Sainsbury's supermarket car park.
Birmingham stabbing: Man critical near Alexander Stadium
A major police investigation is underway after a man was discovered with serious stab wounds in Perry Barr, Birmingham, just hours before the area was set to host thousands of sports fans.
Man accused of £100k damage to Birmingham's Electric Cinema
A man stands accused of causing catastrophic damage to Birmingham's historic Electric Cinema in a destructive spree that left the city's oldest cinema facing repairs exceeding £100,000.
Man in court over £100k criminal damage across West Midlands
A Birmingham man faces multiple charges after allegedly causing extensive damage to vehicles and properties across the West Midlands, with estimated losses reaching six figures.
Police hunt thugs after brutal double assault in Solihull
West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after two men were brutally attacked in separate incidents in Solihull town centre. Detectives believe the violent assaults may be linked.
Teens Escape Jail for Vicious Wolverhampton Attack
Shocking footage of a brutal assault on a vulnerable man in Wolverhampton sparks national debate as perpetrators receive community orders, prompting victims' families to demand tougher youth sentencing laws.
TikTok Murder: Tristyn Bailey Case Goes Viral
The disturbing story of how a Florida teenager's murder went viral on TikTok is now being explored in a new ITV documentary, examining the dark intersection of social media and true crime.
£700k Gold Bars Found in Police Raid
West Midlands Police uncovered a treasure trove of 7kg gold bars, luxury watches, and £100,000 cash in a major organised crime bust across Birmingham and Solihull.
Fire extinguisher chaos on Birmingham bus sparks police hunt
West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for witnesses after yobs discharged a fire extinguisher on a busy Birmingham bus, forcing passengers to evacuate in a terrifying incident that could have had 'tragic consequences'.
Golf buggy cocaine dealer jailed in Birmingham
A Birmingham drug dealer who used a golf buggy to transport cocaine around the city's streets has been sentenced to prison in a case that highlights innovative criminal methods being employed by drug networks.
Violence against shop workers surges by one-third
Shocking new data reveals a dramatic surge in physical assaults and verbal abuse targeting retail staff across Britain, with Co-op reporting over 1,000 incidents daily.
Dirt-disguise robber jailed for Birmingham shop attempt
A would-be robber's bizarre disguise of dirt and grime couldn't hide his identity from police after a failed convenience store robbery in Birmingham. Read how quick-thinking staff and CCTV foiled the attempted theft.
Cars sit idle 96% of time in UK
New research reveals the astonishing inefficiency of car ownership in the UK, with vehicles sitting idle for 23 hours daily. Discover what this means for urban planning and your wallet.
Birmingham War Memorial Vandalised Sparks Fury
A century-old war memorial in Birmingham's city centre has been brutally vandalised, sparking fury and heartbreak across the community as police launch investigation.
Audi police chase ends in crash - two in court
Two men charged after high-speed police pursuit through Birmingham streets culminates in dramatic crash involving stolen Audi A5. Full court details revealed.
Prolific Birmingham thief jailed after seven-week crime spree
A prolific Birmingham thief has been jailed for 18 months after admitting to seven shoplifting offences across the city centre in just seven weeks, with crimes captured on CCTV.
Armed police respond to Birmingham city centre stabbing
West Midlands Police confirm armed officers responded to a serious stabbing incident on Navigation Street, with two victims hospitalised and cordons remaining in place as investigations continue.
Firework Attack on Birmingham Bus - Police Hunt
West Midlands Police are hunting suspects after a firework was launched at a bus in Birmingham, forcing emergency evacuation and raising serious safety concerns about public transport security.
Charity Thief Hunted After Stealing from Vulnerable in Birmingham
West Midlands Police are hunting a callous thief who stole charity boxes from a Birmingham shop supporting vulnerable adults with learning disabilities.
Pensioner beaten by thugs in vicious street robbery
A 70-year-old man was brutally attacked by a gang of thugs who stole his wallet and phone in a shocking daylight robbery that has left the community reeling.
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