Number plate cloning crisis traps innocent drivers
Innocent motorists are fighting speeding fines as number plate cloning soars 41%. Discover how to protect your vehicle from this growing crime wave.
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UK to name and shame minimum wage offenders
The government will publicly name employers who fail to pay the minimum wage, protecting 42,000 workers. New powers will also tackle illegal vapes.
State pensioners get £921 DWP payment
DWP is issuing £921 state pension payments throughout November. Discover how your National Insurance number determines your payment date and what this means for retirees.
Birmingham police raid seizes gun and drugs
West Midlands Police uncovered a shotgun, imitation firearms, Class A drugs and illegal alcohol during coordinated raids in Digbeth. Four arrests made in city-wide crackdown.
3 Million Sign Digital ID Petition, Prompting Debate
A petition against the UK's proposed digital ID cards has garnered nearly 3 million signatures, triggering a Parliamentary debate for December 2025. Discover the arguments for and against the scheme.
Drivers risk £10,000 fines for illegal tyres
UK motorists face automatic driving bans and fines up to £10,000 for unsafe tyres. A shocking 37% of drivers delay replacements. Learn how to check your tyres and stay legal.
Migrant freed after working at Stoke cannabis farm
Hysen Xhakolli, 23, will be immediately released from prison after being caught tending cannabis plants in Stoke-on-Trent. The Albanian national came to UK illegally in lorry.
Drivers risk £100 fines over dirty number plates
Motorists warned to clean lights and number plates as winter weather sets in. Obscured plates could lead to a £100 fine. Stay safe and avoid penalties.
Police seal off Birmingham's Bob Shop 4 in Small Heath
West Midlands Police have cordoned off a Small Heath convenience store. Discover the latest on this ongoing incident and the history of Bob Shops in the city.
West Bromwich shop loses licence over illegal sales
John's Booze in West Bromwich has had its licence revoked after being caught selling alcohol to a child and stocking illicit items including Viagra and oversized vapes. Discover the full story.
Lichfield shop closed for selling tobacco to kids
Euro Mini Market in Lichfield forced to close after repeatedly selling illegal vapes and cigarettes to children. Council takes robust action against criminal activity.
£38k illegal tobacco and vapes seized in Midlands
Trading Standards officers have seized almost £38,000 worth of illicit tobacco and vapes from 14 shops across Staffordshire. Investigations are underway, with some shops facing prosecution.
924 arrested in UK raids on high street crime fronts
HMRC and NCA raids target UK businesses used for money laundering and drug dealing. 924 arrests made and over £10m seized. Read the full story.
Fire TV Stick Crackdown: Knock at the Door Warning
UK households with 'dodgy' Amazon Fire TV Sticks face home visits and £1,000 fines in a new crackdown on illegal streaming. Learn the risks and Amazon's new security measures.
Amazon Fire Stick Crackdown: Home Visits Start
A major crackdown on illegal Amazon Fire TV Sticks has begun, with home visits now underway across 14 counties in England. Learn the risks and legal alternatives.
Illegal tobacco trader jailed after £33k bed find
A prominent figure in the West Midlands illegal tobacco trade has been sentenced after £33,000 was discovered hidden under a bed. Over £3.5 million passed through his accounts.
Amazon Fire TV Crackdown: UK Homes Face Visits
UK households using jailbroken Fire TV Sticks for illegal streaming face home visits and fines up to £2,000. FACT warns of data theft and fraud risks. Stay informed.
9 areas in illegal streaming crackdown before Christmas
FACT and Sky target 15 shops across Ireland in latest illegal streaming crackdown. Discover the full list of areas and the risks of using 'dodgy firesticks'.
Drivers face £1,000 fines over hidden number plate rule
UK motorists face hefty £1,000 penalties for obscured number plates during autumn months. Essential reading for every driver to avoid unexpected fines.
Birmingham landmark illegally demolished - council probe
Birmingham City Council has initiated a formal investigation after a landmark building in Erdington was illegally demolished, sparking outrage among local residents and heritage campaigners.
Mum jailed after bulldog mauls boy, 11
A Birmingham mother has been sentenced to prison after her illegal XL Bully savagely attacked an 11-year-old boy, causing devastating injuries in a horrific street incident.
Police crackdown on illegal street racing in West Midlands
Police forces across the West Midlands launch coordinated offensive against dangerous street racing, deploying ANPR technology and increased patrols to combat nuisance drivers.
Midlands drug dealers' lavish jet-set lifestyles exposed
Criminals across the Midlands are living the high life with luxury holidays, designer clothes and private jet flights - all paid for by their illegal drug empires. Police reveal how organised crime groups are flaunting their wealth while communities suffe
Number plate mistake: 3 points & £200 fine risk
Millions of UK motorists risk penalties for obscured number plates as new DVLA crackdown targets dirty and damaged registration marks.
Birmingham's fly-tipping nightmare blocks pathway
Exclusive photos reveal how a notorious Birmingham fly-tipping hotspot has become completely impassable due to massive waste dumping, leaving residents furious and demanding immediate action.
Birmingham shop caught selling illegal tobacco in raid
Birmingham Trading Standards crack down on city shop selling illegal tobacco products in undercover operation. Thousands of illicit cigarettes seized in latest raid.
Mum ran illegal 27-child taxi service to school
A Birmingham mother operated an unlicensed taxi service transporting 27 children to school in a dangerous and illegal operation that put young lives at risk.
Police discover car park gathering in Birmingham
West Midlands Police uncovered a group of people sitting around a table with alcohol in a multi-storey car park during a routine patrol in Birmingham city centre.
Birmingham's fly-tipping crackdown: £300 instant fines
Birmingham City Council launches tough new crackdown on illegal dumping with immediate £300 penalties and enhanced surveillance across problem areas.
Warning Over Illegal Weight Loss Pills in West Midlands
Health officials issue urgent warning as unlicensed slimming pills containing dangerous pharmaceutical ingredients flood the West Midlands market.
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