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Man arrested after dog attack in Telford

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of GBH after a woman was brutally attacked by a dog in Telford. Two dogs have been seized by police.

Budget: Alcohol, tobacco and vape taxes rise

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces inflation-linked alcohol duty rises, above-inflation tobacco hikes, and a new vape tax. Find out how the Autumn Budget affects you.

Fire Stick Fraud: £1,700 Bank Theft Risk

A fake 'Amazon Fire Stick' scam is putting UK users at risk of fraud, with victims losing nearly £1,700 on average. Learn how to protect your bank details from cybercriminals.

Birmingham duo wanted after £20m drugs seizure

Two Birmingham men are on the run after a £20m heroin shipment, concealed in pomegranate juice, was seized. Shamut Khan and Matiullah Zamankhel are wanted by the NCA. Contact authorities with information.

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.

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.

£100k Cash Found in Erratic M6 Car Stop

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.

£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.

£100k and drugs seized from car on M6 motorway

Officers recovered £100,000 and Class A drugs after stopping an erratic car on the M6. A woman was arrested and four pedestrians were reported to immigration. Read the full details.

XL Bully puppies seized in police raid before ban

West Midlands Police have confiscated nine XL Bully puppies from a Birmingham property just 48 hours before new breeding restrictions become law, sparking urgent warnings to owners.

£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.

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