A man in his 30s was hospitalised after being struck by a police vehicle responding on blue lights in Selly Oak. West Midlands Police has referred the incident to its professional standards department.
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.
A mother and daughter were held hostage after burglars raided their Shropshire home, mistaking it for a drug den. Read how a dropped 999 call led to their rescue.
Sainsbury's has issued an urgent recall for its JS Free From Breaded Mini Fillets due to undeclared milk contamination. Customers are urged to return the product for a full refund.
HMRC warns Christmas crafters and side hustlers they must declare income over £1,000. Learn the tax rules for festive trading and avoid an unexpected bill. Check your obligations now.
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.
Cadbury refutes social media claims about reducing chocolate content, confirming full compliance with UK and EU standards. Discover the facts behind the rumours.
Eleven food businesses in the West Midlands, including in Solihull and Sandwell, received a zero-star food hygiene rating in 2025, meaning major improvements are necessary. Check the full list.
Discover how the national curriculum is transforming with significant updates to reading, maths, and relationships education that will impact every primary and secondary school.
The BBC has issued an official statement following significant viewer complaints about accessibility issues during a recent Celebrity MasterChef episode featuring deaf contestant Chris McCausland.
UK online sellers face new tax reporting requirements as HMRC launches digital platform crackdown. Learn how the trading allowance changes could affect your side hustle.
Ex-Birmingham City Council leader Tahir Ali could be barred from public office for seven years following a standards investigation into taxi licence misconduct during his tenure.
Birmingham's premier shopping destinations are poised for a dramatic Sunday trading overhaul, with proposals to extend opening hours significantly across the city centre retail hubs.
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.
Major changes to roadside eyesight testing could affect millions of mature motorists across Britain. Discover how new regulations aim to make roads safer while ensuring drivers maintain proper vision standards.
Dudley Council refuses controversial HMO conversion on Hagley Road, citing overcrowding concerns and inadequate living conditions for students in latest planning decision.
West Midlands Police took extreme measures with chainsaws to breach a Birmingham property during a drugs warrant, uncovering a sophisticated cannabis farm in a shocking daytime operation.
West Midlands authorities are pursuing new licensing powers to regulate animal sales and combat illegal puppy trading operations across the region.
West Midlands Police have made two arrests after discovering a sophisticated suspected cannabis farm in a residential property on New Birmingham Road, Oldbury.
Shocking new research reveals up to 10 million British motorists may be driving with vision below legal standards, creating a major road safety crisis.
Two men have been sentenced after police uncovered a massive cannabis cultivation operation in Birmingham worth over £1.2 million, marking one of the region's largest drug busts this year.
Police uncover sophisticated cannabis farm with 1,500 plants in Birmingham industrial unit, as organised crime group's high-rolling operation goes up in smoke.
Police discover sophisticated cannabis cultivation operation with over 1,000 plants in Wolverhampton industrial unit, marking significant blow to organised crime.
A rogue trader from Wolverhampton has been prosecuted after leaving a family home in ruins with dangerous electrical work and structural damage. Discover how to protect yourself from cowboy builders.
Liverpool City Council launches crucial consultation seeking public input on new accessibility standards for housing development. Have your say on creating more inclusive living spaces.
Birmingham Trading Standards crack down on city shop selling illegal tobacco products in undercover operation. Thousands of illicit cigarettes seized in latest raid.
Solihull Council launches groundbreaking review of energy standards for new buildings, aiming to slash carbon emissions and lead West Midlands' climate fight with sustainable development requirements.
West Midlands Police and Home Office immigration enforcement officers discover suspected illegal living conditions during coordinated raid on Smethwick storage facility, with multiple individuals taken into custody.
West Midlands Police have made four arrests and recovered multiple firearms along with a significant quantity of drugs during a targeted raid on a property in Birmingham, marking a substantial blow to organised crime in the region.