West Midlands Police Release New Most Wanted Gallery
West Midlands Police appeal for public help to locate suspects wanted for serious crimes including robbery and assault. See the images and share information anonymously.
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Four driving manoeuvres face new enforcement
West Northamptonshire Council proposes a crackdown on banned turns, box junctions, and one-way offences using ANPR cameras. Have your say in the consultation.
13,000+ drivers caught speeding on Birmingham road
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's speeding hotspots as average speed cameras record 90,000 offences. Discover the city's most notorious roads and new safety plans.
Birmingham's violent hotspots ranked in new police data
Exclusive analysis of West Midlands Police figures ranks every Birmingham area for violence and sexual offences. See where your neighbourhood stands in the latest crime data.
Bus lane camera move catches thousands more drivers
Thousands more drivers have been fined after Birmingham City Council moved bus lane cameras on Broad Street. Discover the impact of the enforcement change and the surge in penalties.
Child rapist jailed for 14 years in Stoke-on-Trent
Thomas Green, 28, has been sentenced to 14 years for child rape. The judge deemed him 'especially dangerous'. Police urge victims to come forward.
Midlands Dance Teacher Jailed for Pupil Sex Offences
A former Midlands dance instructor has been imprisoned after pleading guilty to sexual offences against students. She exploited her position to groom victims, causing lifelong trauma. Read the full story.
2025 UK Crime List: Midlands Cities Ranked
New crime severity scores rank UK towns and cities. See where Birmingham, Nottingham, and other Midlands areas place on the national list of most dangerous places.
James Goulding jailed for 13 years for rape and coercive control
James Goulding has been sentenced to 13 years for rape and coercive control in Staffordshire. Police commend the survivor's bravery in coming forward.
Jailed teacher faces permanent ban from classrooms
Rebecca Joynes, jailed for six-and-a-half years for sexual activity with pupils, could be banned from teaching for life after a conduct panel ruled her actions caused 'enormous damage'.
20,000 drivers caught speeding in Birmingham hotspots
New data reveals Birmingham's worst roads for speeding fines, with average speed cameras catching thousands. Discover the city's top traffic offence hotspots and new safety plans.
Thousands caught by new Devon traffic cameras
New enforcement cameras in Exeter and Barnstaple caught thousands breaching bus lanes and gates. Drivers get warnings first, then fines. Read the latest traffic updates.
Derby Explosives Raid: 200 Homes Evacuated, Two Arrested
A major incident declared in Derby after police raid leads to two arrests for explosives offences. 200 properties evacuated as Army bomb disposal teams work at the scene.
Controlled explosion in Derby major incident
A controlled explosion was carried out in Derby after 200 homes were evacuated. Two men are in custody as police confirm it is not a terrorism incident. Read the latest.
200 Derby homes evacuated in explosives scare
Over 200 homes evacuated in Derby after police arrest two men on suspicion of explosives offences. Army bomb disposal teams are on scene. Read the latest updates.
16 vehicles seized and two arrests in police operation
West Midlands Police arrested a disqualified driver and another man for immigration offences after seizing 16 uninsured vehicles in a major operation. Read the full details.
Birmingham's top crime hotspots named in new data
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's most dangerous postcodes for violent and sexual offences. See the full list and police response to the city's crime wave.
Satanist actor jailed for terror offences after police discovery
A self-proclaimed satanist actor who claimed he made a pact with a devil has been jailed for 23 months for possessing extreme right-wing terrorist material. Read the full details of the shocking case.
Man jailed for 17 years for online grooming and rape
William Preece has been sentenced to 17 years for raping a child he befriended online. Staffordshire Police urge survivors to come forward.
Record penalty points force drivers off UK roads
New DVLA data reveals a 12% surge in driving offences, with motorists aged 35-44 most at risk of losing their licences. Learn how to avoid fines and disqualification.
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.
Six charged in County Lines drug probe
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.
7,000 uninsured vehicles seized in Birmingham crackdown
West Midlands Police warn drivers as roadside checks target uninsured vehicles and 'Fatal Four' offences. Get insured or face prosecution and vehicle seizure.
Woman arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of terrorism
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.
UK Fleet Fines Surge with New Driving Rules
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.
Birmingham knife crime: Weapons offences triple national rate
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.
Ex-police officer handed 37th life sentence
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.
Dog breeder banned after £140k welfare conviction
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.
Teenager arrested in Birmingham terror probe
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.
Telford rapist jailed for 15 years
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.
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