A decision on reopening the former Royal Oak pub in Wolverhampton as an Indian grill is pending after council discovered seven unauthorised flats. Read the latest on the planning committee's verdict.
Immigration enforcement in the West Midlands surged by 76% last year, with over 1,250 arrests. Major raids targeted courier depots and distribution centres in Wolverhampton and Dudley. Read the full report.
Immigration enforcement in the West Midlands intensified dramatically last year, with over 1,250 arrests. Read about the major raids on courier depots and distribution centres.
Coventry's council opposition leader calls for drone technology to track illegal waste dumpers, as the authority spends £500,000 tackling thousands of incidents. Read the latest.
A developer has redrawn plans for flats at a former Tettenhall care home after council criticism. The new proposal for five units follows the rejection of a nine-flat scheme deemed 'excessive'. Read the latest.
Sandwell Council has postponed a ruling on eight new flats in Great Barr after the developer demolished the former GP surgery without permission. Read the latest on the planning controversy.
Armed police stormed an 80-year-old farmer's Worcestershire home at 3.30am, seizing £60,000 cash. The raid is part of a major investigation into illegal waste and money laundering. Read the full story.
A planning application for five new flats in the garden of a locally listed Brownhills chapel has been submitted to Walsall Council. Read the full details on the proposed development.
West Midlands Police hail 'significant win' as new government powers target reflective number plates designed to dodge ANPR cameras. Part of a wider Road Safety Strategy.
A woman with rheumatoid arthritis says she's forced into roads to avoid illegal e-scooters and e-bikes on pavements. She brands riders 'a menace' and calls for action. Read the full story.
West Mercia Police arrest two men and seize nearly £100,000 cash, firearms, and counterfeit goods in a major crackdown on illegal waste and money laundering. Read the full details.
The long-vacant Beales department store in Lowestoft is on the market for £895,000, years after closure and a council flats plan stalled. Read the full story.
The government launches a consultation on tougher penalties, including vehicle seizure, for drivers using illegal 'ghost plates' designed to evade ANPR cameras. Have your say by March 31.
A joint enforcement operation in Walsall town centre checked 16 taxis, uncovering illegal 'ghost plates', window tints and a bald tyre. Half failed checks, with immediate action taken to protect public safety.
Plans to transform Wolverhampton's empty Marks & Spencer into over 70 apartments get green light. The historic Dudley Street store closed last year after nearly a century.
A 21-year-old Sutton Coldfield man faces charges after a police stop uncovered a knife and an illegally modified e-bike. He is due in court later this month. Read the full details.
A Solihull shop could be shut down after allegedly selling an illegal vape to a child and counterfeit Labubu dolls. Councillors will review its licence next week.
UK authorities are launching 'thorough' investigations into illegal streaming on Amazon Fire TV Sticks. FACT warns users face serious legal consequences. Learn the risks.
West Midlands Police urge Sandwell Council to reject a licence for Sklep Europa, a shop forced to close for selling illegal vapes, tobacco, and medicine. The licensing committee meets on January 9.
Home Office raids lead to hefty fines for businesses hiring illegal workers in the Midlands. Discover the penalties and the government's crackdown on unlawful employment.
UK households using 'dodgy' Amazon Fire TV Sticks are receiving texts from piracy watchdog FACT, warning of prosecution and malware risks. Over 1,000 people have been contacted.
UK police are cracking down on modified Amazon Fire Sticks in 17 areas. Users face fines up to £50,000 for illegal streaming. Learn the risks and legal alternatives.
A nationwide crackdown targets illegal streaming via modified Amazon Fire Sticks. Authorities warn of fines, prison, and cyber risks. Report sellers to Citizens Advice.
A Sandwell shop stripped of its licence for selling illegal alcohol, vapes and Viagra has applied for a new permit. The council will decide on 6 January.
Sandwell Council approves plans to replace a Bearwood shop destroyed by a major fire with a new building containing nine flats and a ground-floor retail unit. The blaze involved over 70 firefighters.
Shocking police bodycam videos from Birmingham in 2025 show arrests of a gun smuggler, firework yobs, and dangerous drivers. Watch the dramatic footage and read the full stories.
A Sandwell Council committee is set to decide on a new plan for eight flats in Great Barr after the developer demolished the former GP surgery without permission. Read the latest.
Sandwell Council's licensing committee had a tumultuous year, revoking licences for pubs and shops over stabbings, illegal workers, fake vapes, and knives sold to children. Discover the full story.
A new planning application seeks to build eight affordable flats on the site of a former day centre and library in Rowley Regis, addressing a critical shortage of family-sized homes in Sandwell.
Your guide to the UK's New Year's Eve fireworks laws. Know the 1am cut-off, buying restrictions, and penalties to avoid fines or prison. Stay legal this celebration.