Police Christmas crackdown in Sutton Coldfield makes arrests
West Midlands Police's proactive team makes multiple arrests in Sutton Coldfield for burglary, robbery, and drug offences ahead of Christmas. Read the latest on the operation.
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Trial set for five men over 32 vehicle thefts
Five men plead not guilty to conspiracy in a spate of 32 vehicle thefts across six police force areas. Trial set for April 2026. Police warn against leaving cars unattended.
Car Theft Surge in Streetly Prompts New Police Tactic
West Midlands Police deploy new high-visibility patrols in Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, following a sharp rise in vehicle thefts from driveways. Officers urge residents to stay vigilant.
Midlands car theft surge warning ahead of Christmas
West Midlands Police report a spike in car thefts in Streetly, with thieves monitoring weather forecasts to steal unattended vehicles. Officers deploy high-visibility patrols. Read the safety advice.
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.
Polestar EV Charger Saves Drivers £1,000 Annually
Polestar unveils a bi-directional EV charger that can cut energy costs by £1,000 a year. The tech turns your car into a home power source. Discover how this innovation works.
Fly-tipper's van destroyed in £4.6k crackdown
A Bilston man's van was crushed after he was caught fly-tipping in Wolverhampton. He received a £4,740 bill and a community order. Read how the council is fighting back.
Man charged after police chase at Birmingham City FC
A 23-year-old man faces driving charges after a police pursuit near St. Andrew's. The incident occurred during a match as part of a targeted vehicle crime operation.
Life sentence for Erdington killer who hid body in sleeping bag
Diogo Bettencourt receives life sentence for the brutal murder of neighbour Anthony Sharma in an Erdington HMO. The killer, who has schizophrenia, hid the body and tried to use the victim's bank card.
19-year-old arrested over stolen motorbike in Dudley
A 19-year-old was detained after police spotted a stolen motorbike in Dudley town centre. The rider was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. Read the full story.
Gang jailed for 27 years over £2m luxury car thefts
An organised crime group that stole over 70 high-value vehicles using sophisticated jamming equipment has been jailed for more than 27 years. Read the full story.
DVLA's urgent tax warning to thousands of UK drivers
The DVLA has issued an urgent warning, telling motorists they 'must' tax their vehicle even if no payment is due. Avoid fines by acting now.
Sainsbury's New Streetly Store Bid on Pub Car Park
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's has launched a second attempt to build a convenience store on the car park of the Farmer John's pub in Streetly, after a previous application was refused. Read the latest on this local planning battle.
Darlaston shooting: Dad shot on doorstep after school run
A father was shot four times on his doorstep in Darlaston. Five men have admitted conspiracy charges. Read the full story of the horrific attack.
Birmingham Clash Over Public Safety Emergency Call
Conservative councillors demand a public safety emergency in Birmingham after stabbings, but Labour says crime is falling and action is already a top priority. Read the full debate.
Four Convicted Over £500k Illegal Tobacco Factory
A Birmingham gang has been found guilty of running a £500,000 illegal tobacco factory. Police seized weapons, cash, and over 400kg of tobacco. Read the full investigation 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.
Police Appeal After Smethwick Shop Robbery
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a robbery at a shop on Hales Lane, Smethwick. Two men, one armed with a knife, stole items before fleeing. Call 101 with info.
Birmingham's most violent postcodes named after stabbings
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's most dangerous areas after a wave of stabbings, including the killings of Katie Fox and Yassin Alma. See the full list of high-crime postcodes.
Coventry's 'Big Wolf' to repay tiny fraction of £12m
Steven 'Big Wolf' Woolridge, who orchestrated a £12m cocaine empire, has been ordered to repay less than £9,000. Discover the full story of the West Midlands drug network.
Birmingham pair caught with 60kg of cannabis
Two Birmingham residents were intercepted at Manchester Airport smuggling over 60kg of cannabis concealed in their luggage. Discover the details of this major drug bust.
£20m heroin racket smashed in Birmingham
A father and son avoid jail after a £20.3m heroin haul was found hidden in fruit juice from Afghanistan. The NCA is now hunting two other suspects.
Woman arrested for £1,500 Selfridges theft in Birmingham
A 40-year-old woman was arrested for stealing £1,500 of goods from Selfridges as police step up patrols for one of Birmingham's busiest Christmas shopping weekends. Join our WhatsApp for breaking news.
Birmingham Councillors Row Over Safety Emergency
Conservatives demand Birmingham Council declare a public safety emergency after violent attacks, but Labour accuses them of 'playing politics'. Read the full story.
PIP recipients warned about new EV mileage tax
Disabled drivers on PIP will pay new electric vehicle mileage charge despite existing exemptions. Learn how the 2028 tax change affects you.
Gang jailed for stealing 330,000 bullets in heist
A criminal gang has been sentenced for stealing over 330,000 rounds of ammunition from a lorry in Sutton Coldfield, an act police described as an 'unimaginable threat to public safety'. Read the full story.
Birmingham teens in court for car cannibalism
Two 18-year-olds from Birmingham appear in court charged with conspiracy to steal cars and parts in a spree targeting a dozen vehicles across the city. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Budget 2025: Car tax rise for petrol and diesel drivers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces Vehicle Excise Duty will rise with inflation from 2026, hitting petrol and diesel drivers. Electric vehicle pay-per-mile charge confirmed for 2028.
One dead, 10 injured in Tokyo car crash hit-and-run
A man has died and 10 are injured after a vehicle ploughed into a crowd in Tokyo. The driver was arrested after a foot chase. Police are investigating a potential link to a car theft.
High-mileage EV drivers face £267 new road tax charge
1.4 million electric vehicle owners driving over 8,900 miles yearly could pay £267 under new road tax plans. Learn how the proposed mileage-based charge affects you.
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