BMW and Mercedes Among Top Stolen Cars in Birmingham
Ford remains the most stolen car in the West Midlands, but Toyota thefts rise 7.6% and Mitsubishi thefts surge 64%. Overall vehicle thefts down 15.5% in two years.
Category : Community
Mother campaigns for passport law after killer fled to Pakistan
Teresa Ryan demands defendants facing serious charges surrender passports after son's killer Rashad Ali fled to Pakistan before trial, jailed in absentia for five years.
Community raises £20k for sacked Morrisons manager
More than £20,000 has been raised for Sean Egan, a Morrisons manager sacked after tackling a shoplifter who spat in his face at the Aldridge store. The community supports his tribunal case.
WMP Still Hunting Five Wanted Suspects Months On
West Midlands Police continue to seek five suspects, including Kyron Clifton, Duane Glanville, Leonard Cera, Jaspreet Jawandha, and Rafiq Bogle-Fredericks, who have evaded capture since last year.
Top Garden Storage Sheds and Cushions for Your Outdoor Space
Discover the best garden storage sheds and cushions to upgrade your outdoor space. Expert picks for durability, style, and functionality.
Big Brother star scarred after XL Bully attack
Big Brother star Aisleyne Horgan Wallace has been left permanently scarred after an XL Bully dog attacked her, requiring urgent hospital treatment and prompting a warning about the breed.
New curfew for drivers under 24 in NI from October 1
Drivers under 24 in Northern Ireland face new restrictions from October 1 under Graduated Driver Licensing, including a curfew on carrying passengers aged 14-20 between 11pm and 6am.
Kaleb Cooper Reveals Jeremy Clarkson's Wedding Role
Farmer Kaleb Cooper, 27, says Jeremy Clarkson will provide unlimited Hawkstone lager on tap for his wedding to Taya Wilkinson. The couple, together for a decade, have three children.
HMRC Inheritance Tax Gifting Allowance: Which? Warns Parents
Which? warns parents about the £3,000 annual inheritance tax gifting allowance, cautioning that transferring large sums without using exemptions could lead to a 'hefty' tax bill.
Parents Arrested After 7-Year-Old Son Reaches 18 Stone
Damien and Jessica O'Brien face murder charges after their 7-year-old son Casper died weighing 255lb, with officials citing extreme neglect.
Midlands Drivers Urged Not to Drive in World Cup Crackdown
Police in the Midlands arrest three in Bilsthorpe for drink-driving during World Cup; Inspector warns against driving under influence as summer heat and football matches increase pub visits.
UK Heatwave Drowning Death Toll Hits Seven
Seven people have died in UK open water incidents during the heatwave, including a 15-year-old boy and a 55-year-old woman, prompting urgent safety warnings from police.
High Court Injunction Targets Late-Night Car Meets in London Borough
A High Court injunction in Kensington and Chelsea bans car meets from 6pm to 7am, targeting dangerous driving and noise to protect residents.
Great-grandmother, 79, banned from all Sainsbury's in UK
Rita Seymour, 79, has been banned from every Sainsbury's and Argos in the UK following incidents at her local Hook store, but insists she is innocent and wants the ban lifted.
Dad carries paralysed son up Three Peaks for charity
Pete Haslam carried his 11-year-old son Ted, paralysed by cancer, across the Three Peaks in a 23-mile trek raising funds for Warwick-based charity Molly Ollys.
Barclays: 1 in 5 Gen Z Would Move 25+ Miles for Housing
Barclays research reveals one in five Gen Z would relocate 25+ miles for affordable housing, with price as top priority. Average deposit fell 16.4% year-on-year.
Gabriel Garland Leaves Love Island: Age, Job, Height, Exit
Casa Amor bombshell Gabriel Garland, 24, has left the Love Island villa after ITV removed him over an incident when he was 17. Here's his age, job, height, and why he was cut short.
Wheels for Wales raises £22,800 for air ambulance
A New Quay couple has raised more than £22,800 over four years through Wheels for Wales, a charity car festival thanking Wales Air Ambulance for saving Emily's father.
Police Seek Man Over Handsworth Harassment Incident
West Midlands Police have released a photo of a man they want to speak to after a harassment incident on Heathfield Road, Handsworth, on 1 June.
Couples urged to stop sex in Birmingham cemetery
Campaigner John Gilmore calls for an end to 'shenanigans and hanky pankies' at Yardley Cemetery, urging thrill-seekers to find other locations.
Drivers Face Unlimited Fine for Heatwave Dog Mistake
Drivers could face an unlimited fine under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 for leaving dogs in hot cars during the UK heatwave, warns Confused.com.
Man Hospitalized After Broad Daylight Attack in Dudley
A man was taken to hospital after an attack in Dudley near Pegasus Island. West Midlands Police are investigating and appeal for witnesses.
Birmingham speed zones not enforced, MP claims
MP Paulette Hamilton says too many drivers ignore speed limits in Birmingham due to inconsistent enforcement, citing Chester Road in Erdington as a danger spot.
Police Release CCTV After New Street Sexual Assault
West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a woman was sexually assaulted on New Street in Birmingham city centre on April 2.
Police Defend World Cup Morning Drink-Drive Operation
West Midlands Police stopped over 70 vehicles in Dudley after England's World Cup win, finding no drink-drivers but defending the operation against online criticism.
DWP Crackdown on Three Benefits with New Bank Account Powers
The DWP is sending warning letters to Universal Credit, Pension Credit and ESA claimants before direct action in October, including bank account snooping and driving bans.
Mysterious Milk Deliveries in Telford Prompt Police Appeal
Police appeal for info after wrong-address milk deliveries in Muxton, Telford. Milk firm has no customers there; vans unmarked and deliveries at 1-4am.
Woman's Body Recovered from Swan Pool at Sandwell Valley
A woman's body was recovered from Swan Pool at Sandwell Valley Country Park on Saturday evening. Emergency services responded after reports of a missing woman in the water. Police say the death is not suspicious.
Teen throws pensioner's mobility scooter keys in bush
A 75-year-old man was left stranded in Tamworth after a teen threw his mobility scooter keys into bushes following an attempted theft. Police appeal for witnesses.
Healthy Midland Dad Dies Suddenly on Holiday at 35
Craig Mowe, 35, from Coventry, died unexpectedly while on a family holiday in the New Forest. A GoFundMe campaign supports his wife and daughter.
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