Walsall fan arrested over offensive message at football match
A 20-year-old from Walsall was arrested after a photo showed a Wolves fan displaying 'Police Killed Your Own' at Middlesbrough vs Wolves, referencing a fatal A66 crash.
Category : Community
Sandwell Council Plans Stricter HMO Conversion Rules
Sandwell Council proposes requiring planning permission for small HMO conversions to tackle community concerns, with a cabinet decision due October 14.
Man dies in stabbing outside Sutton Coldfield pub
A man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene after being stabbed near Beggars Bush pub in Sutton Coldfield. West Midlands Police has launched a murder investigation.
Tributes left outside Beggars Bush pub after stabbing
Flowers and balloons with 'daddy' messages left outside Beggars Bush pub in Sutton Coldfield after a man in his 20s was stabbed to death at a birthday party.
School intercom smeared with dog poo again
Warstones Primary School in Penn, Wolverhampton, condemned vandals after dog faeces was smeared on its intercom for a second time, calling the act 'unhygienic' and 'disrespectful'.
Man dies after tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
A man died after entering the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Witnesses say he asked for a photo, then jumped 12ft in. Altai the tiger is safe and will not be euthanised.
Sutton Coldfield pub cordoned off after overnight incident
Police have cordoned off the Beggars Bush pub in Sutton Coldfield after a major overnight incident, with a blue tent and forensics at the scene.
Police seize 70+ cars in street racing crackdown
West Midlands Police seized over 70 vehicles in three months using new powers that remove the need for a warning before enforcement, targeting illegal street racing and cruising.
Man's final words before tiger attack at Yorkshire park
A man asked bystanders to photograph him with a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park moments before he was fatally mauled. Emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene.
Chelmsley Wood Post Office Shuts Suddenly, Residents Frustrated
Chelmsley Wood Post Office at Greenwood Way closed unexpectedly, leaving residents without vital services. The Post Office confirms it won't reopen, citing failed sale and postmaster's inability to operate.
Hodge Hill's worst streets for violent crime revealed
New police stats show 136 violence and sexual offences in Hodge Hill in August 2026, with Rogers Road the worst street.
Man killed by tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park after dancing
A man died after entering the Amur tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday. Witnesses said he was dancing with AirPods in moments before the attack.
BT accused of bullying customers over digital landline switch
BT faces bullying accusations for pausing broadband of customers who haven't switched to digital landlines before the January 2027 PSTN retirement deadline, with 1.3m lines still to migrate.
Staffordshire murder probe: teen dies, four arrested
A teenager died and another was seriously injured in Meir, Stoke-on-Trent. Four males were arrested on suspicion of murder. Police appeal for witnesses and footage.
Police appeal over two missing girls in Birmingham city centre
West Midlands Police are searching for Kaitlyn, 15, and Sarah, 12, who may be together in Birmingham city centre. Call 999 if seen.
Cash ISA limit cut to £12,000, 22% charge from 2027
From April 2027, under-65s face a cash ISA limit cut to £12,000 and a 22% charge on cash interest in stocks and shares ISAs, confirmed by the Government.
900,000 pensioners missing Pension Credit, Lewis warns
Martin Lewis warns 900,000 of the poorest pensioners miss out on Pension Credit, a DWP top-up worth up to £238 weekly for singles in 2026/27.
Mortgage approvals at lowest level since December 2023
Mortgage approvals for house purchases fell to 54,900 in August, the lowest since December 2023, as affordability pressures and rising rates dampen demand, Bank of England data shows.
1.1m students warned over £2.6bn loan scam risk
1.1 million students in England and Wales will receive £2.6bn in maintenance loans, but experts warn of scams and urge caution.
Shoplifter in £500k refund scam freed 8 years early
Narinder Kaur, 56, made £2,000 a week fraudulently returning stolen items. She was released from a 10-year sentence eight years early and now faces a Serious Crime Prevention Order.
Birmingham dad killed over £1m cigarette bust; five jailed
Tomasz Samel, 45, was kidnapped from his Handsworth home, tortured and left for dead after a £1m cigarette seizure. Five people were sentenced on October 9, 2026.
DWP pension age rise could cost carers £134 a week
Unpaid carers face losing £134.82 a week as the DWP state pension age rises from 66 to 67, with 26,000 affected and women hit hardest.
Emergency services at Stowe Pool in Lichfield
Emergency services have cordoned off part of Stowe Pool in Lichfield this morning. Nearby Nether Stowe School confirmed the incident does not directly involve students or staff.
Healey urged to unlock £39bn fund for 41,000 social homes
Chancellor John Healey is urged to allocate significant SAHP funding this parliament, enabling housing associations to build 41,000 homes outside London over 10 years.
Tate brothers launch fresh bail bid in extradition fight
Andrew and Tristan Tate have asked a Miami court for bail as they fight extradition to the UK on rape and sex trafficking charges they deny.
Armed police swarm Edgbaston street, block road
Armed West Midlands Police officers descended on Rotton Park Road in Edgbaston at around 8pm on Thursday, blocking the road at both ends. The incident was cleared less than an hour later, with no confirmed injuries or arrests yet.
Prison officer sent 5,000 Snapchat messages to inmate
Prison officer Jade Morris, 37, exchanged over 5,000 Snapchat messages with inmate Jerome Nunes at HMP Long Lartin. Both pleaded guilty and will be sentenced on October 9.
Ex-officer jailed 11 years for hotel rape
Former Merseyside Police officer Ryan Theaker, 30, was jailed for 11 years after a victim's secret recording captured a prolonged hotel rape. He will serve five more years on licence.
Moseley man's 18-year tropical fish paradise in garden
Tee spent 18 years and £8,000 redundancy pay building a tropical fish shop in his Moseley garden, offering free visits to children and schools.
Shirley children's home approved despite parking fears
Solihull Council approves New Future Care's plan to convert a Shirley house into a children's home for two children, despite 70-signature petition and highway safety objections.
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