Gelvin Lyons, 42, was nearly three times over the alcohol limit when found in his car in Brierley Hill. He lost his job as a warehouse driver and was sentenced to a community order with unpaid work and a 42-month driving ban.
A Birmingham mum of two has been living in a rat and cockroach-infested hostel for over a year, despite being in the council's top housing priority, and says her daughter contracted ringworm from the filthy conditions.
Wolverhampton nightclub Oxygene has its licence suspended for three months after a stabbing and a disorder involving 400 youths, with council citing 'significant failures' by the venue.
Solihull Council's planning committee has approved detailed plans for 228 new homes at Mell Square regeneration, despite concerns over only 17 car parking spaces.
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A 15-year-old girl suffered a fractured spine and head injury after being struck by an unmarked police car on a zebra crossing in Bordesley Green, Birmingham, her mother says.
A Birmingham couple, Teresa Lay and Wayne Jackson, won £333,333 on the Postcode Lottery after moving into a bungalow whose previous owner also won the same amount.
Davina Frost, 28, admitted making a bomb hoax after threatening to plant a bomb in a Birmingham primary school playground, causing 379 children and 40 staff to be locked indoors. She received a suspended sentence.
Alastair Duncan launched Pubs with Playgrounds app after recovering from appendix surgery, listing 870+ UK pubs with play areas, including 49 in the West Midlands.
British passport holders face new summer travel rules including EES, passport validity, US visas, power bank limits, and eGate changes for children aged 8+.
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Despite reforms, 32,559 Carer's Allowance overpayments occurred in 2025-26, with 78 carers owing over £20,000. MPs and charities demand transparency.
Birmingham City Council has been ordered to take urgent action after pleading guilty to mice infestations in two flats, with abatement orders requiring work within 12 weeks and £7,000 in costs.
Jez Stracey-Kemp, 40, from Wolverhampton, received a suspended 24-week prison sentence for sending racist and homophobic texts to a West Midlands Police officer after his phones were not returned.
Swimming in Carding Mill Valley reservoir is banned due to hidden dangers. National Trust warns of cold water shock, submerged hazards, and strong currents after recent incidents.
Diners and staff at Al-Qamar restaurant in Balsall Heath barricaded themselves inside after a man armed with a baseball bat and knife attacked a pregnant woman outside.
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West Midlands Police have implemented Public Space Protection Orders in Wolverhampton city centre and Bentley Bridge to combat anti-social behaviour during the summer holidays.
A motorcyclist was deliberately rammed off their bike on Coventry Road in Birmingham on May 23. Police are appealing to identify the driver of a silver Skoda Octavia.
Michael Miah, 49, of Small Heath, received an 18-month community order and a restraining order after punching his ex-wife in a supermarket car park, leaving her briefly unconscious.
A Birmingham shopkeeper chased three armed robbers wielding machetes from his Sparkbrook store using a hockey stick. No injuries reported.
Halesowen High Street is blocked by an emergency services incident, causing major disruption. Buses diverted, drivers advised to avoid area. West Midlands Police to issue statement.
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D.C Edginton & Sons in Studley praised the community after two fuel thieves paid back a total of £80 following a social media appeal, sending a warning to others.
A Birmingham motorist received three points and a fine after stopping on zig zag lines while shopping, as confirmed by Stechford & North Yardley Police.
A Pakistani national was arrested at Evri's Redditch depot on suspicion of overstaying, part of a nationwide immigration crackdown resulting in 10 arrests across three depots.
A Birmingham woman recounts how a man targeted diners with a baseball bat and knife at Al-Qamar restaurant, leaving a woman seriously injured.
Andy Burnham, incoming PM, confirms £150 one-off payments for state pensioners aged over 66 via the Warm Home Discount Scheme, targeting low-income households.
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Doritos Chilli Heatwave packs may be mispacked with Tangy Cheese, containing milk not listed on label. FSA urges consumers with milk allergies to return affected 140g packs with batch code GBC 209 184C and best before December 5, 2026.
Sharon Osbourne posted a playful clip with grandson Sidney, days before the one-year anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne's death on 22 July 2026.
A 17-year-old boy was sentenced to three years in prison after being caught with a loaded 9mm handgun, ammunition, and cash in Birmingham. He claimed he held the gun for an older friend.
An elderly couple in their 80s were attacked and robbed by a man on a bike in Sandwell after a shopping trip, leaving the husband with facial injuries.
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham may announce a year-long rent freeze for the private sector as early as Monday, according to sources close to his team.
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Birmingham City Council pledges security improvements across 32 parks after unauthorised encampments cost £132,770 in enforcement and clean-up between April and June 2026.
