Woman injured in Temple Row car crash in Birmingham
A woman was injured after a car hit her and then a building on Temple Row, Birmingham, at around 4.30pm on September 29. Police say her injuries are not thought to be life-changing.
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Man 'swapped clothes and went to 3 airports' after fatal hit-and-run
Jashan Singh, 21, allegedly changed clothes at an industrial estate and visited three UK airports after running over Navpreet Singh, 26, in Wolverhampton during Diwali. He denies murder.
Birmingham road sealed off after man seriously injured
Police cordoned off Barrows Lane in Stechford after a man was found with serious injuries just before 10am on Tuesday, September 29. He was taken to hospital, and officers are appealing for information.
Travellers back at Witton Lakes in Birmingham
Travellers have returned to Witton Lakes in Stockland Green, with fewer than a dozen caravans parked on the fields. Eviction proceedings are under way, and Coun Amar Khan says they should leave before the end of the week.
Man, 18, arrested on suspicion of rape at Solihull gym
An 18-year-old man has been arrested and bailed on suspicion of rape after an incident at The Gym Group in Shirley, Solihull, on September 15.
MP reports Kingstanding Patriots tops assault in London
Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler says he intervened to stop five men in Kingstanding Patriots tops assaulting a black man in Waterloo, London, on September 26. Met Police say the victim declined to report the incident and no arrests have been made.
Del Boy's Reliant could fetch £40k at NEC auction
The iconic Midland-made Reliant Regal Supervan III from Only Fools and Horses is going under the hammer at the NEC, with bids expected up to £40,000.
Police Hunt Boy After Dudley Shop Robbery Threat
Police released an image of a boy after a shop worker was threatened and items stolen on Birmingham New Road, Dudley, at 9.55pm on June 29.
DWP driving licence revocation powers begin October 1
From October 1, the DWP can apply to court to disqualify benefit claimants who refuse to repay debts, with new powers also allowing direct bank account deductions.
Birmingham stalker who threatened mum and targeted kids sentenced
Delroy Johnson, 46, of Quinton, was sentenced at Birmingham Magistrates' Court after being found guilty of stalking and threatening to kill a woman, and turning up at her children's school.
Wren's Nest Nature Reserve marks 70th anniversary
Wren's Nest National Nature Reserve in Dudley, the UK's first geological national nature reserve, celebrates 70 years with a year-long programme of events starting this autumn.
Family desperate to bring Brit referee home after Florida hit and run
Brandon Grimes, 26, from Seaham, died in a hit-and-run in Florida on September 25. His family and partner David Jackson are raising funds to bring him home.
Mahmood declines to say if UK is Islamophobic
Birmingham Ladywood MP and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood refused to say whether the UK is Islamophobic, saying engaging with fellow citizens gives her hope.
Boy who drowned told friends he couldn't swim, inquest hears
Hayden Jones-Powell, 13, died at Meynell Lake in Syston on June 25 after telling friends he couldn't swim. An inquest recorded a conclusion of accident.
Man 'deliberately crushed' victim twice in Diwali attack, trial hears
A murder trial heard how Jashan Singh, 21, allegedly ran over Navpreet Singh, 26, twice in his Mercedes during Diwali celebrations in Wolverhampton, killing him.
Dudley Council plans tenants' group funding cut
Dudley Council proposes ending £40,000 annual grant to DfTRA tenants' federation, citing regulatory compliance failures, sparking opposition from group and councillors.
Man seriously hurt in Winson Green moped car crash
A man suffered serious injuries in a crash between a moped and a car at a Winson Green junction and was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Merseyside fire deaths caused by lithium-ion battery
A fire that killed a mother and three children in Bootle was caused by a lithium-ion battery going into thermal runaway, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service confirmed.
Man sprayed with unknown substance in Oldbury street
A man in his 20s was sprayed with an unknown substance on Pottery Road, Oldbury, on Sunday evening, prompting a large emergency response and a hospital trip.
DWP Housing Benefit 40% cut proposed for unemployed
Policy Exchange urges DWP to cut Housing Benefit by 20% after two years and 40% after four for unemployed working-age claimants, saving £2.5bn by 2031-32.
Beer-drinking driver banned after Aldridge tree crash
Tyler Newbold, 22, was banned from driving for 12 months after admitting drink-driving in Aldridge. He had 50mcgs of alcohol in 100mls of breath, over the limit.
Birmingham's most dangerous areas in new crime data (28.09.2026)
Lozells and East Handsworth recorded 2,420 violent and sexual offences in 12 months to July, the highest in Birmingham, followed by Aston with 2,381, according to West Midlands Police data.
Birmingham dad banned after 60mph police chase
Jabulane Mpayang, 44, from Perry Barr, has been banned from driving for 18 months after leading police on a 60mph chase in Acocks Green. He received a suspended sentence.
Ofsted slams West Bromwich school over staff threats
Ofsted's emergency inspection of The British Muslim School in West Bromwich found staff used threatening behaviour and threw objects, leaving boarders feeling unsafe.
Police appeal to witness of fatal Sutton-in-Ashfield crash
Nottinghamshire Police are urgently seeking the driver of a dark car who witnessed a fatal collision that killed a woman in her 40s in Sutton-in-Ashfield on 14 July.
Police dog Snow retires on birthday after eight years
West Midlands Police dog Snow, who detained a rape suspect and received multiple commendations, retires on his ninth birthday after eight years of service.
Royal Mail Warns: Never Pay £2.99 Parcel Fee in Scams
Royal Mail warns customers never to pay a £2.99 shipping fee in scam texts, which can steal information or drain bank accounts via fake websites.
Pension Credit could boost weekly allowance to £332.95 for couples
State pensioners on lower incomes may receive weekly allowance top-ups up to £332.95 as a couple via Pension Credit, says Shepherds Friendly's CFO.
Birmingham Live: Fire, Trains, Gloucestershire Incident
Firefighters tackle a blaze in Kings Heath with 10 crews. Train cancellations near Five Ways. Gloucestershire properties evacuated after major incident.
Sex offences on Birmingham buses rise 25% in 2025
West Midlands Police recorded 79 sex offences on Birmingham buses in 2025, up from 63 in 2024, a 25% rise. Women made up three-quarters of 142 victims across both years.
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