12,000 ANPR Cameras Scan for Insurance, Tax, MOT
12,000 Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras are now operating across the UK, automatically checking vehicles for valid insurance, road tax, and MOT, with drivers facing £1,000 fines.
Category : Community Safety
Teen Charged with Attempted Murder After Alum Rock Shooting
A 17-year-old boy appears in court charged with attempted murder after a 16-year-old was shot and critically injured in Alum Rock, Birmingham, on July 1.
Solihull Town Centre May Get PSPO for Anti-Social Behaviour
Solihull councillors propose exploring a Public Space Protection Order to combat anti-social behaviour in the town centre, following similar orders in Chelmsley Wood and near Birmingham Airport.
Solihull Dad Quits Drinking After Drink-Driving Ban
Martin Winstanley, 40, from Solihull, was banned from driving for 12 months and fined £837 after being caught drink-driving following a family BBQ. He has since quit alcohol entirely.
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Oldbury nursery unsafe, children at choking risk: Ofsted
Ofsted found Minee Monkeys nursery in Oldbury unsafe, with toddlers given whole sausages and left at risk of choking due to poor supervision during mealtimes.
Police Seek Cyclist Assaulted in Wolverhampton
Police in Wolverhampton are urgently seeking a cyclist believed to have been assaulted on Connaught Road. The man, wearing dark grey clothing, is wanted to ensure his safety.
Woman and Three Boys Arrested After Metal Bar Attack
A man in his 20s was left barely conscious after being struck with a metal pole in Droitwich. A 50-year-old woman and three 15-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of assault and are on bail pending further investigation.
Councillor Helped Stabbed Teen in Oldbury
Reform councillor Tuli Zefi broke up a violent attack and stayed with a stabbed 19-year-old, trying to stop bleeding until emergency services arrived in Oldbury.
Drunk threatened to cut off heads in racist abuse at station
Hayden Wright, 31, jailed for nine months after threatening to stab police and cut off their heads, and racially abusing officers at Nottingham railway station.
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Quad biker killed grandad with one punch, then cancelled tattoo
A thug who fatally punched a 62-year-old man in a Leicester park chose to cancel a tattoo appointment instead of calling for help. Joshua Moore pleaded guilty to manslaughter.
Oldbury Stabbing: Teen in Critical Condition, Police Probe
A 19-year-old is fighting for life after being stabbed in Oldbury. Police closed Church Street as they investigate an altercation between teenagers. A nearby pub expressed thoughts for the victim.
Pensioner Gets Two-Year Order for Neighbour Terror
Kevin Lowe, 73, received a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order after four years of verbal abuse that left neighbours too scared to leave their homes.
Bees Swarm Outside Las Iguanas in Birmingham
Thousands of bees swarmed outside Las Iguanas in Brindleyplace, Birmingham, forcing people to keep their distance as the spectacle unfolded around 2pm on July 2, 2026.
Man Stabbed in Bartley Green Shops Disorder, Teen Arrested
A man was stabbed near shops in Bartley Green on Wednesday evening. An 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening.
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Police Back Officer in Broad Street Fight Response
West Midlands Police reviewed an incident on Broad Street and found an officer acted 'reasonably and proportionately' after being punched while dispersing a five-man fight.
Oldbury Church Street Closed After Major Incident
Church Street in Oldbury is closed due to a major incident, causing bus diversions for multiple routes including 3, 3A, 4, 4M, 12, 22, 23, and 87. Delays expected.
Andy Burnham Urged to Introduce Night-Time Curfews for Young Drivers
West Midlands police chief Simon Foster calls on incoming PM Andy Burnham to introduce night-time curfews and passenger restrictions for new drivers to improve road safety.
Ricky Hatton's Car Torched in Targeted Attack
Ricky Hatton's car was destroyed in a suspected arson attack outside his son Campbell's home in Tameside, with police treating it as a targeted incident.
Four Birmingham Men Jailed for Summer Shooting
Four men from Birmingham have been sentenced to a total of 57 years in prison for a shooting last summer that left a man injured.
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Teen in Critical Condition After Birmingham Shooting
A 16-year-old boy is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Birmingham. Police have launched an investigation and are appealing for witnesses.
Fly-tipper caught on camera dumping sofa fined over £1,700
Jayden Williams was fined £730 and ordered to pay £992 in costs and surcharge after being caught on CCTV dumping a sofa in Wolverhampton.
Teen Arrested After Birmingham Shooting
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 16-year-old was shot in Alum Rock, Birmingham, and left in critical condition.
Attempted Murder Arrest After Birmingham Shooting
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenage boy was shot in Birmingham, leaving him in critical condition. Police appeal for witnesses.
DVLA Disqualifies 104,000 Drivers in 2025, Up 29%
The DVLA directly disqualified 104,000 drivers in 2025, a 29% increase from 81,000 in 2024, as government data reveals rising motoring convictions and fines.
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Teen critical after Birmingham street shooting
A 16-year-old boy is in a life-threatening condition after being shot on Bowyer Road in Alum Rock, Birmingham. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Teen fighting for life after Alum Rock shooting
A 16-year-old boy is in hospital with life-threatening gunshot wounds after a shooting on Bowyer Road in Alum Rock, Birmingham. West Midlands Police are investigating.
Alum Rock: Bowyer Road Closed After Serious Incident
Bowyer Road in Alum Rock is closed by West Midlands Police after a serious incident. Councillors urge public not to speculate or share footage on social media.
Alum Rock road sealed off after serious incident near mosque
West Midlands Police sealed off Bowyer Road in Alum Rock, Birmingham, after a serious incident near Zia Ul Quran Masjid. Councillors urge public to avoid speculation.
Brawl at Old Crown pub leaves woman badly hurt, licence suspended
A fight at The Old Crown pub in Bartley Green left a woman with actual bodily harm and several others injured. The pub's licence has been suspended pending a full review after police called for urgent action.
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Three jailed for Smethwick park blackmail and assault
Three men were sentenced to over three years in prison for attacking a man in West Smethwick Park and demanding £8,000 from his family in a blackmail plot.
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