Coleg Cambria Unveils Car Crash Sculpture for Road Safety
Coleg Cambria's new 'Impact Plinth' sculpture depicts a car embedded in a wall, launching the Arrive and Alive road safety campaign with support from police and health board.
Category : Community Safety
Tipton Man Charged After Loaded Gun Found by Police
A 45-year-old man appeared in court after a loaded handgun with 10 rounds was found by police responding to a disorder in Tipton. Choudry Ahmed faces firearm and drug charges.
Solihull Council Home Closed After Drug Use and Noise
A Solihull council property on Blackcat Close in Chelmsley Wood has been closed for three months after complaints of drug use and high noise levels at unsociable hours.
Ian Watkins CCTV Shows Bloody Throat Slash in Jail
CCTV footage released from Leeds Crown Court shows blood-soaked Ian Watkins staggering from his cell after a prison attack. The ex-Lostprophets singer died from a slashed throat.
Family tribute to man killed in Birmingham nightclub stair fall
The family of Berhane Tsegay, 33, who was pushed down stairs at Sebene Habesha nightclub in Aston, pay tribute to him as Simon Gebrengus is jailed for six years for manslaughter.
Four Arrested After Dudley Flat Fire, All Residents Safe
Four arrested on suspicion of arson after a severe flat fire in Dudley. All occupants escaped safely; a man was checked at scene.
Suspicious Bag on Bus Closes Tettenhall Wood Road
A busy Wolverhampton road was sealed off after a suspicious bag was found on a bus. Passengers were evacuated, and police examined the item, later deemed safe.
Three Men Jailed Over 30 Years for Birmingham Robbery
Three men have been sentenced to over 30 years in prison after a shotgun and knives were seized following an attempted robbery in Birmingham's Small Heath area.
Birmingham gun and knife gang jailed, one fugitive
Three men jailed for over 30 years after an attempted robbery in Small Heath, Birmingham. A shotgun, machetes, and knives were seized. One member remains at large.
Wednesbury Residents Demand E-Bike Crackdown and Town Centre Action
Wednesbury voters call for continued town centre improvements and action against dangerous e-bike riders ahead of Sandwell council elections, with crime, HMOs, and council tax as key issues.
Man Charged Over Threats to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
A 39-year-old man has been charged after allegedly threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor while he was walking his dogs near the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
Six Teens Arrested Over Armed Fight in Great Barr
Six teenagers were arrested after an armed fight on Old Walsall Road in Great Barr. Police seized a sword found in bushes. Suspects aged 16-19 are bailed pending investigation.
Man Stabbed in Hand During Alum Rock Street Fight
A 24-year-old man was stabbed in the hand during a fight in Reginald Road, Alum Rock. Police appeal for information as the victim remains in stable condition.
Penkridge petrol station drug dealer with shotgun jailed
Paul Hodkinson, 50, was jailed after police spotted him loading a stolen shotgun into his Audi at a Penkridge petrol station. He admitted firearm and drug offences.
Police seek suspect after sexual assault near Soho Road
West Midlands Police have released an image of a man they want to identify after a male victim was sexually assaulted on Hamilton Road, Handsworth, near Soho Road in Birmingham.
Police Cordon on Reginald Road After Serious Incident
West Midlands Police have sealed off Reginald Road in Alum Rock following a serious incident. Traffic is being diverted, causing congestion. Updates to follow.
Man Wanted After Girl, 9, Attacked by Dog in Erdington
Chad Cooper, 33, is wanted by West Midlands Police after a nine-year-old girl suffered deep puncture wounds from a dog attack in Erdington, Birmingham.
Man Guilty of Manslaughter for Fatal Punch Outside Pub
Nathan Gothard punched 66-year-old David Darke outside a Leicestershire pub on December 21, 2025, leading to his death six days later. He was found guilty of manslaughter.
Six Arrested, Sword Seized in Birmingham Police Incident
Armed police arrested six males aged 16-19 and recovered a sword after a violent disorder in Hamstead, Birmingham. The suspects were bailed pending further enquiries.
Urgent Recall: BHS Mattress Toppers Fire Risk
BHS Lyocell and Plush mattress toppers recalled due to fire risk. They fail UK safety regulations. Customers can get a refund upon return.
Ryanair Warns Passengers Face €10,000 Fine After Conviction
Ryanair responds to Toulouse court conviction of two unruly passengers, who face suspended jail and €10,000 fine for disrupting flight from Stansted to Ibiza.
Tool Thief Found Clambering on Car Bonnet with Police Dog
Burglar John Foster had an unexpected encounter with police dog PD Max after targeting a house under renovation in Eastwood, leading to his arrest and jail sentence.
Bristol Mum's Heroic Sacrifice in House Explosion
Joanne Shaw, 35, was killed in a deliberate house explosion in Frenchay, Bristol. Her family honors her bravery and ultimate sacrifice to save her child.
Smethwick Brothel Raid Finds Fake Cigarettes and Weapons
Police raided a suspected brothel in Smethwick, seizing over 6,000 counterfeit cigarettes, a large knife, and a machete. Three people were arrested.
Tesco Robbery Suspect Arrested in Birmingham
A 46-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbing a Tesco Express in West Heath, Birmingham, after threatening staff with violence. He remains in custody.
Teen Asylum Seeker Jailed for Rape in Wednesbury Shop Toilet
Wahidullah Hotak, 18, was sentenced to seven years for raping a woman in a shop toilet. His age was confirmed by Afghan authorities, reducing the sentence.
Man Arrested for Shop Theft and Threats in Birmingham
A 46-year-old man was arrested by West Midlands Police's Operation Skybridge team for shop theft and threatening staff in Selly Oak, Birmingham.
Midland Woman Denies Stalking Earl Spencer
Marinela Atomei, 44, from Atherstone, denied stalking Earl Spencer by attempting to access his Althorp estate and sending emails. Trial set for April 2027.
Van Owner Fined for Flytipping in Stonnall
A van owner was fined £1,000 and had his vehicle seized after hidden cameras caught him dumping rubbish at a notorious flytipping hotspot in Stonnall, near Lichfield.
Manhunt for Hit-and-Run Driver After Birmingham Dad Dies
A hit-and-run driver remains at large after fatally striking cyclist Thomas Brown in Hodge Hill, Birmingham. Police recover stolen car but no arrests made.
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