Birmingham Council Cracks Down on Blue Badge Fraud
Birmingham City Council has issued over 24,000 fines for blue badge misuse in five years, targeting fraud including using badges of deceased persons. Offenders face fines up to £1,000.
Birmingham City Council has issued over 24,000 fines for blue badge misuse in five years, targeting fraud including using badges of deceased persons. Offenders face fines up to £1,000.
A Birmingham father was killed instantly when a driver traveling at 90mph smashed into his car on Soho Road. The driver, who had disengaged from mental health treatment, has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
Amy Clark, 34, sentenced to seven years for causing or allowing the death of her five-week-old daughter Darcy-Leigh, while father Sean Jefferson gets life for murder.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 60-year-old was found with life-threatening injuries at a property in Handsworth, Birmingham.
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RecommendedLatest West Midlands Police data identifies Lozells, East Handsworth, and Aston as Birmingham's most dangerous areas for violent and sexual offences in 2026, with over 2,300 incidents each.
West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to identify following an attempted robbery at a Farmfoods supermarket in Wednesbury, where a staff member was threatened.
Courts issue Criminal Behaviour Orders banning prolific shoplifters from entering multiple supermarkets like Aldi, Tesco, and Greggs for years, highlighting retail challenges.
Mohammed Ali, 27, killed Hizar Hanif instantly in a devastating crash on Soho Road after days of escalating erratic behaviour, including mental health episodes and prior collisions.
An expert warns Blue Badge holders they could face fines or lose their permit by assuming free parking at private car parks like supermarkets and hospitals.
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RecommendedA 12-strong car key burglary gang has been sentenced to a combined 94 years and eight months for stealing luxury vehicles worth £3.5 million and causing widespread damage across the Midlands and beyond.
Ethan Gayle, 22, from Birmingham, received a suspended sentence for dangerous driving after a high-speed crash on the A5 in Tamworth while over the drink-drive limit.
Faye Dawson, 50, was intoxicated on alcohol and cannabis when she drove at high speeds, rolled her car, and injured four children while shouting shocking statements.
West Midlands Police are urgently seeking Japeth Wellington, 38, for making threats to kill in Birmingham. The public is warned not to approach him but to call 999 immediately if spotted.
A 34-year-old Birmingham man faces multiple drug dealing and motoring charges after being stopped by Staffordshire Police's organised crime team on an e-scooter in Chase Terrace.
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RecommendedWarren Laight has been sentenced to 13 years and six months for a predatory sexual assault under a canal bridge in Leicester. The victim's bravery in providing a description led to his identification via CCTV.
Three 17-year-old boys from Birmingham have been charged with multiple offences, including assaulting police and vehicle theft, following a dangerous pursuit from Solihull.
An 11-year-old boy has died after a collision involving a bus, car, and bicycle in Derby. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Staffordshire Police have seized eight motorbikes in Tamworth, arresting a 29-year-old man for vehicle theft and issuing warnings to riders in a crackdown on motorcycle crime and anti-social behavior.
West Midlands Police are seeking public help to identify a man after a victim in his 60s was punched from behind on a Birmingham bus, breaking his glasses and causing facial injuries.
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RecommendedWest Midlands Police have issued CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to after a pensioner in his late 60s was assaulted on the Number 11 bus in Handsworth.
Kiran Khanum speaks of her devastation as Mohammed Ali is jailed for seven years after killing her husband Hizar Hanif in a high-speed crash on Soho Road.
A 45-year-old man was arrested and released on bail following an alleged assault in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, linked to tensions over flag displays in the town.
Mohammed Ali sentenced to seven years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving on Soho Road, Handsworth, after a high-speed collision killed Hizar Hanif.
Shaun Mitchell, 29, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison and placed on the Sex Offenders' Register for life after admitting sexual offences against a schoolgirl. The victim's impact statement reveals lasting trauma from the crimes committed 11 years
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RecommendedWest Mercia Police warns criminals are using fake websites and social media profiles to sell bogus tickets for major sports, music, and theatre events, conning victims out of cash.
Hizar Hanif, 32, died instantly in an eight-vehicle crash on Soho Road after Mohammed Ali, who had postponed his schizophrenia medication, ploughed into his BMW at 90mph.
Jordan Herring has been sentenced to five years in prison for coercive control and unlawful wounding after throwing his teenage girlfriend from a fourth-floor window in Chelmsley Wood.
New data reveals criminals are increasingly targeting specific vehicle types, with pick-up trucks and vans appearing at the top of most stolen lists. The Toyota Hilux and Ford Transit are among prime targets.
Jordan Herring, 22, has been sentenced to five years in prison for pushing his girlfriend from a fourth-floor window in Solihull. The court heard details of their toxic relationship and controlling behavior.
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RecommendedThree men face charges following a major police operation targeting 3D-printed firearms in the West Midlands, with weapons and a printer seized in raids across Solihull and Leicestershire.