Birmingham Banquet Hall Hit by Illegal Parking Issues
Taz Ulfat, director of Majestic Conference & Banqueting Hall near Villa Park, claims neighboring mechanics park cars illegally, blocking access and hiding signage, causing customer difficulties.
Category : Community Safety
Birmingham Dad Told 'Stay Out of Trouble' Over Samurai Sword
A Birmingham father has been given a 12-month conditional discharge after police found a samurai sword in his bedroom. Balbir Mahay claimed he bought the weapon decades ago and didn't know it was illegal.
Wolverhampton: West Midlands' Shoplifting Capital Revealed
New data identifies Wolverhampton as the shoplifting capital of the West Midlands, with 104.73 offences per 10,000 people. Local retailers share their experiences while police outline new measures to combat retail crime across the city.
Birmingham Child Abductor Told to Return to Czech Republic
A 23-year-old man who abducted a vulnerable 14-year-old girl in Birmingham has been sentenced to two years in prison and advised by a judge to return to his home country upon release.
Tamworth Road Sealed Off After Police Incident
Staffordshire Police have cordoned off Hockley Road in Tamworth after a serious incident, urging the public to avoid the area as investigations continue.
Teen Charged After Zombie Knife Found in Birmingham Brawl
A 16-year-old has been charged following a violent brawl in Birmingham city centre where a zombie knife was recovered. The incident occurred shortly after a demonstration regarding the conflict in Iran.
Madeleine McCann Probe Enters 15th Year with £86k Funding
The Metropolitan Police's Operation Grange has been allocated £86,000 for another year of investigation into Madeleine McCann's 2007 disappearance, bringing total costs to around £13.3 million since 2011.
Tipton Man Charged After Birmingham Car Theft
A 51-year-old Tipton man has been charged with vehicle theft after West Midlands Police recovered a stolen car in Dudley Port during an early morning operation.
Police Slam Caravan Dumping as 'Significant Hazard' in Village
Bromsgrove Police have condemned the dumping of two caravans on a 60mph road in Lickey End, calling it a 'completely unsafe' act that created a major hazard, leading to a temporary road closure.
Police Appeal: Wanted Man Chris Pinder May Be in Birmingham
Southampton Police are appealing to the public for help locating Chris Pinder, 48, who is wanted for recall to prison and may have travelled to Birmingham.
Brother's Plea for Missing 18-Year-Old Blues Fan
Andrew Fuller issues an emotional appeal for his missing brother Paul Pike, a Birmingham City fan last seen outside Pride Park Stadium in Derby.
Predator Jailed for Sexual Assaults, Banned from Women
Craig Anthony Anderson, 38, has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for sexually assaulting four women and stalking another across London transport hubs. He received a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order prohibiting him from sitting or standing near lo
Dudley Gang Jailed Over 80 Years for Shooting Mum
A gang has been sentenced to more than 80 years in prison for a horrific shooting in Dudley that left a mother with life-changing injuries after bullets were fired through her front door.
Tamworth Shop Closed in Illegal Tobacco Crackdown
A Tamworth shop has been temporarily closed and tenants relocated after illegal tobacco products were discovered. The council investigation continues with an extended closure order granted.
Football Fans Search for Missing Birmingham City Fan Paul Pike
Football supporters have joined forces to search for Paul Pike, an 18-year-old Birmingham City fan with ADHD and autism who vanished during a match at Derby County's Pride Park stadium.
Arsonist Jailed for Reckless Fire in Northampton Flat Block
Brandon Rolfe has been sentenced to two years and four months in prison for starting a fire in his Northampton flat, removing the smoke alarm, and showing no concern for other residents' safety.
Iranian National Jailed for Raping Teen in Stratford-upon-Avon
Mohammad Tawfiqi, 22, showed no remorse after forcing his way into a bathroom to attack a 17-year-old girl. He was convicted at Warwick Crown Court.
Wolverhampton Asylum Seeker Jailed for People Smuggling
Ramal Briem, a failed asylum seeker from Wolverhampton, has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison for running a dangerous people smuggling network that charged £1,500 per migrant.
Birmingham Assault Defendant Allowed Tag Removal for Holiday
A man charged with assaulting a woman in Birmingham has had his bail conditions relaxed to remove his electronic tag for a pre-booked family holiday in Tenerife celebrating his aunt's 60th birthday.
Urgent Appeal to Find Family of Lichfield Woman Found Dead
Staffordshire Police and the Coroner's Office are urgently seeking the family of 52-year-old Heidi Michelle Surtees, who was found deceased at her Lichfield home. Her death is not being treated as suspicious.
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Two Men Jailed for Killing of Coventry Mother Reanne Coulson
Mohammed Durnion and Adam Moore have been sentenced for their roles in the manslaughter of Reanne Coulson, a mother-of-two from Coventry, following a police investigation.
Armed Police Arrest Suspected Drug Dealer in Birmingham
Armed police officers conducted a dramatic morning operation on Slade Road in Stockland Green, arresting a 43-year-old man suspected of drug dealing and possessing an imitation firearm.
Search for Missing Blues Fan Paul Pike Intensifies After Match
A major search operation is underway for 18-year-old Birmingham City supporter Paul Pike, who vanished after leaving Pride Park Stadium during a match against Derby County on March 21.
Two Birmingham Men Charged with Car Theft
West Midlands Police have charged two men in connection with a car theft in Edgbaston, with one due in Birmingham Magistrates Court today and the other next month.
Killer Jailed for 18 Years After Burying Coventry Mum in Grave
Mohammed Durnion has been sentenced to 18 years for the manslaughter of Reanne Coulson, whose body was found in a shallow grave in Binley Woods after a cocaine binge.
Father and Son Jailed for Fatal Dartford Crash Killing Boy
A father and son have been sentenced to prison for manslaughter after a deliberate car ramming killed a four-year-old boy and paralyzed his father in Dartford, Kent.
Birmingham Man Charged with Class A Drug Offences
A 31-year-old man, Suleiman Blanchette, has been charged with multiple Class A drug offences and is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court following a police operation targeting county lines drug dealing.
Woman Stalked on Midland Trains Over Two Days
A woman was followed and harassed on trains to Stourbridge Junction on two successive days. British Transport Police have arrested a suspect and are appealing for witnesses to the incidents.
Two Arrested in Birmingham Illegal Goods Seizure
Birmingham City Council and West Midlands Police conducted Operation CLOUD, seizing illegal vapes, tobacco, and nitrous oxide in Sparkbrook, leading to two arrests.
CCTV Appeal After Woman Attacked on Bus to Merry Hill
West Midlands Police have issued a CCTV appeal for a man they wish to speak to after a woman was allegedly assaulted on the number 8 bus to Merry Hill in Dudley on February 9.
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