Dudley Council silent over headteacher indecent images case
Dudley Council is refusing to meet parents after ex-headteacher Russell Bond admitted possessing indecent images of children, prompting calls from an MP and councillors for reassurance.
Category : Community Safety
Solihull man denies murder of Lichfield pub landlord
Billy Allison, 36, denied murdering Matt O'Gara and causing GBH to Adam Cooper at Stafford Crown Court. Trial set for October 28.
Prison drug dealer made £500k every two months before death
EncroChat dealer Johnpaul Digweed made £500k every two months supplying drugs via drone from prison cell before taking his own life at HMP Garth, investigation finds.
Nine arrested in Pigeon Park police crackdown
Nine people have been arrested since a police operation targeting anti-social behaviour in Birmingham's Cathedral Square, known as Pigeon Park, was launched on August 24.
Man charged with murder after fatal house fire in Middlesbrough
Jaden Wright, 23, charged with two counts of murder after a house fire in Grangetown, Middlesbrough, killed Natalie McDonald, 34, and Valentina Foster, 7, and injured four others.
Driver banned after police chase in borrowed car
Zeeshan Ahmed, 23, of Birmingham, has been banned from driving for nine months after a dangerous police chase in a borrowed Mini Paceman without insurance.
Birmingham man fined £1,000 for rat-infested fly-tipping
Baljit Panesar, 54, of Fulham Road, Birmingham, was fined £1,000 after failing to clear fly-tipping on his land, which attracted rats. He must also pay £4,921.25 in costs and surcharges.
Handsworth residents use Brillo pads to block rats
Handsworth residents on Austin Road are using Brillo pads to block rats from chewing into homes, after rodents invaded bins and damaged cars. Midland Heart says pest control is ongoing but the issue is worsened by wider waste challenges in Birmingham.
Birmingham teen admits carrying knife near New Street Station
Tyler Shelton, 18, pleaded guilty to possessing a Stanley knife in Navigation Street at 3am. He awaits sentencing on November 6.
Drug dealer avoids jail for Wales fresh start
Tyler Bowen, 23, caught with £2,400 of heroin and cocaine in Wolverhampton, walked free from court to move to Wales for a 'fresh start' after admitting drug supply offences.
Driver who swerved for e-bikes gets four-year ban
Darawan Omari, 29, was banned from driving for four years after failing to provide a breath sample following a crash in West Bromwich on July 12. He was fined £515.
QR code scam warning: holidaymakers risk losing £182
UK holidaymakers are warned about QR code scams abroad. Around 6.6 million people may have fallen victim, losing £182 on average. Booking.com and Which? advise caution.
Met Office warns of heavy rain and flooding on Tuesday
Heavy downpours will sweep south across the UK on Tuesday, with Scotland bearing the brunt and flood alerts in place in England, the Met Office says.
Police hunt M&S purse thief in Staffordshire store
A woman's purse was stolen from Marks and Spencer in Stone, Staffordshire, on August 23. Police believe the suspect may have taken another purse at the same time and are appealing for information.
Police appeal to trace wanted man William Varney
West Mercia Police are appealing for help to locate William Varney, 47, from Whitchurch, Shropshire, who is wanted on recall to prison.
Three arrested after fatal Hodge Hill driveway stabbing
Three people have been arrested after a man in his 30s died following a stabbing on a driveway in Hodge Hill's Ashville Avenue. The victim, named locally as Zeeshan Shaukat, was attacked at around 11.50pm on Tuesday, August 25.
Leicester CCTV car catches 5,000+ drivers in crackdown
Leicester City Council's new CCTV enforcement car has issued 5,229 fixed penalty notices for illegal parking between April and July, with a second vehicle being procured.
Forensics probe stolen Ford found in Wolverhampton
A Ford stolen in a Birmingham robbery was found by PCSOs in Wolverhampton's Heath Town. Forensics are examining the vehicle before returning it to its owner.
Lloyds warns impersonation scams cost £3,516 on average
Lloyds Bank reports impersonation scam victims lost £3,516 on average in the past year, a 10% rise from £3,200. HMRC scams average £2,288, broadband scams £1,169.
Birmingham accent suspect sought over Tamworth robbery
A 21-year-old man was robbed of his phone and AirPods at Town Wall Nature Reserve in Tamworth by a suspect with a 'Birmingham' accent, police say.
Pub bouncers praised after Wolves v Stoke disorder
The Goose in Wolverhampton thanked security staff Marva and Ausama for locking doors and keeping punters safe during Wolves v Stoke City disorder on Lichfield Street on August 29.
Birmingham crime triangle: Handsworth, Lozells, Aston
Handsworth, Lozells and Aston form Birmingham's most violent crime triangle, with 2,400 offences each in a year. Residents face gang wars, stabbings and robberies.
Birmingham driver fined for 46mph in 20mph zone
A driver was caught doing 46mph in a 20mph zone on Vincent Drive, Birmingham, the worst speeding case in the city this year, according to a BirminghamLive FOI request.
Drug dealer with £900 stash avoids jail after rehabilitation
Jamie McKeown, 45, avoided jail for drug dealing in Wolverhampton after a court heard of his progress tackling addiction. He was caught with £900 of cocaine and heroin.
Birmingham cameras issue 453 fines for banned turns
New Birmingham city centre cameras have issued 453 fines for banned turns at Newhall Street and Great Charles Queensway since June, targeting dangerous manoeuvres.
Tipton cannabis farmer jailed for £220k raid
Arait Dishani, 28, jailed 27 months for £220k cannabis farm at Tipton's Imex Business Park. Police seized 220 plants from five rooms in November raid. Albanian national's second conviction.
Baby girl found dead in Sheffield flat; seven arrested for murder
A newborn baby girl was found dead in a Sheffield flat on August 30, leading to seven arrests on suspicion of murder. Police are investigating.
Football match abandoned after referee assaulted by linesman
A Staffordshire Sunday league match was abandoned after a referee was allegedly punched by a linesman, prompting condemnation from The Chase FC.
Arrest after teen cyclist dies in crash near Birmingham City ground
A 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a 16-year-old cyclist died following a collision near Birmingham City's stadium in Small Heath.
Third man charged over Digbeth shooting
Ewan Patterson, 27, charged with attempted murder and firearm offences after a man was shot in the leg in Digbeth on August 23.
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