Harborne fire: Pensioner evacuated after bin room blaze
A fire in a bin room at Chamberlain Park estate in Harborne cut power to 200m radius, forcing nine flats' residents to seek temporary housing. No injuries reported.
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Four guilty of killing gang member tortured and set on fire
Four men have been found guilty of murdering a gang member who was tortured and set on fire in Birmingham, in a brutal attack linked to gang rivalry.
Staffordshire Police officer banned after misconduct
Former Staffordshire Police officer Lewis Edwards has been barred from policing after a misconduct hearing found he showed colleagues inappropriate images and engaged in unwanted conversations.
DWP confirms two-year driving licence bans for claimants
DWP confirms immediate driving licence cancellations lasting up to two years for benefits claimants with debts over £1,000, starting October under new powers.
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Drugs and phones seized in West Midlands raid
Police seized drugs and mobile phones during a raid on a West Midlands property. The operation targeted suspected drug dealing and resulted in arrests.
Four guilty of killing Birmingham dad set on fire over £1m raid
Four men have been found guilty of killing Tomasz Samel, 45, who was kidnapped, tortured and set on fire after HMRC seized £1m illegal cigarettes at his Aston unit. The jury delivered verdicts at Birmingham Crown Court after 11 hours.
Birmingham flats evacuated after electrical fire in Harborne
Residents evacuated from 108 flats in Harborne after an electrical fire on Spreadbury Close; emergency services at the scene with cordon in place.
Two men spoken to after Tipton street disorder
Police were called to William Barrows Way in Tipton after reports of disorder involving two men. No injuries were reported, and officers resolved the matter at the scene.
Six arrested after missing Midland girls found in Cornwall
Six people, including a 62-year-old man and 75-year-old woman, were arrested on suspicion of abduction after two missing girls were found safe in Cornwall.
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Teen jailed for petrol station robbery and police assault
William Shaw, 19, has been jailed for two years and four months after robbing a Staffordshire petrol station, assaulting a worker, and attacking police.
Fire crews tackle power cut affecting 100+ Birmingham homes
More than 100 Birmingham homes lost power after an incident in Kingstanding. Fire crews attended, and Western Power Distribution worked to restore supply. No injuries reported.
Burnham may revoke licences for failing roadside eyesight tests
The Andy Burnham government is considering revoking driving licences for all drivers who fail roadside eyesight tests, as outlined in the Road Safety Strategy.
Fire crews battle 100 hay bale blaze in Bobbington
Around 15 firefighters tackled a large fire involving 100 hay bales in Bobbington, South Staffordshire, last night. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.
Drone Images Reveal Brownhills Wildfire Damage
New drone images reveal the extensive damage caused by the Brownhills wildfire, which scorched over 100 acres of land in the West Midlands.
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Police chiefs urge Burnham to block Harper killers' release
Acting Chief Constable Scott Green of West Midlands Police joined 50 chief constables in a letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to prevent the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, who are set for release
Police Hunt Man with 'Random' Forehead Tattoo
West Midlands Police appeal for public help to find Nicholas Kane, 40, wanted for failing to attend court. He has a distinctive 'random' tattoo on his forehead and links to Wolverhampton and Dudley. Call 999 if seen.
CCTV released after car theft in Dudley town centre
Police have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to after a car was stolen from High Street in Dudley on June 26 between 7pm and 8pm. Anyone with information is urged to contact WMP, quoting crime number 20/301468/26.
Brownhills wildfire: 15 homes evacuated after arson
Fifteen homes were evacuated in Brownhills after a deliberately started wildfire burned 20 football pitches. West Midlands Fire Service extinguished the blaze by 10.31pm, with no casualties reported.
DWP crackdown: 4 groups protected from licence bans
The DWP can suspend driving licences for benefits fraud from October, but four groups are exempt, including those with debts under £1,000 and essential need.
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Lamborghini Urus seized in Midlands street racing crackdown
Police seized 13 cars, including a Lamborghini Urus, and issued 18 fines during an Operation Hercules crackdown on illegal street racing across the West Midlands on Saturday night.
Police paternity leave doubles under Andy Burnham
Paid paternity leave for police in England and Wales doubles to two weeks under PM Andy Burnham, after officers were 'mocked and ostracised' for taking time off.
Dog Trainer: 'Play' Is Fighting
A dog trainer explains that rough play between dogs is actually fighting, and offers advice on discipline and focus to prevent aggression.
Cars seized in West Midlands street racing crackdown
West Midlands Police seized dozens of cars and tackled illegal street racing in a major operation, targeting dangerous driving and anti-social behaviour across the region.
Birmingham man assaults two, blames wine in court
Odiba Attah, 41, pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman and a security guard on Broad Street, Birmingham, attributing his actions to wine. He must pay £350 compensation and complete rehabilitation.
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Missing Wolverhampton mum and children may be in London
West Midlands Police believe missing Wolverhampton mum Alimat and her three children may have travelled 117 miles to London. They were last seen in Digbeth, Birmingham.
Driver banned after cannabis red light offence
Daanish Iqbal, 29, of Erdington, was fined £400 and banned for 12 months after running a red light on Islington Row while under the influence of cannabis, with 5.1mcgs of THC in his blood.
Halesowen dad jailed after 50mph police chase over drug debt
John Zarelli, 51, of Halesowen, has been jailed for 14 months and banned from driving for 30 months after leading police on a dangerous 50mph chase, triggered by a passenger's offer to clear his £15,000 drug debt.
Council probe into 'soft touch' claims over Birmingham exempt housing
Birmingham City Council is investigating claims that officials are a 'soft touch' for dodgy landlords in the supported exempt accommodation sector, with an audit under way to assess controls and oversight.
Dudley waste probes yield under 10% fixed penalties
Fewer than one in ten waste enforcement investigations by Dudley Council in 2025/26 resulted in fixed penalty notices, with budget cuts limiting staff to five, according to a cabinet report.
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Paedophile who loved schoolboys and wanted hotel meet jailed
Gurpreet Singh, 25, jailed for four-and-a-half years after confessing to undercover officer that he loved under-18 boys and planned to meet a 14-year-old decoy in a hotel.
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