Disabled bus pass time limits scrapped in England
Disabled people in England will get unlimited free bus travel 24/7 from next April as the Government removes time restrictions, backed by £60m funding.
Category : Community Safety
M6 horror crash: Man dies in three-lorry pile-up
A man has died following a serious collision on the M6 in Staffordshire involving three lorries and a car. Emergency services closed the southbound carriageway between junctions 13 and 14 for investigation.
Birmingham resident fears for safety amid gang intimidation
A Quinton resident says a gang of adults has made his life hell for a year, with intimidation, drug use and threats, forcing him to move.
Brave Girl Raises Alarm in Stourbridge House Fire
A mother has praised her brave daughter for raising the alarm during a house fire in Stourbridge, which broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Burnham scraps disabled bus pass time limits
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that disabled people across England will be entitled to free bus travel 24/7 from April next year, removing current time restrictions.
Man raped woman in barbershop after offering job
A Kurdish man raped a woman in a barbershop back room after offering her a job, a court heard. He was found guilty and sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Police Appeal After Attack and Car Damage in Wolverhampton
West Midlands Police appeal for information after a man was assaulted and a car damaged on Dudley Road, Wolverhampton, on April 19. They ask the public to identify men in new images.
Police Appeal After Knife Cuts in Balsall Common Disorder
West Midlands Police issue CCTV appeal after a man assaulted a group with a knife outside a Balsall Common pub on Station Road, leaving cuts, and fled in a car.
.jpeg?width=1200&auto=webp&trim=621%2C0%2C0%2C0)
Police Appeal After Pub Disorder in West Midlands
A man assaulted a group of people outside a West Midlands pub, prompting a police appeal for witnesses and information following the disorder incident.
Woman killed, dumped in canal tied to slabs, court hears
Chereiss Bailey, 36, was violently killed, strangled, and dumped in a canal tied to paving slabs, Birmingham Crown Court hears. John Anslow, 65, denies murder.
Police Appeal After Fatal M6 Crash Near Stafford
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal M6 crash near Stafford claimed a man's life. The collision happened on the northbound carriageway between junctions 14 and 15. Officers urge anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Warrants issued against alleged Birmingham fly-tippers
Three people accused of fly-tipping in Birmingham failed to appear in court, leading to warrants for their arrest. Charges include illegal dumping and failing to comply with notices.
Sinkhole Investigation Underway on West Midlands Road
A sinkhole has appeared on a West Midlands road, prompting an investigation by the council. The hole, which emerged suddenly, has raised safety concerns. Residents are advised to avoid the area while repairs are planned.
Man Slashed in Face in Small Heath Midnight Attack
A 29-year-old man was slashed across the face in Small Heath just after midnight on Monday; police are reviewing CCTV and appealing for information.
Parents urged after boys arrested over Hednesford wildfire
Two boys, aged 12 and 13, were arrested after a wildfire in Hednesford damaged over three acres. Fire chiefs urge parents to discuss fire dangers.
Birmingham man sought after nightclub assault
Police release image of man with Birmingham links after two women were punched at Jalou nightclub in Newcastle, suffering black eyes. Incident occurred at 2.15am on 27 June.
Rhinos smash cars at safari park, families fear death
Two families feared for their lives after fighting rhinos caused around £12,000 damage to their cars at West Midlands Safari Park. They say no rangers intervened and called the free tickets offered 'an insult'.
Fly-Tippers Due in Court After Warrants in Birmingham
Alleged fly-tippers in Birmingham will appear in court after warrants were issued, following council investigations into illegal waste dumping.
Tributes to 'darling boy', 19, killed in motorbike crash
Holton Knott, 19, from Chatteris, died in hospital after a crash between a Honda motorbike and a Jaguar XF on A1309 High Street, Trumpington, on August 11. His family pays tribute.
Stourbridge wildfire: resident's home saved by firefighters
A Stourbridge resident who fled a wildfire returned to find firefighters had saved their home, despite extensive damage to the surrounding area.
Birmingham shop sold Blue WKD to teen without ID
A Birmingham shop has been fined for selling Blue WKD to an underage teenager without asking for ID, a court heard. The incident was reported and led to prosecution.
Stourbridge wildfire: residents return, 8 homes destroyed
Residents evacuated after the Stourbridge wildfire have begun returning home, as Dudley Council confirms 8 homes destroyed and 13 partially damaged. Firefighters continue battling blazes across the UK.
Reform proposes 20-hour community work rule for DWP claimants
Reform's Robert Jenrick proposes mandatory 20-hour weekly community work for long-term DWP claimants fit to work, with benefit cuts for refusal, under new welfare-to-work policy.
Tributes left at fatal motorbike crash scene in Rowley Regis
A man in his 30s died after his motorbike hit multiple cars on Powke Lane, Rowley Regis, on August 15. Tributes, including a card to 'dad', have been left at the scene as police appeal for dashcam footage.
DWP cuts leave disabled creatives with no appeal, warns TV writer
TV writer Annalisa Dinnella says cuts to DWP's Access to Work scheme left her without support and no appeal option, warning disabled creatives are at risk.
Boys arrested after Hednesford Hills fire
Two boys, aged 12 and 13, arrested on suspicion of arson after a large fire on Hednesford Hills damaged over three acres of land. No injuries reported.
Fake ETIAS Websites Risk Passport and Bank Data
Holidaymakers are warned not to pay for ETIAS yet, as unofficial sites exploit confusion. The UK government says no action is needed, and any site selling ETIAS is fraudulent.
Ambulance driver racially abused in Birmingham on video
A West Midlands Ambulance Service driver was racially abused in Saltley, Birmingham, on August 8. The incident was filmed and shared online, prompting a police investigation.
E-bike seizures soar 83% as new rules take effect
Police seizures of e-bikes rose 83% in a year to 7,049, prompting calls for government action. New rules under Andy Burnham strengthen police powers to seize illegal e-bikes.
Pub landlord fined £5.5k for Sky Sports illegal screening
Malcolm Rhead, licensee of Sneyd Arms in Stoke-on-Trent, was ordered to pay £5,535.70 after being found guilty of two offences for illegally screening Sky Sports without a commercial agreement.
Page 24 of 244