Dudley Crime Rises as Police Hunt Theft Suspects
Crime in Dudley Central rose to 463 reports in June 2026, up from 424 a year earlier, as police continue searching for two men after a distraction theft from an elderly man.
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Paedophile Dies at HMP Stafford After Hunger Strike
Malcolm Ball, 73, died at HMP Stafford after refusing food for over a month, telling staff he wanted to be 'left alone to die in peace'.
Birmingham Criminals Jailed July 2026: Full Roundup
July 2026 saw major sentences in Birmingham, including 22 years for a mechanic in a gangland killing and 30 years for a husband who left his wife in a coma.
Birmingham tops car theft hotspots in West Midlands
Birmingham is the UK's top car theft hotspot, with Coventry and Wolverhampton also in the top 10, according to Home Office data.
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Nottingham Tops Midlands Crime Rankings in Home Office Data
Nottingham has the worst crime rate in the Midlands at 124.9 per 1,000 people, ranking 6th nationally, while Birmingham is 16th with 114.2 per 1,000.
Granddaughter's Grief After Walsall Fatal Crash
A granddaughter has spoken of her grief after her grandfather died in a fatal crash in Walsall. The 78-year-old victim was hit by a car on Tuesday.
Man charged with attempted murder after teen shot in Birmingham
Jibril Abdi, 21, charged with attempted murder after a 15-year-old boy was shot in Newtown, Birmingham, on July 23. Injuries non-life-threatening.
Man Charged Over Birmingham Teen Shooting
A man has been charged after a teenager was shot in Birmingham. Police say the victim, 17, suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital.
Wolverhampton Shooting Investigation After Gunfire at Celebration
Police probe gunfire at a Low Hill celebration in Wolverhampton; no injuries reported, CCTV and forensics reviewed.
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Police Probe Shots Fired at Wolverhampton Celebration
West Midlands Police investigate after shots fired during a celebratory event on Fourth Avenue, Low Hill, Wolverhampton; no injuries reported, appeal for witnesses.
Green Party councillor charged with assaulting five people
Birmingham Green Party councillor Siobhan Harper-Nunes has been charged with assaulting five people, including three police officers, after an incident in Ladywood.
Car Crash into Shrewsbury House Injures Woman, Driver Arrested
A woman was injured by flying debris when a car crashed into a house in Shrewsbury; a man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Man Critical After West Bromwich Incident
A man is fighting for life after an incident in West Bromwich. Police were called to Smithmoor Crescent on August 7 and took him to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The incident is not treated as suspicious.
Dad dies after being hit by tractor in Staffordshire
Nathan Smith, 45, tragically died after being hit by a tractor in Stoke-on-Trent. The self-taught musician and father is remembered as 'incredible' by family.
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Walsall Machete Robbery Foiled: Police Hunt Two Suspects
Police appeal after a machete-armed robbery at a Walsall shop was foiled; two suspects sought following the May 20 incident on Bradford Street.
Tip Trucks Cancelled as Travellers Occupy Quinton Park
Birmingham council's mobile tip trucks cancelled at Highfield Farm Recreation Ground due to travellers' encampment, deemed unsafe for crews, as residents await eviction.
Dudley tip row: Reform told to 'pick a site'
Dudley Council leader Cllr Patrick Harley challenges Reform UK to name a site for a new tip, dismissing petition as 'silly' amid ongoing waste row.
Appeal After Sports Centre Break-In
Police are appealing for information after a break-in at a West Midlands sports centre. Officers have released images of a man they want to trace. Anyone with information is asked to come forward.
Police Hunt Man with Facial Tattoos in Birmingham
Police in Birmingham are searching for a wanted man with distinctive random facial tattoos. He is known to frequent the city centre and has links to the Ladywood area. Officers urge the public to report sightings.
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Man Arrested for Murder After Body Found in Smethwick
A 60-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was discovered at a property on South Road, Smethwick, on Thursday afternoon.
How to Stop Rats Entering Your Home This Summer
Rats are entering homes this summer due to heat and drought. Learn how garlic and other measures can deter them, according to experts.
5,000+ Vehicle Thefts in Birmingham in 2025
Birmingham recorded 5,439 motor vehicle thefts in 2025, the highest among West Midlands Police areas. October saw the peak with 487 incidents.
Wolverhampton Police Seize Five Cars in Road Safety Blitz
Five vehicles were seized and 21 drivers stopped in a Wolverhampton road safety operation, with offences including no insurance, mobile phone use, and illegal tints.
Six Killed in Bangkok School Shooting; Gunman Dead
Six people, including a teacher, were killed in a shooting at a school north of Bangkok; the alleged student gunman is also dead. At least 15 others were wounded, two critically.
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Driver fined for cannabis driving after red light run
Daanish Iqbal, 29, fined £400 and banned for 12 months after police saw him run a red light in Birmingham while under the influence of cannabis.
West Midlands immigration raids: 701 arrests in 2026
Immigration enforcement in the West Midlands has surged, with 884 visits and 701 arrests in 2026, targeting illegal workers and rogue employers.
Police seek three men after Nuneaton sexual assault
Warwickshire Police have released descriptions of three men wanted for questioning after a young man was sexually assaulted near Bermuda Leisure Park in Nuneaton at about 1am on Wednesday, August 5.
WW2 Bomb Found in Staffordshire Quarry Triggers Explosion
An unexploded WW2 bomb found at a Staffordshire quarry led to a controlled explosion and road closures on the A38, with evacuations and a 900-metre cordon.
Man Seriously Injured in Walsall Incident
A man was seriously injured in an incident on Darlaston Road, Walsall, this morning. Paramedics provided advanced trauma care before rushing him to Queen Elizabeth Hospital under blue lights.
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Warning after horse rider injured on Shropshire road
Drivers urged to take extra care after a horse rider sustained minor injuries in an incident on a Shropshire road, prompting a police safety alert.
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