Erdington drug dealer jailed after father's addiction
Mohammed Ali, 30, jailed for four and a half years for County Lines drug dealing, following a background shaped by his father's addiction and his own reoffending after a 2021 conviction.
Category : Community Safety
Birmingham street top for UK driving fines with 100,985 tickets
Corporation Street in Birmingham issued 100,985 Penalty Charge Notices in 2025/2026, the highest in the UK, with nearly 277 tickets daily, mainly for clean air zone breaches.
WMP hunt murder suspects, urge public to call 999
West Midlands Police are hunting two murder suspects, Dahir Ali and Zachariah Liburd, urging anyone with information to call 999 immediately.
Birmingham shop fined for selling WKD Blue to teen
7 Star Food and Wine in Glenpark Road fined £154 after a test purchase saw a 16-year-old buy WKD Blue without ID. The court heard Challenge 25 was not applied.
Birmingham cannabis dealer caught after train ticket dodge
Mohammed Ammar, 22, of Weoley Castle, avoided jail after admitting supplying cannabis to fund his habit. He was caught at Selly Oak station without a ticket, leading to discovery of drugs at his home.
Drug mule with £500k cannabis spared jail
Jordan Kane, 27, caught with £500k cannabis at Birmingham Airport, avoids prison. He admitted importing class B drug but feared repercussions from organizers.
Council warns of GoFundMe scams after Stourbridge fire
Dudley Council warns residents about fake GoFundMe pages for Stourbridge fire victims, urging donations only via official channels. The council has set up its own verified fundraising page.
Police cordon in Hockley after Birmingham city centre incident
A police cordon was set up at the corner of Icknield Street and Camden Street in Hockley, Birmingham, at 5.40pm on 15 Aug 2026, with an officer guarding the scene opposite Tesco Superstore.
TikToker Jumps Fence to Help Fight Birmingham Fire
A TikToker jumped over a garden fence to help fight a fire in Birmingham, capturing the moment on video. The fire broke out in a residential area, and the quick action helped prevent further damage.
Birmingham man jailed for £71k Pokémon card thefts
Shane Johnson, 37, of no fixed address, was jailed for 45 months and four weeks for burglary after stealing over £71,000 in Pokémon cards and other items from shops in Warrington and Rugby.
Man Shot in Leg Near Brierley Hill Pub; Two Arrested
A man was shot in the leg during a disorder in Amblecote Road, Brierley Hill, on Saturday afternoon. Two men have been arrested, and police are appealing for information.
Two Women Arrested After Wolverhampton House Fire
Two women, aged 36 and 56, have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire damaged two homes on Mount Road, Wolverhampton, with no injuries reported.
Sutton Coldfield Leads Birmingham's Lowest Crime Areas
Sutton Four Oaks has the fewest violent and sexual offences in Birmingham, with 359 in 12 months. Other safe spots include Jewellery Quarter, Hall Green, and Oscott.
Acocks Green road closed after man hit by vehicle and attacked
A man in his 50s was hit by a white vehicle and assaulted in Shaftmoor Lane, Acocks Green, on Friday night. Police closed the road for over six hours and have launched an appeal for witnesses.
5.0 Quake Hits Granada, Spain, Forcing Evacuations
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck Granada, Spain, at 1:04 am, causing damage and evacuations. No injuries reported, but officials warn of more tremors.
Man found dead in Sutton Park woodland, police confirm
A man has been found dead in Sutton Park woodland in Sutton Coldfield. Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Oswestry Balloon Carnival safety update after wildfire alert
Oswestry Balloon Carnival organisers have issued an important safety update after a severe wildfire alert, adding extra fire precautions and risk assessments for the August 22-23 event.
Stourbridge family flees wildfire on doorbell camera
A Stourbridge family fled their home as a wildfire engulfed it, captured on doorbell camera. Around 19 homes were destroyed in the West Midlands blazes.
Graduate drug dealer with £62k cannabis avoids prison
Arjun Bilkhu, 25, caught with £62,000 cannabis and a knuckleduster, avoided prison. He received an 18-month community order, 100 hours unpaid work, and 20 rehab days.
Man seriously injured in assault near Grand Central
A man in his 50s was found seriously injured on Navigation Street in Birmingham city centre on 15 August, with police treating it as an assault and appealing for witnesses.
Man jailed 19 years for West Midlands crime spree
A man has been jailed for nearly 20 years after a West Midlands crime spree including an armed bank robbery, a police chase, and burglaries.
Police cordon outside Grand Central in Birmingham city centre
Police have sealed off a section of Navigation Street outside Grand Central in Birmingham city centre, blocking shoppers and traffic since around 1pm on Saturday, August 15.
Robber with meat cleaver in bank jailed for 19 years
Anthony Mullen, 45, jailed for 19 years after a ten-day crime spree in Birmingham and Sandwell, including a bank robbery with a meat cleaver.
Family forced out of home for eight months blasts Hastings Direct
A family says Hastings Direct's failures have left them homeless for eight months, with no kitchen and no timeline, prompting calls for industry reform.
Peterborough man jailed for sexual messages to 'teenage girl'
Iain Fleming, 53, was jailed for three years and two months after sending explicit messages to a decoy '14-year-old girl' and attempting to groom a '15-year-old girl'.
Police investigate Highters Heath blaze destroying six homes
West Midlands Police are investigating a suspected arson fire that destroyed six homes in Highters Heath, Birmingham, leaving families homeless. The fire broke out on Daisy Farm Park before spreading to Gorleston Road.
Boy racer jailed after 85mph crash injures three
Tommy-John Mustafa, 25, was jailed for six-and-a-half years after crashing at 85mph into three young men, causing serious injuries. He fled the scene and later reported the car stolen.
Inside Birmingham home ravaged by fire: photos reveal damage
Photos show the extensive destruction inside a Birmingham home after a major fire, with rooms charred and belongings destroyed. The blaze, which broke out on Wednesday evening, is under investigation.
Scooter rider hurt in West Bromwich hit-and-run
A scooter rider was taken to hospital after a hit-and-run in West Bromwich. Police are appealing for information after the driver failed to stop.
5.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Granada, Spain
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Granada, Spain, near Alhendín, causing damage and panic. Over 200 emergency calls were made as residents fled buildings.
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