Cat Killed by Two Dogs in Birmingham Garden Attack
A Birmingham couple's cat Loki was fatally mauled by two dogs in their front garden. The owners, Katie Rogers and Cole Dennick, describe their grief and are campaigning for 'Loki's Law'.
Category : Community Safety
Digbeth rail plans spark fears of cultural wipeout
Digbeth businesses warn Midlands Rail Hub Alliance viaduct widening plans could destroy the area's creative scene, with venues like The Night Owl facing closure.
Police probe sexual assault near Bermuda Leisure Park
Warwickshire Police investigate sexual assault of a young man near Bermuda Leisure Park, Nuneaton, at 1am; three suspects in black sought.
Police Release CCTV Images in Kings Norton Post Office Robbery
West Midlands Police have released CCTV images of two men they want to identify after a robbery at a Post Office in The Fold, Kings Norton, where money was taken from a till and one suspect carried a hammer.
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Boy, 4, Cuts Hair at Birmingham Holiday Club; Council Responds
A Birmingham family is upset after a four-year-old cut his hair at a council-run holiday club. The council says supervision met NSPCC guidance.
Lozells Councillor Urges End to Persistent Fly-Tipping
Councillor Taj Uddin pleads with fly-tippers in Lozells to stop, as hotspots are cleared weekly but rubbish returns within 24 hours, risking fines.
Lichfield Police Get Dispersal Powers to Curb Youth Disorder
Staffordshire Police activate dispersal order in Lichfield city centre from 3pm Tue to 3pm Thu to curb youth anti-social behaviour, including cannabis use and vandalism.
Solihull Man Avoids Jail for Racist Emails to MP
Jagjivan Ram, 65, of Balsall Common, received a suspended six-month sentence for sending racially offensive and threatening emails to Reform UK MP Suella Braverman.
Latvian Man in Court Over Coventry Hit-and-Run Death
Dolars Aleksanders, 23, accused of killing 12-year-old Keaton Slater in a Coventry hit-and-run, has been remanded in custody after extradition from Latvia.
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Park Thanks Local Crew for Putting Out Small Fires
A West Midlands park has thanked a local crew for extinguishing small fires, preventing potential damage to the green space and wildlife.
Three arrested after teen shot in Birmingham park
Three men arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder after a 15-year-old was shot in Newtown park last month. Injuries not life-threatening.
Three Arrested After Teen Shot in Birmingham
Three men arrested after a 15-year-old boy was found with gunshot wounds in Birmingham. Police investigate the shooting.
Popeyes applies to open until 5am at Merry Hill
Popeyes has applied to Dudley Council to extend opening hours at Merry Hill Retail Park to 5am, pending approval, with public comments due by August 17.
Six Arrests in Bullring Theft Crackdown
West Midlands Police arrested a 43-year-old man at Bullring after security detained an aggressive thief. Five more arrests across Birmingham as part of Safer Towns Summer initiative.
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Man Arrested After Police Presence in Birmingham
A man has been arrested after a large police presence was seen on a Birmingham street. Officers were called to the scene on Tuesday evening, with the area cordoned off.
Good Samaritan Hurt in Raid Near Heartlands Hospital
A good Samaritan was injured intervening in a bag theft near Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham. Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to trace. No arrests have been made.
Police Appeal for Help Finding Man Last Seen in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have launched an appeal for information to locate a man last seen in Birmingham. The force urges anyone with information to come forward.
M54 Police Arrest Three After Stolen Quad Bike Found
Three arrested on M54 in Telford after police stop vehicle towing horsebox and find stolen quad bike registered in Shrewsbury.
Knife Crime in Birmingham Schools: 278 Incidents Recorded
Police data reveals 278 knife possession incidents at Birmingham schools over five years. West Midlands Police respond with prevention strategies.
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Social Media Appeal Leads to Jail for Cradley Heath Burglar
Wayne Wooldridge, 57, jailed for over two years after social media appeal identified him in a Cradley Heath burglary where he stole electrical items and alcohol.
Man extradited to Birmingham over death of boy in crash
Dolars Aleksanders, 24, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after schoolboy Keaton Slater died in a crash in Coventry in June 2024.
Birmingham Man Assaults Stranger and Security Guard
Odiba Attah, 41, slapped a woman on Broad Street and kicked a security guard. He pleaded guilty to two counts of common assault and must pay £350.
Pensioner Avoids Jail for Chat with 'Teen'
David Nicholls, 74, of Wolverhampton, received a community order for attempting sexual communication with a child, claiming he thought the '13-year-old' was AI.
Mum 'traumatised' as skull-masked raider targets home
A Birmingham mum says she's 'terrified' for her son after a skull-masked intruder tried to break into her Small Heath home with a chisel, captured on doorbell camera.
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Late Night Fireworks: Know Your Legal Rights
Fireworks curfew in England, Wales, Scotland: 11pm-7am. Exceptions on Bonfire Night, New Year's Eve, Diwali, Chinese New Year. Councils can act on statutory nuisance.
Man charged over Keaton Slater death after extradition
Dolars Aleksanders, 23, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving over the hit-and-run death of 12-year-old Keaton Slater in Coventry. He was extradited from Latvia and appeared in court on 6 August.
Jury retires in trial of four accused of Birmingham murder
The jury has retired in the trial of four men accused of murdering Tomasz Samel, who was allegedly kidnapped in Birmingham, set on fire, and died from burns.
WMFS warns drone users: stop flying over incidents
West Midlands Fire Service urges drone users to stop flying over incidents after a recreational drone sent crews in the wrong direction at a park blaze.
Caravans on Quinton park as travellers arrive with horses
Dozens of caravans and horses occupy Highfield Lane Recreation Ground in Quinton, with council and police working to resolve the unauthorised encampment.
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Smethwick Crash: Woman Injured in Two-Car Collision
A woman was injured in a two-car crash in Smethwick on August 5, prompting a police cordon. All three emergency services responded, but she was treated at the scene and discharged.
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