Gold jewellery thefts from vulnerable women in Birmingham
West Midlands Police appeal for information after a series of thefts where gold jewellery was taken from vulnerable women in Birmingham.
Category : Community Safety
Mayor Pledges Support for Stourbridge Fire Victims
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker has pledged to do everything possible to support victims of a fire in Stourbridge, promising council help and community resources.
Man, 55, arrested after Birmingham flat fire injures two
A 55-year-old man has been arrested after a flat fire in Birmingham left two people injured. Police are investigating the cause of the blaze, which broke out in the early hours.
Solihull councillor warns 'don't be an idiot' after grass fire
A Solihull councillor has urged residents to act sensibly after a grass fire in Lyndon spread to rear gardens, damaging around 20 properties. Firefighters stopped it from destroying homes.
Birmingham community in shock after fire destroys six homes
A devastating fire on Gorleston Road in Highters Heath destroyed six homes, leaving families homeless. Fire service suspects arson, and a fundraiser has raised over £8,000.
Arson arrests after Staffordshire fire spreads to four homes
A 23-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire in Stoke-on-Trent spread to four homes. Fire crews brought the incident under control, and police are investigating a surge in recent fires.
Two Arrested After Fire Damages Four Homes
Two people have been arrested after a fire in West Midlands damaged four homes. Emergency services responded to the incident, and investigations are ongoing.
Man arrested on arson suspicion after Druids Heath fire
A 55-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson endangering life after a fire in Druids Heath forced evacuations. No injuries were reported, but homes were damaged.
Midlands cities in England's 20 most dangerous list
Nottingham ranks 6th, Derby 18th, Stoke-on-Trent 19th in England's most dangerous cities. Birmingham not top due to population size.
Solihull Council denies Reform UK injunction claims over flags
Solihull Council has denied preparing legal action over lamppost flags after Reform UK claimed an injunction was being sought, saying no further action is planned.
Police urge public to stop drones over Stourbridge fire
West Midlands Police have urged the public to stop flying drones over the Stourbridge fire area and avoid speculating on the cause, as cordons remain in place following the blaze that spread to 40 acres.
300 fire evacuees supported after Stourbridge blaze
Around 300 people evacuated from their homes in Stourbridge are receiving support from Dudley Council after a fire spread from a field to nearby properties. Residents are urged to stay away and avoid drones.
Suspected arson probe after fire damages six homes
Fire investigators are examining suspected arson after a blaze damaged six family homes on Gorleston Road in Highters Heath, Birmingham, on August 13. No casualties were reported, and a GoFundMe page has raised over £8,000 for affected residents.
Stourbridge Rallies After Wildfire Devastation
A wildfire near Stourbridge has devastated local woodland, but the community is rallying to support affected residents and wildlife.
Family tribute to dad killed in Cannock motorbike crash
Stephen Mason, 43, died after his motorbike collided with a car on Walsall Road, Cannock. His family remember him as 'unapologetically loud' and thank emergency services.
Girl, 3, seriously injured in Birmingham car collision
A three-year-old girl suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car in Pelham Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham, on Thursday evening. Ambulance crews provided advanced trauma care before she was taken to Birmingham Children's Hospital.
PM visits Stourbridge after fire forces evacuations
Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Stourbridge after a fire destroyed at least six homes, forcing families to evacuate. He met with responders and locals.
Stourbridge fire: Resident tells of terrifying blaze
A Stourbridge resident described the terrifying moment a wildfire 'jumped the railway' towards her home, as at least six homes were destroyed and six people treated for smoke inhalation.
Family devastated as Birmingham fire destroys homes
A Birmingham family has lost everything after a park fire spread to homes in Highters Heath. Andrew Reynolds watched his mum's house burn down, with six homes affected and two declared unsafe.
Birmingham clinic shut after suspected brothel discovery
A Birmingham high street business has been closed for three months after police found a suspected brothel and possible human trafficking at the Heloca acupuncture clinic in Harborne. Magistrates granted the closure order on August 13, 2026.
Man charged after tricking elderly in Birmingham burglaries
Jackie O'Neill, 44, from Leicester, posed as a water board official to enter homes in Acocks Green on August 5, tricking two elderly people. He has been charged with distraction burglaries and remanded in custody.
Stourbridge fire: residents' 'wartime' spirit praised
Residents in Stourbridge fought a major grass fire with hosepipes and buckets, saving homes as a councillor praised their 'wartime' spirit. 100 firefighters tackled the blaze.
Birmingham Street Fire Devastation Revealed
The scale of devastation from a fire on Gorleston Road, Warstock, Birmingham, is revealed. Residents were kept out until 2.30am as firefighters battled the blaze, which started near Daisy Farm Park.
No evidence A level celebrations caused West Midlands fires
Fire chiefs found no evidence that A level celebrations triggered West Midlands wildfires, but investigations continue as a major incident is declared in Stourbridge.
Stourbridge fire: 'apocalyptic' scenes as blaze hits
Stourbridge residents described 'apocalyptic' scenes as a wildfire burned 40 acres, hospitalising a child and three firefighters, and forcing evacuations on Britain's hottest day.
Redditch child rapist jailed for 27 years
Luke Simon, 42, of Redditch, was sentenced to 27 years for 22 child sexual offences, including rapes of a child under 13, at Worcester Crown Court.
Birmingham couple jailed for 17 years over GBL deaths
Adina Mihai and Madalin Dumitru, formerly of Birmingham, were each sentenced to 17 years for manslaughter after drugging men with GBL during sexual encounters, killing two.
Major incident as 11 fires hit West Midlands on hottest day
At least 10 injured, including a child and firefighters, as 11 fires break out across the West Midlands on August 14, with major incidents declared in Stourbridge and Salford Priors.
Birmingham gold thefts: Four incidents 'believed to be linked'
Police investigate four linked gold jewellery thefts from vulnerable women in Lozells and Handsworth Wood between July 28 and August 8; appeal for information.
Stourbridge fire: resident fears for home, ten injured
A Stourbridge resident says he doesn't know if his home survived the major fire that injured at least ten people, including a child and firefighters, with crews still at the scene.
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