Drivers Warned Over Eyesight Rules as Over-70s Face Vision Checks
Motorists reminded of legal eyesight standards as Government considers mandatory vision checks for over-70s. Failing to meet standards could result in fines and points.
Category : Community Safety
Hit-and-run driver jailed for 16 months
A banned driver who mounted a pavement and seriously injured a pedestrian in Handsworth has been jailed for 16 months. Sheikh Manneh, 29, fled the scene but later handed himself in.
Solihull man's costly night out after assaulting officer
Aaron Gerroni, 21, fined £452 for assaulting a police officer in Solihull, told it was his 'most expensive night out'.
Councillors oppose late licence for Coseley takeaway
All three Coseley ward councillors object to Burger Boi's bid to open until 2am on weekends, citing fears of increased antisocial behaviour and noise, despite the 24-hour McDonald's next door.
Six arrested after missing Rugby girls found in Cornwall
Two girls from Rugby who disappeared were found safe in Cornwall by Devon and Cornwall Police. Six people arrested on suspicion of abduction.
Ladywood Middleway cordoned off as police guard scene
Ladywood Middleway is partially cordoned off tonight with police guarding the scene after eyewitnesses reported multiple police cars and officers near Ladywood Leisure Centre at 7.54pm.
Man arrested after Porsche driver dies in A41 crash
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a Porsche driver died in a collision with a tractor on the A41 in Shropshire.
Police appeal after Smethwick assault on man
West Midlands Police are seeking public help to identify a group of boys, aged 15-16, after a man was threatened and assaulted on Adkins Lane, Smethwick, at 8.50pm on 31 January.
Birmingham shop closed over illicit vapes and tobacco
M1 Shish Shop Limited on Erdington High Street has been closed by court order after Trading Standards seized illicit vapes and tobacco, marking the first such closure for Birmingham City Council.
Gang guilty of kidnapping and murdering Birmingham dad
Four men have been convicted over the kidnap, torture and murder of Birmingham dad Tomasz Samel, who was set on fire and dumped in Lancashire after being blamed for a £1m cigarette loss.
Teen arrested after knifepoint robbery at Burton shop
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and bailed after a knifepoint robbery at Wendy's Newsagents in Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent. Police seized a knife, balaclava and £141 cash.
Rape victim waives anonymity to reclaim park
Amanda Quiney, 28, from Tipton, waives anonymity after a brutal rape in Sandwell Valley Country Park, to help police, fight stigma, and create a safe community space. She joins MP Sarah Coombes' walk to reclaim the park for women.
Couple caught at Birmingham Airport with dodgy ID cards
Tran Hung and Trang Chu, both 30, were arrested at Birmingham Airport after using fraudulent ID cards. They were sentenced to 13 months each at Birmingham Crown Court on July 31 for entering the UK without leave and possessing identity documents with inte
Rape survivor waives anonymity to catch attacker
Amanda Quiney, 28, waives anonymity after being raped at Sandwell Valley Country Park on June 29, appealing for witnesses to find her attacker.
Rapist who threatened petrol bomb attack jailed
Jacob Leslie Simcock, 35, of Tunstall, was jailed for 14 years and 10 months for raping two women, strangling, stalking, and threatening to petrol bomb one victim's house.
DWP to revoke driving licences of benefit claimants in debt crackdown
From October, DWP can suspend driving licences and access bank accounts of benefit claimants who evade repaying debts, targeting Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit.
Body found on steps of derelict church in Sparkbrook
A man's body was discovered on the steps of a disused church in Sparkbrook, Birmingham. Police closed Stratford Road as enquiries were carried out.
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Man in Court After Birmingham Business Burglary
A man is due in court following a burglary at a Birmingham business, police said. The incident occurred recently, with the suspect arrested and charged.
DVLA to seize driving licences from October under new DWP powers
From October 2026, the DVLA will seize driving licences from drivers who owe over £1,000 in benefit fraud, under new powers with the DWP.
Five charged after police bust 'Dappa' drugs line
Five men appear in court after police recovered £35,000 cash, knives, and firearms in raids across Dudley and Sandwell targeting the 'Dappa' drugs line.
Harborne fire: Pensioner evacuated after bin room blaze
A fire in a bin room at Chamberlain Park estate in Harborne cut power to 200m radius, forcing nine flats' residents to seek temporary housing. No injuries reported.
Four guilty of killing gang member tortured and set on fire
Four men have been found guilty of murdering a gang member who was tortured and set on fire in Birmingham, in a brutal attack linked to gang rivalry.
Staffordshire Police officer banned after misconduct
Former Staffordshire Police officer Lewis Edwards has been barred from policing after a misconduct hearing found he showed colleagues inappropriate images and engaged in unwanted conversations.
DWP confirms two-year driving licence bans for claimants
DWP confirms immediate driving licence cancellations lasting up to two years for benefits claimants with debts over £1,000, starting October under new powers.
Drugs and phones seized in West Midlands raid
Police seized drugs and mobile phones during a raid on a West Midlands property. The operation targeted suspected drug dealing and resulted in arrests.
Four guilty of killing Birmingham dad set on fire over £1m raid
Four men have been found guilty of killing Tomasz Samel, 45, who was kidnapped, tortured and set on fire after HMRC seized £1m illegal cigarettes at his Aston unit. The jury delivered verdicts at Birmingham Crown Court after 11 hours.
Birmingham flats evacuated after electrical fire in Harborne
Residents evacuated from 108 flats in Harborne after an electrical fire on Spreadbury Close; emergency services at the scene with cordon in place.
Two men spoken to after Tipton street disorder
Police were called to William Barrows Way in Tipton after reports of disorder involving two men. No injuries were reported, and officers resolved the matter at the scene.
Six arrested after missing Midland girls found in Cornwall
Six people, including a 62-year-old man and 75-year-old woman, were arrested on suspicion of abduction after two missing girls were found safe in Cornwall.
Teen jailed for petrol station robbery and police assault
William Shaw, 19, has been jailed for two years and four months after robbing a Staffordshire petrol station, assaulting a worker, and attacking police.
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