Fire crews tackle power cut affecting 100+ Birmingham homes
More than 100 Birmingham homes lost power after an incident in Kingstanding. Fire crews attended, and Western Power Distribution worked to restore supply. No injuries reported.
Category : Community Safety
Burnham may revoke licences for failing roadside eyesight tests
The Andy Burnham government is considering revoking driving licences for all drivers who fail roadside eyesight tests, as outlined in the Road Safety Strategy.
Fire crews battle 100 hay bale blaze in Bobbington
Around 15 firefighters tackled a large fire involving 100 hay bales in Bobbington, South Staffordshire, last night. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.
Drone Images Reveal Brownhills Wildfire Damage
New drone images reveal the extensive damage caused by the Brownhills wildfire, which scorched over 100 acres of land in the West Midlands.
Police chiefs urge Burnham to block Harper killers' release
Acting Chief Constable Scott Green of West Midlands Police joined 50 chief constables in a letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to prevent the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, who are set for release
Police Hunt Man with 'Random' Forehead Tattoo
West Midlands Police appeal for public help to find Nicholas Kane, 40, wanted for failing to attend court. He has a distinctive 'random' tattoo on his forehead and links to Wolverhampton and Dudley. Call 999 if seen.
CCTV released after car theft in Dudley town centre
Police have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to after a car was stolen from High Street in Dudley on June 26 between 7pm and 8pm. Anyone with information is urged to contact WMP, quoting crime number 20/301468/26.
Brownhills wildfire: 15 homes evacuated after arson
Fifteen homes were evacuated in Brownhills after a deliberately started wildfire burned 20 football pitches. West Midlands Fire Service extinguished the blaze by 10.31pm, with no casualties reported.
DWP crackdown: 4 groups protected from licence bans
The DWP can suspend driving licences for benefits fraud from October, but four groups are exempt, including those with debts under £1,000 and essential need.
Lamborghini Urus seized in Midlands street racing crackdown
Police seized 13 cars, including a Lamborghini Urus, and issued 18 fines during an Operation Hercules crackdown on illegal street racing across the West Midlands on Saturday night.
Police paternity leave doubles under Andy Burnham
Paid paternity leave for police in England and Wales doubles to two weeks under PM Andy Burnham, after officers were 'mocked and ostracised' for taking time off.
Dog Trainer: 'Play' Is Fighting
A dog trainer explains that rough play between dogs is actually fighting, and offers advice on discipline and focus to prevent aggression.
Cars seized in West Midlands street racing crackdown
West Midlands Police seized dozens of cars and tackled illegal street racing in a major operation, targeting dangerous driving and anti-social behaviour across the region.
Birmingham man assaults two, blames wine in court
Odiba Attah, 41, pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman and a security guard on Broad Street, Birmingham, attributing his actions to wine. He must pay £350 compensation and complete rehabilitation.
Missing Wolverhampton mum and children may be in London
West Midlands Police believe missing Wolverhampton mum Alimat and her three children may have travelled 117 miles to London. They were last seen in Digbeth, Birmingham.
Driver banned after cannabis red light offence
Daanish Iqbal, 29, of Erdington, was fined £400 and banned for 12 months after running a red light on Islington Row while under the influence of cannabis, with 5.1mcgs of THC in his blood.
Halesowen dad jailed after 50mph police chase over drug debt
John Zarelli, 51, of Halesowen, has been jailed for 14 months and banned from driving for 30 months after leading police on a dangerous 50mph chase, triggered by a passenger's offer to clear his £15,000 drug debt.
Council probe into 'soft touch' claims over Birmingham exempt housing
Birmingham City Council is investigating claims that officials are a 'soft touch' for dodgy landlords in the supported exempt accommodation sector, with an audit under way to assess controls and oversight.
Dudley waste probes yield under 10% fixed penalties
Fewer than one in ten waste enforcement investigations by Dudley Council in 2025/26 resulted in fixed penalty notices, with budget cuts limiting staff to five, according to a cabinet report.
Paedophile who loved schoolboys and wanted hotel meet jailed
Gurpreet Singh, 25, jailed for four-and-a-half years after confessing to undercover officer that he loved under-18 boys and planned to meet a 14-year-old decoy in a hotel.
Firefighters tackle multiple blazes across Birmingham and Black Country
Firefighters have responded to multiple fires across Birmingham and the Black Country on Tuesday evening, including grass fires in Brownhills, Tipton, Dudley, and a large fire in Kings Norton, amid the ongoing dry spell.
25 firefighters battle Kings Norton blaze
Around 25 firefighters are tackling a large fire in Gildas Avenue, Kings Norton. West Midlands Fire Service urges the public to avoid the area. It is one of four fires tonight.
Birmingham shop worker pushed in robbery appeal
A shop worker was pushed to the ground after challenging a man taking items without paying at a Kingstanding Road store on July 5. Police release image and appeal for information.
Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Stabbing
A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder following a stabbing in West Midlands. The incident occurred on Sunday, and the suspect is due in court.
Man charged with attempted murder after Lozells stabbings
David Fedak, 31, from Handsworth, charged with two counts of attempted murder, ABH, and possession of a bladed article after three men attacked in Lozells. Two victims remain critical.
Travellers set up camp at Daisy Farm Park
Travellers have arrived at Daisy Farm Park in Maypole, South Birmingham, prompting MP Al Carns to seek security improvements after repeated incursions.
Missing West Midlands girls found safe in Cornwall
Two girls, aged 11 and 12, missing from Rugby since August 9, were found safe in Cornwall, over 200 miles away, after a major police search.
Woman charged over St John's Retail Park electronics theft
Marie Griffiths, 45, has been charged with three counts of theft after items worth around £250 were allegedly stolen from an electrical store at St John's Retail Park in Wolverhampton. She is due in court on September 24.
Housing group statement after Sutton Coldfield stabbing death
Hyde Housing confirms Stephen Clarke, 32, died in a stabbing in Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield. Joseph Cargill, 20, has been charged with murder and remanded in custody.
Shop owner avoids jail after selling cigarettes to teen
A Wolverhampton shop owner has been given a suspended prison sentence after selling cigarettes to a 15-year-old volunteer. The court also fined the business and ordered seizure of illicit goods.
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