Birmingham bin boss apologises over 'rushed' collection changes
Birmingham's new waste chief apologises after major bin collection changes, including fortnightly rubbish, are rolled out amid accusations of being 'rushed' and poorly communicated.
Category : Community Safety
Four Arrested in Bloxwich Drug Raids, Cash Seized
Four people were arrested in early-morning raids in Bloxwich as part of a county lines operation. Police seized a large amount of cash and suspected Class A drugs.
Five Men Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Pursued Into Birmingham
Five men were arrested after a stolen vehicle was pursued from Staffordshire into Birmingham. The incident involved a police chase and resulted in charges including dangerous driving.
Four men and boy arrested after police chase stolen car
Five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, have been arrested after West Midlands Police pursued a stolen car from Hockley to Edgbaston in the early hours of July 21.
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Appeal after theft from car in Harborne
Police are appealing for information after a theft from a car in Harborne, Birmingham. Items including a laptop and wallet were stolen.
Police Hunt Man Over Bearwood Petrol Station Card Theft
West Midlands Police issue CCTV appeal to trace a man after a car break-in in Harborne and fraudulent use of a stolen bank card at a Bearwood petrol station.
Milk thief strikes in Lozells: Dad loses £28 weekly deliveries
A Lozells father has been targeted for months as a thief repeatedly steals his £28 milk, eggs, and juice deliveries, prompting police involvement.
Woman assaulted on West Bromwich High Street
A woman was assaulted in an unprovoked attack on West Bromwich High Street in broad daylight. Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to identify.
Woman in underwear steals milk, sparks puns
A woman dressed only in black underwear was caught on doorbell camera stealing milk bottles from a Bearwood home at 5.10am. Birmingham Live readers react with puns.
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Bouncer Killing Exposes Security Industry
A Birmingham bouncer was killed by a punch from an unlicensed doorman, revealing power struggles and broken rules in the security industry.
Six Birmingham Schools Set for Road Safety Upgrades
Birmingham Council proposes safety measures for six schools under Safer School Journeys programme, aiming for zero road deaths or serious injuries.
Six West Midlands Schools Set for Road Safety Upgrades
Six schools in the West Midlands will receive new road safety measures, including speed bumps and crossings, to improve pupil safety after successful council bids.
Police Probe Deliberate Fires in Stoke-on-Trent Park
Police are investigating multiple deliberate fires at Park Hall Country Park in Stoke-on-Trent, with teenagers on e-scooters seen in the area.
Jail death inquest: Man acted 'strange' after arrest
Peter Lynch, 61, was found dead in his cell at HMP Moorland in October 2024. An inquest heard he behaved oddly after arrest, refusing to speak and giving only cryptic answers.
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Redditch Boy Seriously Injured in Scooter Crash
A boy riding a scooter was seriously injured after colliding with a van in Redditch. He was airlifted to Birmingham Children's Hospital for emergency care.
Police Hunt Off-Road Bikers in Bilston
West Midlands Police are appealing for help to identify two people after a motorcycle with no registration plate was ridden along footpaths in Bilston on May 5, causing a nuisance and potential danger.
Witness appeal after man hit by car in Wolverhampton
Police appeal for witnesses after a pedestrian was hit by a car on Wolverhampton's Ring Road at Chapel Ash, suffering potentially serious injuries.
Robbery Spree Targeting Women Walking Alone Probed
Police are investigating a series of robberies targeting women walking alone in Birmingham, with at least five incidents reported in the past month, prompting increased patrols.
Police Hunt for Rapist in Sandwell Valley Park Attack
Police are hunting a potential rapist after a woman was found injured in Sandwell Valley Country Park; she was taken to hospital and later discharged.
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Wolverhampton College fire started deliberately, fire service says
A fire that destroyed part of the former Wolverhampton College campus on Paget Road on Sunday is believed to have been started deliberately, West Midlands Fire Service has confirmed.
Blue Badge Crackdown Targets Three Groups of Permit Holders
A crack team of enforcers is targeting Blue Badge misuse, including relatives using badges without the holder, stolen badges, and dishonest use of lost badges, with fines up to £1,000.
Police Disguise Officers as Joggers to Catch Harassing Drivers
West Mercia Police launch 'Jog On' operation using female officers as joggers to catch drivers harassing women runners, with bodycam footage released showing intercepts.
Digbeth rescue after fall from height
Emergency services rescued a person who fell from height in Digbeth, Birmingham, early Monday. Fire crews used three appliances, technical rescue and a hydraulic platform.
B20 gangster jailed for helping killer and kicking memorial (20.07.2026)
Oliwier Gabis, 20, sentenced to three years and nine months for helping murderer Oumar Traore evade police after Handsworth killing, and desecrating victim's memorial.
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Digbeth Rescue: Fire Crews and Police Respond
Fire crews and police are at a rescue incident in Digbeth, Birmingham. Residents are urged to avoid the area. Three fire appliances, technical rescue, and a hydraulic platform are on scene.
Driver Flees Crash Outside West Bromwich Pub, Police Probe
A driver fled the scene of a two-car crash outside the Queen's Head pub in West Bromwich on July 19. One driver suffered minor injuries; police are investigating.
Halesowen Brawl: Parents Told to 'Get a Grip' on Teens
Two teenagers arrested after a 'frightening' brawl on Halesowen High Street, sparking calls for tougher youth punishment and parental accountability.
Biker life-changing injuries Lickey hit-and-run nursery
A motorcyclist in his 50s suffered life-changing injuries after a hit-and-run crash outside Blackwell Montessori Nursery in Lickey. Police appeal for dashcam footage.
Police seek fan after Birmingham bar assault
A man in a Morocco football shirt is wanted by police after a security guard was hit with a glass bottle at Slug & Lettuce in Brindleyplace, Birmingham, on July 5.
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Handsworth Graveyard Death: Man 'Coping Well' Found Dead
Dejen Tesfay, 29, was found dead in Handsworth Cemetery on May 3, a week after telling a support worker he was 'coping well'. An inquest ruled his death as suicide.
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