School intercom smeared with dog poo again
Warstones Primary School in Penn, Wolverhampton, condemned vandals after dog faeces was smeared on its intercom for a second time, calling the act 'unhygienic' and 'disrespectful'.
Category : Community Safety
Man dies after tiger attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
A man died after entering the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Witnesses say he asked for a photo, then jumped 12ft in. Altai the tiger is safe and will not be euthanised.
Sutton Coldfield pub cordoned off after overnight incident
Police have cordoned off the Beggars Bush pub in Sutton Coldfield after a major overnight incident, with a blue tent and forensics at the scene.
Police seize 70+ cars in street racing crackdown
West Midlands Police seized over 70 vehicles in three months using new powers that remove the need for a warning before enforcement, targeting illegal street racing and cruising.
Man's final words before tiger attack at Yorkshire park
A man asked bystanders to photograph him with a tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park moments before he was fatally mauled. Emergency services pronounced him dead at the scene.
Hodge Hill's worst streets for violent crime revealed
New police stats show 136 violence and sexual offences in Hodge Hill in August 2026, with Rogers Road the worst street.
Man killed by tiger at Yorkshire Wildlife Park after dancing
A man died after entering the Amur tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on Saturday. Witnesses said he was dancing with AirPods in moments before the attack.
BT accused of bullying customers over digital landline switch
BT faces bullying accusations for pausing broadband of customers who haven't switched to digital landlines before the January 2027 PSTN retirement deadline, with 1.3m lines still to migrate.
Staffordshire murder probe: teen dies, four arrested
A teenager died and another was seriously injured in Meir, Stoke-on-Trent. Four males were arrested on suspicion of murder. Police appeal for witnesses and footage.
Police appeal over two missing girls in Birmingham city centre
West Midlands Police are searching for Kaitlyn, 15, and Sarah, 12, who may be together in Birmingham city centre. Call 999 if seen.
Shoplifter in £500k refund scam freed 8 years early
Narinder Kaur, 56, made £2,000 a week fraudulently returning stolen items. She was released from a 10-year sentence eight years early and now faces a Serious Crime Prevention Order.
Birmingham dad killed over £1m cigarette bust; five jailed
Tomasz Samel, 45, was kidnapped from his Handsworth home, tortured and left for dead after a £1m cigarette seizure. Five people were sentenced on October 9, 2026.
Emergency services at Stowe Pool in Lichfield
Emergency services have cordoned off part of Stowe Pool in Lichfield this morning. Nearby Nether Stowe School confirmed the incident does not directly involve students or staff.
Tate brothers launch fresh bail bid in extradition fight
Andrew and Tristan Tate have asked a Miami court for bail as they fight extradition to the UK on rape and sex trafficking charges they deny.
Armed police swarm Edgbaston street, block road
Armed West Midlands Police officers descended on Rotton Park Road in Edgbaston at around 8pm on Thursday, blocking the road at both ends. The incident was cleared less than an hour later, with no confirmed injuries or arrests yet.
Prison officer sent 5,000 Snapchat messages to inmate
Prison officer Jade Morris, 37, exchanged over 5,000 Snapchat messages with inmate Jerome Nunes at HMP Long Lartin. Both pleaded guilty and will be sentenced on October 9.
Ex-officer jailed 11 years for hotel rape
Former Merseyside Police officer Ryan Theaker, 30, was jailed for 11 years after a victim's secret recording captured a prolonged hotel rape. He will serve five more years on licence.
Dudley mum pleads not guilty to toddler murder charge
Faiza Hassan, 36, of Dudley, pleaded not guilty to murdering her 17-month-old daughter at Wolverhampton Crown Court on October 8, 2026. Her mother Sahra Hassan also denied charges. Trial set for October 2027.
Man punched near Bullring; police release image
A man was punched on Smallbrook Queensway near the Bullring and New Street station. Police have released an image of a man they want to identify.
Lamborghini drink driver hit 121mph before serious crash
Andrew Woodward, 61, was jailed for three years and three months after driving his Lamborghini at 121mph while more than double the alcohol limit, causing a crash that seriously injured him and his passenger.
Wolves appeal after disorder with items thrown following Stoke game
Four men have been charged after disorder following Wolves v Stoke at Molineux on 29 August, with police now appealing to identify four more individuals.
CCTV appeal after man attacked in Halesowen
Police release blurry CCTV image of a youth after a man was assaulted on Queensway in Halesowen on June 30 at 8pm. Officers seek public's help.
Four jailed for rape after fleeing to Birmingham
Three men and a boy who groomed and raped a girl in Bristol, then fled via Birmingham and a refrigerated lorry to France, have been jailed for a total of 36 years.
Dexter-obsessed student admits murder after blaming victim
Benjamin William Day, 20, of Redditch, pleaded guilty to murdering Maria Saceanu, 24, at Wolverhampton Crown Court, after trying to blame the victim, the CPS said.
26 cats found in sealed boxes in Birmingham alleyway
Twenty-six cats and kittens were found struggling to breathe in sealed boxes in a Birmingham alleyway. The RSPCA has launched an investigation and is reviewing CCTV.
1.6m drivers risk £1,000 fine over missed MOT, DVSA warns
Around 1.6 million drivers risk a £1,000 fine after continuing to drive with a missed MOT, according to National Highways research. The DVSA urges motorists to use its free reminder service.
Teen shot in Smethwick after rival group clash
A 19-year-old was shot in Smethwick 15 minutes after rival groups clashed. Four men admitted firearm charges at Wolverhampton Crown Court.
4m PIP claimants urged to contact MPs over Timms Review
Four million PIP claimants are urged to contact their MP over the Timms Review, with campaigners raising concerns about consultation and transparency.
Christa Pike Conscious After Botched Execution, Lawyers Say
Christa Pike is conscious and talking after a failed lethal injection, but suffered severe arm burns. Her lawyers seek evidence preservation and a commuted sentence.
Student admits Dexter-inspired Airbnb murder
Benjamin Day, 20, pleaded guilty to murdering sex worker Maria Saceanu in a Dexter-inspired Airbnb 'kill room', stabbing her 78 times.
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