Cradley Heath shop loses licence over illegal tobacco
G&G Market in Cradley Heath has had its licence revoked after repeatedly selling illegal cigarettes and tobacco, including to an undercover child.
Category : Community Safety
New dad banned from driving caught on M6 after baby
A new dad who drove his poorly mother home on the M6 just two months after his wife gave birth, while disqualified and uninsured, has been given a suspended prison sentence and a fresh driving ban.
Gym owner slams 'idiot drivers' after student, 13, hurt
Birmingham gym owner says 'this has to stop' after boy, 13, hit by car outside his Sparkbrook gym suffered suspected broken leg and calls for crossing
Birmingham Man Sentenced for Assault Over Breakfast
Acocks Green man Jordan Gayle, 45, was handed a 24-month community order at Birmingham Magistrates' Court for punching his girlfriend over a breakfast row.
Three boys arrested in Rugeley woodland arson probe
Three boys aged 12, 13 and 14 from Rugeley have been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a deliberate wildfire in Staffordshire woodland.
Urgent Appeal for Missing Solihull Girl, 14
Shaniye, 14, was last seen at 5pm on July 29 in Solihull wearing a light blue tracksuit. West Midlands Police urge anyone with information to call 999 immediately.
Man Arrested After Teen Shot in Birmingham
A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 17-year-old boy was shot in Birmingham, West Midlands Police confirmed.
Scottish Woman Found in Suitcase in Athens Remembered
The body of Elisabeth Jane Ross, 38, was discovered in a derelict building in Kypseli on July 18, with no visible wounds. Toxicology tests are underway as police investigate a possible criminal act.
Couple Banned After Dog Starved to Death on Farm
A couple has been banned from keeping animals for 10-12 years after a German Shepherd starved to death and cattle neglected on their Leek farm, receiving suspended prison sentences.
Missing Child Found Dead in Worcestershire Water
A five-year-old child missing from Badsey, Worcestershire has been found dead in water. Police confirm no suspicious circumstances and a coroner's inquest will be opened.
Man Arrested After Attack on Two Police Officers in Birmingham
A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Selly Oak after two West Midlands Police officers were attacked on Soho Road, one suffering a head injury, with further offences including burglary.
CCTV Appeal After Assault Outside Sutton Coldfield Pub
A man required surgery after being punched outside The Gate Inn in Sutton Coldfield following England's 0-0 World Cup draw with Ghana. Police have released a CCTV image of a suspect they want to identify.
Lichfield Stabbing: Man Arrested for Attempted Murder
A 34-year-old man from Birmingham has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in Lichfield that left a man in hospital with serious injuries.
Staffordshire chief constable guilty of gross misconduct
A disciplinary panel ruled Chris Noble committed gross misconduct, and he would have been sacked had he not resigned. Reporting restrictions hide specific allegations.
Worcester Paedophile Jailed for Snapchat Offences
A convicted paedophile who breached a Sexual Harm Prevention Order by contacting a teenage girl on Snapchat has been sentenced to 44 months in prison.
Kenneth Newton and Melanie James Found Guilty of Rubin Blount Murder
Kenneth Newton and Melanie James have been found guilty of the murder of 21-year-old Rubin Blount in Birmingham. The verdict marks the end of a lengthy trial at Birmingham Crown Court.
Dudley Chippy Says No to TikTok Money as £30 Notes Attempted
A Dudley chip shop has warned customers after multiple attempts to pay with fake £30 notes linked to a TikTok trend, calling them a 'nice try' but illegal.
Next worker assaulted in Dudley after stolen goods refund attempt
Police appeal after a woman stole items from Next in Dudley, tried to return them, and assaulted a staff member when confronted. CCTV image released.
CCTV Appeal After Assault Near Utilita Arena Birmingham
West Midlands Police issue CCTV appeal after a man and a woman were assaulted near Utilita Arena Birmingham following a Ne-Yo and Akon concert on May 4. Officers seek three individuals.
Machete and Drugs Found in Stolen Ford Fiesta in Walsall
A machete and class A drugs were found in a cloned stolen Ford Fiesta after the driver fled police in Walsall. He was arrested later the same day.
£10K reward for Solihull attacker targeting women and elderly
Crimestoppers offers £10,000 for info leading to arrest of man behind over 50 attacks on women and pensioners in Solihull, involving strangulation and robbery.
Dad Jailed for Hiding Loaded Gun in Family Home
Reece Allamby, 28, was sentenced to five-and-a-half years after police found a loaded pistol in his Bartley Green home, where his three children slept. He cited fear from a previous burglary.
Cradley Heath shop licence review over illegal cigarettes
G&G Market in Cradley Heath could permanently lose its licence after selling illegal cigarettes to a child just weeks after opening, prompting a Sandwell Council review.
Birmingham Man Avoids Jail for Machete at Bus Stop
A Birmingham man who carried a machete at a Handsworth bus stop to deter attackers has received a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to knife possession.
Unsolved Birmingham Stabbing Five Years On
The murder of Kevin Lomas in Hall Green remains unsolved five years later, with detectives still seeking information and a £20,000 reward on offer.
Major National Trust site fire near Sizewell B plant
A major incident has been declared as firefighters battle a heathland fire at a National Trust site near Sizewell B nuclear power station, with 90 firefighters on scene.
Police Renew Hunt for Vishal Mehrotra's Killer
On the 45th anniversary of eight-year-old Vishal Mehrotra's disappearance, police and Crimestoppers offer £20,000 reward for information leading to his killer.
Hemming's Chilling Call After Stabbing Ex Before 999
Chris Hemming stabbed his ex-partner Cheryl McKenna to death, then made a chilling call to a friend before dialling 999. He was jailed for life with a minimum of 15 years.
Grass Fires Across Black Country Cause Disruption
Multiple grass fires have broken out across the Black Country as temperatures hit the high 20s, with smoke visible from the M5 and roads closed in Dudley, Oldbury, and Walsall.
Six Arrested After Suspected Drugs Lab in Smethwick
Six people aged 20-49 arrested after West Midlands Police uncover a suspected Class A drugs production lab in Smethwick, following raids on a shop and a property.
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