Avoid Area Warning After Huge Wolverhampton Fire
An 'avoid the area' warning remains in place after a huge fire at Jones Skips in Wolverhampton, involving 1,000 tonnes of recycling materials; residents urged to keep doors and windows closed.
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Birmingham man jailed for 19 years for fatal flat fire
Stephen Dale, 47, was sentenced to 19 years for manslaughter and arson after setting fire to Daniel Gardner's flat in Highters Heath, Birmingham, killing him.
Fly-tipper who dumped fence panels gets community order
A removals man who dumped fence panels and garden waste on a known fly-tipping hotspot in Birmingham has been handed a community order with 200 hours unpaid work.
Kings Heath Shop Closed Over Mouse Droppings
A convenience store in Kings Heath was shut down after health inspectors discovered mouse droppings, posing serious hygiene risks. The shop has since reopened after deep cleaning.
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Woman Raped in Nuneaton High Street: Police Arrest Man
A woman in her 20s reported being raped on Queens Road, Nuneaton between 3am and 3.30am on July 5. A 27-year-old man from Oxfordshire has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
Birmingham underpass sealed after reported rape
A woman reported being raped near the Swan Shopping Centre in Yardley, Birmingham, leading to the closure of the Coventry Road underpass for forensic examination and CCTV trawls.
Teen arrested after Cradley Heath crash leaves motorcyclist injured
An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, drug driving, and possession of Class B drugs after a crash on Halesowen Road in Cradley Heath left a motorcyclist with life-changing injuries.
Fourth arrest in Wolverhampton car park fatal stabbing
A fourth person, a 37-year-old man from Bilston, has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in his 20s was fatally stabbed in a car park on Clarence Street, Wolverhampton, on July 5.
Fly-tipper dumps waste on known hotspot in Birmingham
A fly-tipper has been caught dumping waste on a known hotspot in Birmingham, with the council pledging to take action against the offender.
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Mechanic sentenced for machine gun killing of gang member
Mechanic Theo Bailey, 34, sentenced for the manslaughter of Gavin Parry, 31, a 'Burger Bar Boy' gang member shot dead with a machine gun in Winson Green in 2021.
Predator Jailed 18 Years for Rape During Burglary
Sean Wilcox has been sentenced to 18 years for raping a woman asleep on her sofa during a break-in in Newport Pagnell. He also pleaded guilty to multiple theft and drug offences.
Birmingham rail strikes hit England World Cup quarter-final
TSSA union strikes on July 10-11 will disrupt West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services, coinciding with England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway.
Tributes left at fatal stabbing scene in Wolverhampton
A man in his 20s died from chest injuries in a car park stabbing on Clarence Street in Wolverhampton. Three people have been arrested, and tributes including flowers, candles, and balloons have been left at the scene.
Thug who punched Morrisons worker and threatened staff jailed
Ben Parkinson, 37, punched a Morrisons worker and threatened to stab Co-op staff in two robberies in Worcester. He was jailed for four years and eight months.
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Gold Chain Snatched From Man's Neck in Birmingham
Police appeal for witnesses after a man had his gold chain snatched from his neck in Birmingham. The incident occurred on May 15, 2024, in the city centre.
Wanted Man Strikes Officer with Own Baton
Video shows Mahroy Stephenson hitting a police officer with his own baton during an arrest attempt on Soho Road, Handsworth. The officer was treated for a head injury.
Motorcyclist in Life-Threatening Condition After Old Hill Crash
A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after a crash on Halesowen Road in Old Hill, Sandwell, on July 5. Emergency services treated the man at the scene before rushing him to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Soho Road Jewellery Snatch: Police Seek Two Suspects
West Midlands Police appeal for help identifying two men after a gold chain was snatched from a man's neck on Soho Road, Handsworth, on May 4.
PCSO Kenny Lewis Saves Choking Toddler in Bilston
PCSO Kenny Lewis used first aid to dislodge a sweet from toddler Roxy's throat in Bilston, preventing a tragedy. The family praised the 16-year veteran as a 'true local hero.'
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Dog Walking Law Change: £100 Fine from July 31
From July 31, dog owners in England face £100 fines for off-lead dogs in Open Access land, as new livestock protection laws take effect.
Birmingham Postcode Gang Map Revealed in Murder Trial
A West Midlands Police map shown in the Oumar Traore murder trial reveals how modern gangs uphold territories of the Burger Bar Boys and Johnson Crew, fueling violence in north Birmingham.
Postwoman 'No Time to React' as Dog Clamped on Her Leg
Royal Mail postwoman Katy Davies suffered permanent scars and tendon damage after a dog she knew for years suddenly attacked her on her delivery route in Bristol.
West Midlands Taser Use Mapped: Areas with Most Incidents
Data reveals West Midlands police used Tasers over 6,500 times in five years, with Birmingham city centre and Wolverhampton recording the highest deployment rates per capita.
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Birmingham Police Arrest Man on Drug and Weapon Offences
West Midlands Police have arrested a man in Birmingham on suspicion of drug and weapon offences following a targeted operation in the city centre.
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Police Seek Man After Hodge Hill Stabbing
West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a stabbing in Coleshill Road, Hodge Hill, Birmingham, on 15 March. The victim, a man with arm and leg injuries, was treated in hospital.
Skydiving Incident at Langar Airfield Prompts Emergency Response
Emergency services including police, ambulance, and fire crews responded to a skydiving incident at Langar Airfield in Nottinghamshire on July 5, prompting an investigation in a nearby field.
Drink-driving dad who killed baby daughter is wanted
Emmanuel Sakyi, who was more than two-and-a-half times the drink-drive limit, caused the death of his seven-month-old daughter Emmanuela in a head-on crash. He failed to appear for sentencing and was convicted in his absence, receiving a 15-year prison te
Police Hunt Missing Sex Offender Darren Inkpen
Darren Inkpen, 56, a high-risk sex offender, is missing after failing to comply with the Sex Offenders' Register. Police urge public to report sightings.
Birmingham's Safest Areas Revealed: Lowest Violent Crime
Analysis of West Midlands Police data reveals Birmingham's safest neighbourhoods with the lowest violent crime rates, led by Sutton Four Oaks with 359 offences in a year.
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Man arrested after Walsall raid seizes firearms and knives
A 24-year-old man has been arrested after officers seized firearms and knives from a property on Leighswood Avenue in Walsall; the weapons were confirmed non-viable.
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