Crackdown on Inconsiderate Parking: Drivers Warned
A new campaign in Northern Ireland targets inconsiderate parking, using the strapline 'You have a choice - we don't.' Drivers face fines as councils gain stronger enforcement tools.
Category : Community Safety
Amazon Van Stolen in Nottingham While Driver Delivers
An Amazon delivery driver in Nottingham had his van stolen by a thief while making a delivery; police recovered the van and arrested a 42-year-old man.
New yellow box cameras in Solihull to fine drivers
Solihull Council is installing cameras to fine drivers stopping in yellow boxes, a rule many don't understand. Fines start at £70, reduced to £35.
Teen Wanted Back in Prison After Assaulting Officer
West Midlands Police are searching for 19-year-old Romar Duffus, wanted on recall to prison and suspicion of assaulting an officer. Call 999 immediately if seen.
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Redditch Hit-and-Run: Woman and Children Injured
A hit-and-run crash in Redditch involving a grey Audi RSQ3 left a woman and two children injured. The Audi driver fled on foot. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Mere Green Attack: Man Assaulted with Weapon on Lichfield Road
A man was attacked with a weapon on Lichfield Road in Mere Green, Sutton Coldfield, on June 26. Police found no trace of anyone involved and are appealing for information.
Police Officers Face Misconduct Over Search Failures in Suicide
Two Staffordshire Police officers face gross misconduct proceedings after failing to properly search for a suicidal man, James Bond, who was later found dead in a layby on the A50.
Car Cannibals Jailed for Stripping Nearly 100 Vehicles
Mohammed Khan and Mohammed Haydar, who filmed themselves stealing car parts and bragged on Snapchat, have been jailed for four years and three months for targeting almost 100 vehicles across the West Midlands.
Drivers Risk £1,000 Fine for Horn Near Horses
Motorists face fines up to £1,000 for sounding their horn near horses, as per Highway Code Rule 215. In 2023, 3,383 horse-related road incidents were reported, with 85 horses killed and 66 riders injured.
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Man Arrested for Drink-Driving on E-Scooter
A 20-year-old man was arrested for drink-driving after being stopped on an e-scooter in Nottingham, with police warning that laws apply to all vehicles.
Car cannibals jailed for stripping 100 vehicles near Blues' stadium
Two men who stripped parts from nearly 100 vehicles, including those of Birmingham City fans on matchdays, have been jailed for four years and three months.
Blood-stained shotgun found in Great Barr alleyway leads to jail
Errol Grant, 25, was jailed for six-and-a-half years after a sawn-off shotgun with his blood was found in a Great Barr alleyway, linked to a West Bromwich shooting.
Reform UK slams Dudley borough's shabby streets
Reform UK councillors claim Dudley borough has never looked so shabby, calling for action plans. Cabinet member defends spending controls and promises improvements.
Birmingham Shops Raided: Illegal Cigarettes, Vapes, Nitrous Oxide Found
Seven Birmingham shops were raided in May as part of a crackdown on high street organised crime. Seizures included illegal cigarettes, vapes, nitrous oxide, and weapons. The West Midlands is among four areas with the highest levels of such crime.
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West Midlands Police Officer Dismissed for Assault in Bromsgrove
PC McTernan was dismissed without notice after being convicted of assaulting a woman in Bromsgrove. The misconduct panel ruled his actions amounted to gross misconduct, and he has appealed the conviction.
Gran's Petty Revenge on Sunbed Hoggers in Tenerife
Rachael Rogers removed towels from reserved but unused sunbeds at Mediterranean Palace in Tenerife, sparking debate on TikTok with over 61,000 likes.
Tributes to Mum Killed in Level Crossing Train Crash
Kerry Coombes, 33, died when a train struck her car at a level crossing in Houghton, Lancashire. An eight-year-old girl remains in critical condition.
Angry Ginge Confronts Fan Over Racist Comments at World Cup
YouTuber Angry Ginge confronted a fan allegedly making racist comments towards Ghana at the World Cup, criticizing stewards for only moving the man to another seat.
Teacher tied child's hands and feet with cable ties
A teacher at a £17k-per-term private school has been found guilty of assault after tying a six-year-old boy's hands and feet with cable ties during a game of 'cops and robbers.'
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Killer tried to throw officer over balcony after vodka binge
A convicted killer who drank 1.5 litres of vodka tried to throw a police officer over a balcony in Newton Abbot. PC Alice Beer suffered a bottle attack and was lifted over the railing before fighting back.
Manchester Airport attacker jailed for assaulting officers
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, was jailed for three years and six months for assaulting two female police officers at Manchester Airport in July 2024.
Cyclist Seriously Injured in Van Collision: Police Appeal
A cyclist in his 60s was seriously injured after colliding with a van in Penkridge. Staffordshire Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Newborn Found Dead in Rowley Regis Warehouse
A newborn baby girl was found dead in a waste pile at a Rowley Regis warehouse. Police believe she was unknowingly transported there and are urgently seeking her mother.
Woman sexually assaulted at Walsall Arboretum
A woman was sexually assaulted along a trail path at Walsall Arboretum on June 23. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
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Two injured in BMW crash on Wake Green Road, Moseley
Two people suffered serious injuries after a BMW collided with another vehicle and a tree on Wake Green Road in Moseley, Birmingham, on Thursday evening.
Digbeth Bar World Cup Warning After Customers Scammed
Hennessey's Bar in Digbeth warns fans after customers were scammed by a third-party website selling fake tickets for World Cup watch parties.
Baby Girl's Body Found in Rowley Regis; Police Seek Mother
A newborn baby girl's body was discovered in a waste pile at a Rowley Regis warehouse. Police are urgently searching for the mother, who may need medical help.
Willenhall Councillor Calls for PSPO Against Antisocial Behaviour
Councillor Simran Cheema demands a Public Space Protection Order for Willenhall town centre and memorial park to combat topless drinking, gangs, and antisocial behaviour deterring families.
Murder suspect claimed victim watched CBBC to ogle children
Melanie James, 63, accused of murdering Rubin Blount, 28, claimed he watched CBBC to look at children and searched for explicit images, a trial heard.
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Fire Service Cancels Car Wash Amid Heatwave Water Worries
West Midlands Fire Service has cancelled a charity car wash due to concerns over water supply during the ongoing heatwave, prioritising water for firefighting.
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