Scotland Bans Glue Traps, Fines Up to £40,000
A glue trap ban is now in force in Scotland, making it a criminal offence to use, supply or possess them, with fines up to £40,000 or 12 months in prison.
Category : Community Safety
Boy, 14, Seriously Injured in Shropshire Car Crash
A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured after a Ford Fiesta crashed into a field on the A442 in Shropshire. A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Starmer Gives Councils Power to Ban Pavement Parking
Keir Starmer's government is empowering councils to ban pavement parking across England, with fines up to £70 for violators. Birmingham City Council confirms it will apply for the new powers.
Travellers return to Birmingham park, residents 'living in fear'
Travellers have returned to Parkdale Park in Birmingham, with residents reporting stone-throwing and thefts. The council says it will take steps to recover the land.
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450+ Blue Badges Cancelled in Misuse Crackdown
More than 450 Blue Badges have been cancelled after a crackdown found permits used long after holders died. The operation saved taxpayers over £363,000.
Two Injured in Car Crash Into Tree in Birmingham
Two men were injured after a car crashed into a tree on Bromford Lane in Hodge Hill, Birmingham. Emergency services attended at 8.30pm on June 30.
Police Officers Probed Over Henry Nowak Handcuff Death
Two Hampshire police officers are investigated for gross misconduct after handcuffing dying teen Henry Nowak, who was stabbed and pleaded for help. The IOPC examines if race played a role.
Arrest after woman grabbed by knife-wielding man in Cannock
A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted kidnap after a woman was approached by a man brandishing a knife on Shoal Hill Common in Cannock.
Raise the Colours Figure Charged with Indecent Images
Ben Cullen, a prominent member of Raise the Colours Oxfordshire, faces three charges of making indecent images of children, including 22 category A photographs. He appears in court today.
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New 25p per mile rule for DWP PIP and DLA claimants driving
From 1 July 2026, Motability Scheme users face a new 25p per mile excess charge for PIP and DLA claimants. Support for extra mileage for healthcare, education, or employment will be announced on 8 July.
Willenhall councillor seeks PSPO over antisocial behaviour
Labour councillor Simran Cheema calls for a Public Space Protection Order in Willenhall to combat topless drinkers, motorbike gangs, and antisocial behaviour driving shoppers from the town centre and memorial park.
£5,000 Reward for Nuneaton Rape Suspect Adrian Lewicki
Warwickshire Police have increased the reward to £5,000 for information leading to Adrian Lewicki, wanted in connection with a rape in Nuneaton on June 14.
Binman Drops Dog Poo on Pavement During Collection
A North Tyneside binman dropped dog poo bags on the pavement during a collection, captured on CCTV. The council says it was a genuine oversight, but the resident is shocked.
Midland leaders dismiss online rumours about migrant hotel
Telford & Wrekin Council and MP Wendy Morton have refuted false social media claims that a hotel in Walsall and an apartment block in Telford are being used to house migrants, calling the posts 'fake news'.
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Avanti West Coast Drivers Ballot for Strike Over Pay
Train drivers on the key Birmingham to London route are to be balloted on strike action after Aslef rejected Avanti West Coast's pay offer, citing DfT interference.
Man fined £1,722 for dumping sofa in Wolverhampton
Jayden Williams was ordered to pay £1,722 after being caught on CCTV dumping a sofa on Racecourse Road in Wolverhampton. He pleaded guilty and called his actions a 'stupid decision'.
Teen e-scooter rider avoids jail after friend dies in crash
A 15-year-old boy has avoided custody after his e-scooter crashed into a car, killing his passenger Jacob Calland, 14. The scooter was in turbo mode and ran a red light.
Chester Road Named Among Worst for Speeding in Birmingham
MP Paulette Hamilton highlights Chester Road in Erdington as a speeding hotspot, citing crashes and fatalities. She demands better enforcement of speed limits to deter dangerous driving.
Birmingham Man Jailed for Throwing Boiling Water Over Officer
John Davies, 58, punched one officer then poured boiling water over a second, leaving her with severe blistering. He was sentenced to 14.5 years at Birmingham Crown Court.
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Birmingham man jailed 14 years for police attack
A 58-year-old Birmingham man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a violent attack on two police officers, leaving them with serious injuries.
Police Probe B&M Bust-Up Over Dog in Hot Car in Lichfield
Staffordshire Police are investigating a confrontation at a Lichfield B&M store after a woman retrieved a dog from a hot car, leading to threats and abuse from the owner.
Police Seek Dog Walker Witness in Cannock Knife Attack Attempt
A knifeman attempted to grab a woman on Shoal Hill Common in Cannock. Police are seeking a dog walker with a Staffordshire Bull Terrier as a potential witness.
450 Blue Badges Revoked in Crackdown, Fines Up to £1,000
A crackdown on Blue Badge misuse in Wirral has led to 459 permits being cancelled, saving over £363,000. Traffic wardens now have powers to confiscate badges and issue fines up to £1,000.
Taxi and Police Car Crash on 999 Call in Wolverhampton
A taxi collided with a police car responding to an emergency call at a busy Wolverhampton junction. Firefighters freed a man from one vehicle; no injuries reported.
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Police Seek Two Men After Porch Package Thefts
West Midlands Police have released images of two men they want to speak to after a number of packages were taken from a porch in Birmingham.
Reward Offered After Woman Raped in Birmingham Flat
A charity has offered a £5,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of a man who raped and assaulted a woman in a Birmingham flat.
Police Reviewing CCTV After Stourbridge Assault
West Midlands Police are reviewing CCTV after reports of a man dragging a screaming woman along Church Avenue in Amblecote, Stourbridge on Sunday evening.
Tree Surgeon Banned for Drug Driving After Cannabis Joint
Richard Smith, 50, from Stourport-Upon-Severn, was banned from driving for 12 months after being caught smoking a cannabis joint while driving in Birmingham. He pleaded guilty to drug driving and was fined £120.
Big Cat Fears After Deer Carcass Found Near Solihull
A rambler discovered a muntjac deer carcass in Solihull woodland, with signs suggesting a big cat kill, though foxes may also be responsible.
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Woman Targeted by Knife-Wielding Man on Cannock Common
A woman escaped unharmed after a man with a knife tried to grab her on Shoal Hill Common in Cannock. Police are appealing for witnesses and have described the suspect.
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