Wolverhampton Tower Block Fire Triggers Midnight Evacuation
A fire on the seventh floor of Vauxhall House in Wolverhampton forced a midnight evacuation; 20+ firefighters responded, and no injuries were reported.
Category : Community Safety
Wolves Fan Throws Flares at Molineux, Council Bans Coins
A Wolves fan threw two lit flares onto the pitch at Molineux during a match. Wolverhampton Council has now banned the sale of coins at the stadium.
Solihull ear bite victim still waiting for justice
A man who had part of his ear bitten off outside Solihull Popworld in March 2025 says he is still 'living with the consequences' as no arrests have been made after 16 months.
Smugglers who called migrants 'chickens' jailed
Duc Quang Ta was jailed for eight years for smuggling 22 migrants, calling them 'chickens' and 'pork'. Accomplice Sarfaraz Sardarzehi got a suspended sentence.
Second Arrest After Tamworth Bike Crash Girl Seriously Hurt
A 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy have been arrested after a girl was seriously injured when a motorbike collided with her push bike in Tamworth. Police say her injuries are potentially life-changing.
Cradley Heath Shop Closed Over Illicit Tobacco Sales
Cradley Heath shop Top G's on High Street has been ordered to close for two months after being caught selling illegal tobacco, the fourth such closure in weeks.
Birmingham School Evacuated After Bomb Threat
Police swept Hamd House School in Birmingham after a bomb threat was sent to the school and Ofsted, forcing evacuation on the last day before summer break.
Tamworth Crash: Girl's Life-Changing Injuries, Teen Arrested
A young girl suffered potentially life-changing injuries after a motorbike with two people crashed into her cycle in Tamworth. A 16-year-old has been arrested; police urge the second person to come forward.
Telford man jailed for attacking driver who stopped to help
William Davies, 32, flagged down a driver near Dawley, assaulted him, pushed him from his car, then stole the vehicle and drove dangerously. He was jailed for three years and five months.
Police Seek Man Over Worcester Street Attack on Boy, 13
A 13-year-old boy was assaulted on Tolladine Road in Worcester on June 21. Police release CCTV image of a man who may have information about the attack.
Tributes for man killed in Birmingham crash
A man in his 20s died after his car hit railings on Great Charles Street Queensway in Birmingham. A woman passenger suffered potentially life-threatening injuries.
Free Pint Offer at West Midlands Pubs for England Fans (14.07.2026)
West Midlands pubs offer free pints to England fans during Euros, boosting local trade and community spirit.
People smugglers who called migrants 'pork' jailed
Two people smugglers who referred to Vietnamese migrants as 'pork' have been jailed for a total of 12 years following a police sting that uncovered a major illegal immigration operation.
Sawn-off shotgun found in Birmingham loft, suspect arrested
A 41-year-old man was arrested in Sheldon, Birmingham, after a sawn-off shotgun was found in a loft. He was initially held for vehicle theft after a cloned-plate car was spotted.
Man dies after being hit by car in Wolverhampton city centre
A pedestrian in his 60s died after being struck by a car at the junction of Ring Road and Stafford Street in Wolverhampton on July 13. Police appeal for dash-cam footage.
England World Cup Win Marred by Birmingham Pub Fight
Police investigate assault outside The Goose pub in Selly Oak after England's World Cup quarter-final win, with a man kicked and another threatened with an advertisement board.
Solihull Councillors Demand Speeding Fines for Road Safety
Solihull councillors across parties back a motion demanding 50% of speeding fine revenue, over £1.6m annually in the West Midlands, be ring-fenced for road safety improvements.
Man dies after being hit by car in Wolverhampton
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in Wolverhampton city centre. Emergency services were called to Stafford Street at 6pm on Monday, July 13, but the man was confirmed dead at the scene.
Bromsgrove Sporting FC burgled after England match
Bromsgrove Sporting FC was broken into hours after hosting an England World Cup match. The intruders attempted to disable security but were foiled by backup systems.
Birmingham bus driver attacked and racially abused
A Birmingham bus driver was assaulted and racially abused on the number 27 service in Kings Heath. Police release CCTV images of two men they want to identify.
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Appeal After Bus Driver Assaulted and Racially Abused
A bus driver in West Midlands was assaulted and racially abused; police are appealing for witnesses to identify the suspect.
Man Choked on Oversized Pancake, Court Told
A vulnerable man choked to death on oversized pancake pieces when his care worker turned his back for less than 10 seconds, a manslaughter trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court has heard.
Man dies in moped crash with car in Shropshire
A moped rider has died following a collision with a car in Eaton Constantine, Shropshire. West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man Charged After Gun Spotted in Sparkbrook Street
Hayyaan Sheikh, 27, charged with firearms and nitrous oxide offences after a gun was allegedly seen in George Street, Sparkbrook, Birmingham.
Armed Police Seize Loaded Gun and Swords in BMW Stop
Armed police stopped a BMW on the Black Country Route, recovering a loaded handgun and swords linked to a savage Birmingham attack. Four men jailed.
Tamworth hit-and-run: girl seriously hurt, air ambulance lands
A young girl was seriously injured after a motorbike carrying two teenagers struck her pushbike in Glascote Heath, Tamworth. The riders fled towards Stoneydelph. Police appeal for witnesses.
Wednesbury Crash: Car Seized, Four Flee Scene
A woman and three children were taken to hospital after a two-car crash in Wednesbury. The occupants of the other car, three men and a woman, fled before police arrived. The vehicle has been seized.
Bouncy Castle Stolen from Birmingham Pub
Pub owners in Birmingham express anger and disappointment after a bouncy castle was stolen from their premises, affecting family events.
Second Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Birmingham Stabbing
Obaidullah Mamozai, 28, has been charged with attempted murder after an 18-year-old was stabbed in Victoria Square. He joins Niazal Rahmanullah, 25, who faces similar charges. Both due in court in August.
Lambretta Rider Dies in Shropshire Collision
A man in his 60s died after his Lambretta scooter collided with a Volkswagen Tiguan in Wroxeter. Police are appealing for witnesses, especially occupants of a red Kia and white Vauxhall Corsa.
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