Careless driver who killed dad dies from cancer in prison
Fay Newman, jailed for causing the death of motorcyclist Nick Bennell by careless driving, died from cancer while serving her sentence at HMP Downview.
Category : Community Safety
64 Drivers Caught Misusing Blue Badges in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council found 64 blue badge offences in 2026, including 8 cases using badges of deceased individuals, denying disabled drivers parking access.
Birmingham speed camera van hotspots revealed
Thousands of drivers have been caught speeding in Birmingham by mobile speed cameras. Data reveals the top 10 roads with the most penalties issued in 2026.
Ex-JLR engineer joins most wanted list
Melissa Elliker, 38, from Solihull, is wanted on recall to prison after serving four years for robbery, assault, and theft. Police urge public to call 999.
Wanted Man Arrested Over Dudley Robbery and Firearms
A man wanted in connection with a robbery and firearms offences in Dudley has been arrested following a police appeal. He remains in custody.
Mum Fined £150 for Dropping Kale Leaf at Sainsbury's
A Birmingham mother received a £150 fine for littering after dropping a single kale leaf outside a Sainsbury's store, sparking debate over enforcement.
Police Catch Killer Six Years After Birmingham Canal Death
Darren Round's body was found in a Birmingham canal in 2020. After a six-year investigation, Cain Watson was convicted of manslaughter using CCTV, DNA, and footprint evidence.
Banned Driver 'Ran Out of Talent' in Police Chase
Jack Cartwright, a banned driver, led police on a high-speed chase at over 50mph, overtaking on the wrong side before crashing into a bush and being jailed for three years.
Zoo Crocodile Enclosure Closed After Boy Injured
Johnson's of Old Hurst has closed its crocodile enclosure after a three-year-old boy was seriously injured. A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Girl, 9, died 'very swiftly' from stab wound, court told
A pathologist testifies that nine-year-old Aria Thorpe died swiftly from a single stab wound to the chest at her home in Weston-super-Mare. A 16-year-old boy denies murder and manslaughter.
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Birmingham Courier Jailed for 10 Years Over Firearms
A Birmingham courier has been sentenced to ten years in prison for delivering firearms across the city. The court heard how he transported weapons for criminal gangs.
Officer disgusted as brick attacker freed after 16 days
PC Conor McIntyre was left bloodied and concussed after a brick attack in Lancaster. His attacker, George Jacob, was released just 16 days into a 20-month sentence.
Wolverhampton Smuggler Jailed for Bragging About 60 Weekly Crossings
Jaskirat Singh, 25, from Wolverhampton, made £185,000 smuggling non-British nationals to France via lorries. He bragged about moving up to 60 people a week. Jailed for five years.
Guilty Verdict in 2018 Canal Death Case
A man has been found guilty of manslaughter in connection with a body discovered in a Birmingham canal six years ago, bringing closure to a long-running investigation.
Boy, 3, Critical After Crocodile Enclosure Incident
A three-year-old boy is in critical but stable condition after ending up in a crocodile enclosure at Johnson's of Old Hurst zoo. A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Birmingham Man Denies Murder of Canal Body Found Six Years Ago
A Birmingham man has pleaded not guilty to murder nearly six years after a body was discovered in a canal. The trial is set to proceed.
Man jailed for repeated indecent exposures
Matthew Lucs, 49, was jailed for 54 weeks after indecently exposing himself from his window in Burton Latimer on two occasions. Police condemned his actions as 'entirely unacceptable'.
Man Arrested After Boy Attacked by Crocodile
A man has been arrested after a young boy was attacked by a crocodile at a zoo. The boy suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.
Man attacked with chair outside chip shop in Sutton Coldfield
A man in his 40s was assaulted with a chair outside a chip shop in Sutton Coldfield, sustaining head and hand injuries before being taken to hospital.
Motorist jailed for killing dad-of-two in 60mph crash
Nomazwe Moyo, 35, was jailed for 12 years for causing death by dangerous driving after killing father-of-two Muhammad Aftab Ahmad while speeding at 60mph in a 30mph zone, despite being advised not to drive due to epilepsy.
Smethwick Attack: No Hate Crime Evidence, Police Say
West Midlands Police question a 17-year-old after a man in his 50s was critically injured near Smethwick High Street. No evidence of hate crime, but investigation ongoing.
Council Officers Face Risk from Abandoned XL Bullies
Birmingham City Council staff remain vulnerable to attacks from abandoned XL Bully dogs, despite the recent ban on the breed, raising safety concerns.
Police Warn Birmingham Protestors Ahead of Britain First Rallies
West Midlands Police issue a warning to both sides ahead of a Britain First rally and counter-protest in Birmingham, pledging to treat everyone fairly but take action against criminality.
Cashpoint Burglars Guilty in West Midlands
Three men have been convicted for a series of ATM burglaries across the West Midlands, stealing over £100,000 in cash and causing extensive damage to businesses.
Bizarre Sainsbury's Car Park Theft Attempt in Cannock
Police are appealing for information after a couple was targeted by thieves in a bizarre interaction on the car park of Sainsbury's in Cannock, Staffordshire.
Ex-Police Sergeant Barred for Sex with Student Officer
Former Staffordshire Police sergeant Tim Rees had a sexual relationship with a student officer, leading to gross misconduct findings and placement on the barred list.
26 Birmingham Shops Warned Over Illegal Vape Sales
A Freedom of Information request reveals 26 Birmingham shops have been warned for illegal vape sales in 2026, down from 108 last year.
Jamie Varley Gets Whole Life Order: Full List of Criminals
Jamie Varley receives a whole life order for murder and sexual abuse of a toddler. He joins a notorious list of serial killers, terrorists, and murderers serving whole life tariffs in England and Wales.
Man guilty of manslaughter in Kings Norton canal death
Cain Watson has been found guilty of manslaughter for the death of Darren Round, whose body was discovered in a Kings Norton canal in February 2020.
Birmingham Gun Supplier Jailed for Over a Decade
Rizwan Malik, 43, from Small Heath, has been jailed for 10 years and three months for supplying three pistols to a Birmingham crime group led by Danyal Aziz.
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