Argos Customers Warned of Scam as Criminals Hijack Accounts
Criminals are targeting Argos accounts using stolen login details, placing orders via click and collect. Report Fraud reports a 323% rise in May, urging vigilance.
Category : Community Safety
Warning: Posting Car Photos Online Risks £1,000 Invoices
Allianz UK warns drivers that posting car photos online enables AI fraudsters to fake crashes, costing victims thousands. The insurer combatted 34,200 fraud cases worth £174m last year.
Solihull to Keep Town Centre Police Station Despite Demolition
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster commits to a new Solihull police station after current Homer Road site is demolished for offices, with council in advanced talks.
Nottingham Considers Balaclava Ban for E-Bike Yobs
Nottingham City Council is consulting on a ban on balaclavas in the city centre to tackle antisocial behaviour by masked youths on e-bikes and e-scooters.
182 e-bikes and e-scooters seized by West Midlands Police in 2025
West Midlands Police seized 114 e-bikes and 68 e-scooters in 2025, more than double the previous year, as part of a crackdown on illegally modified vehicles.
Reform councillor jokes about stab vest before surgeries
Sandwell Reform UK councillor Bob Jones joked he'd start public surgeries when his stab vest arrives, sparking controversy over community safety.
Teen girl stabbed in neck; man arrested
A 17-year-old girl was stabbed in the neck in Brierfield, Lancashire. Police arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.
Man stabbed in face near Anfield football ground
A man was slashed in the face during a large-scale disturbance near Anfield. Police arrested five men and imposed dispersal and stop-and-search orders.
Teenage Girl Dies in Kent Car Crash; Two Others Injured
A 17-year-old girl died after her Seat Ibiza hit a tree in Staplehurst, Kent. A 19-year-old man is in life-threatening condition and a 17-year-old boy suffered serious injuries.
Man arrested after dozens of cars smashed with crowbar
A 28-year-old man has been arrested after dozens of parked cars were damaged with a crowbar on Moseley Road in Birmingham. Police recovered the weapon.
Body Found Near Devon Industrial Estate in Unexplained Death
Police discovered the body of a man in his 20s near an industrial estate in Ilfracombe, Devon. The death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious.
Samurai Sword Arrest in Birmingham Town Centre
Police arrested a man in Birmingham town centre after reports of someone carrying a samurai sword. The incident caused concern but no injuries.
Fake psychic jailed for spiritual cleansing sexual assaults
John Starkey, 74, claimed to be a psychic and sexually assaulted women in Wolverhampton and Llandudno, calling it spiritual cleansing. Jailed for 4 years 5 months.
Domestic Abuse Survivor Shares Her Story of Fear
A domestic abuse victim from Birmingham speaks out about her ordeal, describing a 'constant state of fear' and urging others to seek help.
Flytipper caught after note with '£250 DONE' left at dump
Brendon Garner, of Kingswinford, was caught flytipping after leaving a notebook with job details at the scene. He was ordered to do 180 hours unpaid work and banned from driving.
Teen in court over triple stabbing at school
A 14-year-old girl has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a stabbing at Co-op Academy in Blackley, Manchester, injured two pupils and a teacher.
Travellers and Horses Take Over Kingstanding Park
A convoy of travellers with horses has occupied a park in Kingstanding, Birmingham, with no immediate eviction plans from the council.
Mother Guilty of Murdering Son with Methadone Juice
Louise Cameron was convicted of murdering her eight-year-old son Rhys by poisoning his blackcurrant juice with methadone and giving him morphine at their Billingham home.
Tamworth dealer jailed after cocaine and cash found in sock
Enis Kamberi, 19, was jailed for 20 months after police found cocaine deals and £380 in a sock hidden in a car in Tamworth.
World Cup 2026 Scams: UK Fans Warned About Fake Tickets
Criminals are ramping up football-themed scams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, targeting UK fans with fake tickets, phishing emails, and bogus streaming offers.
Mum bought lottery ticket instead of rushing baby to hospital
Sarah Ngaba, 32, fractured her seven-week-old daughter's skull, then bought a lottery ticket before seeking help. She was jailed for life for murder.
Life for Killer of Midland Mum Ann Marie Green
Julian Thomas, 55, has been jailed for life with a minimum of 18 years for the murder of Ann Marie Green, 61, in Bromyard, Herefordshire.
Woman Hospitalised After Chester Road Car Overturns
A woman was taken to hospital after her car overturned in a two-vehicle collision on Chester Road, Birmingham, near Tyburn House island.
Brit Dies in Moped Accident in Thailand
Liam Anelay, 28, from Liverpool, died in a tragic moped accident in Phuket, Thailand. An inquest recorded his death as a road traffic collision.
MP attacks Dudley Council over street racing injunction exit
Halesowen MP Alex Ballinger criticises Dudley Council for withdrawing from a street racing injunction, saying it goes against police advice and weakens enforcement.
Walsall Man Denies Dogs Injured Two People
Andrew Salesman, 46, pleaded not guilty to three charges after his dogs Escobar, Betsy and Jezobel allegedly injured two people in Darlaston.
Two Men Arrested After Centenary Square Stabbing
Two men were arrested after a double stabbing in Centenary Square, Birmingham. One victim is in stable condition with serious injuries; the other suffered minor hand wounds.
Dad Found Dead on M61 After iPhone Alert Ignored
Nadeem Hussain lay undiscovered for 28 hours after police closed his iPhone crash alert without investigation. An inquest heard the tragic details.
Girl, 14, Charged with Attempted Murder After School Stabbing
A 14-year-old girl has been charged with three counts of attempted murder following a triple stabbing at Co-op Academy Manchester. She will appear in court today.
Gang-Linked Gunman Jailed After Revolver Found at Petrol Station
Sultan Arif, 33, was jailed for six years after armed police discovered a loaded revolver at a Birmingham petrol station, linking him to gang crime in Alum Rock and Washwood Heath.
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