DVLA Warns Drivers: 'Think Before You Click' on Scams
The DVLA has issued a critical warning after nearly 20,000 reports of fraud, urging drivers to avoid fake texts and emails that steal personal details and money.
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Police Renew Appeal for Missing Person Last Seen in December
West Mercia Police have issued a renewed appeal to find Montgomery Lewis, 26, who was last seen at their Shrewsbury home in December 2025 and could be anywhere in the UK.
£1,000 Fine for Ignoring School Crossing Patrols
Lancashire County Council warns drivers that failing to stop for school crossing patrol officers can result in a £1,000 fine and three penalty points on their license.
Police Seize Off-Road Bikes and Knives in Solihull
Solihull Police have seized three illegal off-road bikes, two knives, and cannabis in a major operation, vowing to continue their crackdown on anti-social behavior.
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Predator Posed as Taxi Driver to Rape Woman in Midlands
Shabir Sultani lured a woman into his car by pretending to be a taxi driver outside a nightclub before raping her at her home. He has been jailed for 13 years with an extended sentence for dangerousness.
New Officers Target Retail Crime in Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton police introduce four Business Crime Officers and two PCSOs to investigate shop thefts and target repeat offenders, with a new Retail Crime Operational Group established.
Bin Workers Release Music Single as Strike Hits One Year
Unite union members in Birmingham have released a fundraising music single to mark one year of continuous strike action by refuse workers in a bitter pay dispute with the Labour-run city council.
Birmingham Girl Shot in Head During London Gang Attack (07.03.2026)
A nine-year-old Birmingham girl was shot in the head during a gangland hit at a London restaurant. The gunman remains at large with a £15,000 reward for information.
Birmingham Men Use Five-Word Method to Fight Harassment
White Ribbon UK ambassador Sal Naseem reveals how Birmingham men are secretly intervening to protect women from harassment using the 'five D's' method of active bystander training.
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Disqualified Driver Jailed After 80mph Police Chase
Adam Bennett led officers on a 30-minute high-speed pursuit through residential areas, reaching 80mph in 30mph zones. The 22-year-old has been sentenced to 14 months in prison.
Police Chief: Enhanced Vetting and Women's Safety Priority
Acting Chief Constable Scott Green announces stricter vetting for new officers and a focus on protecting women and girls, amid rising reports of sexual violence in the West Midlands.
Birmingham Car Cannibals Stripped Vehicle Outside My Window
A Birmingham resident witnessed car cannibals stripping a Yaris Cross in the city centre. The article explores the ongoing issue of vehicle stripping crimes and police efforts to combat them.
Driver's Sentence Increased After Wedding Crowd Crash
Govinder Singh, who drove into a wedding crowd in Leicester, injuring five people including his cousin, has had his prison term extended by two-and-a-half years at the Court of Appeal.
Police Alert: Suspicious Drone Activity Near Midland Prisons
Staffordshire Police urge vigilance after drone sightings near HMP Oakwood in Featherstone. Residents are asked to report any suspicious activity immediately.
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Three Charged with Murder of Coventry Teenager
Three individuals have been charged with the murder of a 17-year-old boy in Coventry city centre, following a police investigation into the tragic incident.
Sixth Teenager Charged Over Smethwick Mosque Stabbing Death
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of Zeshan Afzal outside a mosque in Smethwick two weeks ago, bringing the total to six teenagers charged in the case.
Exeter Rapist Jailed for 17 Years After Attacking Two Teens
Sonny Boyes, 19, from Exeter, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for raping a 16-year-old girl and sexually assaulting another on the same day. He was arrested at a McDonald's hours after the attacks.
Birmingham 5G Mast Fire Investigated as Sabotage
A 5G mast in Handsworth, Birmingham was set ablaze in a suspected deliberate attack on national infrastructure. Police are investigating the incident as sabotage.
22 Suspects in Russian Parcel Bomb Plot After Birmingham Fire
British and European authorities have identified 22 suspects in Lithuania and Poland linked to a Russian-backed parcel bomb plot that caused a fire at a DHL depot in Sutton Coldfield.
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Girl, 13, Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Walsall Bus Crash
A 13-year-old girl remains hospitalized with potentially life-threatening head injuries after an e-scooter she was riding collided with a bus in Walsall. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Hit-and-Run in Handsworth: Driver Struck After Crash
A man was injured in a hit-and-run incident in Birmingham after a two-car collision in Handsworth. Police are investigating and urging witnesses to come forward.
Cash Reward for Missing Midlands Woman Katie Love
Crimestoppers offers a £1,000 reward for information on Katie Love, missing since February 23, as police investigate potential harm in her disappearance.
Tamworth Drug Raid: LSD and £12,000 Cash Seized
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Tamworth after police found LSD, cannabis, and £12,000 in cash during a home raid in the Belgrave area.
Car Thief Arrested in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter by Police
A 32-year-old man was arrested in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter after police spotted him acting suspiciously in a private car park. Officers found tools believed to be used for breaking into vehicles.
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Pistol Seized in Walsall Raid, 22-Year-Old Arrested
West Midlands Police arrested a 22-year-old man and recovered a pistol during an early-morning raid on Hucker Road in Walsall as part of Operation Target.
Boy, 15, Seriously Hurt in Nottingham School Stabbing
A teenage boy has been seriously injured in a stabbing at Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology. Police have arrested another 15-year-old in connection with the incident.
76-Year-Old in Court Over 2008 Taxi Driver Shooting
David Harrison from Bilston faces murder charges for the 2008 fatal shooting of Harun Khan in Tipton, with additional charges from a 2007 incident in Dudley.
Midlands Trio Jailed for £37k Cocaine Found in Trousers
Three men from the Midlands have been sentenced to prison after police discovered £37,200 worth of high-purity cocaine hidden in trousers during an M6 traffic stop near Stoke-on-Trent.
Eight UK Areas Targeted in Fire TV Stick Piracy Crackdown
Police and copyright experts are targeting eight UK regions in a major crackdown on illegal Amazon Fire TV Sticks. Operation Eider has led to multiple arrests nationwide.
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Teen Arrested in Cradley Heath on Terrorism Material Suspicion
An 18-year-old has been detained by Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands in a pre-planned operation in Cradley Heath on suspicion of disseminating terrorism material.
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