Birmingham's gang legacy persists in 2025 court cases
The ghosts of the Burger Bar Boys and Johnson Crew still influence Birmingham's gang violence. Explore how new groups fight over old territories, with deadly consequences in 2025.
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Amazon's 2026 planner helps shoppers stay organised
The RETTACY Diary 2026, priced at £14.99 on Amazon, is helping UK shoppers stay organised with weekly and monthly layouts. Shoppers praise its design and quality for keeping their lives 'under control'. Discover this popular planning tool.
76% of UK car thefts went unsolved last year
Shocking data reveals 76% of UK car thefts were unsolved in 2024, with critics warning the crime is 'effectively decriminalised'. Discover which police forces performed worst and what action is being demanded.
Cocaine gang leader jailed for 17 years after courier link
William Free, ringleader of a major South West drugs network, has had his sentence increased to 17 years. His gang was uncovered due to his link to a Birmingham courier, Anthony Cunningham. Read the full investigation details.
Birmingham's worst areas for violent crime revealed
Exclusive police data maps Birmingham's most dangerous neighbourhoods. City centre leads with 4,694 violent and sexual offences in a year. See how your area compares.
Shoplifters Sing 'Santa Baby' During Christmas Theft
A pair of brazen shoplifters were caught on CCTV singing 'Santa Baby' while stealing from a Worcestershire family shop. Owners Catherine and Patrick Badham were horrified by the festive theft.
Redditch drug gang shooting: Three sentenced
Three individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a Redditch drug gang shooting where a bullet struck a child's car seat. Discover the full court outcome and police response.
Birmingham's violent hotspots ranked in new police data
Exclusive analysis of West Midlands Police figures ranks every Birmingham area for violence and sexual offences. See where your neighbourhood stands in the latest crime data.
Weapons and cash seized in Tamworth drug raid
A 23-year-old man arrested after police find a machete, BB gun and over £7,000 in a Tamworth home. Investigation into cocaine supply continues.
Mountaineer Raza Anjum's Historic Winter Karakoram Climb
Lawyer Raza Anjum attempts a first British winter ascent of 6,000m Khosar Gang for East Anglia's Children's Hospices. Expedition faces -25°C and fierce winds. Support his mission.
New crime list names most dangerous Midlands towns and cities
A new crime severity list ranks Birmingham as the 6th most dangerous area in Britain for violent crime. See where your town ranks and get the latest crime news.
Three charged over £300k cash machine raids
Two men and a woman from Wolverhampton face charges after a series of cash machine burglaries netted over £300,000. Read the full details of the police investigation.
Police: Thieves watch weather to steal cars left warming up
West Midlands Police issue a festive warning as criminals monitor forecasts for icy mornings to steal cars left unattended with engines running. Learn how to protect your vehicle.
Men charged over Midlands luxury car theft spree
Several men face court over a sophisticated Midlands car theft ring targeting high-value vehicles. Police recovered stolen cars and parts in a major investigation. Read the full story.
£20k cocaine haul found after Tamworth car stop
Staffordshire Police uncover £20,000 of cocaine and nitrous oxide after stopping a car in Tamworth. Two men arrested for drug and driving offences. Read the full story.
Police Christmas crackdown in Sutton Coldfield makes arrests
West Midlands Police's proactive team makes multiple arrests in Sutton Coldfield for burglary, robbery, and drug offences ahead of Christmas. Read the latest on the operation.
Car Theft Surge in Streetly Prompts New Police Tactic
West Midlands Police deploy new high-visibility patrols in Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, following a sharp rise in vehicle thefts from driveways. Officers urge residents to stay vigilant.
Midlands car theft surge warning ahead of Christmas
West Midlands Police report a spike in car thefts in Streetly, with thieves monitoring weather forecasts to steal unattended vehicles. Officers deploy high-visibility patrols. Read the safety advice.
2025 UK Crime List: Midlands Cities Ranked
New crime severity scores rank UK towns and cities. See where Birmingham, Nottingham, and other Midlands areas place on the national list of most dangerous places.
Seven men jailed for 48 years in Staffordshire drugs bust
A gang of seven men have been sentenced to a combined 48 years for supplying vast quantities of cocaine and heroin across Staffordshire. Read the full details of the police operation.
200 boxes of nitrous oxide seized in factory raid
West Midlands Police seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide cannisters in a raid on a Small Heath factory. The Class-C drug haul is valued at around £30,000. Read more.
Life sentence for Erdington killer who hid body in sleeping bag
Diogo Bettencourt receives life sentence for the brutal murder of neighbour Anthony Sharma in an Erdington HMO. The killer, who has schizophrenia, hid the body and tried to use the victim's bank card.
Walsall gang jailed over 130 years for violent attack
Amar Khan jailed for 13 years for a premeditated attack in Walsall where victims were shot and slashed. The group's total sentences exceed 130 years. Read the full report.
£30k of nitrous oxide seized in Birmingham raid
West Midlands Police and Trading Standards seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide canisters in Small Heath. The raid is part of Operation Target. Report crime anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Birmingham gang jailed for 82 years in knifepoint robbery
Three Birmingham men are among a gang sentenced to 82 years for a pre-planned, violent knifepoint robbery at a Hereford music studio. Read the full details of the attack and sentencing.
Gang jailed for 27 years over £2m luxury car thefts
An organised crime group that stole over 70 high-value vehicles using sophisticated jamming equipment has been jailed for more than 27 years. Read the full story.
Five men guilty of Darlaston shotgun attack on father
Five men from Birmingham face long jail terms after plotting a horrific shooting that left a father seriously injured. Read the full details of the planned attack.
Darlaston shooting: Dad shot on doorstep after school run
A father was shot four times on his doorstep in Darlaston. Five men have admitted conspiracy charges. Read the full story of the horrific attack.
Teenager Allegedly Gang-Raped in Paris KFC Toilets
A 13-year-old girl was allegedly dragged into a KFC toilet and gang-raped by four men in Paris. Police arrested suspects after passers-by found the traumatised victim. Read the full report.
Man in court after Wolverhampton firearm find
An 18-year-old man has been charged with firearms offences after a gun was discovered at a property in Dickens Road, Wolverhampton. He is due before magistrates.
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