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.
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.
Plans submitted for a new racket sports and fitness club atop Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Centre car park, featuring padel, tennis & pickleball courts. Public consultation open.
Local Conservatives promise to scrap parking charges and establish a trust to restore Birmingham's Sutton Park ahead of the 2026 elections. Read their full plan.
Sutton Coldfield's Victorian Christmas Market returns for 2025 with over 60 traders, festive entertainment, and free parking. Discover the magical two-weekend event.
Birmingham City Council's new plan proposes building on 17 Green Belt sites in Sutton Coldfield. Local leaders call it an 'attack on the town' and urge residents to object before the December 19 deadline.
A violent brawl in Birmingham left two men with stab wounds and a £200,000 Lamborghini destroyed. Ten people have been arrested. Police are appealing for information.
A suspected car thief was tasered and arrested following a police pursuit through Walsall in the early hours of Saturday, December 6. Read the full details of the dramatic incident.
A man in his 30s was rushed to hospital after a serious assault outside a McDonald's in Nuneaton. Police have arrested a 38-year-old and seek a key witness cyclist. Read the latest.
A 15-year-old boy was shaken after a robbery by four masked youths near Sutton Coldfield Railway Station. His iPhone X was stolen. Police have arrested a 19-year-old man. Call 101 with info.
An 18-year-old man is due in court after police discovered a firearm at a property on Dickens Road, Wolverhampton. Callum McTaggart-Box faces charges of possession of a firearm and ammunition.
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.
Rightmove's 2025 Happy at Home Index reveals Sutton Coldfield as the West Midlands' top spot for wellbeing, beating Birmingham. Discover why this royal town excels.
Over 200 homes evacuated in Derby after police arrest two men on suspicion of explosives offences. Army bomb disposal teams are on scene. Read the latest updates.
Explore Four Oaks in Sutton Coldfield, where average house prices near £500k and a strong community spirit make it a uniquely sought-after Birmingham enclave. Discover what residents love.
Birmingham City Council's new Local Plan proposes 15 Green Belt sites in Sutton Coldfield for housing, with over 8,200 potential homes. Public consultation extended to December 19.
Neena Chauhan ignored early chest pains until the agony became crushing. Her story is a vital warning about heart attack symptoms and mental health recovery.
Armed officers arrested a man in Alum Rock after a Mercedes, stolen in a burglary, crashed into parked cars. Read the latest on this police operation.
A former Premier League and England footballer was arrested at Stansted Airport on suspicion of attempted rape. He has been released on bail until February 2026.
Neena Chauhan, 27, suffered a near-fatal heart attack after ignoring recurring chest pains. Her story is a vital warning about heart attack symptoms in young women.
Neena Chauhan, 40, shares her story of surviving a heart attack at 27 after ignoring chest pains. She now supports the BHF's Christmas campaign for lifesaving research.
West Midlands Police have arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault on a pub worker in Sheldon, Birmingham. The incident occurred in July, with CCTV helping identify the suspect.
A 44-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after her car flipped onto its roof on Farren Road, Northfield. The road was closed for hours.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested in a Midlands village after police uncovered drugs, an offensive weapon, and counterfeit currency. Read the full details of the police operation.
Sainsbury's submits a third planning application to build a convenience store on a Sutton Coldfield pub car park, citing new 'grey belt' planning rules. Will it succeed?
Joyce McCliskie, 102, from a Sutton Coldfield care home, shares her secret to a long and happy life. Discover her inspiring story and birthday celebrations.
A murder investigation is underway in Werrington after a man in his 50s was found dead. Five people, including a child, have been arrested. Police reassure the public.
A driver caused a trail of destruction on Birmingham Road, hitting a mobility scooter and multiple cars. Miraculously, no one was injured. Read the full eyewitness account.
A 31-year-old man has been arrested at Manchester Airport in connection with the October terror attack on a synagogue. Two men died in the incident. Police continue their investigation.
Over 30 young performers from Sutton Coldfield's Pauline Quirke Academy shared the stage with G4 at Lichfield Cathedral for a spectacular Christmas concert. Book a free session now!
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of GBH after a woman was brutally attacked by a dog in Telford. Two dogs have been seized by police.