A 40-year-old woman was arrested for stealing £1,500 of goods from Selfridges as police step up patrols for one of Birmingham's busiest Christmas shopping weekends. Join our WhatsApp for breaking news.
The DWP warns job seekers to remove three key details from their CVs to prevent identity theft, as fraud cases surge. Protect yourself now.
A criminal gang has been sentenced for stealing over 330,000 rounds of ammunition from a lorry in Sutton Coldfield, an act police described as an 'unimaginable threat to public safety'. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police are seeking a man after an 80-year-old woman had her purse, containing cash and a bank card, stolen on Birmingham New Road. Contact police with information.
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Two 18-year-olds from Birmingham appear in court charged with conspiracy to steal cars and parts in a spree targeting a dozen vehicles across the city. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Morris Commercial Ltd will manufacture its electric Morris JE van in Wales, creating 150 skilled jobs. Production begins late 2026 at Bro Tathan business park.
A proposed pay-per-mile tax could make electric vehicles more expensive than petrol cars, with two in five drivers reconsidering the switch. Discover the survey findings.
A Tipton man faces theft charges after a police probe into stolen Christmas parcels in Smethwick. Discover how to protect your deliveries this festive season.
An opportunistic thief targeted a mother while she breastfed her baby at Gatwick Airport. John Brooks, 52, was fined after admitting theft and criminal damage.
CCTV captures a thief performing a bizarre dance to steal a phone in Nottingham. Police believe it was a distraction tactic and urge the public to be vigilant.
Tesco trials AI shelf-edge cameras in Manchester to monitor stock and deter theft. Shoppers are divided over the new technology. Discover the full story and share your views.
West Midlands Fire Service issues a 'Fast. Fierce. Fatal.' warning over lithium-ion battery fires after a sharp increase in incidents. Learn how to charge devices safely.
A fake 'Amazon Fire Stick' scam is putting UK users at risk of fraud, with victims losing nearly £1,700 on average. Learn how to protect your bank details from cybercriminals.
Shocking footage shows a delivery driver casually riding an e-bike down the M6 near Birmingham, forcing lorries to slow down. West Midlands Police are now aware of the illegal incident.
Sean Wilson, 38, is behind bars after handing himself in to police, who were 'inundated with calls' following a social media appeal. Read the full story.
UK's EV network expands with a charger installed every 33 minutes. Over 15,979 new chargepoints added since October 2024. Discover how drivers benefit from grants and rapid charging.
Criminals are using relay attacks to hack keyless car fobs. Discover how to protect your vehicle with a Faraday wallet and other expert tips from Halfords.
Innocent motorists are fighting speeding fines as number plate cloning soars 41%. Discover how to protect your vehicle from this growing crime wave.
Second-hand electric car values plummet up to 37.5%, creating bargains for buyers but a major financial hit for current EV owners. Explore the market shift.
Police detained two people at a Birmingham apartment block following reports of vehicle crime. Lisa Wise and Emile George have been charged with theft from a motor vehicle.
West Midlands Police release CCTV images of three suspects after stolen bank cards were used at a Dudley petrol station. The cards were taken from a car on Grosvenor Road. Contact police with info.
Diogo Bettencourt found guilty of murdering Anthony Sharma in Erdington HMO before spending victim's benefits money. Sentencing adjourned until December 15.
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A Birmingham woman fought the DWP for months after criminals fraudulently claimed Universal Credit in her name. Discover how she finally cleared her name after 190 phone calls.
Masked robbers stole £1.1m in cryptocurrency and a £450,000 watch from victims driving from Oxford to London. Thames Valley Police have made four arrests including a Birmingham man.
Cornel Birzoi, 53, appears at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court charged with fraud and theft targeting elderly men in the Black Country. Follow for live updates.
Drivers are warned never to leave cars unattended with engines running to defrost windscreens. Opportunist thieves can steal vehicles in seconds, invalidating insurance.
A Telford man has been jailed and given a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from specific shops after a spree of thefts and assaults on staff. Read the full story.
Police release CCTV of three men after a 90-year-old man had £3,000 stolen from his car boot in Dudley. Call 101 with information.