West Midlands Police faces £40m funding cut
West Midlands Police could lose £41.1m in funding, risking further cuts to officers. Crime Commissioner Simon Foster warns of a 'postcode lottery' and fewer police on streets.
West Midlands Police could lose £41.1m in funding, risking further cuts to officers. Crime Commissioner Simon Foster warns of a 'postcode lottery' and fewer police on streets.
West Midlands Police has issued 11 crucial rules for public safety around their new mounted unit. Learn how to interact safely with police horses in Birmingham.
Heartfelt tributes are paid to PD Stark, the heroic police dog who survived a brutal 20-blade machete attack in 2020. Read his incredible story of bravery and service.
Head chef Andy Pridmore and deputy Sarah Pell prepare festive feast for 31st year at Cedar Falls care home in Spalding. Read their heartwarming story of dedication.
Teams from Lincolnshire & Fens reservoir projects have donated 316 gifts for children at Boston Pilgrim Hospital this Christmas. Read how this act of kindness will brighten the festive period.
A Nottinghamshire Police officer was dismissed after using discriminatory language while reporting a concern for a woman's safety. Read the full details of the misconduct hearing.
West Midlands Police will deploy a 12-horse mounted unit from spring 2025 to tackle riots and football violence, costing nearly £6,000 per horse annually. Read the full story.
Recycle your Christmas tree in Lincolnshire for a suggested £22 donation. St Barnabas Hospice's Tree-Cycle initiative collects trees from Jan 7-12, 2026, raising crucial funds for hospice at home care.
Police confirm remains found in Halton Holegate are Trevor Blanchard, 61, missing since June 2024. No suspicious circumstances suspected. Read the latest updates.
33 individuals, groups and businesses were celebrated as community champions in North Kesteven for their voluntary work and community spirit. Discover the inspiring winners and learn how to nominate for 2026.
A Warwickshire Police officer faces three theft charges, accused of stealing cash and jewellery during a drugs operation. Read the full court details.
PCs Bethany Cottrell and Natalie Millward showed 'unwavering courage' disarming individuals with weapons during a volatile city centre protest. Discover their heroic story.
A Warwickshire Police officer faces three theft charges for alleged offences while on duty. Pc Robert Davies will appear in court this week. Read the full details.
A two-week strike at a key frozen food storage facility in Lincolnshire threatens to disrupt turkey supplies for Christmas. Find out how the pay dispute could impact your festive dinner.
Three 19-year-olds arrested in Bearwood after a police pursuit involving a helicopter. A large quantity of Class A drugs was seized. Read the full details.
A former detective who stole cocaine from police stores has been ordered to repay £75,420. Andrew Talbot was jailed for 19 years in 2024. Read the full story of his downfall.
A major new police watchdog report heavily criticises West Midlands Police's Hillsborough disaster probe as 'inexplicably narrow'. Read the damning findings.
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.
Veselin Dudenski killed Elsie Gascoigne in a head-on collision. The 39-year-old, now facing deportation, was sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court. Read the full story.
Worcester councillors have condemned West Mercia's PCC office as a 'gravy train for failed Tory politicians' amid police cuts controversy. Discover the full story behind the abolition of the role in 2028.
The Bradbury Foundation has awarded £4,000 in grants to four inspirational Lincolnshire charities supporting vulnerable children, mental health, disability services and domestic abuse survivors.
Construction work is now underway on the £50m Freshney Place redevelopment in Grimsby, set to deliver a cinema, leisure facilities and food hall by 2027.
A police watchdog has ruled an officer will not face misconduct action after Ayuub Abdi fell to his death in Birmingham when Tasered. Read the full investigation details.
Lincolnshire's Danny Melville crowned Referee of the Year at 2025 England Squash Awards. Discover his journey from local tournaments to international competitions and his ambitions to reach the top.
Armed police arrested four people and recovered two zombie knives after a chase in Shirley Park, Solihull. Read the full story of the police operation.
A Lincolnshire cottage museum preserving a 102-year-old's simple life has won a 2025 VisitEngland Hidden Gem Accolade. Discover this award-winning window into the past.
Ayuub Abdi, 34, fell to his death after being tasered by police while climbing through a window in Handsworth. The inquest continues as family pays tribute.
West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man was found with a serious head injury on Lawley Middleway, Birmingham. Call 101 with information.
Police have sealed off Bob Shop 4 on Green Lane in Small Heath following an incident. The cordon remains as investigations continue. Follow for live updates.
West Midlands Police have cordoned off a Small Heath convenience store. Discover the latest on this ongoing incident and the history of Bob Shops in the city.