Staffordshire Police Warn Over Fake Cash Scam
Staffordshire Police issue urgent warning after sellers on Facebook Marketplace are tricked with counterfeit notes. Learn how to spot fake money and protect yourself.
Staffordshire Police issue urgent warning after sellers on Facebook Marketplace are tricked with counterfeit notes. Learn how to spot fake money and protect yourself.
A convicted heroin smuggler who orchestrated a firearms racket from his cell in a bid to reduce his sentence has had his jail term increased by six years. Read the full story.
Dozens of schools across Staffordshire are closed on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, due to dangerous snow and ice. Check the full list of closures and the council's safety criteria here.
Thieves caused £10k damage stealing motorbikes from a family garage's Christmas display near Wolverhampton. A £1,000 reward is offered. Police are investigating.
Jerome Gibson sentenced to 3 years 8 months after shoulder-barging a Nottinghamshire Police officer, causing serious injury. Read the full story of the manhunt and arrest.
West Midlands Police release an image of a man they need to speak to regarding a sexual assault in Birmingham city centre. The incident occurred on Holloway Circus ramp in October.
Staffordshire Police issue urgent warning after a series of burglaries and luxury car thefts in affluent areas like the Staffordshire Moorlands. Residents urged to secure homes and vehicles.
Staffordshire Police issue urgent warning after a series of burglaries targeting homes and high-end cars in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire Moorlands. Residents urged to secure properties.
Shocking figures reveal 88.5% of car crimes in London went unsolved last year. The Liberal Democrats demand a national crackdown on organised gangs. Read the full story.
A man has died following a house fire on Suthard Way in Hednesford, Staffordshire. Emergency services were called at 8.40am on December 24. Police confirm the death is not suspicious.
Blackpool has been ranked as the most violent and dangerous area in England, according to new crime severity data. Birmingham places sixth nationally. Discover the full rankings.
West Midlands Police want to identify this man after a stolen bank card was used to make purchases at several Birmingham shops in July. Can you help?
Staffordshire Police are investigating a sexual assault on a woman in her 20s at The Sir Robert Peel pub in Tamworth. They are appealing for witnesses and information.
West Midlands Police and Birmingham City FC stewards are conducting increased patrols around St Andrew's to combat thieves stripping parts from cars on matchdays. Report any incidents immediately.
West Midlands Police seized nearly £4 million from criminals in 2025, proving crime doesn't pay. Discover how £330,000 was reinvested into local groups.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A homeless burglar who woke two students by standing over their bed with a knife has been jailed for 45 months. Read the full story of the terrifying Staffordshire incident.
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.
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.
Jayde Anscomb, 44, claimed she didn't know about her ban when stopped by police in Stoke-on-Trent. Magistrates called her record 'very troubling'.
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.
Plans for a major 99MW battery energy storage system in Staffordshire have been unanimously refused by councillors following nearly 150 objections over fire risks and Green Belt impact. Read the full story.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.