Police seize £3.9m from criminals, reinvest in community
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.
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.
Tamworth's £21.65m regeneration project is finished, linking historic sites and creating new spaces for business to boost footfall. See the transformation.
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 landmark former pub and nightclub in Tamworth's distinctive Art Deco Lighthouse building is on the market for £300,000. Could you revitalise this historic site?
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.
Staffordshire Police and the coroner are appealing for the family of Roy Allen, 77, to come forward after he was found dead at his Tamworth home earlier this month.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a masked robber armed with a knife stole cash from a Morrisons Daily in Tamworth. The incident occurred on Ellerbeck, Stonydelph.
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.
Discover the fascinating history of Tamworth, the 8th-century capital of England. This charming market town near Birmingham offers historic sites and family attractions. Explore its royal past today!
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.
A woman suffered serious injuries in a two-car collision off the A453 in Mile Oak, Tamworth. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, attended the scene. Police are appealing for witnesses.
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.
Dennis Lycett, 39, is behind bars for supplying heroin and crack cocaine in Tamworth. Police seized drugs and cash after a chase in Amington.
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.
A second Tamworth shop has been forced to close for three months after being caught selling illegal and counterfeit tobacco. Read how the council and police are tackling crime on the high street.
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.
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.
Kamil Nobis, 21, is behind bars after police probe into the 'Jerry' line. Crack cocaine, heroin, and cash were seized. Report drug dealing anonymously.
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.
Families can visit a magical reindeer grotto at Planters Garden Centre in Tamworth, just 20 minutes from Birmingham. Meet Santa, see Swedish reindeer, and enjoy festive crafts. Open weekends in December and Dec 22-24. Book now!
Conservative councillors demand a public safety emergency in Birmingham after stabbings, but Labour says crime is falling and action is already a top priority. Read the full debate.
Reece Winter, 27, ran a 'ghost' drug line in Tamworth, sending thousands of messages. He was jailed for over five years. Read the full story of the police investigation.
A Birmingham gang has been found guilty of running a £500,000 illegal tobacco factory. Police seized weapons, cash, and over 400kg of tobacco. Read the full investigation details.