Category : Search result: Wolverhampton shop theft


All-Year Christmas Café in Ironbridge Closes Doors

A festive café and shop in Ironbridge that celebrated Christmas daily has shut after six years. Owner Kim Warren cites rising bills and high street decline but will continue trading online.

Couple run over man twice and steal his gold chain

A Wolverhampton man used his car as a weapon to run over a victim twice. His girlfriend then robbed the injured man of his gold chain. Both have been convicted and await sentencing in 2026.

Shoplifter jailed and banned from Black Country stores

Timonthy Lydon, 29, has been jailed for eight months and given an 18-month community behaviour order banning him from specific shops and Bilston High Street after 13 thefts. Police warn of impact on businesses.

Former Wolves player's wine bar could lose licence

Chill Wine Bar in Tettenhall, owned by ex-Wolves defender Mo Camara, faces a licence review after further late-night breaches. The council cites a 'blatant disregard' for rules. Read the full story.

UK shoplifting epidemic: 800+ unsolved cases daily

New data reveals a shoplifting epidemic with over 800 offences going unsolved daily in the UK. Staff face rising abuse as political parties clash over solutions. Read the full analysis.

Marie Curie Shop in Knowle Voted UK's Favourite

A Marie Curie charity shop in the West Midlands has been crowned the nation's best after a public vote. Discover what makes this community hub so special and where to find it.

Knowle's Marie Curie Shop Voted UK's Favourite

A Marie Curie charity shop in Knowle, West Midlands, has been crowned the UK's favourite. The award, voted by the public, highlights its community spirit and dedicated volunteers.

Scope charity to shut 77 UK high street shops

Disability charity Scope announces plans to close 77 of its 138 UK stores, including Erdington in Birmingham, to save £4 million. Read the full list of closures and the reasons behind the decision.

Scope to close 77 charity shops by March 2026

Disability charity Scope announces plans to close 77 of its 138 UK shops, including in Birmingham, to save £4m. The high street faces rising costs and a shift to online.

Man convicted for illegal pet shop in council house

A Rugeley man has been convicted after running an illegal pet shop from his council house, neglecting animals including endangered species. Read the full story and learn how to buy exotic pets responsibly.

Men charged over Midlands luxury car theft spree

Several men face court over a sophisticated Midlands car theft ring targeting high-value vehicles. Police recovered stolen cars and parts in a major investigation. Read the full story.

Trial set for five men over 32 vehicle thefts

Five men plead not guilty to conspiracy in a spate of 32 vehicle thefts across six police force areas. Trial set for April 2026. Police warn against leaving cars unattended.

Atom Bank opens new Newcastle HQ with 600 jobs

Digital challenger bank Atom officially opens its multimillion-pound headquarters in Newcastle's historic Pattern Shop, marking a major investment in the North East's fintech sector. Read more.

Labour told to act as keyless car thefts soar

Keyless car thefts have reached a 15-year high, with over £35m of vehicles stolen. Experts urge the Labour government to introduce urgent new laws to tackle relay attacks. Read the full story.

Second Tamworth shop closed for illegal goods

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.

Acorns Hospice opens massive new charity superstore in Walsall

Acorns Children's Hospice unveils its first retail park superstore at Bescot Retail Park, Walsall. The 10,000 sq ft shop sells furniture, clothes, toys and more, raising vital funds for life-limited children. Discover opening times and how to donate or vo

CCTV Appeal After Asda Theft in Wolverhampton

West Midlands Police have released CCTV images of two men they wish to speak to following a shop theft at an Asda store in Wolverhampton on November 6. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.

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