How Birmingham residents defeated HMO plans in 2025
A look at how community action led to the rejection of several HMO applications in Birmingham in 2025, from Handsworth to Erdington. Read the success stories.
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Sister slams 'disgusting' sentence for Birmingham HMO murder
Anora Sharma condemns the 11-year jail term for Diogo Bettencourt, who murdered her brother Anthony in a Birmingham HMO. She says the justice system has failed her family.
Man arrested in Aldridge after police raid uncovers cannabis
West Midlands Police arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of drug dealing after a raid in Aldridge uncovered a large quantity of cannabis, vapes, and cash. Read the full details.
Police seize £1.5m monkey dust from van in Longton
Staffordshire Police seize 25kg of synthetic drug monkey dust worth £1.5m from a van in Longton. Major organised crime unit makes significant bust as part of Operation Rivent.
Hospice to open affordable cafe in Erdington's Rookery House
Birmingham Hospice is opening a new community cafe, Hive In The Park, in the historic Rookery House in Erdington in early 2026. The 'warm and welcoming' space will offer cheap food and drink. Read more and find out how to volunteer.
Birmingham family jailed for drugs and firearm offences
Three members of the same Birmingham family are behind bars after police seized a loaded shotgun and drugs worth over £12,000. Read the full story of the investigation and sentencing.
Erdington killer on 'last resort' treatment jailed for life
Diogo Bettencourt, one of Birmingham's most mentally unwell men, is jailed for life for murdering neighbour Anthony Sharma. He was on clozapine, a 'last resort' medication.
Erdington Crime Crackdown: 10 Arrests, 20 Vehicles Seized
West Midlands Police's Operation Skybridge team has made a major impact in Erdington, making 10 arrests and seizing over 20 vehicles. Discover how proactive policing is tackling burglary and drug crime.
Ten arrests in Erdington crime crackdown
West Midlands Police made ten arrests and seized over 20 vehicles in Erdington as part of Operation Skybridge. 19 charges were brought following the proactive operation.
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.
Birmingham man caught smuggling alligator heads into UK
A Birmingham father attempted to smuggle 80 alligator heads into the UK for his eBay side hustle. Discover how Border Force stopped him and his suspended sentence.
£20k cocaine haul found after Tamworth car stop
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.
Two charged after Dudley cannabis farm raid
Two men have been charged after police discovered a cannabis grow in Dudley. Officers used dogs and drones in the raid on Littleworth Avenue. Read the full details.
Major haul of illegal tobacco and fakes seized in Wolverhampton
Trading standards and police seized over 54,000 cigarettes and fake perfumes in Wolverhampton raids. Action is now being taken against the businesses involved. Read the full update.
Pair sentenced after £100k drugs seized in Ludlow home
A man and woman have been sentenced after police found heroin, cocaine, and cash in a Ludlow property. The raid followed community tip-offs about drug supply.
Man tried to smuggle 80 alligator heads into UK
A Birmingham man has been sentenced for trying to smuggle 80 alligator heads from America to sell on eBay. Read the full story of the unusual wildlife crime.
200 boxes of nitrous oxide seized in factory raid
West Midlands Police seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide cannisters in a raid on a Small Heath factory. The Class-C drug haul is valued at around £30,000. Read more.
Life sentence for Erdington killer who hid body in sleeping bag
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.
Erdington killer jailed for neighbour's sleeping bag murder
Diogo Bettencourt has been sentenced to life for the brutal murder of Anthony Sharma in an Erdington HMO. The killer, who has schizophrenia, concealed the body in a sleeping bag. Read the full court report.
Birmingham Safe Centre for Vulnerable Children Nears Approval
Plans for a vital 20-bed safe centre in Erdington to support vulnerable West Midlands children are recommended for approval, addressing a critical regional shortage.
£30k of nitrous oxide seized in Birmingham raid
West Midlands Police and Trading Standards seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide canisters in Small Heath. The raid is part of Operation Target. Report crime anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Drug dealer jailed for four years after police seizure
Xhevahir Ademaj will spend Christmas behind bars after a police operation uncovered a drug supply network in Birmingham. Read the full story of the investigation and sentencing.
Birmingham police tow six cars in untaxed vehicle crackdown
Police in Birmingham have seized six vehicles from one street in a new operation targeting untaxed cars. One car had not been taxed since 2018. Drivers are warned to ensure compliance.
Six cars towed in Birmingham untaxed vehicle crackdown
Police in Birmingham have seized six untaxed vehicles from one street, warning drivers of a major enforcement shift. Ensure your car is taxed to avoid being towed.
Prison officer jailed for smuggling drugs to inmate boyfriend
A corrupt prison officer led a gang to smuggle cannabis and tobacco into HMP Birmingham for her inmate partner. All four conspirators have been sentenced to prison.
Vast cannabis farm discovered in Birmingham property
West Midlands Police uncover a large-scale cannabis farm across three floors of a Stockland Green property. 143 plants seized. Investigation ongoing.
Vast cannabis farm with 143 plants found in Birmingham
West Midlands Police discovered a large-scale cannabis farm spread across three floors in a Stockland Green property. Over 140 plants were seized in the raid. Read the full details.
Birmingham's biggest cannabis factory discovered in Lozells
West Midlands Police uncover a massive cannabis factory in Birmingham, seizing over 9,000 plants valued at £9.5m. Five men arrested. Read the full story.
Birmingham's 'largest ever' cannabis factory discovered
West Midlands Police have seized over 9,000 cannabis plants worth £9.5 million in Birmingham. Five men arrested in major drugs bust. Read the full story.
16 vehicles seized and two arrests in police operation
West Midlands Police arrested a disqualified driver and another man for immigration offences after seizing 16 uninsured vehicles in a major operation. Read the full details.
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