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.
The West Midlands introduces a free air quality warning system to combat pollution. Residents can sign up for alerts to protect their health from dangerous air. #CleanAir #WestMidlands
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.
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.
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.
The Met Office issues an amber weather warning for heavy rain across the UK, forecasting a month's rainfall in 24 hours and a potential 'danger to life'. Stay informed on flood alerts and safety advice.
Environment Agency issues flood alerts for Shropshire areas. Residents urged to prepare as Met Office weather warnings trigger flooding concerns. Stay safe.
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.
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.
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.
Birmingham faces a weekend washout with heavy rain and five flood alerts issued. The Met Office forecasts unsettled weather with maximum temperatures of 9°C. Stay informed.
A courageous Essex Police officer died in a collision on the A12 near Ingatestone while responding to an emergency 999 call. Chief Constable pays tribute.
Dramatic CCTV shows the moment a police chase ended in a double collision on Hamstead Road, Great Barr. No injuries were reported in the incident. Read the full story.
Staffordshire Police discover cocaine worth over £1 million after stopping a van at Keele Services. A 35-year-old man has been charged and remanded in custody.
Fresh snow is predicted for parts of Birmingham this weekend as temperatures drop below freezing. Discover the latest Met Office alerts and weather maps for the West Midlands.
The Midlands faces fresh snowfall this weekend with temperatures set to plummet to -2C. Met Office alerts issued. Stay updated on the latest weather warnings.
A West Midlands police officer has described his shock after a man he Tasered fell from a third-floor window and died. Read the full inquest details.
Mohammed Chowdhury, 27, has been sentenced to 18 weeks in prison after crashing a Volvo while fleeing police in Wolverhampton. Read the full story of the dramatic chase and its outcome.
The Met Office has issued six warnings for snow and ice across the UK. Discover which areas are affected and the specific forecast timings for your region.
A significant emergency services operation unfolded on Bordesley Green East, Birmingham. Police, fire, and ambulance crews were dispatched to the scene. Follow for live updates.
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.