Woman arrested over TikTok street race in Birmingham
Police disrupt a New Year's Eve street race organised via TikTok in Small Heath. A 21-year-old woman is arrested as part of Operation Hercules. Learn more about the High Court ban.
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New £1,000 fines for illegal 'ghost' number plates
UK drivers using illegal number plates to evade speed cameras face tougher penalties, including £1,000 fines and penalty points. Learn the rules to stay legal.
Maccabi Tel Aviv Match Reveals Birmingham Police Crisis
The fallout from a banned Europa League fixture has shattered trust in West Midlands Police, with a chief's resignation and accusations of fabricated evidence. Discover the full story.
Five jailed over 65 years for planned Darlaston shooting
A Birmingham gang has been sentenced for a premeditated shotgun attack on a father during the school run in Darlaston. Discover the full story of the planned retribution.
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Birmingham's Most Dangerous Postcodes: Full List
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's most dangerous neighbourhoods, with Lozells and Aston recording over 2,000 violent and sexual offences in a year. See the full list of high-crime postcodes.
Man and woman arrested after Telford knife attack
A man and woman have been arrested following a targeted knife attack on a driver in Crudington, Telford. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Family's home petrol bombed in targeted Bury attack
A Bury family lost everything in a suspected targeted petrol bomb attack. The mother believes the assailants intended to kill her and her children. Read the full story.
New Hunt for 'Jane' in 1976 Student Disappearance
Police renew appeal for 'Jane' in the unsolved 1976 disappearance of Birmingham University student Sarjit Kaur Mann in Antibes, France. Can you help?
Man jailed for sex act near children's play area
Gary Smith, 52, has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for a public sex act near a children's play area in Peterborough, breaching a criminal behaviour order. Read the full report.
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Neighbour jailed for harassment and death threats in Bulwell
A Bulwell man who made his neighbour's life a misery with threats to kill and aggressive behaviour has been jailed for five months. Read the full story.
Cop's 'bloody hell you can run' quip after Southend chase
Bodycam footage shows PC Matt Sandford's breathless pursuit of a suspect in Southend-on-Sea. Read the full story of the chase and the court's verdict.
Police 999 plea to find wanted Birmingham man Jan Lacko
West Midlands Police urgently seek Jan Lacko, 23, from Birmingham, wanted for assault with intent to rob. Public urged to call 999 if seen.
Supermarket Guard Attacked in Dorridge Booze Raid
Police release CCTV images after a gang assaulted a security guard and stole alcohol from a supermarket near Solihull. Can you help identify these four?
Jon Venables parole hearing could see killer freed
Jon Venables, one of James Bulger's killers, faces a parole hearing next month. His potential release brings fresh anguish for the Bulger family. Read the latest.
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Police launch arson probe after serious Wolverhampton house fire
West Midlands Police are investigating a suspected arson attack on a home in Wolverhampton's Wendover Road. Four fire crews tackled the blaze; no injuries reported. Call 101 with info.
Husband haunted by wife's scream in fatal golf course chase
A husband witnessed his wife's death on a golf course as a van fleeing police mowed her down. The driver was jailed for 13.5 years. Read the full tragic story.
Birmingham robbery: Police appeal after woman followed off bus
A woman was followed off a bus in Kingstanding and robbed of her jewellery. West Midlands Police have released CCTV images and are appealing for information.
Romanian burglars jailed for UK crime spree
Ion Zaharia and Samir Barbulesteanu burgled homes in Warrington and Scarborough just a day after entering the UK. Read the full court report and sentencing details.
Police Chief Quits Over Controversial Football Fan Ban
Chief Constable Craig Guildford resigns after a controversial decision to ban Israeli football fans from a Birmingham match, sparking a political and media storm. Read the full investigation.
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Midlands drug gang leaders jailed after police ram taxi
Dramatic footage shows police ramming a taxi to catch two drug gang leaders. The 15-strong gang, jailed for over 70 years, flooded Nottinghamshire with Class A drugs. Read the full story.
Birmingham MP's 'revolving door' fear for high street
Birmingham Northfield MP Laurence Turner demands action on the sale of cheap, high-strength alcohol near betting shops, blaming it for antisocial behaviour. Read his call for new powers.
Six Dog Rules That Can Lead to £1000 Fines
Dog owners in England and Wales must follow six key Public Spaces Protection Order rules or risk on-the-spot fines of £100. Learn the regulations to avoid prosecution.
49-year-old charged with knife offence in Selly Oak
A 49-year-old man has been charged with possession of a bladed article after police were called to Selly Park Road over a suspicious person. Read the full details.
CCTV Appeal After Birmingham Bus Driver Attack
West Midlands Police release CCTV image after a bus driver was assaulted on the X1 service in Sheldon, Birmingham. The victim suffered a facial injury. Call 101 with info.
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Man charged with rape appears at Kidderminster court
Henry Stokes from Shifnal faces multiple charges including rape and coercive control. He has been remanded in custody ahead of a crown court hearing next month.
14 arrests, 4 officers hurt at Iran embassy protest
Four Metropolitan Police officers sustained minor injuries and 14 people were arrested during a protest at the Iranian embassy in London on Friday. Read the full report.
Telford Knife Attack: Police Hunt Suspect After Driver Hurt
Police are hunting a knifeman after a driver was injured in a 'targeted attack' on the B5062 in Crudgington, Telford. Witnesses with dashcam footage are urged to come forward.
Shirebrook Teen Pleads Guilty to Murder and Animal Killing
A 19-year-old has pleaded guilty to murdering his stepfather and killing the family dog at their Shirebrook home. Logan Procter will be sentenced in March. Read the full details.
Cannabis farm found after Solihull pub blaze
Police discovered a cannabis factory after a major fire at The Railway Inn in Balsall Common. No injuries were reported. Enquiries into the cause are ongoing.
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Man in hospital after Darlaston street disorder
Police are investigating a disorder in Darlaston after a man presented at hospital with a hand wound. Officers were called to Hewitt Street junction on Friday night.
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