UK Christmas Laws That Could Land You a Fine
From dazzling lights to bulky Santa suits, discover the surprising UK laws that could result in fines of up to £5,000 this Christmas Day. Stay safe and avoid a festive penalty.
Category : Community Safety
Firefighters' Christmas Turkey Frying Warning
Firefighters demonstrate the dangerous mistake that can cause a turkey to burst into flames. Learn their crucial safety tips for a hazard-free Christmas dinner.
Shoplifters Sing 'Santa Baby' During Christmas Theft
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.
UK's Whole Life Order Killers: No Christmas Freedom
A look at the UK's most dangerous criminals serving whole life orders, from Lucy Letby to Rose West, who will never be released. Discover the crimes that earned them Britain's most severe sentence.
Man charged with Birmingham murder after fatal stabbing
Abdou Sillah, 23, charged with murder and knife possession after Kiirpaal Nhian, 29, was fatally stabbed in Small Heath. He will appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on 26 December. Police appeal for witnesses.
Birmingham knifepoint robbery suspect arrested
A 26-year-old man is in custody after a woman was threatened with a knife and robbed of her phone in Birmingham city centre on Christmas Eve. Police recovered the stolen property.
Drink-drive charge after erratic driving in Sutton Coldfield
A 56-year-old man was charged with drink-driving in Birmingham after police spotted a car being driven erratically. West Midlands Police issue a stark Christmas warning to all drivers.
Murder probe after man found dead in Midlands flat
A murder investigation is underway after a man in his 40s was found dead at a flat in Syston, Leicestershire. A 49-year-old man is in custody. Police say the victim and suspect were known to each other.
Man charged over Wolverhampton hit-and-run
A 28-year-old man has been charged after a hit-and-run collision on Goldthorn Hill left a woman in her 50s in hospital. Read the latest from West Midlands Police.
Police Hunt Nuneaton Burglar Ryan Knights
Warwickshire Police are searching for prolific burglar Ryan Knights, 29, from Nuneaton, in connection with a robbery and thefts. Call 999 if seen.
Two arrested over Willenhall shooting, victim fights for life
Two men, aged 50 and 27, are in custody after a man in his 20s was shot in Willenhall. The victim suffered life-threatening injuries. Police are appealing for information.
Police search drains after Willenhall shooting
A man is fighting for life after a shooting in Willenhall. Police have cordoned off Wordsworth Road and are conducting extensive searches. Read the latest updates.
Bromsgrove bar assault: Police seek witness after teen injured
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses after a 19-year-old man suffered an eye injury in an assault at the Slug and Lettuce bar in Bromsgrove on December 13. Officers have released an image of a person they wish to identify.
Police Warning Over Explicit WhatsApp Group for Children
Derbyshire Police issue urgent safety warning after children are invited to join a WhatsApp and Snapchat group with over 500 members. Parents urged to check app settings and monitor online activity.
Man charged with Oldbury murder, police at scene
A 19-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 24-year-old woman in Oldbury. Police remain at the Barncroft Road scene as the community leaves tributes.
Redditch drug gang shooting: Three sentenced
Three individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a Redditch drug gang shooting where a bullet struck a child's car seat. Discover the full court outcome and police response.
Dudley man in court over Christmas Eve burglary charge
Alan Davies, 33, of Pensnett, appears at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court charged with burglary and theft from a vulnerable victim in Gornal Wood. Police issue urgent distraction burglary warning.
Police warning to Toyota RAV4 owners after Birmingham arrest
West Midlands Police warn Toyota RAV4 owners to use extra security devices after arresting a man in Sparkhill for car theft and possession of an offensive weapon.
Stolen phones found buried in London park in new crime tactic
A woman tracked her snatched Samsung phone to a London park, finding it buried with four others. Police warn of a new crime trend where thieves hide stolen devices. #PhoneTheft #LondonCrime
Mass brawl outside Measham pub sees man hospitalised
A man was taken to hospital after a large-scale fight involving around 50 people erupted outside The Bird in Hand pub in Measham. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Man fights for life after Willenhall shooting
A man is in a critical condition after being shot on Wordsworth Road in Willenhall. West Midlands Police are investigating the incident that occurred hours before Christmas Eve.
Small Heath's most violent streets listed after fatal stabbing
Police data reveals the most violent streets in Small Heath, Birmingham, after a man was fatally stabbed on Swanage Road. Two arrests have been made. Contact police with information.
Sopranos star indicted for attempted murder in road rage
Actor Ernest Heinz faces first-degree attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting a mother-of-three in the face during a New Jersey road rage incident. Read the full details.
75-Year-Old Child Rapist Jailed for 24 Years
William Proctor, 75, from Nuneaton, has been sentenced to 24 years for sexually abusing a boy over eight years in the 1990s. Police praise victim's bravery.
Sopranos Actor Faces Attempted Murder Charge
Ernest Heinz, known for a Sopranos role, faces 31 charges including attempted murder after a September 2024 road rage shooting in New Jersey that left a mother blind in one eye.
Knifeman jailed after terrifying students in 3.30am burglary
A homeless burglar who woke two students by standing over their bed with a knife has been jailed for 45 months. Read the full story of the terrifying Staffordshire incident.
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.
Driver 15 times over drink-drive limit in Staffordshire
A motorist in Staffordshire recorded a shocking 535mcg breath alcohol reading, the highest in England over three festive periods. Police warn of increased patrols.
Couple convicted for Wolverhampton hit-and-run robbery
A man and woman from Bushbury have been found guilty of attempted murder and robbery after a brutal attack in Wolverhampton. The victim was run over twice before a gold chain was stolen from him as he lay injured. Read the full court details.
Birmingham Criminals Jailed Before Christmas 2025
A round-up of Birmingham criminals jailed in December 2025, including a murderer, rapists, and drug dealers. Read the shocking details of their crimes and sentences.
Page 3 of 41