West Midlands to Deploy Average Speed and Red Light Cameras to Improve Road Safety Monday, February 9, 2026 roadsafety westmidlands pavements speedenforcement redlightcameras visionzero pedestrian traffic cycling infrastructure The West Midlands is set to introduce a series of road safety improvements aimed at reducing deaths and serious injuries on its roads. Spearheading these efforts is Road Safety Commissioner Mat MacDonald, who is working … Read More
Off-Duty Officer Accessed Confidential Crime Log to Aid Missing Relative, Misconduct Panel Finds Monday, February 9, 2026 police misconduct confidentiality crime data safeguarding westmidlands investigation misconducthearing trust A former police officer unlawfully accessed confidential crime records while off duty in an effort to find and protect a vulnerable missing relative, a misconduct hearing revealed. PC Sandall conducted unauthorized checks on … Read More
American TikTok Star Seeks Birmingham Food Recommendations — One Legendary Spot Stands Out Sunday, February 8, 2026 tiktok birmingham food pies westmidlands madorourkes tipton desperatedan review localcuisine Kalani Smith, better known as Kalani Ghost Hunter on TikTok, recently turned to his millions of followers to ask for dining recommendations in Birmingham. Kalani, who boasts over three million followers and is known for his … Read More
Birmingham’s Safest Streets: Where Quiet and Security Prevail Sunday, February 8, 2026 birmingham crime safety antisocialbehaviour neighbourhoods suttoncoldfield peace security community westmidlands Birmingham often faces a reputation for high crime, with some neighbourhoods experiencing daily challenges. Yet, this dark image does not reflect the entire city. Many areas, particularly more affluent suburbs, boast low … Read More
A Jumbo Jet Full of People Die on UK Roads Every Six Weeks—and We Just Accept It Sunday, February 8, 2026 roadsafety westmidlands visionzero roaddeaths speedlimits sustainabletransport cycling pedestrian enforcement infrastructure sport Every six weeks, the UK’s roads claim the lives of as many people as would fit on a jumbo jet—a staggering fact that reflects a dangerous complacency in society. Mat MacDonald, the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Road … Read More
West Midlands Police sergeant disciplined for offensive and sexist behaviour towards female colleagues Sunday, February 8, 2026 misconduct sexism police harassment workplace misogyny discrimination professionalism westmidlands suspension Sergeant Capewell of West Midlands Police has been found guilty of gross misconduct following a misconduct hearing that exposed his repeated use of offensive, sexualised language towards junior female officers. Known for his … Read More