Midlands Towns Among England’s Safest: Where Crime Is Rare Sunday, June 7, 2026 midlands crime safety shropshire westmidlands southstaffordshire violentcrime towns villages community The West Midlands is often viewed as a high-crime region, known for frequent reports of serious offences like stabbings, robberies, and assaults. Yet, this reputation doesn’t tell the whole story. Just beyond the bustling … Read More
Birmingham’s Stratford Road Emerges as New Parking Fine Hotspot with Nearly 8,000 Penalties Issued in 2026 Sunday, June 7, 2026 stratfordroad birmingham parkingfines trafficwardens sparkhill sparkbrook alumrock penaltynotices parkingviolations a34 Stratford Road in Birmingham has become the city’s leading hotspot for parking fines, with nearly 8,000 tickets issued in just the first five months of 2026. Exclusive data obtained by BirminghamLive reveals that traffic … Read More
'I’ve received PIP all my life and now it’s been taken from me – it feels like a cruel joke' Sunday, June 7, 2026 pip disability benefits appeal cerebralpalsy assessment depression mandatoryreconsideration tribunal personalindependencepayment A lifelong recipient of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) shared their distress after being awarded zero points across all assessment categories, resulting in the sudden loss of this vital benefit. Living with cerebral … Read More
West Midlands Crown Court Backlog Surges 88% Amid Growing Justice Postcode Lottery Crisis Sunday, June 7, 2026 westmidlands crowncourt backlog justice postcodelottery criminalcases legalsystem courtdelays fairness timelyjustice The backlog at the West Midlands Crown Court has escalated dramatically, soaring by 88%, highlighting a deepening crisis in the region’s criminal justice system. This surge has intensified concerns over the so-called … Read More
Ex-West Midlands Police Superintendent Syed Hussain Charged in £720k Fraud Case Sunday, June 7, 2026 fraud crime westmidlands police hussain ullah investigation charges court finance Syed Hussain, a former superintendent with West Midlands Police, along with Farah Ullah of Peterborough, has been formally charged in connection with an alleged £720,000 fraud. The charges mark a significant development in an …
Discover the Enchanting Hospice Garden Near Birmingham Open to All Sunday, June 7, 2026 mariecurie hospice garden solihull volunteers nationalgardenscheme fairies care fundraising endoflife Nestled quietly on Marsh Lane in Solihull, the beautiful garden at Marie Curie West Midlands Hospice has long served as a sanctuary of peace, inspiration, and healing for patients, their families, and hospice staff. Featuring … Read More