New Dog Walking Law in England Introduces Prison Time and Unlimited Fines from Wednesday Wednesday, March 18, 2026 dogwalking livestock law farmers animalwelfare penalties countryside dogs legislation responsibility A new law targeting dog owners who allow their pets to worry livestock comes into force this Wednesday in England and Wales. The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Act 2025 imposes harsher penalties, including … Read More
Midlands Faces Nation’s Worst Shoplifting Crisis, New Data Shows Wednesday, March 18, 2026 midlands shoplifting crime retail theft violence britishretailconsortium safety deliverydrivers security Nearly 30 percent of shoppers in the Midlands have witnessed shoplifting, marking the region as one of the worst-hit in the country. Recent data reveals that 29 percent of people in the West Midlands have seen theft in stores … Read More
Midlands Children 'Swapping Dummies for Vapes,' Councillor Warns as Calls Rise for Stronger Anti-Vaping Measures Wednesday, March 18, 2026 vaping dudley health youth smoking publichealth council prevention schools grants Concerns are mounting in Dudley as children increasingly replace pacifiers with vapes, prompting calls for more decisive action to prevent youth smoking and vaping. Cllr Sue Ridney expressed these worries during the Dudley … Read More
Major Crackdown on Illegal Street Racing Near Birmingham Airport Proposed Wednesday, March 18, 2026 solihull birmingham streetracing pspo antisocialbehaviour publicsafety council lawenforcement traffic crackdown A significant crackdown targeting illegal street racing near Birmingham Airport is on the horizon. Solihull Council is set to decide on implementing a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) covering Damson Parkway in Elmdon … Read More
Inmate Death at HMP Birmingham Highlights Widespread Drug Use via Modified Vapes Wednesday, March 18, 2026 prison drugs birmingham vapes syntheticcannabinoids inmate death substancemisuse ombudsman detox An inmate at HMP Birmingham died just nine days after being returned to the prison, drawing attention to a growing issue with illicit drug use across the UK prison estate. Martin Casey, 59, also known by the alias … Read More
Criminal Jailed for CS Spray Attacks in Sutton Park, Victims Feared Going Blind Wednesday, March 18, 2026 csgas assault suttonpark birmingham victims sentencing substancemisuse mentalhealth publicsafety crime Bradley Baker, 33, a former journalist, has been sentenced to four years in prison following a disturbing spree at Sutton Park in Birmingham, where he randomly sprayed strangers with CS gas, leaving victims fearful they might … Read More