Traders at Birmingham’s Bull Ring Indoor Market are sounding the alarm over rising service charges, poor conditions, and a lack of security that they say is pushing their businesses to the brink. With service bills reaching …
Business owners in Smethwick are struggling with persistent break-ins, parking congestion, and rampant fly-tipping as the town awaits a critical ruling on a proposed house of multiple occupation (HMO) development. The town is …
Dudley Council is cracking down hard on antisocial behaviour, but residents of Brewery Fields, a housing estate near Dudley town centre, say the problem is far from solved. The area has been plagued by drug activity, …
Dudley MP Sonia Kumar has spoken out amid growing concerns over safety in the town centre, where traders and shoppers face increasing threats from crime and antisocial behaviour. Ms Kumar recently participated in a roundtable …
In Dudley’s town centre, business owners are battling a tide of crime and antisocial behaviour that has become part of daily life. From blocked toilets caused by discarded stolen goods and changed clothes, to crooks brazenly …
Traders in Dudley, West Midlands, are raising alarm over escalating crime that is keeping shoppers away and harming local businesses. Despite the recent opening of a new West Midlands Police headquarters nearby at Castlegate, …
Walsall Council leaders are set to answer questions on ten pressing issues at the upcoming public meeting on Thursday, February 26, at 6pm at the Walsall Council House. Among the topics under scrutiny are the future of the …
Staffordshire Police are set to implement a dispersal order in Lichfield city centre from 3pm on Friday, February 6, through to 3pm on Sunday, February 8, aimed at tackling escalating anti-social behaviour among young groups. …
Dudley Council’s £150,000 makeover of the town centre market, launched in April 2025, aimed to create a vibrant hub for visitors and boost local businesses. The transformation replaced traditional stalls with new seating and …
Birmingham has been grappling with persistent issues of antisocial behaviour (ASB), affecting residents’ quality of life in several neighbourhoods. An analysis of police records from 2025 highlights the five worst-affected …
Newly released data highlights the Birmingham neighborhoods most afflicted by antisocial behaviour (ASB) in 2025. Analysis of West Midlands Police reports by BirminghamLive reveals areas where residents continue to face daily …
Kent Police have launched an innovative initiative offering young offenders the opportunity to voluntarily wear GPS ankle tags, aiming to curb antisocial behaviour and retail theft. Nicknamed the ‘chav nav’ due to their …
A recent police operation on Walsall’s Beechdale estate has resulted in problem tenants receiving formal warnings amid a rise in crime and anti-social behaviour. West Midlands Police, working closely with Walsall Council and …
A high street casino in Bearwood has been granted permission to operate 24 hours a day, despite warnings from public health officials and West Midlands Police about the potential negative impact on the community. The Admiral …