City of Wolverhampton Council’s licensing committee has approved the opening of a new off-licence in Bilston, despite objections from the nearby Robin 2 music venue, which raised concerns about potential increases in street …
The number of individuals involved in criminal activity entering drug and alcohol rehabilitation in the West Midlands has increased, reflecting a strategic effort to reduce re-offending rates. According to the annual report …
Police are searching for three individuals in connection with the theft of a purse from a woman in her 80s in West Bromwich. The incident occurred near High Street at approximately 10.25am on 25 August. According to West …
Residents of Eva Road in Winson Green, Birmingham, are appealing for urgent action to tackle continuous fly-tipping and the resulting rat infestation that is impacting their daily lives. The problem centres on a walkway …
The new Chief Constable of West Midlands Police has sought to ease public worries regarding the introduction of government legislation permitting earlier release for certain prisoners. Coming into effect on 1 October under …
Plans to extend the hours for alcohol sales at Bilston Market have been scaled back following concerns from local councillors about potential increases in crime and anti-social behaviour in the town centre. City of …
A significant number of motorists have been issued parking fines near Newman University in Bartley Green, Birmingham, as local police intensify efforts to tackle hazardous parking in the area. Last week, West Midlands Police …
A forthcoming hearing will determine whether a new off-licence in Bilston can operate with extended hours amid concerns from local councillors about potential increases in crime and antisocial behaviour. Kulwinder Singh has …
Amazon is preparing to introduce a Ring ‘Neighbourhood Watch’ app in the UK, responding to concerns over privacy and the effectiveness of existing communication channels. The new platform is designed to replace WhatsApp or …
Three former Reform councillors in Walsall have jointly called for the borough’s rewilding policies to be scrapped, citing concerns over safety and community dissatisfaction. Councillors Daniel Rollinson, Bella Simon and …
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster has condemned the Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) flat-rate funding model for victim support following recent changes to prisoner release schedules. The MoJ has allocated a …
West Midlands Police are appealing for help to identify two riders after a black off-road motorcycle was reportedly ridden in an anti-social manner in Bilston. The incident occurred on the afternoon of Friday, 7 August, when …
Overall crime and anti-social behaviour in the West Midlands has decreased, despite significant challenges facing local policing. In his annual report, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster highlighted that …
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is facing opposition from local councillors who are urging that its main headquarters and training facilities, described as the service’s “crown jewels,” should not be sold off. At a …
Vandals targeted the Red Rose Centre in Sutton Coldfield for a second time, throwing rocks at the building in the evening of Saturday, August 20. The latest incident occurred at approximately 7pm and was captured on video, …