Sutton Coldfield BID Urges Installation of Permanent CCTV to Address Crime Vulnerability Wednesday, February 25, 2026 suttoncoldfield cctv crimeprevention publicsafety bid policing surveillance regeneration community security The Royal Sutton Coldfield Business Improvement District (BID) has made a strong appeal for the installation of new permanent CCTV cameras in the town centre, highlighting significant gaps in surveillance that have left key … Read More
Birmingham restaurant owner urges action after machete attack on children Monday, February 9, 2026 birmingham shirley knifecrime macheteattack youthviolence restaurant cleopatraskitchen solihull police crimeprevention Maan Al Naif, owner of Cleopatra’s Kitchen, an Egyptian restaurant in Shirley, Solihull, expressed deep fear following a violent machete attack on two teenagers outside his establishment. The attack occurred around 9 pm on … Read More
West Midlands Police Faces Loss of Up to 80 Officers in 2026 Amidst Funding Crisis Monday, January 5, 2026 westmidlands policefunding budgetcuts neighbourhoodpolicing officershortage publicsafety counciltax lawenforcement crimeprevention policecommissioner West Midlands Police (WMP) is confronting a potential reduction of up to 80 officers in 2026 due to a newly revealed £41 million funding shortfall. The Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, expressed deep concern and … Read More
What You Need to Know About ‘Ghost’ Drivers Using Leaves, Pens, and Cellophane to Evade Cameras Saturday, December 13, 2025 anpr numberplates vehiclefraud roadsafety security cctv evasion camouflage regulation crimeprevention The misuse of vehicle number plates in the UK is becoming a widespread problem, posing significant risks to both road safety and national security. Recent research indicates that as many as one in 15 vehicles may be equipped … Read More
Prolific Shoplifter Jailed After Targeting Warwickshire Stores Tuesday, December 9, 2025 shoplifting warwickshire theft retailcrime sentencing crimeprevention justice rehabilitation businesscrime retailsecurity A persistent shoplifter with a particular focus on beauty products and daily essentials has been sentenced to a year in jail after a series of thefts across Warwickshire. John Williams, 35, of no fixed address, was first … Read More
The 27 Birmingham Roads Where Speed Limits Will Be Reduced to 30mph in 2026 Sunday, November 16, 2025 birmingham speedlimits roadsafety traffic enforcement speedcameras citycouncil commuting crimeprevention infrastructure Significant changes are coming to Birmingham’s road network starting early 2026. Over 25 busy routes across the city will see their speed limits reduced to a maximum of 30mph, marking the end of 40mph zones in the area. The … Read More