West Midlands Judge Explains Decision Not to Ban Driver Who Repeatedly Lied to Police Wednesday, June 17, 2026 westmidlands birmingham driving justice prison police perverting license fraud crime A Crown Court judge has clarified why he chose not to impose a driving ban on Adam Rybicki, a 60-year-old motorist who repeatedly deceived West Midlands Police to evade prosecution. Rybicki was stopped by officers on two … Read More
New Birmingham Driver Admits Being “Off His Head” While Attempting to Drive on Broad Street Sunday, May 17, 2026 birmingham drunkdriving offense police magistrates broadstreet court dui penalty license A 20-year-old Birmingham man was stopped by police as he tried to put the keys into the ignition of his car while heavily intoxicated, a court has heard. Joseph Bunting of Woodbine Croft was found in the driver’s seat of his … Read More
94-Year-Old Driver Avoids Prison After Fatal Crash That Killed Grandmother Monday, May 4, 2026 driving accident law court elderly remorse tragic license collision sentencing A 94-year-old driver, Joan Barwick, has been spared a prison sentence after causing the death of 77-year-old grandmother Linda Wareham in a minor collision. The tragic accident occurred at a petrol station entrance on Hagley … Read More
Birmingham Bar and Music Venue Temporarily Closed After Weapon-Related Assaults Saturday, December 6, 2025 birmingham assault weapons uwishlounge license police investigation injury publicsafety venue A popular bar and music venue in Birmingham has been temporarily closed after a violent incident left two men injured in what police are treating as aggravated assaults with weapons. The attack occurred shortly after 1 a.m. … Read More