Drivers in Birmingham are facing fines even when driving well below the traditional 30mph limit on certain roads. With the rise of 20mph zones throughout the city, many motorists are being caught out, sometimes driving just …
The director of The Coast Restaurant & Bar in Dudley has expressed relief that no one was hurt after a van smashed into the establishment in the early hours of Sunday, February 1. CCTV footage shows the vehicle driving up …
A major Black Country thoroughfare, Bearwood High Street, was closed on Wednesday evening after a violent altercation left three men injured. The incident occurred around 6pm near the Reginald Road junction, prompting an …
Abdul Kahar, a 41-year-old sexual predator, has been sentenced to over 15 years in prison for raping a 15-year-old girl he groomed online. The victim’s quick thinking helped bring him to justice after she called police while …
Michael Duffy, an alleged high-level drug dealer from Birmingham, remains missing nearly four years after his arrest in a major police operation. In January 2022, Duffy was apprehended along with four others during a sting …
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 …
A former police officer unlawfully accessed confidential crime records while off duty in an effort to find and protect a vulnerable missing relative, a misconduct hearing revealed. PC Sandall conducted unauthorized checks on …
West Midlands Police have made a second arrest following a coordinated operation at the launch of the ‘Anti-Zionist Movement’ event held today at The Old Print Works in Moseley, Birmingham. Earlier in the day, officers …
Police have issued a significant update regarding the investigation into a fatal plane crash that occurred near Littleborough on February 3. Emergency services were alerted to the crash site on farmland near Blackstone Edge …
Tragically, the search for 19-year-old Alan Hirst ended with the discovery of a body in Midland. Alan was last seen on Thursday, February 5, around 10:50 p.m. in Rosemary Lane, Leintwardine. West Mercia Police have confirmed …
Most drivers are familiar with visible enforcement tools such as speed cameras and bus lane cameras. However, many who flout road rules assume they can evade detection once they’re out of the direct sight of these devices. …
Sergeant Capewell of West Midlands Police has been found guilty of gross misconduct following a misconduct hearing that exposed his repeated use of offensive, sexualised language towards junior female officers. Known for his …
Drivers across Birmingham are being urged to take heed of new, lower speed limits implemented on many major roads throughout the city. Recent changes have reduced most 40mph zones down to 30mph, meaning motorists risk fines …
New data highlights the West Midlands bus services with the highest reported crimes during the second half of 2025, revealing which routes passengers should be cautious of. BirminghamLive has obtained figures indicating the …
In a distressing incident in Erdington, Birmingham, a five-year-old boy alerted authorities when his mother fell asleep in their car after drinking a bottle of wine. The 36-year-old woman was found unconscious by police …