The Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, has confirmed a significant increase in paid paternity leave for police officers in England and Wales. The new policy doubles the length of leave from one to two weeks, …
A tragic shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bangkok’s Bang Kruai district has resulted in six fatalities, including a teacher, with the suspected student gunman also reported dead. The incident occurred on Friday, …
Plans to convert the former Citizen’s Advice Bureau at Marlborough House, St James’s Road, Dudley, into a 13-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) were overwhelmingly rejected by the borough’s Planning Committee. The …
A Birmingham driver has been banned from driving after authorities found a substantial amount of vodka in his car following a crash, coupled with repeated refusals to submit to a breath test. Raymond Heaven, from Erdington, …
A serious collision in Birmingham has led to the closure of a key artery, causing significant disruptions for local residents and rush hour commuters alike. West Midlands Police have confirmed that the affected roads will …
Petrol theft is escalating across Birmingham, hitting local garages hard. Shailesh Parekh, who owns six petrol stations in Erdington, reveals the staggering impact theft has had on his business. Speaking to The Guardian, …
BirminghamLive has examined recent police crime records to identify the areas in the city most frequently affected by antisocial behaviour. These incidents range from noisy disturbances and vandalism to public intoxication …
On June 1, 2024, Mani Garcha, a 22-year-old driver, led police on a dangerous chase in a white BMW. The driver sped through 30mph zones at speeds reaching 70mph, significantly exceeding the speed limit. In a reckless attempt …
A dangerous police chase in Walsall ended with a former RAC worker discarding a loaded gun and bullets from his car in a desperate attempt to evade arrest. Rowayne Kesto, 23, led officers on a reckless 60mph pursuit after …
A serious motorbike accident has forced the closure of the M42 motorway near Tamworth just before the evening rush hour. Emergency services, including Warwickshire Police, are currently at the scene managing the situation and …
Shamal Baiz, aged 34, was Tasered twice by police after he charged at officers wielding a knife outside a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) in Wolverhampton. The incident occurred when officers responded to reports of a …
Recent analysis of West Midlands Police data reveals the Birmingham streets where residents face the highest levels of antisocial behaviour (ASB). These areas are the hotspots for incidents involving nuisance youths, …
West Midlands Police are expanding their pioneering pilot scheme to provide better support for domestic abuse victims through the Raneem’s Law initiative. This program embeds independent domestic abuse specialists directly …
Davina Frost, a 28-year-old resident of Sheldon, Birmingham, sparked fear and disruption at a local primary school by sending a series of threatening messages. In her messages, Frost used offensive language towards staff, …
In a joint operation on Wednesday, June 10, West Midlands Police and Immigration Enforcement raided New Tasty Restaurant, located on Station Street near Birmingham New Street Station and Grand Central. The investigation …