Walsall Father Receives Suspended Sentence After Reckless 90mph Police Chase in 30mph Zone Friday, July 10, 2026 walsall policing birmingham driving dangerousdriving speeding policechase sentencing law dui Idris Husmani, a 21-year-old father from Walsall, has been handed a 12-month custodial sentence, suspended for 18 months, after engaging in a high-speed police chase in Birmingham. Husmani was driving at speeds reaching 90mph … Read More
Commissioner Ensures Solihull Will Retain Town Centre Police Station Amid Demolition Plans Saturday, June 13, 2026 solihull police station demolition community policing westmidlands council redevelopment commissioner West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster has pledged that Solihull town centre will continue to have a dedicated police station despite plans to demolish the existing Homer Road facility. The current station, … Read More
How Speeding Drivers in Birmingham Are Dodging Consequences Tuesday, May 26, 2026 speeding enforcement birmingham westmidlands warwickshire speedcameras roadsafety motoring law policing New data reveals that drivers in Birmingham and the Black Country are more likely to evade penalties for speeding compared to other areas in the Midlands. Enforcement appears inconsistent, creating an uneven playing field … Read More
Cops to 'Police Without Fear or Favour' at Birmingham Pride After Emergency Services Pull Out Friday, May 22, 2026 birminghampride westmidlands policing lgbtq emergencyservices legaladvice communitysupport prideparade equality publicsafety West Midlands Police have affirmed their commitment to “police without fear or favour” at this year’s Birmingham Pride event, despite the withdrawal of emergency services from the annual parade and festival. … Read More
Handsworth Triangle and Soho Road Crime Crackdown: Five Key Actions of Operation Fearless Wednesday, May 13, 2026 crime policing handsworth sohoroad operationfearless westmidlands anti-social knifecrime theft community West Midlands Police have initiated a major crackdown on crime in the vibrant Handsworth Triangle and along the bustling Soho Road shopping district. A dedicated team of 20 officers will focus on tackling theft, drug-related … Read More
Co-op Uses Forensic Spray to Combat Rising Shoplifting Ahead of New UK Legislation Thursday, April 30, 2026 co-op shoplifting forensic crime retail law theft policing technology legislation The Co-op, which operates numerous stores including branches in Birmingham, has rolled out a new initiative to combat shoplifting by marking frequently stolen items with a unique forensic spray. This innovative approach helps … Read More