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
Tesco Targets Shoplifting Crisis with Security Tags on Everyday Essentials Monday, April 27, 2026 tesco shoplifting security retail theft crisis uk handtowels policing trust Tesco has introduced security tags on basic white hand towels priced at £2, a move that highlights the growing shoplifting crisis affecting everyday essentials across the UK. At a branch in southeast London, customers noticed … Read More
M&S Chair Warns Self-Checkouts Fueling Surge in Shoplifting Across UK Stores Friday, April 24, 2026 m&s retail shoplifting selfcheckout crime archienorman supermarkets policing organisedcrime technology Marks & Spencer chairman Archie Norman has issued a stark warning about the impact of self-checkout technology on shoplifting rates across UK stores. Serving as M&S chair since 2017, Norman explained that the rise of … Read More