Pregnant Shoplifter Avoids Jail Despite 41 Theft Incidents in Year-Long Spree Sunday, July 12, 2026 shoplifting pregnancy birmingham drugaddiction rehabilitation criminaljustice retail theft domesticabuse prosecution Lisa Harbun, a 31-year-old mother from Weoley Castle, Birmingham, was responsible for a year-long spree of shoplifting that included 41 separate incidents and totaled over £5,000 in stolen goods. Her targets included … Read More
Driver Banned After Unknowingly Smoking Cannabis Joint While Driving, Court Confirms Sunday, June 28, 2026 cannabis drugdriving dvla law court thc driverban remorse worcestershire prosecution A Worcestershire tree surgeon has expressed deep remorse after being caught driving under the influence of cannabis, having unknowingly taken a drag from a joint handed to him by a passenger, a court has heard. Richard Smith, … Read More
Calls to End Legal Loophole as Cyclist Causes Fatal Collision in England Saturday, May 30, 2026 cycling accident speed law pedestrian safety prosecution loophole government tameside Following the tragic death of an 80-year-old pedestrian, calls are growing for the introduction of a speed limit for all cyclists in England. Tony Jenkins, widower of Patricia Jenkins, has appealed to the Labour Party … Read More
DWP Vows to Combat Rising Benefit Overpayments Amid Fraud Concerns Friday, May 15, 2026 dwp benefits overpayments fraud welfare universalcredit prosecution fraudact penalties recovery The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) faces intense scrutiny as benefit overpayments soar to nearly £10 billion, driven largely by fraud and error. Data for the financial year ending April reveals that total overpayments … Read More
Camera plea on Birmingham road where entire lay-by blocked by rubbish Thursday, April 9, 2026 flytipping rubbish dumping birmingham castlebromwich collectorroad solihull cctv prosecution waste Fly-tippers are recklessly endangering motorists by turning a busy Birmingham road into a dumping ground. Over the past month, rubbish has repeatedly been left along the Collector Road in Castle Bromwich, heading towards … Read More
Mercedes Driver Caught in Sutton Coldfield Sets New Police Speed Record Monday, April 6, 2026 mercedes speed prosecution suttoncoldfield police speeding roadsafety record law enforcement A Mercedes driver has been caught driving at an extraordinary speed of 155mph in Sutton Coldfield, setting a new police speed record in the area. The high-speed incident prompted an immediate police response, resulting in the … Read More