Motorists in Scotland are being urged to fill up with more petrol than usual before Friday as severe weather warnings take hold. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain expected to begin Wednesday evening …
Staffordshire Police are set to implement a dispersal order in Lichfield city centre from 3pm on Friday, February 6, through to 3pm on Sunday, February 8, aimed at tackling escalating anti-social behaviour among young groups. …
An appeal has been lodged following the rejection of a proposal to convert the former Scanlon’s Club on Spring Road, Tyseley, into a prayer facility. The plan was denied last November amid concerns that the development would …
A Birmingham pharmacist has issued a stark warning about the dangers of purchasing weight loss injections from unlicensed online sellers. Ahsan Bhatti, superintendent pharmacist at Frankley Pharmacy in Rubery, highlighted the …
A popular West Midlands bus route has been identified as the most dangerous in the region, recording the highest number of criminal offences on board. The notorious Number 74 service, which runs between Birmingham and Dudley …
A targeted shooting shook Sutton Coldfield on Saturday night, leaving one man injured. The incident has been described as “shocking” by local authorities, who are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the …
For Pishtiwan Sofi, a father and home appliance worker, his Mount Pleasant flat in Small Heath, Birmingham, has become a source of dread rather than comfort. Since 2023, his quiet home has been overrun nightly by groups of …
Drivers across the West Midlands have been surprised to find speeding fines in the post despite travelling at speeds under 30mph. Many were caught exceeding the 20mph limits set in certain zones, particularly residential …
Birmingham drivers should prepare for a new crackdown on pavement parking as the city council moves to gain powers to tackle rule-breakers on designated streets. The upcoming changes will ban pavement parking in select areas …
The much-loved Bournville Village Children’s Festival is making a comeback this year—but with a significant change aimed at ensuring a peaceful, family-friendly environment. Following incidents of unrest at past events, …
Pishtiwan Sofi, a devoted father from Small Heath, has shared his ongoing distress over intruders who have repeatedly invaded the communal areas of his housing block on Mount Pleasant. The situation has escalated to the point …
The A38 in Lichfield is set to stay closed for an extended period as essential infrastructure repairs are underway. Authorities have confirmed that the busy route will be shut for several hours to ensure the safety and …
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has declared improving safety for women and girls on public transport a central government priority. Speaking during her visit to Wolverhampton Railway Station, she highlighted the upcoming …
Since the XL Bully ban came into full effect in February 2024, West Midlands Police have seized an average of 40 dogs each month, underlining continuing concerns over dog attacks and public safety. New data reveals that …
Storm Chandra, a powerful low-pressure system, is set to affect the UK with heavy snowfall, strong winds, and persistent rain on Monday night and Tuesday. The Met Office has issued both yellow and amber weather warnings, …