Westmidlands

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The West Midlands is often viewed as a high-crime region, known for frequent reports of serious offences like stabbings, robberies, and assaults. Yet, this reputation doesn’t tell the whole story. Just beyond the bustling … Read More

Sunday, June 7, 2026 westmidlands crowncourt backlog justice postcodelottery criminalcases legalsystem courtdelays fairness timelyjustice

The backlog at the West Midlands Crown Court has escalated dramatically, soaring by 88%, highlighting a deepening crisis in the region’s criminal justice system. This surge has intensified concerns over the so-called … Read More

Sunday, June 7, 2026 fraud crime westmidlands police hussain ullah investigation charges court finance

Syed Hussain, a former superintendent with West Midlands Police, along with Farah Ullah of Peterborough, has been formally charged in connection with an alleged £720,000 fraud. The charges mark a significant development in an …

Saturday, June 6, 2026 birmingham anishachakraborty roadcollision gofundme fundraiser westmidlands trafficaccident duddeston repatriation policeappeal

A crowdfunding campaign set up for Anisha Chakraborty, a 28-year-old student from India who tragically died after being hit by a car in Birmingham, has raised over £20,000 to support her family. Anisha suffered fatal injuries … Read More

Saturday, June 6, 2026 ofsted birmingham westmidlands education schools inspection standards primary secondary achievement

Ofsted has recently completed inspections across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region, awarding a number of schools with the distinguished ‘strong standard’ rating. This recognition highlights the … Read More

Friday, June 5, 2026 birmingham westmidlands police mostwanted sayedhersi fugitive crime investigation lawenforcement suspect

Sayed Hersi has managed to evade capture for more than six years, making him the longest-standing suspect on the West Midlands Police’s most wanted list. The relentless search for Hersi has kept authorities vigilant, yet his … Read More