Westmidlands

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 fire warning ice birmingham suttonpark frost danger safety westmidlands emergency

West Midlands Fire Service has issued a serious warning about the dangers of frozen bodies of water after releasing striking images taken at Blackroot Pool in Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield. The photos vividly capture the icy … Read More

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 birmingham police investigation violence bennettshill cctv crime witnesses westmidlands fight

West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for information to identify seven men connected to a fight that left two men injured in Birmingham city centre. The incident began inside a bar on Bennetts Hill during the early … Read More

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 cold weather payments dwp birmingham westmidlands temperature metoffice benefits forecast

The reason Birmingham has yet to receive Cold Weather Payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been clarified. The government issues £25 payments to eligible households when temperatures are forecast to be … Read More

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 hmo smethwick westmidlands windmillhouse healthcare regeneration policetraining accommodation sustainability urbandevelopment

The former West Midlands Police training centre, Windmill House, in Smethwick is set to be transformed into a substantial 76-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO). This redevelopment follows its sale last year after being … Read More

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 snow ice metoffice westmidlands weather travel freezing warnings ukhsa cold

The Met Office has issued a yellow snow and ice warning for the West Midlands, anticipating wintry showers and icy patches that could disrupt travel throughout Tuesday morning, January 6. The warning remains in effect until … Read More

Monday, January 5, 2026 solihull missing child police urgent search cold westmidlands appeal zafinya

An urgent search is underway for Zafinya, a 10-year-old girl from Solihull, who has been missing since lunchtime on Monday, January 5. With temperatures plunging below zero overnight, West Midlands Police have issued an … Read More

Monday, January 5, 2026 westmidlands policefunding budgetcuts neighbourhoodpolicing officershortage publicsafety counciltax lawenforcement crimeprevention policecommissioner

West Midlands Police (WMP) is confronting a potential reduction of up to 80 officers in 2026 due to a newly revealed £41 million funding shortfall. The Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, expressed deep concern and … Read More

Monday, January 5, 2026 stafford houseprices westmidlands propertymarket realestate priceincrease housingtrends regionaldata mortgages propertyinvestment

Stafford, a town in the West Midlands, has recorded the second highest increase in house prices across England this year, with property values rising by over £34,000 on average according to recent data. The average house … Read More

Sunday, January 4, 2026 westbromwich unsolved murder coldcase driveby investigation mistakenidentity crime westmidlands gangcrime

Daniel Miller, a 19-year-old student, was sitting in his car outside his home on Lones Road in West Bromwich when gunmen launched a deadly drive-by shooting, firing multiple bullets into the vehicle. The attack took place … Read More

Saturday, January 3, 2026 police assault westmidlands court dismissal misconduct cctv offduty violence professionalism

A West Midlands Police officer has been dismissed without notice after assaulting a man at a private members club while off duty. PC Clayton, 41, was recorded on CCTV launching a violent attack that left his victim … Read More

Saturday, January 3, 2026 teaching misconduct westmidlands tra classroomban pupils inappropriate teachers investigation education

In 2023, five teachers from across the West Midlands were banned from the classroom after serious allegations of inappropriate conduct towards pupils were upheld by misconduct panels. These cases, investigated and adjudicated … Read More

Friday, January 2, 2026 uk snowfall birmingham westmidlands weather metoffice forecast winter snowstorm january

The UK is bracing for up to 15 centimetres of snow next week, with Birmingham and the West Midlands expected to be blanketed in snow. According to new maps and charts from WX Charts, which draw on Met Desk data, significant … Read More

Friday, January 2, 2026 speeding cameras westmidlands birmingham roadsafety traffic fines motoring enforcement 2025

In 2025, average speed cameras across the West Midlands have caught nearly 90,000 drivers exceeding speed limits, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns in the region. Data obtained from police by BirminghamLive reveals … Read More

Friday, January 2, 2026 snow ice travel disruption metoffice westmidlands health cold warnings uk

Snow and icy conditions are forecast to sweep across the UK, prompting the Met Office to issue a yellow weather warning for several regions, including the West Midlands. The warning remains in effect through Friday morning, … Read More

Thursday, January 1, 2026 midlandsmetro fares fareincrease publictransport westmidlands ticketprices contactlesspayment transportpolicy penaltyfare networkexpansion sport

Travel on the West Midlands Metro will become more expensive in 2026, as Midland Metro Limited (MML) has received approval from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board to raise fares. Single ticket prices will … Read More

Thursday, January 1, 2026 birmingham 1956 westmidlands history photography urban transformation architecture postwar heritage

The year 1956 captures a very different Birmingham from the bustling, modern city we know today. These vintage photographs offer a fascinating window into the streets, architecture, and daily life of the West Midlands over … Read More

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 police burglary theft birmingham cctv investigation stolen crime bankcard westmidlands

West Midlands Police are appealing for information to identify a man linked to the use of a stolen bank card in Birmingham. The card was reportedly used in multiple shops throughout July, sparking an investigation. To aid … Read More

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 housing greenbelt planning development westmidlands sandwell policy greybelt urbanplanning labour

The UK’s housing shortage remains a pressing issue, leaving many families displaced or stuck in temporary accommodation due to soaring rents and evictions. Local authorities face the difficult challenge of meeting housing … Read More

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 westmidlands police football maccabitelaviv ban antisemitism security controversy guildford birmingham sport

West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford is once again under intense scrutiny as he prepares to answer questions before the cross-party Home Affairs Committee on January 6. The ongoing dispute centers on a … Read More

Monday, December 29, 2025 meerasyal damehood westmidlands honours comedy britishasian literature drama charity bollywood

Meera Syal, the acclaimed actress, comedian, and writer, has been honoured with a damehood in the King’s New Year Honours list, joining many distinguished individuals from the West Midlands. Born Feroza Syal in Wolverhampton, … Read More

Monday, December 29, 2025 meerasyal westmidlands honours dbe literature drama charity community publicservice recognition

The King’s New Year Honours list proudly features 28 notable individuals from the West Midlands, celebrating their exceptional contributions to public life, culture, education, healthcare, and community service throughout the … Read More

Sunday, December 28, 2025 homelessness education children westmidlands shelter teachers childwelfare housingcrisis mentalhealth socialservices

More than half of teachers in the West Midlands have worked at schools where at least one pupil was homeless in the past 12 months, according to new research by the charity Shelter. Out of 7,127 surveyed state school teachers … Read More

Saturday, December 27, 2025 westmidlands 1963 thebeatles rotunda birmingham history music culture architecture heritage

In 1963, the West Midlands was on the cusp of transformation, blending its rich industrial heritage with the burgeoning energy of the 1960s cultural wave. That year marked the first visit of The Beatles to the region, an … Read More

Saturday, December 27, 2025 murder lifesentence birmingham gangcrime rape violence drugcrime westmidlands sentencing criminaljustice

In 2025, over 25 individuals from Birmingham and surrounding regions were sentenced to life imprisonment — a reflection of the severity of their offenses and the judiciary’s commitment to public safety. Life sentences are the … Read More