Westmidlands

Thursday, November 20, 2025 sexualabuse rape childabuse justice sentencing westmidlands survivor predator bravery law

James Fletcher, a 77-year-old man from Rowley Regis, has been sentenced to five years in prison, plus an additional three years on licence, for a series of heinous sexual offenses spanning several years. Fletcher admitted to … Read More

Thursday, November 20, 2025 affordability housing westmidlands newcastle-under-lyme property zoopla ukhousing realestate homebuying prices

A surprising contender has emerged as the most affordable town in the West Midlands for 2025, outshining housing markets in Birmingham and the Black Country. Newcastle-under-Lyme stands out, with average property prices … Read More

Thursday, November 20, 2025 taser police inquest handsworth westmidlands incident knifeman fall trauma investigation

A West Midlands police officer has shared the devastating experience of Tasing a suspected knifeman who tragically fell from a third-floor window and later died in hospital. Pc Ryan Trowsdale testified at the inquest into the … Read More

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 ayuubabdi police taser fall inquest handsworth westmidlands incident death investigation

Ayuub Abdi, described by his family as a “kind-hearted family man” renowned for his “natural warmth,” tragically died after falling from the attic window of a Handsworth house on September 6, 2023. The … Read More

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 westmidlands transport budget finance wmca deficit levy metro localauthorities funding

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has made significant progress in addressing a major budget shortfall in its transport network funding. Originally projected to be nearly £120 million for the 2026/27 fiscal year, … Read More

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 murder stabbing coventry police investigation arrest tilehill westmidlands aldrichavenue homicide

A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a man in Coventry. West Midlands Police were called to Aldrich Avenue in Tile Hill at approximately 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18. Upon arrival, … Read More

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 midlandmetro fareincrease westmidlands tram transport wmca publictransport sustainability ticketprices concessions sport

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board has approved a fare increase for the Midland Metro tram service, citing the need to maintain the network’s financial sustainability. Tram fares have remained comparatively low … Read More

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 siberia coldsnap metoffice snow ice frost westmidlands scotland weatherwarning arctic

The United Kingdom is bracing for a burst of cold, wet, and icy weather this week as frigid air originating from Siberia crosses the Arctic Ocean and settles over the region. The Met Office has issued several yellow warnings … Read More

Monday, November 17, 2025 speeding fines westmidlands 20mph zones safety motorists police cameras birmingham

Drivers in the West Midlands have unexpectedly received speeding fines despite traveling under 30mph this year, a BirminghamLive investigation reveals. While many drivers assume the speed limit in residential areas is 30mph, … Read More

Monday, November 17, 2025 houseprices westmidlands birmingham propertymarket pricefall realestate rottonpark sandwell walsall westbromwich

House prices in several parts of the West Midlands have plunged by as much as £109,000 over a 12-month period, according to recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The analysis compared median house prices … Read More

Saturday, November 15, 2025 ambulance handover delays westmidlands healthcare staffordshire nhs resources winter pandemic

The West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) is currently experiencing the most severe hospital handover delays in the UK, surpassing all other regions “by some margin,” senior officials have revealed. In October … Read More

Friday, November 14, 2025 police crime guncrime shotgun dudley westmidlands arrest attemptedmurder stalking prison

Dramatic bodycam footage reveals the tense moment West Midlands Police arrested Leon Haughton, 34, the gunman responsible for a chilling shotgun attack in Dudley. The footage, evoking scenes from an action thriller, shows … Read More

Thursday, November 13, 2025 birmingham stabbing clementstreet knifeman police westmidlands violence investigation ambulance crime

West Midlands Police continue their search for a knifeman involved in a stabbing incident that left a man with serious injuries near Birmingham city centre. The attack occurred around 3:15am on Sunday, November 2, on Clement … Read More

Thursday, November 13, 2025 discrimination policing settlement law employment westmidlands policefederation victimisation disability leadership

Khizra Bano, a former inspector with West Midlands Police, has secured a six-figure settlement following a legal dispute over discrimination claims against the force. The amount, described as “considerable” by the Police … Read More

Thursday, November 13, 2025 grooming children nspcc onlinesafety sexualabuse westmidlands technology childprotection snapchat crime

Children as young as four are becoming victims of disturbing online grooming crimes, with offences more than doubling in the West Midlands region, according to new data from the NSPCC. The charity has called for immediate … Read More

Thursday, November 13, 2025 birmingham uninsured driving motorinsurersbureau westmidlands postcodes vehicleseizure roadsafety operationdriveinsured insurance

Recent data from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) highlights Birmingham as one of the UK’s most problematic areas for uninsured driving. Four Birmingham postcodes have been named among the top 15 worst offenders nationwide, … Read More

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 birmingham assault police arrest investigation violence crime westmidlands safety community

A 40-year-old man has been arrested in connection with two separate violent assaults on women in Birmingham. The first incident occurred on October 26 at approximately 5:15 pm on Moseley Road, where a woman was kicked in the … Read More

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 missing teenager birmingham police appeal westmidlands alexa search urgent safety

West Midlands Police are urgently seeking the public’s help to locate Alexa, a 16-year-old girl who has been missing for over 48 hours. Alexa was last seen in Birmingham on Sunday, November 9, and her current whereabouts … Read More

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 gunman gps attemptedmurder shooting wolverhampton dudley investigation westmidlands police crime

Leon Haughton, aged 34, has been sentenced to 32 years in prison after shooting a man at close range in a Dudley car park earlier this year. On April 6, at around 1:20 a.m., Haughton tracked his victim’s vehicle using GPS … Read More

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 birmingham police stabbing murder investigation publicsafety westmidlands crime patrols victim

West Midlands Police have issued a statement to address public concern following the tragic stabbing death of Katie Fox, 34, who was fatally attacked while waiting at a bus stop in Birmingham city centre. The unprovoked knife … Read More

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 missing teenager birmingham westmidlands appeal police harborne search urgent safety

West Midlands Police have issued an urgent appeal to help locate Kerry, a 13-year-old girl reported missing from Harborne, Birmingham. Authorities are asking anyone with information about Kerry’s whereabouts to contact them … Read More

Monday, November 10, 2025 midlands westmidlands deprivation poverty affluence lichfield staffordshire birmingham housing wealth

Several parts of the West Midlands have been identified as among the most affluent places in the country, where poverty is nearly non-existent. These upmarket towns and villages offer residents a comfortable lifestyle, free … Read More

Sunday, November 9, 2025 birmingham vehiclecrime westmidlands crimestats edgbaston ladywood smithswood smallheath cartheft crimemapping

Newly released data from West Midlands Police, published on police.uk, highlights the Birmingham areas most affected by vehicle crime in the past 12 months. Birmingham city centre tops the list, with a staggering 623 recorded … Read More

Saturday, November 8, 2025 walsall roadrage assault knifeattack injury policeinvestigation westmidlands violence crime selfdefense

A man in Walsall has been left with serious injuries to both hands after being stabbed in a violent assault linked to a road rage confrontation. The victim, who wishes to remain anonymous, was attacked following a dispute … Read More