Police Drones Deployed at Villa Park and Molineux in UK First to Enhance Crowd Safety Friday, February 20, 2026 drones policing public safety football premierleague surveillance westmidlands security technology emergency sport In a pioneering move for UK law enforcement, West Midlands Police have partnered with the Premier League, Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and the National Police Chiefs Council to permanently install drones at Villa … Read More
New Birmingham Depot to Boost West Midlands Bus Network Overhaul Friday, February 20, 2026 birmingham bus depot franchising wmca westmidlands publictransport investment competition infrastructure sport A new bus depot is set to be constructed in Birmingham as part of the West Midlands Combined Authority’s (WMCA) ambitious strategy to take control of the region’s bus network. The proposed East Birmingham Depot, located … Read More
'How much is an uzi?' – Birmingham Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Attempted Firearms Sales Wednesday, February 18, 2026 birmingham firearms crime police investigation firearmssales sentencing westmidlands prohibitedweapons court A 24-year-old Birmingham man, Delayni Woodcock, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being caught attempting to sell illegal firearms. West Midlands Police’s Major Crime Unit launched an investigation after … Read More
Teenagers to Scrutinize West Midlands Police Stop and Search Practices Wednesday, February 18, 2026 stopandsearch useofforce youthpanel policeaccountability westmidlands simonfoster policing youthengagement policeoversight community Teenagers aged 14 to 24 will soon play a crucial role in monitoring how West Midlands Police use stop and search and use of force powers to ensure fairness and accountability. This innovative initiative, spearheaded by West … Read More
House Prices in Birmingham’s Prestigious Edgbaston Fall by £30,000 in a Year Tuesday, February 17, 2026 edgbaston birmingham houseprices propertymarket realestate westmidlands housingdecline b15 homeowners markettrends Homeowners in one of Birmingham’s most affluent neighborhoods have been confronted with a concerning decline in property values. Recent data reveals that the average house price in the B15 postcode, encompassing Edgbaston, … Read More
Met Office Issues Yellow Ice Warning for West Midlands and Staffordshire Monday, February 16, 2026 metoffice icewarning westmidlands staffordshire weatheralert winter coldsnap icyroads safety ukweather The Met Office has issued a yellow ice warning covering Staffordshire and 60 other regions across the UK from 6pm on February 16 until 10am on February 17. This alert follows a period of rain, sleet, and hill snow during … Read More