Parents Warned as Measles Returns to Midlands Amid Dropping Vaccination Rates Saturday, January 31, 2026 measles vaccination mmr westmidlands birmingham publichealth ukhsa immunity outbreaks children A concerning decline in vaccination rates has led to the resurgence of measles in the UK, with the West Midlands emerging as a significant hotspot. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, uptake of the MMR vaccine among young … Read More
Faces of West Midlands' Most Wanted: Longtime Fugitives Still at Large Saturday, January 31, 2026 westmidlands mostwanted fugitives police crime appeal drugdealer burglary assault publicsafety West Midlands Police have long maintained a most wanted list featuring individuals sought for serious crimes. While many are apprehended following public tips or increased pressure, some suspects remain elusive, with their … Read More
Transport Minister Emphasizes Safety for Women and Girls on Midlands Trains Friday, January 30, 2026 transport safety women trains publicownership westmidlands britishtransportpolice railfares punctuality government sport 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 … Read More
West Midlands Police Stop and Search Disproportionately Targets Black and Ethnic Minority Communities Wednesday, January 28, 2026 westmidlands stopandsearch policing disproportionality ethnicity useofforce bodywornvideo transparency communityfeedback simonfoster Black and ethnic minority individuals in the West Midlands remain significantly more likely to be subjected to stop and search by local police, according to the latest annual report from West Midlands Police and Crime … Read More
Thug Jailed for Attempted Chainsaw Attack on Dog Walker Wednesday, January 28, 2026 chainsaw assault dogwalker solihull whitsey attack prison westmidlands wounding crime A man from Solihull has been sentenced to prison after attempting to attack a dog walker with a chainsaw. The incident took place on May 28, 2025, near Gospel Lane and Brookvale Road, Olton, while the victim was walking his … Read More
Every hate crime in West Midlands to be investigated by detectives to restore trust after Maccabi fan ban controversy Tuesday, January 27, 2026 westmidlands hatecrime policing antisemitism communitytrust football maccabitelaviv operationstrive policeaccountability ai sport West Midlands Police’s new acting chief constable, Scott Green, has vowed to repair the damage caused by the controversial ban on Israeli football fans at a recent match in Birmingham. The incident has strained relations … Read More