Westmidlands

Thursday, March 12, 2026 birmingham abandoned cars westmidlands cargraveyard urbandecay environment localauthorities dumping neglect

On the edge of Birmingham lies an unofficial car graveyard, a growing collection of abandoned vehicles that tell a story of neglect and urban decay. Despite efforts by local authorities to tackle the problem, the number of … Read More

Thursday, March 12, 2026 busfare fuelprices publictransport westmidlands passengernumbers busfranchising transportation inflation midlands travel sport

A recent decline in bus passenger numbers across the West Midlands has raised concerns among local councillors and transport officials. Data presented to the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Transport Delivery Overview and … Read More

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 birmingham carjacking attack hijab erdington gravellyhill assault police investigation westmidlands

West Midlands Police have released CCTV footage following a disturbing attempted carjacking in Birmingham, where a woman’s hijab was forcibly removed. The incident unfolded on Monday, March 9, at approximately 6.30pm, near … Read More

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 safety crime midlands northwarwickshire birmingham commuter rural population towns westmidlands

A recent study has identified North Warwickshire as the safest area in the Midlands, located just a short five-minute drive from the crime-heavy city of Birmingham. This highlights how quickly the environment can change from … Read More

Monday, March 9, 2026 midlands housing realestate propertyprices b94 b93 edgbaston hockleyheath tanworthinarden westmidlands

Latest housing market data reveals an unsettling trend for residents of some of the Midlands’ most prestigious villages. The B94 postcode area, known for its leafy landscapes, quiet streets, and low crime rates, has … Read More

Sunday, March 8, 2026 rats rodent pestcontrol westmidlands birmingham binstrike flooding climate infestations rentokil

The West Midlands has experienced a significant increase in rat complaints over the past year, with confirmed rodent activity rising by 16%, according to pest control specialists Rentokil. This surge is reflective of a … Read More

Saturday, March 7, 2026 collision birmingham kingstandingroad police roadclosure westmidlands traffic emergency crash incident

Kingstanding Road in Birmingham has been closed this evening due to a serious collision. West Midlands Police responded to the incident near the junction with Kings Road on Saturday, March 7. Authorities have not yet … Read More

Saturday, March 7, 2026 ferrari m6 speeding westmidlands supercar trafficcameras drivingban recklessdriving mercedes motorway

A Ferrari supercar driver pushed the limits on the M6 in the West Midlands, reaching a terrifying speed of 127mph—nearly double the motorway speed limit. What started as an exhilarating thrill quickly turned sour when the … Read More

Saturday, March 7, 2026 birmingham cartheft crime cars theft police chopshop vehiclecrime westmidlands carcannibalism

The piercing wail of a car alarm shattered my sleep, dragging me from a strange dream into a harsher reality. As I woke, my girlfriend quickly rushed to the window, and I followed moments later, catching sight of a disturbing … Read More

Friday, March 6, 2026 westmidlands busservice ondemand publictransport drivershortages congestion ringandride transportation accessibility mobility sport

The West Midlands Bus On-Demand service, including the Ring and Ride and Coventry On Demand networks, has experienced a noticeable decline in passenger journeys between October and December 2025. During this period, 54,500 … Read More

Thursday, March 5, 2026 shooting suttoncoldfield westmidlands police crime investigation bikers attemptedmurder cctv castlevale

West Midlands Police have launched a public appeal for information following a serious shooting in Sutton Coldfield in late January. The incident left a man in his 20s in critical condition, while a woman sustained minor … Read More

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 birmingham robbery petrolstation shell police cctv investigation westmidlands crime suspect

Police are appealing to the public for assistance after a robbery occurred at a Birmingham petrol station. The incident took place just before 9pm on December 30 at the Shell petrol station located on Stratford Road. West … Read More

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 westmidlands railway passengersatisfaction punctuality value transportfocus trainservices cleanliness safety publictransport sport

Recent surveys reveal how passengers rate train services across the West Midlands, offering insights into punctuality, value for money, and overall satisfaction. The data, collected by the independent watchdog Transport Focus … Read More

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 westmidlands bailviolation highspeedchase dangerousdriving audirs3 policepursuit wolverhamptoncourt sentencing assault rowleyregis

Asad Shakil, 23, was explicitly ordered to keep away from the West Midlands as part of his bail conditions. However, on the evening of January 21, he was spotted speeding through Rowley Regis in a black rental Audi RS3, … Read More

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 birmingham carcrime edgbaston vehicletheft crimehotspots smallheath smithswood burglary westmidlands policing

Over the past year, Birmingham residents have reported thousands of car thefts and break-ins to the police. However, certain areas experience these vehicle crimes far more frequently, leaving local homeowners at a higher … Read More

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 assault dudley stanleyknife hockeystick familyfeud sentencing dangerousdriving violence westmidlands court sport

A father and son duo brutally assaulted a man in Dudley town centre, armed with a Stanley knife and a hockey stick, sparking concern amid a long-standing family dispute. The attack unfolded in broad daylight on November 7, … Read More

Monday, March 2, 2026 missing schoolboy sandwell westmidlands police urgent appeal search public 999

West Midlands Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate Mccallum, a schoolboy from Sandwell, who went missing early Monday morning, March 2. He was last seen shortly before 9 a.m., and his disappearance is causing … Read More

Monday, March 2, 2026 costofliving householdsupportfund westmidlands energysupport financialaid worcestershire dwp foodbank welfare lowincome

Households across six districts in the West Midlands are being encouraged to apply for up to £500 in free financial support before the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Household Support Fund (HSF) scheme closes. This … Read More

Monday, March 2, 2026 harassment publictransport trainsafety britishtransportpolice 61016 westmidlands studentlife womensafety reporting sport

Izzy, a 21-year-old university student from Wolverhampton, never imagined her routine train journeys would become scenes of distress. Over a span of just five months, she experienced two separate incidents of harassment while … Read More

Sunday, March 1, 2026 theft whisky police halesowen shoplifting cctv crime westmidlands security investigation

Police are appealing for information after two men threatened security staff during a theft at a Halesowen shop. The incident occurred on Queensway at around 7pm on Wednesday, February 18, when eleven bottles of whisky were … Read More

Sunday, March 1, 2026 speeding westmidlands recklessdriving motorway police traffic speedingcameras safety mercedes bmw

Speeds rivaling those of Formula 1 drivers have been recorded on the roads of the West Midlands, raising serious concerns about driver safety. Rather than on a racetrack like Silverstone, these extreme velocities were clocked … Read More

Sunday, March 1, 2026 speeding westmidlands police cameras mobile vans traffic enforcement safety newtonroad

Each year, thousands of drivers in the West Midlands are caught speeding by police speed camera vans. These marked mobile units, easily recognized by speed camera symbols, actively patrol various roads to enforce speed limits … Read More

Saturday, February 28, 2026 birmingham sprint transport buses traffic infrastructure westmidlands speedlimits publictransport urbanplanning sport

Birmingham city centre is poised for significant transformation as the Sprint initiative proposes new traffic regulations including 20mph speed limits and dedicated bus-only roads. These changes aim to improve public … Read More

Saturday, February 28, 2026 westmidlands henleyinarden themount thebullshead pubrescue glynnpurnell hospitality localbusiness pubculture foodanddrink

The Mount, a well-known pub in Henley-in-Arden, West Midlands, was set to close its doors on March 15 following the departure of renowned chef Glynn Purnell. However, the historic venue has been saved by the owners of nearby … Read More