Officers in Darlaston have dismantled a suspected cannabis farm and recovered two weapons following a police operation. The incident began on Sunday, 6 October, when police responded to reports of firearms being carried by passengers in two vehicles. Upon arrival, one of the cars attempted to flee but broke down nearby and was abandoned. Officers […]
A man has been arrested after a series of carjackings and incidents of vehicle damage in Birmingham city centre, all occurring within a 30-minute span yesterday afternoon. The 34-year-old suspect was detained by police after targeting two cars, a moped, and damaging two other vehicles. The string of events began at around 3:40 pm, when […]
Low pressure is firmly in charge, with sunny spells and showers throughout. There will be some heavy showers and thunderstorms at times for central, and particularly southern areas of the UK, until midweek. A Yellow National Severe Weather Warning for thunderstorms has been issued for parts of southern England and south Wales from 4pm today […]
A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident in which a car was driven into a group of people on Livery Street, Birmingham, early Friday morning. The arrest took place at a property in the city just before 9am today, and the suspect has been taken into custody for […]
Sukhwinder Singh Kang, 33, of Camberley, Surrey, who had previously pleaded guilty to three counts of providing unregulated immigration advice and services, and four counts of fraud, was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on 27 September 2024. He received a concurrent sentence of 16 months’ imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, along with 150 hours of […]
Khadija Sulamain, lead chaplain for the multi-faith force at West Midlands Police (WMP), has been honoured as one of the Top 50 most influential Muslims in Europe. Sulamain won the prestigious Equality X accolade for her outstanding contributions to promoting inclusivity within the force and beyond. Her work has focused on building relationships with community […]
Detectives investigating a series of distraction burglaries across Birmingham, Sandwell, and Solihull are urgently appealing to the public for help in locating a man linked to the offences. Police are seeking Bernard McDonagh, also known as Bernard Lovell, aged 59, who is wanted in connection with the burglaries, in which elderly women have been targeted. […]
For those passionate about travel, touring, and outdoor exploration, the UK’s National Leisure Vehicle Showcase is the must-attend event of the year. Set to span an impressive 11 halls, this expansive showcase is the ultimate destination for anyone interested in campervans, motorhomes, caravans, and trailer tents. Whether you’re an experienced tourer or looking to embark […]
An international drug trafficker who was once one of the UK’s most wanted men has today been jailed for 20 years. James Stevenson custody imageJames ‘Jamie’ Stevenson, 59, masterminded a plot to smuggle nearly a tonne of cocaine from Ecuador to Glasgow Fruit Market Ltd in the city’s Kennedy Street. The huge consignment had a […]
A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a car attack that left several people injured in Livery Street on Friday morning. The incident occurred near *The Tunnel* nightclub, and police were called to the scene around 3am. According to a police statement, the vehicle was driven into a group of […]