People seeking the companionship of a new pet during the Covid-19 lockdown are being conned by cruel fraudsters – with victims handing over hundreds of pounds for kittens and pups being falsely advertised for sale. We’re urging people to be aware of online scams targeting residents seeking a furry friend to help them through the […]
WM Police have arrested five people following a stabbing at a car garage in Smethwick yesterday (27 April). Police were called to Oldbury Road, shortly before 6pm yesterday, following reports a man in his 20s suffered serious slash wound injuries to his arm. Police believe an argument took place between a group of men, when […]
The Holy month of Ramadan will surely be testing the Taqwa of some Muslims this year as English.alarabiya.net reports that Muslims living in Britain will be fasting for an estimated 19 hours throughout this month. Given the fact that Ramadan occurs during the summer season this year, fasting will prove to be a very challenging task […]
Students in England are being encouraged to apply for student finance as soon as possible to ensure their finances are in place for the new academic year. That’s the message from the Student Loans Company (SLC) which has ensured that the application service has remained open to students as part of its response to the […]
A new online learning platform to help boost the nation’s skills while people are staying at home, has been launched today (28 April) by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson. Online platform ‘The Skills Toolkit’ will help people to build their skills during the coronavirus outbreak and beyond. Free courses are available through a new online platform hosted on […]
WM Police charged two teenagers with attempted murder over a fight in which a boy was stabbed in the back. Our officers were called to Chapelhouse Road, Solihull, at 2.40pm on Sunday (26 April) following reports of a nearby disorder. A 16-year-old boy was found with a serious knife wound to the back; he remains […]
Eight men have been arrested following the murder of a man who was stabbed to death in Smethwick. Two men aged 19, as well as a 21-year-old and a 20-year-old have been arrested on suspicion of murder, while three others aged , 20, 21 and 22, have been held on suspicion of assisting an offender. […]
The families of health and care workers on the frontline in England will benefit from a new life assurance scheme during the pandemic, developed after discussions with health and social care unions. The families of health and care workers on the frontline in England will benefit from a new life assurance scheme during the coronavirus […]
Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced today (Monday 27 April). Rishi Sunak said the new Bounce Back Loans scheme, which will provide loans of up to £50,000, would help bolster the existing package of support available to the smallest […]
WM Police recently asked everyone to send in suggested names for their future canine crime fighters. The response was brilliant and thousands of names were received. There were some great suggestions and WM Police said it was a tough decision whittling it down to just seven. winning names: Royal, Doyle, Prayer, Angel, Florence, Hope and […]