A new map reveals the most dangerous West Midlands areas, with Birmingham seeing high crime rates; 1 in 8 people impacted. West Midlands Crime Hotspots Mapped: 1 in 8 Witness Crime Birmingham has a high crime rate. One in eight people there may face crime, making it the most dangerous city in the West Midlands.…
West Midlands combats drug-related crime via expanded support, addressing links in murders and serious incidents. Drug Link in Half of West Midlands Serious Crimes Treatment Expands A lot of people in the West Midlands area received help. They were dealing with drug and alcohol problems. This effort aims to lower crime levels in the area.…
Caught on camera: A man attacked a woman, then leapt in front of a moving car in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. Man Attacks Woman Before Jumping in Front of Car in Birmingham Hey, check this out. A man seemingly attacked a woman on Caroline Street in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter around 9 PM on Monday, February 3rd.…
Teacher gets £100 fine and court judgement after helping at prom. Fine was issued by Parkingeye, contested by the teacher. Teacher’s Kind Act Leads to Parking Fine and Court Judgement Nightmare A teacher helped at a school prom. She got a parking fine. It cost £100. She also got a court judgement. Nicola Davies helped…
Recycling collections are halted amid the bin strike. Some could be burned, council admits. Birmingham Recycling Could Be Burned During Bin Strike Council Admits Birmingham’s bin strike might affect recycling. Union members are striking this month and in March. The council admits some recycling could be burned. Recycling collections are now stopped. Residents should take…
New café bakery opens in Sutton Coldfield, offering fresh daily surprises from chef baking on site. Surprise Café Opens in Sutton Coldfield with No Set Menu Promise A new café opened in Wylde Green. Sweetfields Café and Bakery now occupies a former bookmaker’s. It sits on the border of Erdington and Sutton Coldfield. The location…
Birmingham faces 7.5% council tax rise amid budget cuts. Residents express anger over declining services and increased costs. Birmingham Tax Hike Angers Residents Paying More for Less Service Birmingham residents now see the budget’s impact. The council faces a financial crisis, implementing cuts and raising council tax. This affects every part of city life, and…
The West Midlands Combined Authority’s newly approved budget ensures no additional tax burden for residents despite transport levy increases. West Midlands Budget Approved No Extra Tax for Local Residents The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) approved their budget. They met Friday, February 7th, to consider it. Councils will pay more to the transport fund, but…
Birmingham schoolchildren targeted in robberies. Police patrols increased in Kingstanding; safety advice issued. Police Increase Patrols Due to Robberies Targeting Schoolchildren Hey, there’s been some trouble in Birmingham. Police are watching schools more closely, as schools sent alerts about a robber targeting kids. He’s been snatching phones. This guy is around Kingstanding, near the pub…
England prepares for possible snow next week. Manchester and Birmingham could each receive 5 inches of snow. UK Braces for Snow Blizzard Next Week Two Major Cities Face Disruption England may see snow continue next week. Weather maps show flurries this weekend. These flurries could stick around until Monday. Arctic conditions will probably last. Data…