A man was injured in Tipton. A Ford Fiesta at the scene appeared to have blood on it. Police are investigating. Man Attacked in Tipton; Car Shows Possible Blood on Driver’s Door Okay, so listen to what happened in the Black Country. A man got hurt after an attack on a street. It happened by…
New speed camera vans target problem roads in the Midlands. Data reveals locations with the most speeding offenses. More Speed Camera Vans Deployed in Midlands High Risk Roads Targeted West Midlands Police got more speed camera vans. They watch traffic closely in problem spots. These vans park on roadsides, watching for speeders. You never know…
Birmingham’s street racing ban, allowing jail time, continues. The ban covers multiple areas until at least 2027. Birmingham Street Racing Ban Extended: Jail Time Possible for Drivers Street racing is illegal around Birmingham. Courts issued some rules about it. These rules stop dangerous driving events. A judge looked at these rules again in late February.…
Drunk Birmingham Mum Hannah Willis’ attack creates a court dilemma on how to decide her punishment. Birmingham Mum Kicks Officer, Court Faces Dilemma on Punishment Hannah Willis, 37, felt sorry after she attacked someone and apologized for her actions. She created a court problem, and the court needed to decide her punishment. Hannah Willis kicked…
A mother and her three children are homeless after a series of unfortunate events following the death of her partner. Family Homeless After Partner’s Death Triggers Bad Luck Domino Effect A family of four is homeless. They have nowhere to live right now, after spending a year on sofas, in hotels, and B&Bs. Two local…
Extra funding allows West Midlands to fix 88000 potholes. This will improve road safety and driving conditions significantly. West Midlands Awarded Enough Cash to Fill 88000 Potholes The West Midlands got extra money for road repairs. It’s enough to fix 88,000 potholes. West Midlands roads have lots of potholes. Richard Parker announced more highway repair…
West Bromwich High Street struggles, with numerous takeaways, barber shops, and concerns about safety and cleanliness. Midland Street Dominated by Empty Barber Shops and Takeaways I checked out West Bromwich High Street. It was a Thursday morning in the Black Country. The market was busy with people. Shops had Valentine’s Day decorations. But some parts…
Jean Murphy, 75, injured in a fall caused by a raised paving stone, was denied compensation due to a minor height difference. Pensioner Denied Compensation After Fall Due to Paving Stone Height Jean Murphy, 75, tripped and got hurt. She fell on a raised paving stone near her home. This happened in Yew Tree, West…
Report shows drug involvement in 50% of serious crimes in West Midlands. Increased treatment aims at reducing harm. Drug Link to Half of West Midlands Murders, Crime; Treatment Expanded In Birmingham and the West Midlands, many got help for addiction. This aimed to lower crime in the region. The Police and Crime Commissioner shared this…
WMCA approves budget increasing council transport levy but avoids additional taxes for residents in 2025/26. West Midlands Budget Approved With No Extra Tax Burden on Residents The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) approved their budget. The WMCA Board met on February 7th to discuss it. Councils will pay more into the transport fund, but taxpayers…