Four more men arrested in connection to hare coursing and violent disorder incidents across the county. More Arrests Made After Hare Coursing and Violent Disorder Incident Cops arrested four more men. It relates to violent crimes across the county. The probe started after complaints on January 25. These included hare coursing and dangerous driving. Police…
Solihull Council greenlights 18 homes in Balsall Common including affordable housing, amid debate over “grey belt” land. Homes Approved in Balsall Common Despite “Grey Belt” Concerns Solihull planners approved a housing plan. Rainier Developments wants to build homes at Catchems Corner in Balsall Common. They applied in 2023 for 18 homes. The Solihull Council planning…
A Land Rover erupted in flames in Solihull, prompting a JLR probe and closing a major road for five hours. Land Rover Fire Shuts Down Solihull Road JLR Investigates Incident JLR is looking into a fire incident. A £60,000 Land Rover caught fire suddenly, and the road had to close for about five hours. Pankaj…
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…