Figures show a high number of child abuse image crimes logged by police forces across West Midlands. The NSPCC seeks better online safeguards. Child Sex Abuse Image Crimes Rise in West Midlands Police Records Police logged many child abuse image crimes in the Midlands area. These figures came from several police forces: West Midlands had…
Bristol sees high crime rates, ranking among the most dangerous areas. Police record numerous offenses. Bristol Ranks Among Most Dangerous Places in England and Wales Hey, check this out; Bristol isn’t super safe. It ranks among England and Wales’ most dangerous spots. Police recorded over five million crimes. This happened in the year before September…
A new map highlights homicide hotspots, with West Midlands second only to London in violent crimes. Midlands Murder Map Reveals Dangerous Areas in England and Wales A new map shows where killings happen most. The West Midlands streets are quite dangerous, and crime poses challenges within this region. This map shows areas with the most…
Man attacked leaving pub in Digbeth. Robber demanded money, threatened victim. Police investigation ongoing. Digbeth Pub Goer Beaten at Bus Stop; Attacker Threatened to Kill Him Jason Cleal was hurt in a robbery, and he feels the police let him down. It happened while he waited for a bus. He was waiting in Digbeth on…
Police get powers in Sutton Coldfield to tackle trouble. Bans can last 48 hours. Sutton Coldfield Police Gain Powers to Tackle Town Centre Trouble Hey, so something’s been happening in Sutton Coldfield. There’s been some trouble downtown recently. Police now have more power there for the weekend. They can move people they think are causing…
Residents will fund a new road near Hereford for 40 years. The £40 million project will be paid via council tax. West Country Residents Face Forty Year Road Cost Burden A new road south of Hereford requires a big loan. It’s thirty million pounds, actually. One council member thinks it won’t help the north. The…
Stechford residents demand action after a fatal hit and run. Officials urge the driver to surrender to authorities. Stechford Hit And Run Driver Urged to Surrender After Fatal Crash A driver in Stechford hit someone and didn’t stop. People in Birmingham feel unsafe after this. Stechford residents want answers about a man’s death. He was…
Police in the West Midlands seized 27 supercars worth over £500,000 in 16 days, cutting car crime by 10%. West Midlands Police Seize Supercars in Car Crime Crackdown Operation Hey, did you hear about the car thefts in the West Midlands? Police there are working hard to stop crime groups. Car thefts went up a…
Unemployment surges in Birmingham, with Perry Barr hit hardest. Ill health contributes to rising jobless claims Birmingham Jobless Rate Soars: One in Six Out of Work in Some Areas Birmingham struggles with high unemployment. New data shows this issue is worsening. Perry Barr has the highest jobless rate, with one in six adults unemployed. This…
Leaders push for simpler rules to build homes on brownfield sites, aiming to end homelessness in the West Midlands. West Midlands Leaders Seek Easier Brownfield Builds to Combat Homelessness Leaders want easier brownfield redevelopment in the region. They discussed barriers to building homes on old industrial land. Officials hope to end homelessness and families staying…