West Midlands Police Stop and Search Disproportionately Targets Black and Ethnic Minority Communities Wednesday, January 28, 2026 westmidlands stopandsearch policing disproportionality ethnicity useofforce bodywornvideo transparency communityfeedback simonfoster Black and ethnic minority individuals in the West Midlands remain significantly more likely to be subjected to stop and search by local police, according to the latest annual report from West Midlands Police and Crime … Read More
Thug Jailed for Attempted Chainsaw Attack on Dog Walker Wednesday, January 28, 2026 chainsaw assault dogwalker solihull whitsey attack prison westmidlands wounding crime A man from Solihull has been sentenced to prison after attempting to attack a dog walker with a chainsaw. The incident took place on May 28, 2025, near Gospel Lane and Brookvale Road, Olton, while the victim was walking his … Read More
Birmingham City to Miss Five Key Players Against Oxford United Wednesday, January 28, 2026 birmingham injuries championship oxford demarai gray alex cochrane hamstring recovery sport Birmingham City face a challenging match against Oxford United this weekend as manager Chris Davies confirms that five players will be unavailable due to injury. The club’s injury woes show little sign of improving before the … Read More
Exact Date Brighter Evenings Return to the UK – Sooner Than You Think Wednesday, January 28, 2026 daylight uk winter spring clocks evening seasonal astronomical meteorological sunlight January is often seen as the bleakest month of the year, with its cold temperatures, gray skies, and short, dark days that start and end in gloom. The combination of chilly weather and limited daylight leaves many longing for … Read More
Midland Water Company Faces Watchdog Warnings for Six Consecutive Years Wednesday, January 28, 2026 southstaffordshire watersupply ofwat regulation watermanagement leakage demandmanagement infrastructure environmentalrisk watercompanies A Midlands-based water company, South Staffordshire Water, has been repeatedly warned by industry regulators about risks to its water supply, according to documents revealed from Ofwat, the Environment Agency, and the … Read More
80-Year-Old Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder After 84-Year-Old Woman's Death Tuesday, January 27, 2026 murder arrest investigation shropshire police homicide hospital elderly crime suspect A tragic death has sparked a murder investigation after an 84-year-old woman was found dead at a home in Prees Higher Heath, Shropshire. West Mercia Police responded to reports of concern for safety at a property on Woodlands … Read More