Shock as Drink-Driving Rates on UK Roads Higher Than Expected Over Christmas Sunday, January 4, 2026 drinkdriving christmas police breathalyser ukroads enforcement motoring safety alcohollimit roadcrime New data reveals that drink-driving is a significant problem on Britain’s roads during the Christmas period. Over the last three festive seasons, approximately one in ten motorists stopped and breathalysed by police … Read More
Life Inside the UK's Burglary Hotspot: Families in Edgbaston Share Their Stories Sunday, January 4, 2026 edgbaston burglary crime theft families fear jewellery police birmingham security Shattered glass, stolen children’s shoes, and families living in constant fear—this is the harsh reality faced by residents of Edgbaston, Birmingham, the UK’s burglary hotspot. The B15 postcode, covering much of Edgbaston, … Read More
‘I thought we lived in a nice area of Birmingham – now we’re scared and want to leave’ Sunday, January 4, 2026 birmingham edgbaston burglary crime police homesecurity theft community fear safety A Birmingham mother and her daughter returned from choir practice to find their Edgbaston home shattered by burglars, turning their lives upside down. Once seen as a peaceful neighborhood, their B15 postcode has recently been … Read More
Off-Duty West Midlands Police Officer Dismissed After Assault at Private Club Saturday, January 3, 2026 police assault westmidlands court dismissal misconduct cctv offduty violence professionalism A West Midlands Police officer has been dismissed without notice after assaulting a man at a private members club while off duty. PC Clayton, 41, was recorded on CCTV launching a violent attack that left his victim … Read More
The Birmingham Criminals Sentenced in 2025 for Inciting Racial Conflict Thursday, January 1, 2026 birmingham racism extremism violence terrorism sentencing police protests football hatecrime sport In 2025, Birmingham, known for its rich cultural diversity, found itself at the heart of escalating racial tensions that gripped parts of the UK. A mixture of international conflicts, domestic unrest, and divisive actions … Read More
Most Dramatic Birmingham Videos of 2025: From Gun Smuggling to Firework Chaos Wednesday, December 31, 2025 birmingham police crime fireworks gunsmuggling drugsraid ebikes knifecrime carchase streetracing Throughout 2025, Birmingham and the West Midlands have witnessed a series of dramatic and gripping incidents captured on police footage. From high-stakes arrests to chaotic public disturbances, these videos offer a stark … Read More