Dudley MP Raises Alarm Over Rising Crime Impacting Town Centre Traders Thursday, March 12, 2026 dudley crime antisocial safety traders shoplifting police community highstreets westmidlands Dudley MP Sonia Kumar has spoken out amid growing concerns over safety in the town centre, where traders and shoppers face increasing threats from crime and antisocial behaviour. Ms Kumar recently participated in a roundtable … Read More
Inside Birmingham’s Unofficial Car Graveyard Thursday, March 12, 2026 birmingham abandoned cars westmidlands cargraveyard urbandecay environment localauthorities dumping neglect On the edge of Birmingham lies an unofficial car graveyard, a growing collection of abandoned vehicles that tell a story of neglect and urban decay. Despite efforts by local authorities to tackle the problem, the number of … Read More
Iran War and Fare Hike Pose Double Challenge for Midlands Bus Services Amid Declining Passenger Numbers Thursday, March 12, 2026 busfare fuelprices publictransport westmidlands passengernumbers busfranchising transportation inflation midlands travel sport A recent decline in bus passenger numbers across the West Midlands has raised concerns among local councillors and transport officials. Data presented to the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Transport Delivery Overview and … Read More
Police Release CCTV Footage After Woman Has Hijab Pulled Off in Attempted Carjacking Near Birmingham Station Tuesday, March 10, 2026 birmingham carjacking attack hijab erdington gravellyhill assault police investigation westmidlands West Midlands Police have released CCTV footage following a disturbing attempted carjacking in Birmingham, where a woman’s hijab was forcibly removed. The incident unfolded on Monday, March 9, at approximately 6.30pm, near … Read More
Safest Area in the Midlands Lies Just Minutes from Birmingham Tuesday, March 10, 2026 safety crime midlands northwarwickshire birmingham commuter rural population towns westmidlands A recent study has identified North Warwickshire as the safest area in the Midlands, located just a short five-minute drive from the crime-heavy city of Birmingham. This highlights how quickly the environment can change from … Read More
Inside the Midlands’ Most Exclusive Villages Where House Prices Have Dropped Significantly Monday, March 9, 2026 midlands housing realestate propertyprices b94 b93 edgbaston hockleyheath tanworthinarden westmidlands Latest housing market data reveals an unsettling trend for residents of some of the Midlands’ most prestigious villages. The B94 postcode area, known for its leafy landscapes, quiet streets, and low crime rates, has … Read More