'How much is an uzi?' – Birmingham Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Attempted Firearms Sales Wednesday, February 18, 2026 birmingham firearms crime police investigation firearmssales sentencing westmidlands prohibitedweapons court A 24-year-old Birmingham man, Delayni Woodcock, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being caught attempting to sell illegal firearms. West Midlands Police’s Major Crime Unit launched an investigation after … Read More
Teenagers to Scrutinize West Midlands Police Stop and Search Practices Wednesday, February 18, 2026 stopandsearch useofforce youthpanel policeaccountability westmidlands simonfoster policing youthengagement policeoversight community Teenagers aged 14 to 24 will soon play a crucial role in monitoring how West Midlands Police use stop and search and use of force powers to ensure fairness and accountability. This innovative initiative, spearheaded by West … Read More
House Prices in Birmingham’s Prestigious Edgbaston Fall by £30,000 in a Year Tuesday, February 17, 2026 edgbaston birmingham houseprices propertymarket realestate westmidlands housingdecline b15 homeowners markettrends Homeowners in one of Birmingham’s most affluent neighborhoods have been confronted with a concerning decline in property values. Recent data reveals that the average house price in the B15 postcode, encompassing Edgbaston, … Read More
Met Office Issues Yellow Ice Warning for West Midlands and Staffordshire Monday, February 16, 2026 metoffice icewarning westmidlands staffordshire weatheralert winter coldsnap icyroads safety ukweather The Met Office has issued a yellow ice warning covering Staffordshire and 60 other regions across the UK from 6pm on February 16 until 10am on February 17. This alert follows a period of rain, sleet, and hill snow during … Read More
School Run Parents Warned Over ‘Dangerous’ Parking After Fire Engine Delay on 999 Call Monday, February 16, 2026 parking safety emergency fireengine schoolrun police robertsprimary lowergornal enforcement westmidlands A fire engine responding to a 999 emergency call was delayed due to illegally parked vehicles near Roberts Primary School in Lower Gornal, prompting a serious warning from local police. Officers from the Dudley North … Read More
The Most Dangerous Bus Route in the West Midlands: Inside the 74 Service Monday, February 16, 2026 westmidlands bus crime violence safety publictransport dudley birmingham theft police sport The 74 bus service, which operates daily across a large portion of the West Midlands, has been named as the region’s most dangerous bus route due to the frequency of violent incidents reported onboard. Between July and … Read More