Midlands Drivers Fined for Speeding Under 30mph in 20mph Zones Sunday, February 1, 2026 midlands speeding 20mph zones fines drivers westmidlands safety enforcement residential Drivers across the West Midlands have been surprised to find speeding fines in the post despite travelling at speeds under 30mph. Many were caught exceeding the 20mph limits set in certain zones, particularly residential … Read More
Midlands Towns Where Your Postcode Influences Life Expectancy Sunday, February 1, 2026 lifespan westmidlands bromsgrove sandwell wolverhampton ons postcode health longevity statistics New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) highlights significant differences in average life expectancy across towns in the West Midlands. The analysis shows that where you live can have a major impact on how … Read More
Birmingham Police Officer Dismissed for Assaulting Boyfriend During Domestic Dispute Sunday, February 1, 2026 birmingham police officer assault domestic violence grossmisconduct dismissal protectionorder westmidlands A Birmingham police officer has been dismissed without notice after she punched her boyfriend and grabbed his throat during a heated argument at his home. PC Furlong, who was off-duty and had been drinking, momentarily lost … Read More
Parents Warned as Measles Returns to Midlands Amid Dropping Vaccination Rates Saturday, January 31, 2026 measles vaccination mmr westmidlands birmingham publichealth ukhsa immunity outbreaks children A concerning decline in vaccination rates has led to the resurgence of measles in the UK, with the West Midlands emerging as a significant hotspot. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, uptake of the MMR vaccine among young … Read More
Faces of West Midlands' Most Wanted: Longtime Fugitives Still at Large Saturday, January 31, 2026 westmidlands mostwanted fugitives police crime appeal drugdealer burglary assault publicsafety West Midlands Police have long maintained a most wanted list featuring individuals sought for serious crimes. While many are apprehended following public tips or increased pressure, some suspects remain elusive, with their … Read More
Birmingham's Most Dangerous Streets: Where Serious Crimes Are Most Frequent Saturday, January 31, 2026 birmingham crime violence lozells aston police offences handsworth southyardley westmidlands Recent analysis of West Midlands Police crime data for 2025 has identified Birmingham’s most dangerous streets, highlighting where the highest numbers of serious crimes occur. These offenses include severe acts such as … Read More