Blistering Attack on West Midlands Regeneration as Former Mayor Condemns Neglect of Stourbridge Wednesday, February 11, 2026 stourbridge regeneration dudley council investment neglect westmidlands urbanplanning towncentre infrastructure At a recent meeting of Dudley’s Communities and Growth Scrutiny Committee, former mayor and long-serving councillor Ian Kettle delivered a scathing critique of the local authority’s approach to Stourbridge town centre … Read More
West Midlands Planners Consider Residential Development on Cherished Green Space Near Hazardous Road Tuesday, February 10, 2026 westmidlands sandwell residentialdevelopment greenspace vulnerablechildren hollowaybank trafficsafety planningpermission communityconcerns urbanplanning Plans are underway to construct four residential homes for vulnerable children on a much-valued green space off Holloway Bank, West Bromwich. Despite previous objections from local residents, Sandwell Council’s planning … Read More
Birmingham Teen to Be Sentenced for the Random Killing of 12-Year-Old Leo Ross Tuesday, February 10, 2026 birmingham teenager murder stabbing leoross randomattack sentencing westmidlands knifecrime violence A Birmingham teenager is due to be sentenced for the fatal stabbing of 12-year-old Leo Ross, in what authorities describe as a random and senseless attack. Leo, a pupil at Christ Church Church of England Secondary Academy, … Read More
Birmingham Drug Gang Member Michael Duffy Vanishes After Arrest, Still at Large Monday, February 9, 2026 birmingham drugs drugdealer michaelduffy crime police disappearance cocaine westmidlands conviction Michael Duffy, an alleged high-level drug dealer from Birmingham, remains missing nearly four years after his arrest in a major police operation. In January 2022, Duffy was apprehended along with four others during a sting … Read More
West Midlands to Deploy Average Speed and Red Light Cameras to Improve Road Safety Monday, February 9, 2026 roadsafety westmidlands pavements speedenforcement redlightcameras visionzero pedestrian traffic cycling infrastructure The West Midlands is set to introduce a series of road safety improvements aimed at reducing deaths and serious injuries on its roads. Spearheading these efforts is Road Safety Commissioner Mat MacDonald, who is working … Read More
Off-Duty Officer Accessed Confidential Crime Log to Aid Missing Relative, Misconduct Panel Finds Monday, February 9, 2026 police misconduct confidentiality crime data safeguarding westmidlands investigation misconducthearing trust A former police officer unlawfully accessed confidential crime records while off duty in an effort to find and protect a vulnerable missing relative, a misconduct hearing revealed. PC Sandall conducted unauthorized checks on … Read More