> West Midlands

Brave Dr Nerium’s Spooktacular Scaremaze at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens this Halloween
> Events> Tourism & Leisure> West Midlands
TAMWORTH based company, Xtra Humongous and Birmingham Botanical Gardens are delighted to invite you to the most spooktacular event of the year. The inaugural Birmingham Scare Gardens is a brand new, premium Halloween experience...
Birmingham gets ready to host Conservative Party Conference
> Travel & Motoring> West MidlandsHeadline
WEST MIDLANDS Police is preparing for one of the largest security operations of its kind in the region as Birmingham gets ready to host the Conservative Party Conference 2018. The event, which runs at...
Five arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences and held in Midlands
> Crime> National> West Midlands
FIVE people have been arrested today (Wednesday 5 September) on suspicion of terrorism offences. Three men, a woman and a 17-year-old boy were detained following a series of arrests across the country.A 22-year-old man...
Cash reward offered as double midlands murder manhunt continues
> Appeal> Crime> West Midlands
A CASH reward has been offered by the charity Crimestoppers for information leading to the arrest of Janbaz Tarin as West Midlands Police continues its manhunt for the suspected double murderer. Tarin is wanted...
Police still hunting suspected murderer but say public response has been strong
> Appeal> Crime> West Midlands
Detectives hunting a man suspected of murdering a mother and daughter in Solihull say they have had a strong response from the public as they appeal for information to trace the killer. West Midlands...
Tamworth housebuilder highly commended in national health and safety awards
> Property, Planning & Development> Staffordshire> West Midlands
A SENIOR site manager for Tamworth-based housebuilder Bellway West Midlands has been recognised for his commitment to health and safety on his construction site. Will Graham, who oversees construction at Bellway’s Barley Fields development off...
Police want to speak to this man in relation to a double murder
> Appeal> Crime> West Midlands
THIS is the man police are searching for this afternoon following the double murder of a mother and daughter in Solihull. Janbaz Tarin, 21, is being sought by West Midlands Police over the killings...
Local housebuilder teams up with Royal Life Saving Society for Summer Water Safety Campaign
> Children & Young People> Community> Health & NHS
A TAMWORTH housebuilder has joined forces with the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) for its annual Summer Water Safety Campaign. Redrow Homes Midlands is working with the RLSS to raise awareness of the dangers of...
Day Out With The Kids Membership unlocks summer savings for families in Staffordshire
> Children & Young People> Events> Staffordshire
FAMILIES in Staffordshire can now enjoy up to 60% off days out, dining and more in the region, thanks to the launch of a brand new membership scheme by dayoutwiththekids.co.uk. Members can already claim...
More than £8 million of drugs, stolen and fake goods seized from motorways
> 999> Crime> Staffordshire
MORE than £8 million of drugs, stolen and fake goods were seized from the West Midlands motorways in a year as police crackdown on criminals trying to use them as escape routes for their illegal...
Ankerside clothing appeal for children’s charity
> Appeal> Children & Young People> Community
ANKERSIDE Shopping Centre is appealing to Tamworth to donate dresses, suits and accessories for a charity which is organising a glamorous prom night to remember for youngsters affected by complex health issues. Recently opening at Unit...
More than 80 jobs created on Tamworth development site
> Education & Employment> Property, Planning & Development> West Midlands
A HOUSEBUILDER has created over 80 jobs at its latest development site in Tamworth. Redrow Homes Midlands employs the workers and sub-contractors at its Amington Village development, in Tamworth.Now entering its third phase, Amington...
Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder following stabbing
> 999> Appeal> Crime
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 16-year-old boy in Sutton Coldfield yesterday afternoon (17 May). The teenager handed himself into a police station in the early hours...
Murder investigation launched after teenaged stabbed in a Sutton Coldfield
> 999> Appeal> West Midlands
A MURDER investigation is underway after a 16-year-old boy has died following a stabbing in Sutton Coldfield this afternoon (Thursday 17 May). Officers were called after the teenager was found injured in Lower Parade...
West Midlands Police to hold 2 week ‘firearm surrender’
> 999> Appeal> West Midlands
WEST Midlands Police’s say that to show their determination to tackle violent crime, they are to hold a two-week firearms surrender from Monday 14 May to Sunday 27 May. The last surrender saw nearly...
Denise Lewis OBE joins region’s leaders to celebrate Commonwealth Games win at MIPIM 2018
> Sport> Tourism & Leisure> West Midlands
OLYMPIC and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Denise Lewis OBE and leading figures from across the Midlands came together yesterday (Wednesday 14 March) to celebrate Birmingham’s recent Commonwealth Games win – with the track and field...
‘Courier Fraud’ conmen jailed as 92-year-old victim lures them into police trap!
> Crime> West MidlandsHeadline
AN elderly woman conned out of more than £60,000 turned the tables on her cruel tricksters by luring them back with the promise of more money – and led them right into a West...
Street racer jailed for flouting car cruising injunction
> Crime> Travel & Motoring> West Midlands
A STREET racer has been handed a three-month prison sentence after admitting breaching a Car Cruising Injunction in Birmingham when he drove at speeds up to 70mph in a 30 zone. The High Court order...
Reports of explosion at Birmingham theatre
> 999> West Midlands
PART of the centre of Birmingham was evacuated following reports of an explosion at Birmingham's Repertory Theatre this evening (13 February). West Midlands Police tweeted to say that it was likely to be a technical...
Gunman shoots at Birmingham pub after being turned away for being drunk
> 999> Crime> West Midlands
THIS is the moment a gunman fired at a crowded Birmingham pub after being turned away for being drunk, before fleeing the scene and being dramatically arrested at gunpoint. Drunken Lee Embley opened fire after...
Gunman shoots at Birmingham pub after being turned away for being drunk
> 999> Crime> West Midlands
THIS is the moment a gunman fired at a crowded Birmingham pub after being turned away for being drunk, before fleeing the scene and being dramatically arrested at gunpoint. Drunken Lee Embley opened fire after...
Operation Sceptre to tackle knife crime nationwide
> 999> Appeal> Staffordshire
OFFICERS across the Midlands will be focusing on catching those using and carrying knives and educating young people to tackle the growing number of incidents. The week-long campaign, which Staffordshire Police is taking part in, is...