Figures from Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, show that almost £350,000 of charitable donations ended up in the pockets of criminals over the festive period last year. The vast majority of fundraising appeals and collections are genuine, however criminals can set up fake charities, or even impersonate well-known charitable […]
As rough sleepers face the double threat of harsh winter weather and the ongoing pandemic the region’s local authorities have come together to announce their joint winter plan for individuals at risk of rough sleeping. In collaboration with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), the Homelessness Taskforce, and partners from the public, private and voluntary […]
Clare Egan, Head of Motor Product at Admiral, said: “Although lockdown restrictions across the UK means there are often fewer cars on the road and less traffic and less congestion than normal, accidents are still happening. “In particular, rear-end shunts are all too common and account for nearly a quarter of all accident claims we […]
Aldi pledges £1 for every fresh Christmas turkey purchased, to help fight food poverty across the UK Christmas is officially here, and shoppers will be pleased to know they can start planning their festive food tables and purchase their fresh turkey centrepiece from as early as today. Aldi’s delicious Fresh Large British Turkey Crown (£6.89/per […]
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man who was repeatedly stabbed in Winson Green yesterday (Friday) died in hospital. The man, who is thought to be in his 20s, was stabbed a number of times in the chest and back at around 2.30pm in Summerfield Park, Dudley Road. He was taken to hospital […]
WMP have charged five men police believe are involved in running a major drugs supply chain in Birmingham. The arrests came during a day of action (3 December) that saw dozens of officers involved in raids on 10 addresses in the east of the city. Warrants were executed at properties suspected of being used as […]
Police are reminding people to be vigilant and look out for elderly relatives and neighbours following a distraction burglary in Wednesbury last night (3 December). An 83-year-old man was targeted by three men who claimed to be from the water board. They let themselves into his unlocked house on Yew Tree Lane just before 6pm. […]
He was developing an improper sexual relationship with someone he knew he should be not be contacting in a personal capacity. A former West Midlands Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) was jailed on Wednesday (2 December) following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). The IOPC investigated the conduct of Kevin Hathaway, […]
Figures from Liverpool programme reveal lateral flow tests missed 30% of those with a high viral load
