WM Police are investigating one of their officers who stopped a teenager who was seen acting suspiciously. The 15-year-old was told he would be stopped and searched under the Misuse of Drugs Act in Melbourne Avenue, Newtown, at around 5pm on 21 April. He refused to co-operate and is alleged to have elbowed the officer […]
People seeking the companionship of a new pet during the Covid-19 lockdown are being conned by cruel fraudsters – with victims handing over hundreds of pounds for kittens and pups being falsely advertised for sale. We’re urging people to be aware of online scams targeting residents seeking a furry friend to help them through the […]
WM Police have arrested five people following a stabbing at a car garage in Smethwick yesterday (27 April). Police were called to Oldbury Road, shortly before 6pm yesterday, following reports a man in his 20s suffered serious slash wound injuries to his arm. Police believe an argument took place between a group of men, when […]
The Holy month of Ramadan will surely be testing the Taqwa of some Muslims this year as English.alarabiya.net reports that Muslims living in Britain will be fasting for an estimated 19 hours throughout this month. Given the fact that Ramadan occurs during the summer season this year, fasting will prove to be a very challenging task […]
Students in England are being encouraged to apply for student finance as soon as possible to ensure their finances are in place for the new academic year. That’s the message from the Student Loans Company (SLC) which has ensured that the application service has remained open to students as part of its response to the […]
A new online learning platform to help boost the nation’s skills while people are staying at home, has been launched today (28 April) by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson. Online platform ‘The Skills Toolkit’ will help people to build their skills during the coronavirus outbreak and beyond. Free courses are available through a new online platform hosted on […]
WM Police charged two teenagers with attempted murder over a fight in which a boy was stabbed in the back. Our officers were called to Chapelhouse Road, Solihull, at 2.40pm on Sunday (26 April) following reports of a nearby disorder. A 16-year-old boy was found with a serious knife wound to the back; he remains […]
