A TEAM dedicated to tackling knife crime and serious youth violence has recovered over 450 weapons and made almost 800 arrests in the last 12 months. West Midlands Police’s specialist Project Guardian ...

Local homeowners could soon see their council tax bills soar under plans being considered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, with some properties facing charges of up to £10,000 a year. The proposal would ...

THE DATE this year’s Greggs Festive Bake and menu hits the shelves has been announced by the popular bakery. This year, as well as the popular Festive Bake and Vegan Lattice (Festive Version), the ...

A major police investigation is under way after a mass stabbing on a London-bound train left at least nine people seriously injured and two in life-threatening condition. The attack took place on a ...

A DORRIDGE home care service raised a cuppa and funds to support those affected by cancer. Residents and staff came together at Bright Dawn Home Care and raised more than £550 for Macmillan Cancer ...

BIRMINGHAM and Solihull Bees won the ‘dirt tracker’ team prize – the volunteer grounds team of the year award. Chairman of North Midlands RFU, Malcolm Harris, presented the club with a trophy and ...

THERE were smiles all round when a memory cafe was handed a top award. The Knowle and Dorridge Memory Café was crowned winner of the Non-Profit Champion 2025 for its outstanding community impact, ...

ALLEGED shop thieves have been arrested over the past week in Solihull. A man wanted in connection with 16 shop thefts and assaulting an officer has been arrested. Solihull police arrested him ...

THE PARTY spirit was in full swing as Solihull Down Syndrome Support Group (SDSSG) marked its 20th anniversary. A whopping 66 members came together at Newlands Bishop Farm to celebrate with ...

THE CHILL in the air, the darker nights, and the scent of pumpkin spice in the breeze can only mean one thing – the autumn season is upon us. And with it West Midlands Police have called on residents ...

THOUSANDS of extra urgent dental appointments are now available for people living in Birmingham and Solihull. As part of the government’s rollout of 700,000 additional urgent dental appointments ...

POLICE have released images of two men they want to speak week following alleged distraction thefts at ATM machines in Shirley. West Midlands Police said over the past couple of weeks, it has received ...