Police initiative leads to reduction in local crime

Police Now officers tackling crime and anti-social behaviour with positive results.

Birmingham charity featuring in Black Inclusion Week

Women Acting in Today’s Society take centre stage on police inclusion video.

Lib Dems launch manifesto for Police and Crime Commissioner

Plans will “make policing local” and enable police to embed in communities.

A new Birmingham Six

Pub bomb campaigners have been issued with fixed penalty notices.

Book Review: Handsworth Riots 1985

Richard Lutz on a new book about the riots that rocked Birmingham 35 years ago.

Charity offers support in aftermath of city stabbings

Witnesses also sought to fatal early hours attack.

Re-opening weekend hailed a success for Birmingham nightlife

Crowds return for a busy but well-behaved night on the town.

Police call for help in assault case

Appeal to trace thugs who beat defenceless man in Birmingham.

New police appointment “earns more than city leader” claim

Cost of controversial police deputy revealed.

Safety advice at Birmingham rail station

Security roadshow heads to Snow Hill.

Police complaints ruling on Birmingham death

Police response followed policy before missing man found murdered.

Public service, or private enterprise?

Should private companies be undertaking police work? Dave Woodhall argues not.

Police clampdown on gang crime continues

Six guns seized and five arrested in space of 24 hours.

Local restaurants make complaints following ‘slave’ raids

Police watchdog to probe botched slavery investigation on Chinese restaurants.

Police patrols increased as security state rises

Greater visible presence of officers on the streets to reassure the public.

Free panic alarms for residents at Moseley home

Helen Dixon House receives grant aid from police charity.

Crimestoppers launches campaign to tackle Birmingham gang violence

Initiative follows upsurge in violent incidents.

Call to help stamp out electoral fraud

Campaign to raise awareness of fraud among voters in the West Midlands launched.

West Midlands Police football unit signs up for Great Birmingham Run

West Midlands Police football unit signs up for Great Birmingham Run.

MP blasts police station proposals

“Blame for proposed closures lies with goverment.”

Shackling the gang-masters

How West Midlands Police are turning the tables on slave drivers.

Anyone but the other three

Under Corbyn the haves will have a little less and the have nots will have a little hope, writes Steve Beauchampé.

Police support this weekend’s Birmingham Mela

Enjoy yourselves and stay safe – message.

Gig review: Police Dog Hogan bound into Birmingham

Kings Heath’s Hare and Hounds was the venue last night for the first appearance in Birmingham of Police Dog Hogan

Centro step up public transport security

Operation Goliath targets Halloween and Bonfire Night anti-social behaviour.

The thinner blue line

Dave Woodhall comments on the increasing use of private security in public situations.

Have your say on the future of policing

Your chance to influence force policy.

City ready for protests

Police plan for business as usual as protesters visit Birmingham this Saturday.

Police offer stepping stone to brighter future

Personal skills course on offer.

Traffic restrictions for Conservative Party Conference announced

Measures come into force on 24th September.