Tories Arrive in Birmingham

The Conservative party conference has got underway, accompanied by protests and several no-shows.

Security operation begins for Tory Conference

Details of measures to be implemented ahead of the events at the ICC have been released.

Carry on during the conference

There will be minimal disruption while the Tories are in Birmingham.

Walsall protest leads to violence

The EDL visited Walsall on Saturday, with predictable consequences.

City awaits the Conservatives

ICC staff are ready for Cameron & co.

Police Warn Protestors ‘Behave.’

Police in Walsall have moved to reassure residents ahead of Saturday’s demonstration.

Tory candidate for Deputy Police Commissioner supports Labour campaign against police privatisation

Walsall Labour have welcomed the support of the Conservative candidate for the role of deputy Police Commissioner

Police and Crime Commissioner candidates called to sign the ‘No to privatisation pledge’

Anti-privatisation campaigners have called on the candidates standing for election for the post of Police and Crime Commissioner to pledge not to privatise any policing service if elected.

Public Meeting: No private profits from policing

The West Midland Police Authority is developing a Business Partnering for Policing Programme. What does this mean for West Midlands residents?

Mitchell: I Never Called That Cop ‘A Clegg’

HOWARD ELSTON, our breaking news reporter, with the latest on the chief whip and his foul mouth

Cycling and Policemen – and an admission

Andy Goff has an admission to make.

School’s In

West Midlands Police will be on hand from next week to help children get to school safely.

Charity launches new safety guide for motorists

A Birmingham-based motoring safety charity has published a new handbook that aims to increase driver confidence, comfort and courtesy.

The X Filed

If you want to vote, make sure you’re registered.

Football’s Coming Home

Police are warning of disruption due to Sunday’s game at Villa Park.

On the Beat

Solihull’s senior police officer will be meeting the public this week.

In the Summertime…

…don’t drink if you’re driving is the warning from local police.

West Midlands Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Palestine rights campaign calls for G4S to be barred from West Midlands Police services contract

Wasting Police Time

Dave Woodhall looks at last week’s dramatic Megabus incident.

Campaign launched to prevent West Midlands Police Takeover

Privatisation of our police services: It is a scheme the Coalition government is pushing for with the first stages set to be rolled out in the West Midlands and Surrey as early as February 2013.

New Model Army victims of Walsall gear theft

Van broken into in the car park outside the Walsall Holiday Inn Express and a large number of items stolen

Attacked pensioner dies in hospital

Emma Winnall, the elderly lady found badly beaten in the bed of her Moseley

West Midlands Citizens Honoured

Police chiefs have recognised the bravery of local people at a special awards ceremony. Eleven people from the West Midlands – more than from any other police force area – have been commended….

Police Announce Further Olympics Security Plans

The West Midlands force have reassured local people that the region’s policing will not be affected during the Games.

When The Sky Really Is the Limit

Tv news station Sky has admitted it hacked into emails for a story…but it was in the public interest. The public what? asks Richard Lutz Earlier this week James Murdoch left the board of Sky. He said he didn’t want his other troubles with creepy News of the World and the deluded and deranged Sun…

Police, Camera, Action

Birmingham youngsters will be making their own film soon – thanks to police help.

Reflections on ticket touts and the Olympics

Dave Woodhall casts a jaundiced eye over police plans to crackdown on Olympic ticket touting.

Illegal Drivers Targeted

A recent clampdown has revealed that worryingly high numbers of Birmingham’s private hire drivers are acting illegally.

WMP warm up for the Olympics

Ticket touts are being targeted by West Midlands Police as the force gears up for policing Olympic football matches at Coventry’s Ricoh Arena this summer.

Theft from Acocks Green store causes heartache

The British Heart Foundation Acocks Green Furniture & Electrical Store was broken into last Thursday.