Mitchell police “no further action”
Officers will not be disciplined as a result of Plebgate meeting.
Sandwell anti-social behaviour officers invites public to web chat
Opportunity to question Sandwell police.
Clampdown on motorway offenders
Motorway police are launching a new safety initiative aimed at cutting down on inappropriate lane use.
New report – Don’t stigmatise the families of gang members
Young people join ‘gangs’ in response to a multitude of hardships and the role of the family should not be exaggerated or stigmatised, says a team of criminologists at London Metropolitan University.
‘You are not welcome’ message to extremists
Police, council and religious leaders speak ahead of Saturday’s English Defence League gathering in Birmingham.
Minister backs police in bomb probe
Police are continuing with their investigation into the Tipton nail bomb.
G4S – When crime really does pay
Steve Beauchampé takes issue with government and corporate hypocrisy, tazered with a dose of racist malignancy within the private sector.
Stab policeman among those honoured
Four West Midlands police officers have received bravery awards.
Police welcome report
A national report into policing mental health suffers has been released.
Honours not just about luvvies
A Birmingham police officer has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for his work in the community.
App apt for better interaction
A mobile phone application which aims to improve communications between young people and the police is being designed with help from the University of Wolverhampton.
When irish eyes…
Birmingham police are issuing advice to anyone intending to enjoy St Patrick’s Day in Digbeth.
Annual UK drug deaths fall seven per cent
Annual deaths related to heroin and morphine are continuing to drop significantly, falling from 41 per cent of total drug-related deaths in the UK in 2010 to 32 per cent in 2011
Why do we live like this?
Laurence Inman continues his campaign against the hypocrisy surrounding the nation’s love of vehicular transport.
Driven to despair
On the day when the Office for National Statistics revealed that in the 2011 Census, driving was the most common form of commuting to work Laurence Inman so wishes it could all be different
Be our Valentine say local police
Solihull bobbies are asking residents to make them feel loved.
Cash ban tackles metal theft crime
Cash ban and police efforts deliver 60% reduction in metal theft attacks
Memory of dead officers lives on
West Midlands Police are to pay tribute to the bravery of their officers.
Metal theft legislation on track for reform
Energy Networks Association has applauded the efforts of MPs and Peers as the Scrap Metal Dealers Bill has been voted through the House of Lords
Witch doctor ordered to repay £28,500
A self-appointed witch doctor has been ordered to pay back £28,500 in one of the most bizarre cases of money-laundering West Midlands Police have encountered.
Police seek help in murder hunt
The death of a Birmingham man at a local beauty spot has led to a call for witnesses.
Children in genuine need
Agencies throughout Birmingham are working to stamp out bogus fund raising.
Speed kills
Police are cracking down on illegal road racing in Birmingham.
Road deaths up – DriveSafe urges action
The Government should be doing more to help young drivers and cyclists stay safe, according to motoring safety charity DriveSafe.
Your vote counts
There’s an election next month. Make sure you can take part.
Portland Club Robbery – Appeal
Police are seeking witnesses to a burglary at a top Birmingham venue.
Police help for local business security
West Midlands Police have released a film aimed at cutting crime against commercial premises.
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.