Fraudsters made over £320,000 from fake insurance claims in a ‘crash for cash’ scheme. They now face jail time after admitting their crimes. Conmen Pocket £320k in Bogus Insurance Claims Through ‘Crash for Cash’ Scheme Walsall: A group of fraudsters made over £320,000 from fake insurance claims. They ran a ‘crash for cash’ scheme, submitting…
Parents in the West Midlands are eager to learn about the top primary schools for their kids as application deadlines have passed Midlands’ Best Primary Schools for 2025 as Parents Battle for Places Wolverhampton: Parents in the West Midlands are on edge. They’re waiting to see if their kids got into their top-choice primary schools.…
A crash on the M54 led to a 20-minute delay for drivers during rush hour, causing significant congestion. M54 Crash Causes 20-Minute Traffic Standstill During Rush Hour Wolverhampton: A crash on the M54 caused quite a mess during rush hour. Traffic was stuck for about 20 minutes on the eastbound side after the accident. The…
The film Emergency faced backlash and was pulled from cinemas after protests in the Midlands, with critics calling it anti-Sikh propaganda. ‘Anti-Sikh’ Film Emergency Pulled from Vue and Cineworld After Protests Birmingham: A film called Emergency, which some say is anti-Sikh, was yanked from theaters in the Midlands. This happened after protests erupted last week.…
Walsall Council is determined to push back against neighboring councils offloading housing targets onto them, ensuring fair distribution of housing responsibilities. Walsall Council Vows to Resist Housing Target Offloading from Neighbors Walsall: Members of the planning committee are really fired up. They’re saying no way to neighboring councils trying to dump their housing targets on…
A Wolverhampton primary school has paid over £19,000 to settle disputes with staff, raising questions about the reasons behind these payments. Wolverhampton School Settles Over £19,000 in Payments to Staff Members Wolverhampton: A primary school has made some significant payouts recently. Trinity CE Primary Academy has shelled out over £19,000 to three staff members. Back…
A Wolverhampton off-licence sold cider to a 14-year-old, prompting potential suspension. The council is concerned about public safety and licensing rules. Wolverhampton Off-Licence Faces Suspension After Selling Cider to Minor Wolverhampton: A local off-licence is in hot water for selling cider to a 14-year-old. Wood End Wines in Wednesfield could lose its license after this…
West Midlands Police are appealing for help to locate new suspects added to their most wanted list, linked to serious crimes. New Faces Join West Midlands’ Most Wanted List as Detectives Seek Public Help Wolverhampton: Detectives in the West Midlands are on the hunt. They’ve added new faces to their most wanted list. They need…
I visited a quirky spot in the Midlands where residents often can’t tell which town they’re in Exploring the Midlands ‘Bermuda Triangle’ Where Residents Get Lost in Confusion Tipton: This little road seems normal at first glance. A tram bridge runs overhead, and houses line the street. But here’s the twist: no one knows where…