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West Midlands Police

Forensic officers wearing white suits are outside a house that has been destroyed in a fire. It is a burnt-out shell with views through to the back garden. The forensic officers are working where the front door would have been. Red and white fire tape is outside.

Man dies and four injured in fires at nearby homes

The fires broke out minutes apart in two houses on neighbouring Bilston streets.

A group of 11 people, including police officers in uniform, stand and kneel on a stretch of grass, smiling at the camera. Three dogs are in the photo, with leads held by three police officers in uniform who kneel on the ground. An orange tent is behind them.

New scheme to care for police force's 250 dogs

The scheme, announced for West Midlands Police, aims to enhance the welfare provision of the dogs.

A black and brown German Shepherd running across a field. Its tongue is out and people's feet can be seen behind a plastic fence in the background.

Retired police dog to live alongside his handler

PD Archer has been working alongside PC Mike Henry at West Midlands Police since 2018.

Video recording equipment in a car that has been set up on the rear-view mirror. The photograph is a close-up of the driver's hand adjusting the kit. The view outside the car is blurred.

Dashcam scheme sees surge in bad drivers convicted

Thousands of video clips sent in last year achieve a prosecution success rate of nearly 85%.

A bald man in a large green coat standing in the street alongside a large blue sign

Police search for man after racist abuse at match

Police have issued a photo of a man they want to speak to over reports a Charlton fan was abused.

Birmingham & Black Country

A man with a short Afro hairstyle and wearing a navy blue polo neck top is looking at the camera in a police-style mugshot.

Man jailed for rape and sexual abuse of children

Mohammed Mire is given a 26-year sentence for a number of offences against children aged under 13.

Birmingham & Black Country

A railway link is on the corner of the road at Dudley Port. There are road markings and there is a car parked outside the station building.

Woman seriously injured in bike accident

A woman in her 30s was a passenger on a bike travelling at Dudley Port when she fell.

Birmingham & Black Country

A man with grey hair and glasses, wearing a suit, stands in a forecourt

PCC plea to keep motoring fines cash in region

Simon Foster says the cash must address regional road dangers rather than go to the Treasury.

A policewoman with black hair tied in a bun and wearing black glasses.

New commander hails 'fantastic' crime reduction

Ch Supt Jenny Skyrme says officers in Wolverhampton can be "proud" of the improvements made.