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Sandwell Housing Shake-Up: Band 5 Faces Axe as Local Connection Rule Could Rise from 2 to 5 Years

All Angles UK attended the Tipton consultation as officials faced questions over what the proposed housing changes could mean for applicants. Share Sandwell’s housing crisis is forcing the council to consider some of the biggest changes to its housing register in years, and All Angles UK was inside the consultation at Jubilee Park Community Centre in Tipton on Friday, speaking directly with housing officials about what the proposals could mean for thousands of residents. The meeting formed part of Sandwell Council’s public consultation on changes to the way people qualify for, are prioritised for and ultimately allocated social housing. The council’s own figures show the scale of the pressure: the register has risen from around 6,000 households in 2020 to more than 24,000 in 2025/26, while properties available to let annually have fallen from around 1,977 to just 1,268.  All Angles UK spoke directly with Louis Bebb, Housing Policy and Strategy ...

West Midlands Police Confirm Two Arrests in Birmingham Teen Kidnapping Case


By Tracyann Dunkley | Crime Watch 

West Midlands Police have confirmed that two men have been arrested in connection with the attempted kidnapping of a teenage girl in Birmingham. The incident occurred on Ladypool Road, where the girl was reportedly forced into a car in broad daylight. Thanks to the swift actions of members of the public, the vehicle was stopped before it could leave the scene, allowing the girl to escape and seek refuge in a nearby shop.

The suspects, identified as Mohammed Ali, aged 49, and Luqman Ali, aged 20, both from Netherton, were arrested at the scene and have since been charged. Mohammed Ali faces charges of kidnap, false imprisonment, and assault, while Luqman Ali has been charged with kidnap. 

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Both men appeared before Birmingham Magistrates’ Court and have been remanded in custody. Police have confirmed that the victim is receiving support from specialist officers, and they have urged anyone with further information or footage of the incident to come forward.

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Authorities have also addressed speculation circulating online, clarifying that both the suspects and the victim are of British Asian heritage. The incident has sparked concern across the community, with police praising the bravery of those who intervened and prevented a potentially tragic outcome. The investigation remains ongoing. Their investigation continues and anyone with information, mobile phone or dash cam footage, has been asked to get in touch via 101, quoting 20/406171/25.

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