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Welcome to WMnow

WMnow is a free email messaging service from West Midlands Police.

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When you sign up you can let us know what topics you’d like to hear about – whether that’s vehicle crime, burglaries or anti-social behaviour in your neighbourhood. You can also choose to receive updates from some of our partners including the fire service, Action Fraud and your local council.

Remember to share our updates with your friends, family and neighbours to help keep our communities safe and connected.

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"I've used WMnow for many years and the emails are very clear and useful for my area - I found the updates particularly helpful during the pandemic. The emails have helped me to feel at ease and updated with what's going on around me."

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Latest West Midlands Updates

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Weekly update from the Smethwick Neighbourhood Policing team

Dear Residents, Here’s a brief snippet of what our Smethwick Neighbourhood Team have been up to th...

West Midlands Police
03/10/2025 21:42:52

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WM Now Update

Crime Update You will no doubt be aware of the tragic incident which occurred yesterday in Manchest...

West Midlands Police
03/10/2025 20:31:31

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Weekly Round-Up!

Good Evening Resident, In the wake of the Heaton Park Synagogue terrorist attack, West Midland...

West Midlands Police
03/10/2025 20:04:05

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Community Meeting at St. Nicolas Church - Kings Norton : Sat 04 Oct 17:00

Hello Resident Come along to our Community Event! Your local officers will be on hand to: ✅ ...

West Midlands Police
03/10/2025 19:33:54

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