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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, Report 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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Protect your mobile phone

Thieves may steal your phone to get access to your bank accounts and personal data as well as for th...

West Midlands Police
31/03/2026 17:41:59

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Door and window lock advice

Your home is only as secure as its weakest point of entry. That’s why it’s so important to have door...

West Midlands Police
31/03/2026 17:18:00

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Three men have been arrested after we recovered Class A drugs from Tipton. Officers on patrol as...

West Midlands Police
31/03/2026 14:56:18

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Weekly newsletter

✅ Good News from Your Local Policing Team ✅ We attended an event at St Chad and St Mark's Churc...

West Midlands Police
31/03/2026 14:26:17

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