EastEnders' Max Branning to marry for fifth time
EastEnders will air a special flash-forward episode on New Year's Day, revealing Max Branning's fifth wedding. Actor Jake Wood calls the move 'brave, big and bold'. Read the full story.
EastEnders will air a special flash-forward episode on New Year's Day, revealing Max Branning's fifth wedding. Actor Jake Wood calls the move 'brave, big and bold'. Read the full story.
A Chelmsley Wood family spend Christmas at Birmingham Children's Hospital as five-year-old Marley battles leukaemia. Discover their story and how to support the hospital's festive appeal.
Alan Davies, 33, of Pensnett, appears at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court charged with burglary and theft from a vulnerable victim in Gornal Wood. Police issue urgent distraction burglary warning.
West Midlands Police arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of drug dealing after a raid in Aldridge uncovered a large quantity of cannabis, vapes, and cash. Read the full details.
A 23-year-old man arrested after police find a machete, BB gun and over £7,000 in a Tamworth home. Investigation into cocaine supply continues.
The trial of three men charged over the death of Suzanne Cherry, who was hit by a van on a Sutton Coldfield golf course, will begin in January. Get the latest updates.
Three men from Birmingham have been sentenced for a deliberate hit-and-run that injured two teenagers and a woman. The motive for the attack remains unclear. Read the full court report.
West Midlands Police could lose £41.1m in funding, risking further cuts to officers. Crime Commissioner Simon Foster warns of a 'postcode lottery' and fewer police on streets.
West Midlands Police has issued 11 crucial rules for public safety around their new mounted unit. Learn how to interact safely with police horses in Birmingham.
Heartfelt tributes are paid to PD Stark, the heroic police dog who survived a brutal 20-blade machete attack in 2020. Read his incredible story of bravery and service.
West Midlands Police issue a safety warning after three people were assaulted and robbed by the same man while walking alone in the dark in Chelmsley Wood. Be vigilant.
Two men have been charged after police discovered a cannabis grow in Dudley. Officers used dogs and drones in the raid on Littleworth Avenue. Read the full details.
A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after police found cocaine and heroin worth £20,000 during a raid on Prospect Road North. Report crime anonymously.
A man and woman have been sentenced after police found heroin, cocaine, and cash in a Ludlow property. The raid followed community tip-offs about drug supply.
A Nottinghamshire Police officer was dismissed after using discriminatory language while reporting a concern for a woman's safety. Read the full details of the misconduct hearing.
West Midlands Police seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide cannisters in a raid on a Small Heath factory. The Class-C drug haul is valued at around £30,000. Read more.
West Midlands Police and Trading Standards seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide canisters in Small Heath. The raid is part of Operation Target. Report crime anonymously on 0800 555 111.
West Midlands Police will deploy a 12-horse mounted unit from spring 2025 to tackle riots and football violence, costing nearly £6,000 per horse annually. Read the full story.
A Warwickshire Police officer faces three theft charges, accused of stealing cash and jewellery during a drugs operation. Read the full court details.
West Midlands Police discovered a large quantity of Class A and B drugs during a raid on a property in Small Heath. Enquiries are ongoing.
PCs Bethany Cottrell and Natalie Millward showed 'unwavering courage' disarming individuals with weapons during a volatile city centre protest. Discover their heroic story.
A major incident declared in Derby after police raid leads to two arrests for explosives offences. 200 properties evacuated as Army bomb disposal teams work at the scene.
A Solihull council tenant has been banned from his property for three months after a court granted a Closure Order due to reports of Class A drug misuse and anti-social behaviour. Report issues confidentially.
West Midlands Police uncover a large-scale cannabis farm across three floors of a Stockland Green property. 143 plants seized. Investigation ongoing.
West Midlands Police discovered a large-scale cannabis farm spread across three floors in a Stockland Green property. Over 140 plants were seized in the raid. Read the full details.
Labour MPs are considering tighter restrictions on domestic wood burning in urban areas to combat harmful PM2.5 pollution. Read the latest government response.
A Warwickshire Police officer faces three theft charges for alleged offences while on duty. Pc Robert Davies will appear in court this week. Read the full details.
West Midlands Police uncover a massive cannabis factory in Birmingham, seizing over 9,000 plants valued at £9.5m. Five men arrested. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police have seized over 9,000 cannabis plants worth £9.5 million in Birmingham. Five men arrested in major drugs bust. Read the full story.
Three 19-year-olds arrested in Bearwood after a police pursuit involving a helicopter. A large quantity of Class A drugs was seized. Read the full details.