Axed EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick shares 2026 hope
Former EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick, sacked for using a slur, breaks his social media silence with a sombre Christmas message. Read his apology and the BBC's full statement.
Former EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick, sacked for using a slur, breaks his social media silence with a sombre Christmas message. Read his apology and the BBC's full statement.
Five female prison officers have been jailed in 2025 for inappropriate relationships with inmates. Read the shocking details of the cases and the ongoing crackdown.
Explore the incredible journey of Sir Michael Caine, from his humble London beginnings to becoming a two-time Oscar-winning Hollywood legend. Discover his iconic films, family life, and enduring legacy.
Actor Pat Finn, best known for playing Dr Roger in Friends and Bill Norwood in The Middle, has died at 60 after a private cancer fight. Tributes pour in.
Actor Ernest Heinz faces first-degree attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting a mother-of-three in the face during a New Jersey road rage incident. Read the full details.
Ernest Heinz, known for a Sopranos role, faces 31 charges including attempted murder after a September 2024 road rage shooting in New Jersey that left a mother blind in one eye.
A round-up of Birmingham criminals jailed in December 2025, including a murderer, rapists, and drug dealers. Read the shocking details of their crimes and sentences.
Timonthy Lydon, 29, has been jailed for eight months and given an 18-month community behaviour order banning him from specific shops and Bilston High Street after 13 thefts. Police warn of impact on businesses.
The race to be the next James Bond heats up. Get the latest betting odds on Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Callum Turner and more, ahead of the official 007 reveal on 22 December 2025.
Peter O'Neil, 41, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for a dangerous chase in Walsall where he rammed a police car four times. Read the full details of the shocking incident and police response.
Adelia 'Ada' Zeidler, sister of actor George Clooney, has passed away at 65. Read the actor's emotional tribute and details of her life.
James Ransone, famed for playing Ziggy Sobotka in The Wire, has passed away at 46. Tributes pour in for the star of IT Chapter Two and Sinister. Read the full story.
A former Midlands dance instructor has been imprisoned after pleading guilty to sexual offences against students. She exploited her position to groom victims, causing lifelong trauma. Read the full story.
Gregory Pichery, a former dance teacher, has been sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting male students. The offences occurred between 2004 and 2019. Police urge other potential victims to come forward.
Debbie Rush, known as Anna Windass, announces the death of her son William, an actor from BBC's Waterloo Road. The family shares their heartbreak and reveals his final act of kindness as an organ donor.
Two men sentenced after a dangerous police pursuit in West Bromwich ends with the recovery of a revolver, ammunition, and Class A drugs. Read the full details of the reckless chase.
A sex worker mother has been sentenced to nine years for a series of violent hotel robberies in Birmingham and Coventry. Read the full details of the disturbing attacks.
Daniel Black, 37, has been sentenced to seven years for rape in Nuneaton. Warwickshire Police praised the victim's bravery. Read the full court details.
A gang of seven men have been sentenced to a combined 48 years for supplying vast quantities of cocaine and heroin across Staffordshire. Read the full details of the police operation.
Intimacy coordinator Chala Hunter reveals how the cast of hit drama Heated Rivalry handles natural bodily reactions during intimate scenes. Discover the professional protocols.
James Goulding has been sentenced to 13 years for rape and coercive control in Staffordshire. Police commend the survivor's bravery in coming forward.
Beloved actor Martin Grelis, known for his role in The Matrix, has passed away at 57. Read the tributes and details of his career.
Amar Khan jailed for 13 years for a premeditated attack in Walsall where victims were shot and slashed. The group's total sentences exceed 130 years. Read the full report.
Xhevahir Ademaj will spend Christmas behind bars after a police operation uncovered a drug supply network in Birmingham. Read the full story of the investigation and sentencing.
Kamil Nobis, 21, is behind bars after police probe into the 'Jerry' line. Crack cocaine, heroin, and cash were seized. Report drug dealing anonymously.
Everything you need to know about Robbie G.K., the actor playing Kip Grady in the hit series Heated Rivalry. Discover his age, height, past roles, and where he's from.
Everything you need to know about Canadian actor François Arnaud, who plays closeted ice hockey captain Scott Hunter in the hit series Heated Rivalry. Discover his age, height, past roles, and more.
Reece Winter, 27, ran a 'ghost' drug line in Tamworth, sending thousands of messages. He was jailed for over five years. Read the full story of the police investigation.
Reece Winter, 27, imprisoned for running a 'ghost' line that sent 2,800 drug sale messages. Staffordshire Police warn of networks exploiting vulnerability. Report drug dealing.
Anthony Lanchester, 20, has been detained for six-and-a-half years for raping a boy in a park and sexually assaulting a second teenager. Read the full court report and victim impact statements.