Schoolboys charged over hoax robbery in Mansfield
Four boys aged 14-16 are due in court after a hoax knifepoint robbery report sparked an armed police response in Mansfield. Read the full details of the incident.
Four boys aged 14-16 are due in court after a hoax knifepoint robbery report sparked an armed police response in Mansfield. Read the full details of the incident.
A 28-year-old Leicestershire Police officer has been charged with two counts of rape and one of sexual assault. Stephen Reynolds appeared at Northampton Magistrates' Court. Follow for the latest court updates.
A new government survey reveals 39% of working-age adults in England and Wales plan to switch jobs within a year, with 78% seeking roles that make a positive difference. Deputy PM David Lammy urges them to consider 'extraordinary' probation careers.
Neil Jones, 48, is the fourth person charged with the murder of Tomasz Samel, who was kidnapped from his Handsworth home and later died with 75% burns. Police continue to appeal for information.
Anthony Esan, 25, has pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton in a stabbing outside Brompton Barracks. The case faced delays over mental health assessments.
A former West Mercia Police PCSO faces misconduct charges over alleged inappropriate relationships with three people. He has resigned and will appear in Crown Court.
Cancer Research UK's Race for Life events return to Leicestershire & Rutland in 2026. Sign up in January for 30% off entry. Join the fight against cancer.
Warwickshire Police constable Robert Davies, 49, pleads not guilty to three counts of theft allegedly committed during his duties. Trial set for 2028.
A grandfather from Leek has been sentenced after a violent altercation over a cigarette led to assaults on two women and a police officer. Read the full court details.
Enjoy a night of Mozart, Schumann & Haydn at St Mary's Church, Hinckley on Jan 31. Support Emmaus Leicestershire & Rutland's vital work helping people rebuild lives after homelessness. Tickets from £7.
West Midlands Police may lose up to 80 officers in 2026 due to a £41m government funding shortfall. Commissioner Simon Foster calls it 'unacceptable' and warns of a blow to community safety. Read the full story.
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust celebrates 70 years of conservation, 50 years of Rutland Water reserve, and 30 years since osprey reintroduction. Discover their journey and 2026 events.
Leicestershire households can apply for fresh support from the DWP's Household Support Fund from Monday, including £98 fuel vouchers and weekly payments to tackle hardship.
West Midlands Police may lose up to 80 officers in 2026 due to a £41m government funding shortfall, warns PCC Simon Foster. This could push officer numbers to 600 below 2010 levels. Join the conversation.
A coroner's inquest into the death of Stephen Lovatt, found unresponsive in a Stoke-on-Trent flat, will open on January 6. A man has been charged with murder.
A 25-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a serious assault in Mansfield town centre on New Year's Eve. The victim remains in hospital in a serious condition.
Leicestershire County Council is providing weekly supermarket vouchers of up to £140 to families facing hardship. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
Leicestershire Police launch urgent appeal to find Ivan Finney, 53, missing since New Year's Eve. Last seen heading to Morrisons in Leicester. Public urged to call 101 with information.
Police are appealing for witnesses after three men were injured, some with a hammer, in a mass fight on Grantham Road, Scraptoft, on Boxing Day. Three suspects have been bailed.
A man and woman were arrested in Staffordshire after a female officer was assaulted responding to a crash in Lower Gornal. Read the latest on this shocking incident.
Explore the West Midlands Police Museum in Coventry. Discover cell sleepovers for youth groups, the Fashion Police exhibition, and how it honours fallen officers. Plan your visit now.
A mother and her two young children died in a Boxing Day house fire in Gloucestershire. Her husband, a police officer, survived after a desperate rescue attempt. Read the full story.
David Darke died days after an alleged attack outside The Crown Inn. Leicestershire Police have launched a murder investigation. Read the family's tribute.
The family of David Darke, 66, pay emotional tribute after he died from injuries sustained in an assault outside The Crown pub in Appleby Magna. Police have re-arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
A murder investigation is underway after David Darke, 66, died from a head injury sustained in an alleged punch outside The Crown Inn in Appleby Magna. Police urge witnesses.
A murder investigation is underway after a man in his 40s was found dead at a flat in Syston, Leicestershire. A 49-year-old man is in custody. Police say the victim and suspect were known to each other.
A man was taken to hospital after a large-scale fight involving around 50 people erupted outside The Bird in Hand pub in Measham. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A sixth suspect is arrested over a serious assault in Leicester city centre that left a man in his 20s with critical head injuries. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Funeral arrangements for Hollywood director Rob Reiner and wife Michele are pending as their children break silence. Their son, Nick, faces two counts of first-degree murder. Read the latest.
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.