Man jailed for rape and sexual assault in Black Country
Anthony Lomas, 59, has been sentenced after being found guilty of two counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault. Staffordshire Police praised the survivor's bravery.
Anthony Lomas, 59, has been sentenced after being found guilty of two counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault. Staffordshire Police praised the survivor's bravery.
Staffordshire Police and the Coroner's Office are urgently seeking the family of 77-year-old Angela Powell, who was found deceased at her Lichfield home. Her death is not suspicious.
Henry Saklatvala, 38, from Newcastle-under-Lyme, has been sentenced to over 14 years in prison for the rape and sexual assault of a girl under 16. Staffordshire Police praised the survivor's bravery.
A Met Office yellow warning for snow on Sunday, January 11, could trigger power cuts and mobile network issues across Staffordshire towns. Full list of affected areas inside.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across parts of the Midlands this Sunday, January 11. Find out the latest forecast and affected areas here.
The Met Office warns of up to 30cm of snow hitting Staffordshire towns this Sunday, with travel disruption expected. Read the full list of affected areas.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across the Midlands this Sunday, warning of potential travel delays, power cuts, and hazardous conditions. Stay prepared.
Cameron Worrallo, 21, has been sentenced for a violent robbery at Mill Green Nature Reserve where a woman was pinned down and her car stolen. Read the full details of the shocking case.
Emergency services are at Branston Water Park after a body was found. Police have been searching for missing 18-year-old Dylan from Wolverhampton for several weeks. Stay updated.
Birmingham residents are urged to stay indoors as Storm Goretti brings an amber snow warning. Up to 30cm of snow could fall, disrupting travel on Jan 8-9. Follow Met Office safety advice.
Two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after vandalising a Staffordshire pub toilet, causing a significant flood. Police continue their investigation.
A 26-year-old Birmingham man faces court over the alleged theft of £700 worth of goods from a Boots store in Lichfield. He was arrested nearby and also charged with a drug offence.
Staffordshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a security guard was assaulted outside Casa cocktail bar in Stafford. Footage of the October incident is circulating on social media.
Staffordshire Police issue urgent warning as counterfeit notes circulate. Sellers on Facebook Marketplace lose hundreds. Learn how to spot fake money and protect yourself.
Staffordshire Police issue urgent warning after sellers on Facebook Marketplace are tricked with counterfeit notes. Learn how to spot fake money and protect yourself.
A man has been charged with multiple offences, including GBH and burglary, after a violent incident in Brewood, Staffordshire. One victim suffered a head injury. Full details.
A 13-year-old boy was rescued after falling through ice at a lake in Victoria Park, Tunstall. Fire services issue urgent safety warning about frozen water dangers.
Dozens of schools across Staffordshire are closed on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, due to dangerous snow and ice. Check the full list of closures and the council's safety criteria here.
Leonard Hobrow, 88, died in hospital three weeks after a two-car collision near a Tamworth roundabout. Staffordshire Police are appealing for witnesses and footage.
Thieves caused £10k damage stealing motorbikes from a family garage's Christmas display near Wolverhampton. A £1,000 reward is offered. Police are investigating.
Staffordshire Police issue urgent warning after a series of burglaries and luxury car thefts in affluent areas like the Staffordshire Moorlands. Residents urged to secure homes and vehicles.
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.
Staffordshire Police issue urgent warning after a series of burglaries targeting homes and high-end cars in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire Moorlands. Residents urged to secure properties.
The Met Office issues a yellow warning for snow and ice across parts of the West Midlands from Sunday evening, with travel disruption likely. Get the latest forecast.
A woman is fighting for her life after a tent was deliberately set on fire in Hanley town centre. Police are appealing for witnesses and footage of the New Year's Day incident.
A man has died after being hit by a lorry on the A5 Watling Street near Cannock. Staffordshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. Read more.
Residents on a Codsall street are urged to be vigilant after an attempted burglary at 3.45am. Police warn the offenders may target another property. Stay alert.
A man has died following a house fire on Suthard Way in Hednesford, Staffordshire. Emergency services were called at 8.40am on December 24. Police confirm the death is not suspicious.
A major crash has closed the A5 Watling Street in both directions near Brownhills, Staffordshire. Emergency services are on scene. Follow live updates.
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.