Coventry police appeal after distraction burglary
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a man posing as a gardener stole a handbag from a Coventry home on December 13. Can you help identify the suspect?
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a man posing as a gardener stole a handbag from a Coventry home on December 13. Can you help identify the suspect?
Police are hunting three thieves caught on CCTV stealing a £12,000 S-Works e-bike from a garden shed in Stourbridge. Call 101 with info.
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.
A homeless burglar who woke two students by standing over their bed with a knife has been jailed for 45 months. Read the full story of the terrifying Staffordshire incident.
UK drivers are urged to fill up fuel tanks before Christmas Day as major forecourts announce closures. Get essential winter travel tips and dash cam advice for safer festive journeys.
Two men used Grindr to target victims, stealing phones and passwords in a series of London burglaries. Read how police secured convictions.
Construction is finished on five new railway stations in Birmingham and the Black Country, restoring passenger services to some areas for the first time since WWII. Read the full details.
Security experts reveal the simple mistakes that advertise an empty house to criminals. Learn how to create the illusion of occupancy and protect your property while on holiday.
Strensham Services on the M5 in Worcestershire has been crowned the UK's top service station in a new study. Discover the full rankings and what makes a great pit stop.
West Midlands Police have added new suspects to their most wanted list, including individuals sought for serious assault and burglary. The public is urged to call 999 immediately with information.
Brayden Page, 22, pleaded guilty to eight burglaries and 13 vehicle thefts across Solihull and beyond. Read the full story of the seven-month crime wave.
UK drivers offering lifts for petrol money this December could face £2,500 fines and invalid insurance. Experts urge caution over 'simple acts of generosity'.
West Midlands Police's Operation Skybridge team has made a major impact in Erdington, making 10 arrests and seizing over 20 vehicles. Discover how proactive policing is tackling burglary and drug crime.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves extends the 5p fuel duty cut until August 2026, offering motorists a £49 saving. The move is forecast to help reduce inflation.
A Blackburn family is barred from over 1,000 forecourts after a disputed £20.01 fuel theft claim. They insist they paid cash. Read the full story of the 19-month ban.
Drivers have two weeks left to use Asda's 3p per litre fuel saving offer. The deal expires on 31 December, ending relief for motorists during the cost of living crisis.
Discover Stourbridge's record-breaking 3-minute train journey, the shortest in Europe. Explore the town's charm, from glass-making to football star Jude Bellingham.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a series of break-ins in Oldbury. Keys and cash were stolen in the early hours of November 2. Can you help?
West Midlands Police's proactive team makes multiple arrests in Sutton Coldfield for burglary, robbery, and drug offences ahead of Christmas. Read the latest on the operation.
Elton and Orston station in Nottinghamshire was used by just 212 people last year, making it one of the UK's least-used. Discover the story behind the quiet platform.
Asda has the cheapest petrol and diesel this Christmas, beating rivals like Tesco and Sainsbury's. Find out where to fill up before your festive journey.
Industry leaders call on the UK to use Brexit freedoms and maintain its 2035 zero-emission vehicle mandate, arguing policy certainty will attract investment and secure a competitive edge.
Industry leaders call on the UK government to maintain its 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, despite the EU easing some emissions rules. Read why experts say changing course would risk investment.
UK motorists warned of rising petrol and diesel costs ahead of Christmas. Get expert tips on how to save fuel and money during the festive season.
Jordan Williamson admitted attempted murder after a horrific break-in left a man with life-changing injuries. Read the full story of the attack and sentencing.
Discover four underrated West Midlands market towns and villages, rich in history and charm, that are perfect for a rewarding visit in 2026. Plan your trip now.
Timothy Little, 44, used a shovel to smash a shop door and threatened staff with a knife during a chocolate-stealing spree in the Black Country. He has been sentenced to over five years in prison.
Jersey clarifies its 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales: existing vehicles can be used until end of life. Public consultation open until Jan 2026.
A developer makes a third attempt to build a petrol station, shop, and car wash on a site in Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, closed since 2005. Previous bids were rejected over noise and design concerns.
Three men from the West Midlands have been charged with burglary after money was stolen from a cash machine in Llangollen. They appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court.