Man jailed for unprovoked pub attack in Staffordshire
Gary Webb, 38, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for a drunken, unprovoked assault that left a man with a fractured jaw. Read the full details of the shocking Staffordshire pub attack.
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Birmingham pub attackers face jail for bottle assault
Omar Clarke and Herbert Palmer admitted GBH after attacking a man with glass bottles on Erdington High Street. They will be sentenced in March. Read the full court details.
Gaming Arcades in Dudley's Poorest Areas Raise Harm Risk
A BBC study reveals Dudley's two licensed Adult Gaming Centres are in the UK's most deprived areas. GambleAware warns this clustering doubles the risk of gambling harm for locals. Read the full report.
Penkridge Paedophile Jailed for Six Years
Adam McLaughlan, 34, has been sentenced to six years for 14 counts of child sexual assault in Staffordshire. Police praise the bravery of survivors who came forward.
Michael Owen becomes Casino.org brand ambassador
Football legend Michael Owen partners with Casino.org as their exclusive UK & Ireland affiliate ambassador for 2026, citing the platform's commitment to player safety.
Man charged over violent burglary and assault in Brewood
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.
E-bike rider jailed for breaking officer's shoulder
Jerome Gibson sentenced to 3 years 8 months after shoulder-barging a Nottinghamshire Police officer, causing serious injury. Read the full story of the manhunt and arrest.
Sister knocked out with metal pole in birthday row
William Doyle, 51, attacked his sister after she forgot his birthday present. He avoided jail but received a suspended sentence and a five-year restraining order.
Birmingham cuts 27 roads to 30mph for safety
Birmingham City Council has reduced speed limits from 40mph to 30mph on 27 key routes. The move aims to cut collisions, improve air quality, and create safer streets for all. Discover the full story and official statements.
Over 750 drivers reported in West Midlands road safety ops
West Midlands Police's Road Harm Prevention Team reported 767 drivers for over 1,000 offences in a year. Officers stress the goal is saving lives, not catching people out. Learn about the results and how to report unsafe driving.
Birmingham cuts 40mph limits to 30mph on 27 roads
Birmingham City Council has completed a major project reducing speed limits from 40mph to 30mph on 27 routes. The move aims to cut collisions, improve air quality, and create safer streets for all.
Man jailed for 3 years after frenzied Henley-in-Arden attack
Michael Hardy, 37, jailed for grievous bodily harm after attacking a resident who tried to help him. Read the full details of the shocking community assault.
Nationwide blocks accounts for 72 hours in gambling first
Nationwide introduces a 72-hour cooling-off period for gambling blocks, joining a new industry lab to tackle rising gambling harm. Support is available 24/7.
Sixth arrest over serious Leicester city centre assault
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.
Birmingham men jailed for Handsworth hit-and-run
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.
Laughing thug jailed for vicious attack on police officer
Jamie Henderson-Jones, 26, sentenced for fracturing PC's eye socket in a violent assault in Shropshire. Read the full court details and police statement.
Thug jailed after blinding man in unprovoked bar attack
Jayke Pender-Lovatt, 32, has been sentenced for a brutal assault in Burslem that caused life-changing injuries. The victim lost sight in one eye after the attack.
Mum's horror as baby's pram flung 15ft in attack
Sheree Aldridge, 37, describes the moment her baby son was thrown from his pram when a driver ploughed into Liverpool FC crowds. Read her emotional story and the 21-year sentence.
Man jailed for 21 years over Liverpool FC parade crash
Paul Doyle sentenced to 21 years for driving into Liverpool FC title parade crowd, injuring over 100. Hero bystander Daniel Barr stopped the vehicle. Full details of the shocking incident.
Man sentenced after 'Broken Dreams' paedophile hunter sting
Stephen Briscoe, 60, of Dudley, receives suspended sentence and 10-year order after vigilante group exposed online communication with a child. Read the full details.
Two women arrested after Edgbaston street stabbing
Two teenagers arrested after a man was stabbed on City Road, Edgbaston. Police believe those involved were known to each other. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Three arrests after Leicester city centre attack
A man in his 20s is in a critical condition after a serious assault in Leicester. Police have made three arrests and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Man hospitalised after assault outside Nuneaton McDonald's
A man in his 30s was rushed to hospital after a serious assault outside a McDonald's in Nuneaton. Police have arrested a 38-year-old and seek a key witness cyclist. Read the latest.
Man jailed for 11 years over Kennington Tube knife attack
Nicholas Orlando Green has been sentenced to 11 years for an unprovoked double stabbing at Kennington Underground station. The attack left two strangers with life-altering injuries.
Paedophile walks free after 'shaggy dog story' in court
Ryan Whatley claimed he saved indecent images as 'evidence' but his story was dismissed in court. He received a community order and must sign the sex offenders register. Read the full details.
Manipulative abuser jailed for child sex offences
A mother speaks out after her daughter's manipulative abuser, Charles Benson-Clark, is jailed for 6.5 years. Read her powerful message and learn how to get support.
Man jailed for cigarette attack on disabled victim
David Brown sentenced to four-and-a-half years for stubbing a cigarette in a disabled man's eye in a Hucknall pub beer garden. Learn about the shocking unprovoked assault and its lasting impact.
Machete thugs jailed for Wolverhampton street attack
Two men, Faisal Hussain and Jassdeep Singh, have been sentenced for a brutal machete attack in Wolverhampton. Discover the full details of the police investigation.
Sex offender jailed after fourth breach of court order
Joshua Checksfield, 23, imprisoned for 18 months after breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order for fourth time. Police discovered hidden mobile phone during unannounced visit.
Men jailed for Wolverhampton machete attack
Faisal Hussain and Jassdeep Singh sentenced for a horrific machete attack on a man in Wolverhampton. Read the full details of the sentencing and police response.
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