Teenager attacked with zombie knife in Coventry
A 15-year-old boy was wounded in a zombie knife attack near Upper Well Street, Coventry, in November. Police release CCTV images and appeal for witnesses.
A 15-year-old boy was wounded in a zombie knife attack near Upper Well Street, Coventry, in November. Police release CCTV images and appeal for witnesses.
Five men face charges after a large-scale disorder involving knives erupted at a Rugby pub on Boxing Day night. Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage.
The sister of Anthony Sharma, murdered by Diogo Bettencourt, shares her grief and calls for witnesses. West Midlands Police appeal for information on the brutal attack.
A 22-year-old man has been detained on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Adam Henry in Islington. Read the latest on the police investigation.
Three teenagers have been sentenced for a vicious stabbing in a Birmingham park. The 15-year-old victim required eight hours of surgery. Read the full court report.
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.
A 23-year-old man is in custody after a fatal stabbing on Swanage Road, Small Heath. Police continue to investigate the incident which occurred on December 20. Contact police with information.
A murder investigation is underway after a man died from stab wounds in Oldbury. A 17-year-old is in custody as police appeal for dashcam footage.
Experts urge DWP to replace the triple lock with a 'double lock', removing the minimum 2.5% rise. Analysis reveals the long-term cost to taxpayers and impact on pensioners.
Birmingham City Council unveils new hostile vehicle bollards and knife detection arches for the final weekend of the German Market. Enhanced patrols and CCTV aim to ensure a safe festive season.
West Midlands Police launch Winter in Action initiative with specialist officers to tackle knife crime and reassure visitors to Birmingham's Christmas Markets. Senior officers urge public not to fear the city centre.
West Midlands Police install knife arches at Birmingham New Street as part of Operation Active. The crackdown follows 12 stabbings in the city centre this year. Read the latest on the safety measures.
A 15-year-old boy accused of murdering 12-year-old Leo Ross in a Birmingham knife attack has been remanded in custody. The trial is scheduled for February. Read the latest court updates.
Parents in Birmingham are expressing deep concern over letting their children visit the city's Christmas Markets alone, following a spate of knife crime. Discover their fears and police safety advice.
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 Birmingham men are among a gang sentenced to 82 years for a pre-planned, violent knifepoint robbery at a Hereford music studio. Read the full details of the attack and sentencing.
Two men were seriously injured in a stabbing near Birmingham city centre. Ten people have been arrested. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A major police operation across the West Midlands has led to 80 arrests and the recovery of 23 blades. Officers conducted hundreds of stop searches and weapon sweeps to tackle serious youth violence.
UK state pensioners with small private incomes face HMRC tax demands. The Triple Lock pushes pensions close to the frozen tax-free allowance, creating a political dilemma. Read the key facts.
Due to the Triple Lock, state pensioners with modest private pensions could soon receive tax demands from HMRC as incomes near the personal allowance threshold. Discover the implications.
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.
A new petition urges the DWP to apply the Triple Lock increase equally to both pension types, arguing the current gap is unfair. Chancellor confirms commitment.
Conservative councillors demand a public safety emergency in Birmingham after stabbings, but Labour says crime is falling and action is already a top priority. Read the full debate.
Shocking CCTV shows Mohammed Amin trying to force his way into a vehicle on Waterloo Road. The 38-year-old has pleaded guilty to multiple charges. Read the full story.
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's most dangerous postcodes for violent and sexual offences. See the full list and police response to the city's crime wave.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a robbery at a shop on Hales Lane, Smethwick. Two men, one armed with a knife, stole items before fleeing. Call 101 with info.
State pension payments due on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day will arrive early. Check the new dates and learn how the Triple Lock affects you in April.
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's most dangerous areas after a wave of stabbings, including the killings of Katie Fox and Yassin Alma. See the full list of high-crime postcodes.
Pensioners born before 1953 will receive a £8.45 weekly state pension increase from April 2026 due to the triple lock. Discover the financial impact.
Hundreds of thousands of UK state pensioners living abroad are being denied the Triple Lock increase due to a 'frozen pensions' policy, sparking outrage in Canada.