West Brom sack head coach Ryan Mason
West Bromwich Albion have parted company with head coach Ryan Mason following a last-gasp defeat to Leicester City. Assistant Nigel Gibbs also departs. Read the latest.
West Bromwich Albion have parted company with head coach Ryan Mason following a last-gasp defeat to Leicester City. Assistant Nigel Gibbs also departs. Read the latest.
Jamie Oliver confirms the first UK location for his Jamie's Italian relaunch in London's Leicester Square, set for February 2026, with plans for up to 40 new sites.
West Midlands Police urgently seek public help to find Zafinya, 10, missing from Solihull since lunchtime. Temperatures are set to plummet below zero. Call 999 if seen.
West Mercia Police launch search after a man's mobility trolley, walking stick and jacket were found covered in frost by the River Avon in Pershore. Officers believe he may have entered the water.
Age UK urges Leicester residents to donate unwanted Christmas presents to its Superstore. The Great Winter Bag Drop raises funds for vital services combating loneliness in older people this winter.
Emergency services launched a major search in a Wolverhampton canal after reports of a person in the water. Read the full details of the operation and outcome.
Fire, police and ambulance crews launched a major search of a Black Country canal in Wednesfield on Sunday night. No casualties were found. Follow for live updates.
Police, fire and ambulance crews launched a major search in Wolverhampton after reports of a person in the canal near Bentley Bridge. No one was found. Get the latest updates.
A Stoke-on-Trent man tracked his missing AirPods to a Sandwell auction house after EVRI lost them. He drove 200 miles to retrieve them and vows to boycott the delivery firm. Read his story.
Police are urgently searching for Barry Forrester, 45, missing from Evesham. He has a hand injury requiring medical attention. Call 999 with information.
Millions on DWP benefits urged to verify receipt of £10 Christmas bonus. If missing, contact your Jobcentre Plus or Pension Service office immediately.
Parents claim a seven-year-old was pushed by a staff member at Stokes Wood Primary in Leicester, leaving the child with a head injury. The school's investigation concluded safeguards were followed.
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.
Kate and Gerry McCann issue an emotional New Year message, hoping 2026 brings the long-awaited breakthrough in finding Madeleine, missing since 2007. Read their full statement and the latest on the case.
Professor Nishan Canagarajah, President of the University of Leicester, receives a knighthood in the 2026 King's New Year Honours for his transformative work in higher education and inclusion.
West Midlands Police urgently seek the public's help to find Kaitlyn, 14, missing from Birmingham since New Year's Eve. She was last seen in a grey coat and black Nike trainers.
Charlotte Niddam, 15, a former pupil of a Hertfordshire school, is missing after a catastrophic fire at a New Year's party in Crans-Montana. The blaze, which may have been sparked by champagne bottle sparklers, has claimed at least 40 lives. Read the late
West Midlands Police urgently seek information on two 15-year-old girls, Phoebe and Hattie, missing from Birmingham since New Year's Eve. Call 999 if seen.
Parts of the West Midlands woke to snow. Acas explains your employment rights if severe weather prevents you from travelling to your job. Know your options.
Police urgently seek Dale, 36, missing from Sutton Coldfield since New Year's Eve. He was last seen near midnight. Call 999 immediately if seen, quoting log 4832.
Professor Nishan Canagarajah, President of the University of Leicester, receives a knighthood for his transformative work in higher education and championing inclusion. Discover his remarkable journey.
Professor Michael Nicholson receives OBE for normothermic machine perfusion, a technique he pioneered in Leicester, transforming transplant medicine and saving lives.
West Midlands Police launch urgent appeal to find missing 14-year-old Lexus from Solihull. Last seen on December 27, she has links to Birmingham city centre. Call 999 if seen.
Matthew Upham, 63, is missing after a stormy Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services launched a major rescue operation. Read the latest.
The search for two men missing after a Christmas Day swim in Devon has ended. Tributes are paid to Matthew Upham as families thank emergency services.
Emergency services called to Budleigh Salterton after swimmers got into difficulty. Two men remain missing as police urge people not to swim on Boxing Day.
West Midlands Police urge the public to call 999 if they see 15-year-old Miriam, missing from Sheldon. She was last seen wearing a black puffer coat and leggings.
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.
From Galaxy Truffles to Time Outs, discover the 11 beloved chocolates removed from Cadbury Heroes, Roses, Quality Street and Celebrations tubs. Find out what's changed in your festive favourites.
Officials in Newport fear geese are being stolen from Black Ash Park to be eaten for Christmas dinner. Councillor urges public to report suspicious activity.