Midlands drug gang leaders jailed after police ram taxi
Dramatic footage shows police ramming a taxi to catch two drug gang leaders. The 15-strong gang, jailed for over 70 years, flooded Nottinghamshire with Class A drugs. Read the full story.
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Two men jailed for West Bromwich drive-by shooting
Two men have been sentenced for a shocking daylight drive-by shooting on a Black Country high street. The victim survived shotgun wounds to his head and shoulder. Read the full story.
Ex-TV star John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teens
Former ITV actor John Alford sentenced to over eight years for sexually assaulting two schoolgirls in 2022. Read the full court details and victim impact statements.
15-year sentences for pair after pensioner dies in failed robbery
Two men have been jailed for killing an 83-year-old man during a failed watch robbery in Birmingham. Read the full story of this violent attack and the police investigation.
Two jailed for 30 years after fatal Birmingham screwdriver robbery
Two career criminals have been jailed for a combined 30 years after a botched robbery with a screwdriver led to the death of an 83-year-old man in Birmingham. Read the full story.
Two jailed for 15 years after robbery led to pensioner's death
Two career criminals have been jailed for manslaughter after a violent attempted robbery in Birmingham led to the death of 83-year-old Neil O'Donnell. Read the full story.
Driver 'stepped over woman's body' after fatal golf course crash
A van driver killed Suzanne Cherry, 62, during a police chase at a Staffordshire golf club. He and two others fled fraud charges, preying on elderly victims. Read the full court report.
Teen caught after year on run from Birmingham scrap
A teenager who fled to Ireland after a massive family fight in Birmingham has been jailed. Thomas Sweeney junior was arrested on the M6 after more than a year on the run. Read the full story.
Couple jailed for stealing from dying man in Dudley
A heartless Dudley couple stole a laptop, watch and cards from a man as he received CPR. Jason Pettit and Jodie Westwood are now behind bars. Read the full court report.
Paedophile jailed for 14 years for raping girl
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.
Son slashes dad in jail in first-ever meeting
Lee Spence, 25, launched a premeditated attack on his father John in HMP Perth, leaving a wound needing 40 stitches. He was given an extended sentence.
Albanian gang behind 44 high-value burglaries arrested
An organised crime gang responsible for over 44 burglaries across the UK, stealing £1m in valuables, has been convicted. See how police tracked them down.
Primark Trainers Trap £1m Burglary Gang
A prolific burglary gang that plotted in a Birmingham coffee shop has been convicted after footprints from Primark trainers linked them to 44 raids across the UK. Read how police cracked the case.
Holiday Inn rapist jailed for 12 years after attacks
Philip Duffield, 25, from Solihull, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for raping two women and assaulting a third after spiking her drink. Read the full court report.
Drug lord's sentence extended for prison gun plot
A convicted heroin smuggler who orchestrated a firearms racket from his cell in a bid to reduce his sentence has had his jail term increased by six years. Read the full story.
Car theft crackdown urged as 88% of cases unsolved
Shocking figures reveal 88.5% of car crimes in London went unsolved last year. The Liberal Democrats demand a national crackdown on organised gangs. Read the full story.
Illegal Fire TV Stick Users Get Police Warning Texts
UK households using 'dodgy' Amazon Fire TV Sticks are receiving texts from piracy watchdog FACT, warning of prosecution and malware risks. Over 1,000 people have been contacted.
Teens jailed for 13 years over Birmingham park stabbing
Three teenagers have been sentenced to a combined 13 years for a vicious stabbing attack on a 15-year-old boy in Alum Rock's Morris Park. The victim required life-saving surgery.
Blackpool tops national crime severity list
Blackpool has been ranked as the most violent and dangerous area in England, according to new crime severity data. Birmingham places sixth nationally. Discover the full rankings.
West Yorkshire Police Honoured in King's New Year List
A Detective Chief Superintendent, a police investigator, and a volunteer chaplain from West Yorkshire Police have been recognised in the King's 2026 New Year Honours List for exceptional service.
Amazon's 2026 planner helps shoppers stay organised
The RETTACY Diary 2026, priced at £14.99 on Amazon, is helping UK shoppers stay organised with weekly and monthly layouts. Shoppers praise its design and quality for keeping their lives 'under control'. Discover this popular planning tool.
Cocaine gang leader jailed for 17 years after courier link
William Free, ringleader of a major South West drugs network, has had his sentence increased to 17 years. His gang was uncovered due to his link to a Birmingham courier, Anthony Cunningham. Read the full investigation details.
Teenagers jailed for Alum Rock park stabbing
Three teenagers have been sentenced for a vicious stabbing in Morris Park, Alum Rock, which left a 15-year-old boy with life-changing injuries. Read the full court details.
Teenagers jailed for stabbing boy eight times in park
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.
Birmingham's worst areas for violent crime revealed
Exclusive police data maps Birmingham's most dangerous neighbourhoods. City centre leads with 4,694 violent and sexual offences in a year. See how your area compares.
Redditch drug gang shooting: Three sentenced
Three individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a Redditch drug gang shooting where a bullet struck a child's car seat. Discover the full court outcome and police response.
Birmingham's violent hotspots ranked in new police data
Exclusive analysis of West Midlands Police figures ranks every Birmingham area for violence and sexual offences. See where your neighbourhood stands in the latest crime data.
Weapons and cash seized in Tamworth drug raid
A 23-year-old man arrested after police find a machete, BB gun and over £7,000 in a Tamworth home. Investigation into cocaine supply continues.
Paedophile jailed 17 years for rape and death threats
Thomas Green, 28, given extended sentence for raping a child and threatening to kill her if she reported the abuse. Read the full court report from Stoke-on-Trent.
Man jailed for life over Tottenham stadium murder
Devon Brown jailed for life for the unprovoked machete murder of Okechukwu Iweha near Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Read the full court report and victim impact.
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