Birmingham BTP Officer Charged with Rape
A serving British Transport Police officer from Birmingham faces two rape charges. PC Christopher Jenkins, 32, was suspended last April and will appear in court.
A serving British Transport Police officer from Birmingham faces two rape charges. PC Christopher Jenkins, 32, was suspended last April and will appear in court.
Former West Midlands Police chief constable Craig Guildford retires with full pension but could still face a conduct probe over the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban. The watchdog investigation continues.
Nottingham assistant coroner Hannah Mettam receives formal misconduct warning from senior judges after drink-driving conviction. Read the full details of the case and the Judicial Conduct Investigation Office's ruling.
A major police cordon remains on Olton Boulevard East in Acocks Green following a serious incident. Get the latest updates and witness reports from the scene.
Three men aged 19-23 were arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and drug supply after an armed police pursuit from Soho Road to City Road ended in a crash. Class A drugs were recovered.
Four boys aged 14-16 are due in court after a hoax knifepoint robbery report sparked an armed police response in Mansfield. Read the full details of the incident.
The FCA has fined two former Carillion finance directors over £370,000 for 'reckless' actions that misled the market before the firm's 2018 collapse. Read the full details of the enforcement action.
Nationwide Building Society responds to customer complaints over payments pending for up to seven days. The issue follows a recent £44m fine for weak financial crime controls.
Five teachers from Birmingham and the West Midlands have been indefinitely banned from the classroom following proven misconduct, including inappropriate contact with pupils. Read the full details.
BBC Morning Live's Laura Pomfret warns UK households about a sharp 26% rise in pension drawdowns. Learn what this flexible option means for your retirement income and tax.
Explore the West Midlands Police Museum in Coventry. Discover cell sleepovers for youth groups, the Fashion Police exhibition, and how it honours fallen officers. Plan your visit now.
West Midlands Police could lose £41.1m in funding, risking further cuts to officers. Crime Commissioner Simon Foster warns of a 'postcode lottery' and fewer police on streets.
West Midlands Police has issued 11 crucial rules for public safety around their new mounted unit. Learn how to interact safely with police horses in Birmingham.
Heartfelt tributes are paid to PD Stark, the heroic police dog who survived a brutal 20-blade machete attack in 2020. Read his incredible story of bravery and service.
The Financial Conduct Authority has opened an investigation into WHSmith following a significant accounting failure in its North American arm that wiped £600m from its value. Read the latest.
WH Smith launches clawback of executive bonuses as the FCA investigates a £50m profit overstatement in its US arm. The retailer pledges governance reforms.
A Nottinghamshire Police officer was dismissed after using discriminatory language while reporting a concern for a woman's safety. Read the full details of the misconduct hearing.
Police launch murder investigation after a man dies at a property in Mansfield. Three men are in custody as detectives appeal for information from the public.
The UK government announces a two-year timeline to bring crypto firms under FCA regulation, aiming to boost innovation and consumer protection. Read the full details.
West Midlands Police will deploy a 12-horse mounted unit from spring 2025 to tackle riots and football violence, costing nearly £6,000 per horse annually. Read the full story.
Rebecca Joynes, jailed for six-and-a-half years for sexual activity with pupils, could be banned from teaching for life after a conduct panel ruled her actions caused 'enormous damage'.
A Warwickshire Police officer faces three theft charges, accused of stealing cash and jewellery during a drugs operation. Read the full court details.
PCs Bethany Cottrell and Natalie Millward showed 'unwavering courage' disarming individuals with weapons during a volatile city centre protest. Discover their heroic story.
A Warwickshire Police officer faces three theft charges for alleged offences while on duty. Pc Robert Davies will appear in court this week. Read the full details.
Three 19-year-olds arrested in Bearwood after a police pursuit involving a helicopter. A large quantity of Class A drugs was seized. Read the full details.
A former detective who stole cocaine from police stores has been ordered to repay £75,420. Andrew Talbot was jailed for 19 years in 2024. Read the full story of his downfall.
A major new police watchdog report heavily criticises West Midlands Police's Hillsborough disaster probe as 'inexplicably narrow'. Read the damning findings.
Armed officers arrested a man in Alum Rock after a Mercedes, stolen in a burglary, crashed into parked cars. Read the latest on this police operation.
An 18-year-old man has died after being struck by a car on the M5. The incident occurred after he exited an ambulance on the northbound carriageway. Read the full report.
Magistrate Dr Amy Delicate has been formally advised for misconduct after an investigation found she swore, sighed audibly, and banged her desk in court. Discover the full story.