Benefits loophole for criminals in hospitals to close
The government plans to stop serious offenders in hospitals from claiming Universal Credit, saving taxpayers thousands. Learn the details of the new crackdown.
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DWP ends benefits for violent offenders in hospital
The DWP will stop Universal Credit payments, worth over £800 a month, to killers and violent offenders detained in hospital. The move closes a legal loophole.
Dangerous paedophile jailed for toddler sexual assault
Christopher Proctor, now Daniel Travis, receives further prison term for assaulting a two-year-old. The survivor's powerful court statement reveals lasting trauma. Read the full story.
Calls for lifetime driving bans for killer drivers
Labour is being urged to consider lifetime driving bans for drink and drug drivers who kill. A legal expert argues for a new 'presumption' of bans to prevent tragedies.
Violent Birmingham robber jailed for life after street attack
Craig Holden, 43, has been sentenced to life for a violent robbery and burglary in Birmingham. He told police he intended to 'rape and murder' his 72-year-old victim. Read the full court details.
West Brom pub applies to reopen after licence stripped over attack
The Prince of Wales pub in West Bromwich, shut down after a violent incident involving an unlicensed bouncer, has applied for a new licence. Read the full story on the hearing and community reaction.
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.
Man jailed for rape and sexual assault in Black Country
Anthony Lomas, 59, has been sentenced after being found guilty of two counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault. Staffordshire Police praised the survivor's bravery.
Six arrested after teen found with serious injuries
Police have arrested six people aged 17 to 25 after a 16-year-old girl was found with serious wounds in a Midlands town. She is in a stable but serious condition in hospital.
Birmingham criminals jailed in 2025 for fuelling race hate
A review of the key Birmingham criminals jailed in 2025 for race-related crimes, from mosque terror plots to violent disorder and online threats. Explore the cases that exposed the city's underlying tensions.
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.
Police tackle violent disorder at Stourport caravan park
A major police operation responded to reports of violent disorder involving weapons and damaged vehicles at a Stourport caravan site. Several arrests made. Read the latest.
Birmingham pub shut after violent Christmas brawl
A Kingstanding pub has been forced to close over Christmas after a violent fight involving weapons erupted after hours. Police secured a 28-day licence suspension.
Angola and Namibia agree to take back illegal migrants
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's visa ban threat prompts Angola and Namibia to cooperate on deportations. The DRC faces sanctions for non-compliance. Read the latest on UK immigration policy.
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.
Small Heath's most violent streets listed after fatal stabbing
Police data reveals the most violent streets in Small Heath, Birmingham, after a man was fatally stabbed on Swanage Road. Two arrests have been made. Contact police with information.
School Car Park Crash Causes Life-Changing Brain Injury
A teenage girl has been sentenced after a friend suffered a fractured skull and permanent brain damage falling from a car she drove. Read the full court report.
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.
Dudley High Street stabbing: Police appeal for witnesses
A man in his 20s was stabbed on Dudley High Street in the early hours of Sunday morning. West Midlands Police are urging witnesses and anyone with footage to come forward.
New crime list names most dangerous Midlands towns and cities
A new crime severity list ranks Birmingham as the 6th most dangerous area in Britain for violent crime. See where your town ranks and get the latest crime news.
GPS ankle tags offered to young offenders in Kent
Kent Police is trialling voluntary GPS ankle tags, dubbed 'chav nav', to help young offenders break the cycle of crime. The scheme aims to reduce shoplifting and antisocial behaviour.
Dangerous Staffordshire sex offender jailed for nine years
Andrew Davies, 58, of Penkhull, is sentenced for a string of historic child sex offences. Staffordshire Police praise survivors' bravery and urge others to come forward.
Pornhub traffic drops 77% after UK age checks
Minister Jess Phillips gives a sarcastic response as Pornhub sees a huge drop in UK visitors following the Online Safety Act's age verification rules. Read the latest.
Sex worker jailed for tying up and burning man in hotel
A sex worker mother has been sentenced to nine years for a series of violent hotel robberies in Birmingham and Coventry. Read the full details of the disturbing attacks.
2025 UK Crime List: Midlands Cities Ranked
New crime severity scores rank UK towns and cities. See where Birmingham, Nottingham, and other Midlands areas place on the national list of most dangerous places.
Eight bailed after Birmingham stabbing and Lamborghini wrecked
Eight people arrested over a violent disorder in Birmingham that left two men stabbed and a £200,000 Lamborghini destroyed have been released on bail. Police continue CCTV trawl.
Walsall gang jailed over 130 years for violent attack
Amar Khan jailed for 13 years for a premeditated attack in Walsall where victims were shot and slashed. The group's total sentences exceed 130 years. Read the full report.
Birmingham double stabbing: CCTV trawl after violent brawl
Police are reviewing CCTV and speaking to witnesses after two men were stabbed in a violent disorder on Summer Lane. Eight people have been bailed. Contact police with information.
Ten arrested after Birmingham double stabbing brawl
Two men were seriously injured in a stabbing near Birmingham city centre. Ten people have been arrested. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Birmingham brawl: Two stabbed, Lamborghini wrecked
Ten people arrested after a violent disorder in Birmingham left two men with serious stab wounds and a £200,000 Lamborghini destroyed. Police appeal for witnesses.
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