Children's Commissioner on Girlguiding's trans membership ban
Dame Rachel de Souza calls for creative solutions to include all children after Girlguiding's policy change. The organisation now only accepts those recorded female at birth.
Dame Rachel de Souza calls for creative solutions to include all children after Girlguiding's policy change. The organisation now only accepts those recorded female at birth.
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.
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.
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.
A teenager was killed in a domestic violence incident in Tomar, Portugal. The suspect died in an explosion, injuring two others. Read the full report.
Five men arrested after a violent street fight in Nottingham city centre shocked Christmas shoppers. Police seek witnesses to the Wollaton Street affray.
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.
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.
Thomas Green, 28, has been sentenced to 14 years for child rape. The judge deemed him 'especially dangerous'. Police urge victims to come forward.
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in the stomach during violence on Dudley High Street. The victim has been discharged from hospital.
Makyle Taggart sentenced to over 13 years for killing 71-year-old Wynford Griffiths in Stechford while drunk and speeding. Victim's sister speaks of enduring trauma.
Jayke Pender-Lovatt, 32, has been sentenced for a brutal assault in Burslem that caused life-changing injuries. The victim lost sight in one eye after the attack.
West Midlands Police detained over 450 suspects in a targeted domestic abuse operation. The force vows to protect victims as reports traditionally rise during the festive period. Find help and support.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged after a 17-year-old was stabbed at Merry Hill Shopping Centre in Brierley Hill. Police continue their investigation. Contact 101 with information.
Sheree Aldridge, 37, describes the moment her baby son was thrown from his pram when a driver ploughed into Liverpool FC crowds. Read her emotional story and the 21-year sentence.
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.
West Midlands Police flood Birmingham with 150+ officers in Operation Advance to tackle violence, anti-social behaviour, and illegal e-bikes. Read the full details.
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.
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.
A man in his 20s is in a critical but stable condition after an attack on Horsefair Street. Police have made three arrests and are appealing for witnesses and further suspects to come forward.
Timothy Little, 44, used a shovel to smash a shop door and threatened staff with a knife during a chocolate-stealing spree in the Black Country. He has been sentenced to over five years in prison.
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.
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.
A Reclaim the Night Walk took place in Oldbury to unite against gender-based violence and support survivors. Join the movement for safety and respect.
A new NSPCC poll reveals over 60% of adults fear increased child abuse risk at Christmas due to financial stress and alcohol. Learn the warning signs and how to help.
Sandwell community to hold Reclaim the Night walk on December 8, uniting against gender-based violence. Join the family-friendly event from 4pm at Council House.
Three men convicted for violent disorder at a Derby Kabaddi tournament, an event that sparked the subsequent murder of DPD driver Aurman Singh. Read the full court details.
Emmanuel Boamah, 19, who spent three years in care, now helps other young people through Walsall Council's £5m Youth Guarantee Trailblazer. Read his inspiring story.
Thomas Williams, 35, was sentenced for a Sur-Ron e-bike crash during a police pursuit. The father-of-one, with 19 prior convictions, launched an angry tirade in Liverpool Crown Court. Read the full story.
Two Birmingham men feature in a powerful new portrait series unveiled for White Ribbon Day 2025, urging men to speak up against violence towards women and girls.