Family's tribute to boy, 14, killed by train
The family of 14-year-old Joshua Travis pay tribute after he was tragically killed by a train in Burton Joyce. Read the full story and community reaction.
The family of 14-year-old Joshua Travis pay tribute after he was tragically killed by a train in Burton Joyce. Read the full story and community reaction.
Joshua Checksfield, 23, imprisoned for 18 months after breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order for fourth time. Police discovered hidden mobile phone during unannounced visit.
Richard Freeman, 37, jailed for 32 months after locking a door during a brutal robbery where a victim was assaulted with a hammer and boiling water with sugar. Read the full court details.
Sharuyan Sasikumar, 23, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving after a horrific crash in Knutton. Read the full story.
The iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck is stopping in Burton-upon-Trent on November 27. Get free merchandise, festive games, and photo opportunities. Don't miss it!
Staffordshire Police make 200 arrests in two-month crackdown on violence against women and girls, vowing daily action to secure justice for victims.
Andrew Kieron Simmons, 38, has been sentenced to four years and nine months for assault, coercive control and witness intimidation. Support is available via New Era on 0300 303 3778.
Severn Trent is clearing 10 tonnes of wet wipes and nappies from Birmingham's sewers daily. A major project aims to remove 1,000 tonnes to fix blockages. Remember: only flush the 3 Ps.
West Midlands Police are increasingly concerned for two missing Walsall teenagers, Isabella, 13, and Max, 14. The public is urged to call 999 immediately if spotted.
Chelsea Jones, 25, speaks out after spotting her childhood rapist working as a binman outside her Stoke-on-Trent home. She demands better protection for victims.
Kyle Oldfield died from acute cocaine toxicity hours after discussing moving plans with friends. Coroner rules out suicide in this tragic drug-related death.
Hysen Xhakolli, 23, will be immediately released from prison after being caught tending cannabis plants in Stoke-on-Trent. The Albanian national came to UK illegally in lorry.
A Lithuanian national has been jailed after threatening to cut a married couple 'into pieces' during a violent knife attack outside a Tesco in Stoke-on-Trent. Read the full story.
Steven Ridley, 53, has been imprisoned for 14 months after making hoax bomb threats to police, referencing the IRA and a '9/11-style bloodbath'. Read the full court details.
Plans for a major expansion of Shobnall Retail Park in Burton have been approved, bringing a new M&S, a drive-thru Greggs, and a 24-lane bowling alley. The development will create 150 jobs and add 400 parking spaces. Discover the full details of this exci
Rail passengers face major disruption with delays up to 25 minutes due to a signalling fault between Walsall and Rugeley Trent Valley. Check before you travel and allow extra time.
Two members of a Midlands drug line have been sentenced after police seized £11,000. Joshua Johnson and Owen Hargreaves, both 22, were caught after a sock was thrown from a window. Read the full story.
A murder investigation is underway after a man was discovered dead in a Hanley flat. Staffordshire Police have arrested a 56-year-old suspect and are conducting forensic examinations.
Denise Coates, founder of Bet365, leads the Midlands Rich List 2025 with a potential £9bn sale. Discover the full list of the region's wealthiest billionaires.
Abdulrahin Abbker, 25, has been sentenced to two years in prison after stabbing two men with scissors in Stoke-on-Trent's Hanley Park following an argument. Read the full details.
Kyle Purcell, 21, has been sentenced to nine years for attacking two women with bottles and setting fire to his flat in Burton-on-Trent. Read the full court details.
Heritage campaigners sound alarm as Burslem's historic town centre faces being added to England's 'at risk' register, with iconic buildings deteriorating and urgent action needed to save Stoke-on-Trent's mother town.
Construction begins on state-of-the-art 330,000 sq ft logistics facility at Chatterley Valley, creating hundreds of jobs and boosting Staffordshire's economy
The historic market town of Burton Upon Trent honoured its fallen heroes as the traditional Remembrance Parade returned to the streets, bringing together veterans, cadets, and residents in a moving ceremony.