A 29-year-old Indian national was detained in Handsworth on suspicion of advertising people smuggling on social media. The NCA and West Midlands Police seized electronic devices in the raid. Read the full details.
Security experts reveal the simple mistakes that advertise an empty house to criminals. Learn how to create the illusion of occupancy and protect your property while on holiday.
Two men have been charged after police discovered a cannabis grow in Dudley. Officers used dogs and drones in the raid on Littleworth Avenue. Read the full details.
Head chef Andy Pridmore and deputy Sarah Pell prepare festive feast for 31st year at Cedar Falls care home in Spalding. Read their heartwarming story of dedication.
A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after police found cocaine and heroin worth £20,000 during a raid on Prospect Road North. Report crime anonymously.
A man and woman have been sentenced after police found heroin, cocaine, and cash in a Ludlow property. The raid followed community tip-offs about drug supply.
West Midlands Police seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide cannisters in a raid on a Small Heath factory. The Class-C drug haul is valued at around £30,000. Read more.
Doris Griffiths, 101, celebrated her birthday by turning on the Christmas lights at her Chingford care home, The Spinney, with special guests: two Humboldt penguins. Read about the magical winter wonderland event.
The iGulu F1 promises to make craft beer at home as easy as using a pod coffee machine. Our review explores if it delivers pub-quality pints and the current challenge of finding one.
West Midlands Police and Trading Standards seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide canisters in Small Heath. The raid is part of Operation Target. Report crime anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Artist Emily Powell puts her Brixham masterpiece home on the market for £2m after running out of walls to paint. The immersive artwork spans 400sqm and includes 85 extra pieces.
A Warwickshire Police officer faces three theft charges, accused of stealing cash and jewellery during a drugs operation. Read the full court details.
West Midlands Police discovered a large quantity of Class A and B drugs during a raid on a property in Small Heath. Enquiries are ongoing.
A major incident declared in Derby after police raid leads to two arrests for explosives offences. 200 properties evacuated as Army bomb disposal teams work at the scene.
A major Home Office operation has seen 171 delivery riders arrested for illegal working, with 60 facing removal from the UK. The crackdown follows ministerial talks with major food delivery platforms.
West Midlands Police uncover a large-scale cannabis farm across three floors of a Stockland Green property. 143 plants seized. Investigation ongoing.
West Midlands Police discovered a large-scale cannabis farm spread across three floors in a Stockland Green property. Over 140 plants were seized in the raid. Read the full details.
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West Midlands Police uncover a massive cannabis factory in Birmingham, seizing over 9,000 plants valued at £9.5m. Five men arrested. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police have seized over 9,000 cannabis plants worth £9.5 million in Birmingham. Five men arrested in major drugs bust. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police arrested a disqualified driver and another man for immigration offences after seizing 16 uninsured vehicles in a major operation. Read the full details.
Euro Mini Market in Lichfield closed for three months after authorities seized suitcases of illegal tobacco and vapes. Report illegal sales via the Trading Standards hotline.
Police in Tipton have seized 200 cannabis plants and arrested a 37-year-old man after raiding an industrial unit. The drugs bust followed a tip-off. Report concerns via 101.
A stunning £1.15m Georgian-style home in Bath could be yours for just £1. BOTB's huge December giveaway offers a life-changing prize. Enter now for your chance to win.
Emirjon Gjuta, 34, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for illegally re-entering the UK after being deported twice. Read the full details of the case here.
A low-paid carer cancels her family's benefits, including her autistic daughter's DLA, fearing new immigration rules will block her UK settlement. Experts warn of widespread discrimination.
West Midlands Police uncover one of its largest ever cannabis farms in Lozells, seizing 9,488 plants and arresting five men. The factory was a central supply hub for the region.
West Midlands Police raid one of Birmingham's biggest cannabis farms, seizing 9,488 plants and arresting five men. A major supply network has been disrupted.
The Home Office is calling for two Birmingham shops to be shut down after discovering failed asylum seekers working illegally. Read the full investigation details.