M6 driver 'inches from head-on crash' in wrong-way ordeal
A motorist drove over 6km the wrong way on the M6, coming 'inches from a head-on collision'. Staffordshire Police closed the motorway following over 30 emergency calls. Read the full story.
A motorist drove over 6km the wrong way on the M6, coming 'inches from a head-on collision'. Staffordshire Police closed the motorway following over 30 emergency calls. Read the full story.
A Nottingham teenager who was stabbed with his own machete during a gang confrontation has been told by a judge that the public will say he 'got what he deserved'. Discover the full story.
Warwickshire Council plans to spend £500,000 of HS2 road safety funding to permanently keep temporary street lighting on Fosse Way. The move aims to enhance long-term road safety.
Ice legends Torvill & Dean switched on the final Christmas lights display at Tony and Wendy Swift's Nuthall home, ending a 22-year tradition that raised £250,000 for charity. Discover this heartwarming community story.
West Midlands Police unveils its new Dudley station in a converted call centre, featuring a victim care suite and improved public facilities. Discover how this vital hub will serve the community.
A former Environment Agency director from the Midlands has received a suspended sentence for selling 'lethal' chemsex drugs to men on Grindr. Discover the full court details.
Klayton Smith, once named on a most wanted list for violent offences including a robbery on a 78-year-old, has died in HMP Lowdham. The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman will investigate.
A Midlands healthcare worker pleads guilty to neglect after failing to observe a 19-year-old patient who later died. The court warns her to prepare for jail. Read the full story.
Curtis Woodhouse condemns Howden School after his son received detention for using phone during lockdown scare. Read the full story of the distressing incident.
Volunteers from Nottingham Rotary Club have transformed the women's garden at Framework's detox service, creating a calming space for recovery journeys. Discover how community action makes a difference.
Armed police raced to a Birmingham retail park after a violent disorder left one man injured and multiple cars damaged. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning. Contact police with information.
Ashley Lawrence, 37, was sentenced to 12 months in prison after being found hiding in a commercial bin following an £8,000 burglary at Gray & Bull Opticians in Nottingham.
Aston Villa are competing with Tottenham and Nottingham Forest to sign Anderlecht's teenage midfielder Nathan De Cat. The £18m-rated prodigy could rejuvenate Villa's ageing squad. Read the latest transfer news.
Residents on Imran Way in Oldbury report feeling unsafe due to persistent anti-social behaviour including drug use and fireworks. Read more on the community's plea for action.
MyBag Charity from Nottingham receives the King's Award for Voluntary Service 2025 for supporting children entering foster care. Discover how you can help their vital work.
Vejay Samuels ran a Midlands cocaine and heroin network from Thailand, living a luxury life before being sentenced to 14 years. Discover how police brought down the organised crime group.
Aston Villa defender Matty Cash discloses he had two transfer offers last summer but chose to stay, signing a new deal until 2029. He also opens up on quitting social media.
A record-breaking 1,959 Santas completed the 15-mile Jingle All the Way walk from Chorley to Rivington Pike, raising over £41,000 for Derian House Children's Hospice. Donate now to support this vital cause.
A 20-year-old man has died after a stabbing on Abbotsford Drive in St Ann's. Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witnesses.
Nottingham Castle hosts community poppy exhibition for Remembrance Day 2025. Over 1,000 handmade poppies from local schools create stunning display. Visit this heartfelt tribute.
Discover how Nottingham's New Art Exchange is transforming traditional governance with an innovative citizen-led leadership approach that's putting community voices at the heart of decision-making.
A couple in their 40s discovered deceased in Nottingham home with cocaine and fentanyl in their systems, prompting police investigation into the circumstances surrounding their tragic deaths.
The Department for Work and Pensions reveals new measures targeting benefit claimants who miss appointments, with changes to the 'Way to Work' scheme and tougher sanctions ahead.
Budding filmmakers from Rotherham and Doncaster prepare for red carpet moment as their short films debut at prestigious Wentworth Woodhouse festival this July.
Discover how Nottingham Poetry Festival marks its milestone decade with a spectacular celebration weekend featuring renowned poets, workshops, and unforgettable performances across the city.
Shocking eyewitness accounts reveal the terrifying moments when a series of violent attacks turned Nottingham's streets into scenes of panic and tragedy during the early hours of Tuesday morning.
A dedicated therapy dog named Her and her hospital chaplain owner receive national recognition for their outstanding work comforting patients and staff across NHS hospitals in the Midlands.