Man tried to smuggle 80 alligator heads into UK
A Birmingham man has been sentenced for trying to smuggle 80 alligator heads from America to sell on eBay. Read the full story of the unusual wildlife crime.
A Birmingham man has been sentenced for trying to smuggle 80 alligator heads from America to sell on eBay. Read the full story of the unusual wildlife crime.
UK police chiefs announce a decisive crackdown on the chant 'globalise the intifada' following the Bondi Beach attack, stating the context has changed. Read the full statement and community reaction.
A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a collision on Soho Road, Birmingham, which killed a 54-year-old man. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A murder investigation is underway in Cheltenham after a man was fatally stabbed. Two teenagers and a man are in custody. Police reassure the shocked community.
Dyfed-Powys Police arrest an 18-year-old man after a woman was allegedly raped in a nightclub toilet in Saundersfoot. Witnesses urged to come forward.
A 19-year-old was detained after police spotted a stolen motorbike in Dudley town centre. The rider was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle. Read the full story.
Two teenagers arrested after a man was stabbed on City Road, Edgbaston. Police believe those involved were known to each other. Witnesses urged to come forward.
A teenager from St Peter's Catholic School in Solihull has been arrested and bailed over alleged indecent images. Police and school are cooperating as the investigation continues.
A teenager from St Peter's Catholic School in Solihull has been arrested and bailed over indecent images allegations. Police and school confirm safeguarding is priority. Contact us.
West Midlands Police refers an incident to its standards department after video shows a handcuffed man being propelled into a police car in Small Heath.
A coroner warns of more deaths at HMP Birmingham unless action is taken to stop drones smuggling drugs like spice. Read the urgent report and demands for change.
A violent brawl in Birmingham left two men with stab wounds and a £200,000 Lamborghini destroyed. Ten people have been arrested. Police are appealing for information.
A suspected car thief was tasered and arrested following a police pursuit through Walsall in the early hours of Saturday, December 6. Read the full details of the dramatic incident.
A man in his 30s was rushed to hospital after a serious assault outside a McDonald's in Nuneaton. Police have arrested a 38-year-old and seek a key witness cyclist. Read the latest.
A father was shot four times on his doorstep in Darlaston. Five men have admitted conspiracy charges. Read the full story of the horrific attack.
An 18-year-old man is due in court after police discovered a firearm at a property on Dickens Road, Wolverhampton. Callum McTaggart-Box faces charges of possession of a firearm and ammunition.
An 18-year-old man has been charged with firearms offences after a gun was discovered at a property in Dickens Road, Wolverhampton. He is due before magistrates.
A corrupt prison officer led a gang to smuggle cannabis and tobacco into HMP Birmingham for her inmate partner. All four conspirators have been sentenced to prison.
A corrupt prison officer has been jailed for her role in a plot to smuggle cannabis and tobacco into HMP Birmingham for her inmate boyfriend. Read the full story of the investigation here.
Over 200 homes evacuated in Derby after police arrest two men on suspicion of explosives offences. Army bomb disposal teams are on scene. Read the latest updates.
The Animal Welfare Bill has become law, banning the import of young, mutilated, and heavily pregnant pets. Discover how this crackdown protects animals and buyers.
Neena Chauhan ignored early chest pains until the agony became crushing. Her story is a vital warning about heart attack symptoms and mental health recovery.
Armed officers arrested a man in Alum Rock after a Mercedes, stolen in a burglary, crashed into parked cars. Read the latest on this police operation.
A former Premier League and England footballer was arrested at Stansted Airport on suspicion of attempted rape. He has been released on bail until February 2026.
Neena Chauhan, 27, suffered a near-fatal heart attack after ignoring recurring chest pains. Her story is a vital warning about heart attack symptoms in young women.
Neena Chauhan, 40, shares her story of surviving a heart attack at 27 after ignoring chest pains. She now supports the BHF's Christmas campaign for lifesaving research.
An I'm A Celebrity star has been caught with smuggled butter, sparking a major camp punishment. Discover the rule break set to have 'huge repercussions' on the jungle.
West Midlands Police have arrested a man in connection with a sexual assault on a pub worker in Sheldon, Birmingham. The incident occurred in July, with CCTV helping identify the suspect.
A 44-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of drink driving after her car flipped onto its roof on Farren Road, Northfield. The road was closed for hours.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested in a Midlands village after police uncovered drugs, an offensive weapon, and counterfeit currency. Read the full details of the police operation.