Anthony Lanchester, 20, has been detained for six-and-a-half years for raping a boy in a park and sexually assaulting a second teenager. Read the full court report and victim impact statements.
Mark Bardell, 36, has been sentenced to seven years for rape. Staffordshire Police commended the survivor's 'tremendous bravery' in coming forward. Read the full story.
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.
John Callaway, 43, has been sentenced to 13 years in prison for raping a student in his van after offering her a lift home in Liverpool. Read the full court report.
A self-proclaimed satanist actor who claimed he made a pact with a devil has been jailed for 23 months for possessing extreme right-wing terrorist material. Read the full details of the shocking case.
William Preece has been sentenced to 17 years for raping a child he befriended online. Staffordshire Police urge survivors to come forward.
Alexandru Emilian Muresan, 32, has been sentenced to eight years for attempted rape and sexual assault in Bournemouth. The victim's bravery helped secure the conviction.
A woman raped three times by Audrius Zukauskas has spoken out. The 55-year-old was given a 12-year sentence. Read the victim's powerful statement.
Audrius Zukauskas, 55, raped and beat a woman he met at Hanley Bus Station. He received a 12-year extended sentence at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court. Read the full report.
Notorious Birmingham rapper Twista Cheese used aerosol flamethrower at petrol station, causing £7k damage and risking explosion. Read the shocking CCTV footage details.
Ernestas Juska sentenced to life for murdering family friend Nina Denisova in Kent. Read the full details of this shocking case and the police investigation.
Danny Francis consumed 11 pints of cider before a fatal crash that killed 17-year-old Benjamin Worrall. Read the full tragic story and court sentencing details.
West Midlands Police continue to investigate a horrific September rape in Oldbury. A £30,000 reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of the two attackers.
Danny Francis sentenced to 7 years for killing Benjamin Worrall, 17, in a hit-and-run after consuming 11 pints of cider. Read the full tragic story.
A 58-year-old man has been sentenced to life for the murder of 87-year-old John Mackey, whom he robbed for his shopping. Read the full story and see how justice was served.
A driver suffered potentially serious injuries after a collision caused a van to overturn on the M5 in Worcestershire. The incident led to 90-minute delays and 7-mile tailbacks during rush hour.
Major delays on M5 northbound after van overturns near Worcester. All lanes closed, 5-mile queues reported. Check live traffic updates for latest travel news.
A violent gang has been sentenced after two teenagers suffered life-changing injuries in a West Bromwich stabbing and car machete attack. Read the full court details.
Andrew Behan sentenced to six years for manslaughter after brutal attack on Francis Leitner in Aston. Read the full court details and judge's remarks.
Morris Commercial Ltd will manufacture its electric Morris JE van in Wales, creating 150 skilled jobs. Production begins late 2026 at Bro Tathan business park.
John Ashby, 32, faces multiple charges including rape and religiously aggravated assault. The case has been adjourned until February 2026. Read the latest from Birmingham Crown Court.
John Ashby, 32, appears at Birmingham Crown Court accused of the racially aggravated rape of a Sikh student in Walsall. A provisional trial date is set for April 2026.
Daniel Nash, 34, has been jailed for a vicious two-hour domestic abuse attack where he poured boiling water on his partner. Read the full shocking details and police response.
A sex worker and her husband from Peterborough have been sentenced for a blackmail plot where they threatened to expose clients to their partners. Read the full story.
Daniel Smith, 45, has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault in Wiltshire. He was remanded into custody and will be sentenced in January. Read the full story.
Thousands of UK electric van drivers could be restricted to 56mph under new MOT and speed limiter proposals from the Department for Transport. Discover the safety implications.
A man accused of exploiting and raping a 16-year-old runaway in a Walsall hotel room claims the allegations are a 'setup'. The trial continues at Birmingham Crown Court.
A married man accused of raping a 16-year-old runaway told Birmingham Crown Court it was 'obvious' she was interested in him. The trial continues as four men deny multiple offences.
Michael Wanless found guilty of attempting to rape a jogger in Eston. Brave neighbours intervened, chasing the attacker. Read the full court details.
Lee Hampton, 50, crushed sleeping pills into flu tablets before raping woman while she slept. He has been sentenced to 24 years in prison. Read the full shocking details.