Birmingham man charged with stepbrother's 2022 murder
A Birmingham man and woman face murder charges over the 2022 death of Rubin Blount. The stepbrother and co-accused appear in court tomorrow. Read the latest developments.
A Birmingham man and woman face murder charges over the 2022 death of Rubin Blount. The stepbrother and co-accused appear in court tomorrow. Read the latest developments.
Diogo Bettencourt found guilty of murdering Anthony Sharma in Erdington before fraudulently using his bank card. Read the full shocking details of this callous crime.
Five individuals face conspiracy to murder charges after a man was shot near The Lanes Shopping Centre in Wylde Green. Police continue their investigation.
Former Warwickshire bowler Recordo Gordon, 34, faces charges of theft of a motor vehicle and possession of an offensive weapon after police stop in Erdington. Read the full details.
Diogo Bettencourt found guilty of murdering Anthony Sharma in Erdington HMO before spending victim's benefits money. Sentencing adjourned until December 15.
A mother was knocked down in a Birmingham hospital car park during a road rage incident. Aprile Rogan received a suspended sentence. Read the full court details.
Joshua Johnson from Wolverhampton is banned from keeping animals after RSPCA found starving dogs and five dead pets in horrific conditions. See the shocking details.
Sarah Wilkinson, 62, from Bishop's Castle faces terrorism charges for alleged social media support of Hamas. Her trial is set for January 2027 at Birmingham Crown Court.
An inquest hears how Ayuub Abdi, 34, fell to his death in Handsworth after attacking housemates. Read the full details from the Birmingham Coroner's Court proceedings.
Joshua Johnson, 28, starved five dogs to death at his Wolverhampton home. The RSPCA prosecution revealed horrific neglect. Read the full court report.
A 17-year-old has been sentenced to two years and ten months after a stabbing at University College Birmingham. The victim survived the attack on Summer Row.
A 'concerning' new flu strain, H3N2, is driving an early and significant surge in cases across the UK. Health officials urge eligible individuals to get their free flu jab to prevent serious illness.
Kidnappers held a man hostage for five days in an Edgbaston flat, burning his feet with boiling water in a £3 million blackmail plot, Birmingham Crown Court hears. Follow the trial.
The trial of Djeison Rafael, accused of murdering Katie Fox in a Birmingham city centre stabbing, has been scheduled for May 2025. Police continue to appeal for witnesses.
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.
Kai Sainz-Stafford sentenced to over five years for manslaughter after stabbing Sam Siviter. Family tribute to much-loved West Bromwich Albion fan. Read the full story.
Stephen Bates convicted of murdering Martin O'Donovan, 47, by running him down with a Ford Fiesta hours after a family party. Read the full tragic story from Liverpool Crown Court.
A judge has condemned the 'alarming prevalence' of firearms in Birmingham after a 20-year-old man was shot following a disturbance involving machetes. Read the full story.
A new interactive map reveals 50 unsolved murders across the West Midlands, including the tragic cases of 'Little Girl Blue' and Jacqueline Thomas. Explore the cold cases and seek justice.
Mihae-Nicolae Patran, 34, has been sentenced to 12 years for a depraved rape and other sexual offences. The judge described him as a 'real danger to women'.
West Midlands Police have charged 19 individuals following significant disorder in Birmingham city centre, with offences including violent disorder and weapon possession after coordinated police action.
A Birmingham resident's fight against what he called a 'stupid' parking ticket escalated dramatically when he faced potential imprisonment after court officials mistook his case for a more serious offence.
A Birmingham man faces crown court after allegedly destroying a high-performance BMW M4 and causing extensive damage during a dramatic city centre incident that left emergency services scrambling.
A Tamworth predator has been jailed for 12 years after a brutal attack, with police commending the bravery of his victim who confronted him during the trial.
A Birmingham man faces multiple charges after allegedly causing extensive damage to vehicles and properties across the West Midlands, with estimated losses reaching six figures.
Exclusive developments emerge from the Liam Payne inquest as UK coroner discloses troubling circumstances surrounding the One Direction star's untimely death at 31.
A Birmingham mother has been convicted after secretly keeping nine cats in her home, blatantly violating a lifetime ban on owning animals following previous convictions for cruelty.
A retired teacher from Solihull has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of sexually abusing young boys during the 1970s and 1980s, following a courageous investigation into historical offences.
Dirk Howell, convicted of murdering nine-year-old Alfie Steele in a brutal bath punishment, has been refused permission to appeal his life sentence in a landmark court decision.
Exclusive insights into serial killer Lucy Letby's prison life show her fixation on children's television programmes and canteen privileges while serving a whole-life order.