Birmingham ram-raiders forced to repay £250k
Five men sentenced to 72 years for a terrifying daylight ram-raid on a Birmingham jewellers. They must repay £250k or face more prison time. Read the full story.
Five men sentenced to 72 years for a terrifying daylight ram-raid on a Birmingham jewellers. They must repay £250k or face more prison time. Read the full 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.
Richard Taylor, 42, appears at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court charged with assault after two women were pushed into a road in Dudley. One victim sustained facial grazes.
Richard Freeman, 37, jailed for 32 months after locking a door during a brutal robbery where a victim was assaulted with a hammer and boiling water with sugar. Read the full court details.
A woman was injured during an attempted robbery outside Lidl on Bolebridge Street in Tamworth. Staffordshire Police are appealing for witnesses to the Saturday incident to come forward.
A 42-year-old woman has been charged with a Birmingham Co-op robbery. Nicola Brown was arrested by Op Skybridge officers on Erdington High Street. Follow for more crime updates.
Marketing agency Hussel transforms a Hummer H2 into a 'Mobile Disruption Unit' for live events, backed by the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II. Discover how this innovative project is set to revolutionise brand engagement.
Five men convicted for a terrifying daylight ram-raid on a Birmingham jewellery shop have been ordered to repay nearly £250,000. Discover the full story of the heist and its consequences.
Tony Griffin and Wesley McDonnell found guilty of manslaughter after fatal attack on Neil O'Donnell in Hall Green. The elderly victim died from an infected arm injury sustained during the botched robbery.
Two career criminals have been convicted for the manslaughter of 83-year-old Neil O'Donnell after a botched screwdriver robbery in a Birmingham car park. Read the full investigation details.
Martin Lewis reveals how to claim up to £400 in free cash by switching banks this November. Discover seven banks offering incentives and how to maximise your earnings.
NatWest launches a £120 switching bonus for new Premier account customers. Limited time offer from November 18, 2025 to January 6, 2026. Switch now to claim your reward!
Newcastle building services firm Northern Bear reports strong half-year growth with revenue reaching £49.4m and operating profit hitting £4.1m, despite challenging market conditions ahead.
Home Office discloses 77 unresolved Troubles-era deaths in England as MPs debate new legacy legislation, ending immunity for terrorists and establishing an independent commission.
The UK government introduces new Troubles legislation to investigate unsolved killings and provide answers for bereaved families. Learn about the new Legacy Commission.
Masked robbers stole £1.1m in cryptocurrency and a £450,000 watch from victims driving from Oxford to London. Thames Valley Police have made four arrests including a Birmingham man.
Met Office warns of up to 20cm snow hitting Cumbria, Northumberland and Durham tomorrow. Get essential winter preparedness tips and full weather forecast details.
Northern Rail unveils ambitious '30 by 30' plan to boost passenger numbers by 30 million by 2030. Discover how improved reliability and new systems aim to transform travel across the North of England.
The Met Office has upgraded UK snow warnings, predicting up to 20cm (eight inches) of snow. Seven counties in northern England are on alert. Discover the latest forecasts and affected areas.
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a man in his 30s was assaulted and forced to transfer money at a property on South Road in Soho, Birmingham.
A system designed to combat fraud has mistakenly stopped Child Benefit for hundreds of families in Northern Ireland who travelled via Dublin Airport. HMRC apologises and is working to reinstate claims.
Major banks including Lloyds, Halifax, and Barclays are shutting 24 branches across the UK this November. Discover the full list of closures and what it means for customers.
Police release CCTV of three men wanted after £3,000 was stolen from a 90-year-old man's car boot in Dudley. The victim had just withdrawn the cash. Contact police with information.
LHV Bank launches a groundbreaking current account paying 4% AER interest on balances up to £1 million, tracking the Bank of England base rate until 2027. Switch today for a fairer deal on your everyday money.
Barclays is offering a £200 welcome bonus for new account holders who meet specific criteria, including paying in £2,000. Learn the steps to claim your cash.
Police are hunting a woman after staff at a Walsall Morrisons were threatened with a knife during an alcohol theft. Can you help identify her? Call 101.
Birmingham City loanee Bailey Peacock-Farrell addresses 'unfair' criticism after rocky Blackpool start and earns Northern Ireland recall. Get the latest Blues news.
A spectacular Northern Lights display may be visible across the UK tonight due to a severe geomagnetic storm. Find out when and where to see this rare aurora show.
The Northern Lights will be visible across the West Midlands tonight, 12th November. Find out the best viewing times and locations for this rare celestial spectacle.
Lloyds Bank is closing 17 branches across the UK this November, citing changing customer habits. Find out the full list of affected locations and alternative banking options.