Man jailed for cigarette attack on disabled victim
David Brown sentenced to four-and-a-half years for stubbing a cigarette in a disabled man's eye in a Hucknall pub beer garden. Learn about the shocking unprovoked assault and its lasting impact.
David Brown sentenced to four-and-a-half years for stubbing a cigarette in a disabled man's eye in a Hucknall pub beer garden. Learn about the shocking unprovoked assault and its lasting impact.
Nottinghamshire Police seize illegally modified e-bikes in city centre crackdown. Officers report 'massive' community impact and warn riders of prosecution. Read the full story.
Residents of Druids Heath in Birmingham express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
Solihull Council sees complaints soar to a three-year peak while making crucial decisions on parish mergers, historic building conversions, and the Mell Square redevelopment. Discover the full story.
Residents of Birmingham's Druids Heath estate express fury over council regeneration plans that would demolish their homes. Locals demand better communication and fair treatment.
UK households in council tax band D can get 100% discounts, leading to £0 bills before a 5% rise to £2,394. Learn how to apply for Council Tax Support.
Millions of UK households face a 5% council tax hike in 2026. Discover expert tips on how to legally reduce your bill and save money with discounts and payment plans.
Persistent thief Aaron Kelly jailed for 52 weeks after tormenting shop staff with relentless offending and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order. Read the full story.
Tracy Hercules, 27, strangled and imprisoned his ex-girlfriend in a coercive campaign. He was jailed for four and a half years at Nottingham Crown Court. If you're in danger, call 999.
A Birmingham City Council bin worker was forced to resign after being secretly filmed working as a pub bouncer while claiming a work injury left him in a wheelchair.
Dudley taxpayers foot an £8,000 bill for a feasibility study, with over 80% of Cradley residents voting against a new parish council. Discover the political fallout.
A Devon father is ordered to dismantle his garden structure after a neighbour's complaint. Discover the implications for UK homeowners and planning rules.
British Transport Police release CCTV image after a woman was sexually assaulted on a train from Duffield. Witnesses urged to contact police with information.
CCTV captures a thief performing a bizarre dance to steal a phone in Nottingham. Police believe it was a distraction tactic and urge the public to be vigilant.
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.
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.
Worcester City Council plans to charge extra council tax on 200 properties empty for over a year. The move aims to bring homes back into use and generate revenue.
Cash-strapped Birmingham City Council is selling the former Birchfield Community Day Nursery in Handsworth at auction on December 10. Guide price is over £300,000 for the 17,513 sq ft site.
Solihull Council proposes changes to its council tax support scheme, with 470 vulnerable claimants facing an average £6 weekly reduction. Have your say in the consultation.
Birmingham City FC unveils designs for a new 62,000 capacity stadium, the centrepiece of a multi-billion pound Sports Quarter. See the stunning images and details.
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.
New figures reveal 3.7 million people receive Council Tax Reduction, but many more eligible households are missing out on vital savings. Age UK explains eligibility and how to claim.
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.
Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion show contrasting form in the latest Championship table. See where they rank and how Coventry lead.
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.
Millions in England receive Council Tax Reduction, but many eligible households are missing out. Discover if you qualify and how to claim support worth hundreds of pounds.
Birmingham's street lighting cuts have left central areas in darkness, raising safety fears after a tragic stabbing. Council, Mayor and Bullring respond.
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.