Cannock gang member jailed for cocaine supply
Thomas White, 30, sentenced to four-and-a-half years for his role in a cocaine supply network in Cannock. Discover how police dismantled the organised crime group.
Thomas White, 30, sentenced to four-and-a-half years for his role in a cocaine supply network in Cannock. Discover how police dismantled the organised crime group.
Kyle Oldfield died from acute cocaine toxicity hours after discussing moving plans with friends. Coroner rules out suicide in this tragic drug-related death.
Staffordshire Police discover cocaine worth over £1 million after stopping a van at Keele Services. A 35-year-old man has been charged and remanded in custody.
Hysen Xhakolli, 23, will be immediately released from prison after being caught tending cannabis plants in Stoke-on-Trent. The Albanian national came to UK illegally in lorry.
West Midlands Police raided a property on Moat Road, uncovering a large cannabis farm spread across multiple rooms. Two men were arrested. Report suspicious activity via 101.
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.
Festim Qengaj, 20, has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison after police found cocaine and cash in his car during a stop in Milford. Read the full story.
Rushcliffe Borough Council awards £5,000 for free Premier League Kicks football sessions, boosting confidence and social skills for 8-16 year olds. Book now!
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Erdington after police discovered 2kg of cannabis hidden in bags during a warrant. The suspect has been bailed as enquiries continue.
Xiao Long Lin from Birmingham sentenced to over two years for vicious metal pole assault and dealing cannabis worth £12,000. Read the full court details.
An 11-year-old girl from Helensburgh has died in a suspected drug-related incident. Police Scotland has launched an investigation into the tragic death.
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 Birmingham grandmother's campaign helps secure NHS approval for a next-generation myeloma treatment, allowing her to see her grandchildren grow up. Discover this life-extending story.
Body-cam footage captures the moment a police dog tracked down a suspect concealed in a wheelie bin after a high-speed chase in Nottingham. Two men were arrested on suspicion of multiple offences.
Body-cam footage reveals moment police dog Seth tracked down suspect hiding in wheelie bin after car chase in Nottingham. Two men arrested on multiple offences.
Over 600 properties in Nottinghamshire are without power after a high voltage incident. National Grid engineers are working to restore supply. Full list of affected NG12 postcodes inside.
A gang of four thieves has been sentenced for a series of car key burglaries across Solihull, Redditch, and Bromsgrove. Discover how police brought them to justice.
West Midlands Police discovered a £30,000 cannabis farm during a raid on Goldthorn Road, Wolverhampton. One man was arrested on multiple charges. Join our community for breaking news.
West Midlands Police arrested four people, including a suspected drug dealer, during a road safety operation in Bloxwich. Eleven vehicles were seized. Read the full story.
Two members of a Midlands drug line have been sentenced after police seized £11,000. Joshua Johnson and Owen Hargreaves, both 22, were caught after a sock was thrown from a window. Read the full story.
Five drug dealers from Birmingham and Solihull who ran the Foxy Line county drugs operation have been sentenced to nearly 40 years combined. West Midlands Police uncovered the network after finding a WhatsApp group with 2,000 members.
Lisa Clarke, convicted for the sadistic torture murder of ex-soldier Brian Farmer in Birmingham, has died in custody. An independent inquiry into her death is underway.
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Pride of Gedling Awards, celebrating local heroes and community champions across Nottinghamshire. Read their remarkable stories now!
Vejay Samuels ran a Midlands cocaine and heroin network from Thailand, living a luxury life before being sentenced to 14 years. Discover how police brought down the organised crime group.
A new petition demands mandatory 20-year sentences for fatal drug-driving offences and permanent licence bans. The government must respond if it reaches 10,000 signatures.
West Midlands Police seize untaxed vehicles in Sparkhill following drug dealing intelligence. The cars were abandoned in crime hotspot areas. Read the latest.
Roland, 91, and Dinah Fox, 83, from Nottinghamshire, celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with a card from the King and Queen. Discover their love story and the secret to a long marriage.
Kevin Clarke's stunning photo of an emerald damselfly wins a Nottinghamshire nature competition. Discover how the image promotes local wildlife recovery strategies.
Noor Khan is behind bars for running the 'Noor Line' county drugs operation in Erdington after police found a suitcase full of heroin and cocaine bearing his name and address.
Bassetlaw District Council announces final garden waste collections from November 17-28. Over 15,000 residents recycled 4,059 tonnes this year. Renew for 2025 from December 1.