Andrew Simmons jailed for domestic abuse and witness intimidation
Andrew Kieron Simmons, 38, has been sentenced to four years and nine months for assault, coercive control and witness intimidation. Support is available via New Era on 0300 303 3778.
Andrew Kieron Simmons, 38, has been sentenced to four years and nine months for assault, coercive control and witness intimidation. Support is available via New Era on 0300 303 3778.
Royal Mail warns UK households to post early for Christmas 2025. Key deadlines for 1st Class, 2nd Class, and Special Delivery revealed. Don't miss the last posting dates!
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board faces criticism from 300 senior doctors over recruitment freeze targeting 350 job cuts. Read the full investigation into the healthcare crisis.
Sarah Ferguson faces book deal chaos and potential UK exit after being stripped of royal titles. Discover the latest developments in this exclusive report.
Chelsea Jones, 25, speaks out after spotting her childhood rapist working as a binman outside her Stoke-on-Trent home. She demands better protection for victims.
Dylon Kirkham, 26, receives three-year football ban after provoking violence following Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion match. Read the full court details.
Royal experts say Prince Harry needs direct communication with his family to heal the rift with Prince William after recent diary clashes caused tension. Discover the latest developments.
A landmark Grade II-listed former Victorian hospital in Birmingham city centre is set for auction, offering a unique development opportunity for 15 luxury apartments. Discover this iconic piece of history.
A man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a single-vehicle collision in the St Chad's Queensway tunnel this morning. Avoid the area and check for updates.
Kyle Oldfield died from acute cocaine toxicity hours after discussing moving plans with friends. Coroner rules out suicide in this tragic drug-related death.
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.
A Lithuanian national has been jailed after threatening to cut a married couple 'into pieces' during a violent knife attack outside a Tesco in Stoke-on-Trent. Read the full story.
A hospital worker in Wales has been told a prison sentence is 'inevitable' after being found guilty of sexually assaulting two vulnerable patients. Read the full court details.
Explore the remarkable history of Birmingham Accident Hospital, the world's first trauma centre that treated Blitz victims and pioneered emergency care. Discover its lasting impact.
Steven Ridley, 53, has been imprisoned for 14 months after making hoax bomb threats to police, referencing the IRA and a '9/11-style bloodbath'. Read the full court details.
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 University launches a captivating visual history book spanning its 182-year journey, showcasing its profound impact on the city and global community. Discover the legacy.
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.
A murder investigation is underway after a man was discovered dead in a Hanley flat. Staffordshire Police have arrested a 56-year-old suspect and are conducting forensic examinations.
Denise Coates, founder of Bet365, leads the Midlands Rich List 2025 with a potential £9bn sale. Discover the full list of the region's wealthiest billionaires.
Princess Beatrice becomes Deputy Patron of The Outward Bound Trust as King Charles takes over as Royal Patron, revealing their strong family bond despite Andrew's controversies.
Abdulrahin Abbker, 25, has been sentenced to two years in prison after stabbing two men with scissors in Stoke-on-Trent's Hanley Park following an argument. Read the full details.
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust confirms robust plans to continue Berwick's £35m community hospital construction after contractor Merit files administration notice. Learn how the project will proceed.
An inquest is underway into the death of baby George Dosanjh, who died days after an emergency caesarean at Royal Stoke University Hospital in 2022. Read the latest details.
Lancaster University plans to cut over 400 jobs, prompting lecturer strikes and fears from local businesses and students about the economic and educational impact.
Sandwell Council clamps and removes 23 untaxed vehicles near Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. Report abandoned vehicles online to help clean up your area.
A newborn baby died just hours after birth at Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital, prompting a major internal investigation and heartfelt family tribute to their 'perfect' son.
Heritage campaigners sound alarm as Burslem's historic town centre faces being added to England's 'at risk' register, with iconic buildings deteriorating and urgent action needed to save Stoke-on-Trent's mother town.
In a significant royal restructuring, King Charles has formally stripped his brother Prince Andrew of his prestigious Colonelcy of the Grenadier Guards amid ongoing controversy.
The NHS has declared a critical incident across Birmingham and Solihull as unprecedented demand pushes two major hospitals to breaking point, with patients facing 'extremely long waits' and ambulances queuing outside.