Birmingham pair in court for Tamworth murder
Kenneth Newton and Melanie James appear at Birmingham Crown Court charged with the murder of Newton's stepbrother, Rubin Blount, in Tamworth. Read the latest developments.
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Drug dealer jailed for flooding town with monkey dust
Robert Hacking, 36, has been sentenced to six years for running a county lines operation supplying heroin, crack cocaine and monkey dust in Telford. Read the full court details.
DWP to contact benefits claimants' families in crackdown
The DWP is set to contact benefits claimants' families using new anti-fraud powers. Learn how this crackdown aims to reduce the ballooning welfare bill.
Afghan National Admits Birmingham Park Rape
An Afghan national has pleaded guilty to raping a teenage girl in a Birmingham park. The 21-year-old faces sentencing next month for the horrific attack.
First human H5N5 case: Man severely ill in US
A man is severely ill with the H5N5 bird flu virus, the first human case ever recorded. Discover the symptoms and the ongoing investigation into this unprecedented event.
5 West Midlands Towns Among UK's Most Underrated
Discover the five West Midlands towns named among the UK's 20 most underrated destinations for 2026 by KAYAK. Plan your next staycation now!
Woman in court over Birmingham house fire with children
A 38-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with arson after a fire at a Birmingham home where four children were present. Read the latest on this developing story.
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.
Council stops £750k right-to-buy fraud attempt
Sandwell Council prevented a £750,000 right-to-buy scam as tenants rushed to beat a discount deadline. Discover how the council protected public funds and housing stock.
Peel loses High Court case over Liverpool Waters site
Property giant Peel has lost a multi-million pound High Court battle with developer Romal Capital over the Liverpool Waters project. Read the full details and implications of the landmark ruling.
Birmingham hospital car park road rage incident
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.
Wolverhampton breeder banned after dogs found dead
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.
Wolverhampton dog horror: Five dead, four starved
Shocking details emerge from failed breeder Joshua Johnson's Wolverhampton home where five dogs died and four were found starving. See the full story and RSPCA response.
Telford rapist jailed for 15 years
Reaz Dixon, 20, has been sentenced to 15 years for a Telford rape. Police commend the victim's bravery and urge others to report sexual offences.
Thief banned from Greggs and Tesco after assaults
A Telford man has been jailed and given a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from specific shops after a spree of thefts and assaults on staff. Read the full story.
DWP's new fraud powers exempt state pension
The DWP gains new powers to deduct money from accounts to combat benefit fraud, with state pensions protected. Learn how these changes affect you and when they begin.
Telford man charged with attempted murder
Abubakar Saleem, 21, from Telford faces attempted murder and weapon charges following a Saturday evening incident. He has appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court.
WASPI 'certain' on update ahead of DWP court fight
WASPI campaign gives a crucial update before its High Court battle in December over DWP compensation for 1950s-born women. Discover the latest developments.
UK investment scams surge 55% amid crypto fraud wave
UK households lose £97.7m to investment scams, with crypto fraud rising 55%. Official data reveals social media's role. Learn how to protect your savings now.
Telford landfill stench warning for December
Residents near Granville Landfill in Telford are warned of a temporary increase in unpleasant odours during essential gas well installation work in December 2025.
Two charged in Solihull elderly kidnapping fraud
Two men appear in court charged with kidnapping an 80-year-old woman with dementia and fraud in a bogus workmen scam in Solihull. Police urge vigilance.
Paedophile jailed after fleeing to Philippines
Wayne Hassall, 59, has been sentenced to 28 months for a 2021 sexual assault on a girl at his Cheshire farm. He fled to the Philippines before being arrested at Manchester Airport. Read the full story.
Birmingham man convicted for baseball bat rape attack
Simon Tang, 56, has been convicted after a brutal baseball bat attack and rape in a Walsall car park. The victim's bravery helped secure the conviction.
Malhotra Group wins £660k from Aviva in fraud case
Newcastle's Malhotra Group secures £660,000 payout from Aviva after High Court dismisses fraud allegations over hotel water damage. Read the full legal victory story.
Birmingham kidnappers burnt man's feet in ransom plot
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.
Ex-Police Inspector Wins Six-Figure Discrimination Case
Former West Midlands Police inspector Khizra Bano receives substantial settlement after discrimination claims. Read the full story of her two-decade service battle.
Police seek man after Telford fireworks stabbing
Police are urgently seeking Abubakar Saleem, 21, after a 20-year-old man was stabbed at a Telford firework display. Three arrests made. Call 01952 214646 with information.
Greggs worker assaulted in Telford sandwich robbery
West Mercia Police appeal for information after a staff member was assaulted during a robbery at a Greggs in Telford. A grinning man is sought in connection with the incident.
Birmingham man nearly jailed over parking ticket error
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.
Birmingham man accused of £100k damage rampage
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.
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