Drug dealer jailed after police stop in Staffordshire
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.
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.
An 11-hour Met Office yellow warning for ice and potential snow is in force for Birmingham. Icy patches expected on untreated surfaces. Plan your commute.
A man has died at a McDonald's restaurant on Eccleshall Road in Stafford. Police are investigating but confirm the death is not being treated as suspicious. Read the latest.
Tributes paid to Steven Simpson, a 42-year-old father-of-four from Bilbrook, who died six days after a crash on Stourbridge Road. Police appeal for information.
A man has died at a McDonald's restaurant in Stafford despite the efforts of emergency services. Paramedics administered advanced life support but could not save him.
A 56-year-old man has been charged with murder after Stephen Lovatt was found dead in a flat on Linfield Road, Hanley. Police are appealing for information.
Police discovered a van with serious brake and steering faults and no handbrake during a stop in Stoke. The driver was reported and vehicle prevented from moving.
Police discovered a staggering £100,000 in cash and arrested a woman for cocaine possession after stopping an erratically driven car on the M6 near Stafford. 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.
Three people sustained serious injuries after a car overturned on Stafford Lane in Codsall. A 24-year-old man from Wigan has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Storm Claudia batters the UK with 30mph winds and amber rain warnings. Stay informed on travel disruption and safety advice for the Midlands.
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.
Officers recovered £100,000 and Class A drugs after stopping an erratic car on the M6. A woman was arrested and four pedestrians were reported to immigration. Read the full details.
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for 17 counties as Storm Claudia threatens power cuts and dangerous flooding from Friday. Read the full list of affected areas.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of beloved grandfather Dennis Whiston, 73, in Tamworth. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Graeme David McLardy, 43, has been sentenced to two months in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of shop theft in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Police confirm increased patrols are reducing crime.
Two Staffordshire police officers displayed incredible bravery during a violent Hanley protest, disarming armed individuals without protective gear. Read their heroic story.
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.
Kyle Purcell, 21, has been sentenced to nine years for attacking two women with bottles and setting fire to his flat in Burton-on-Trent. Read the full court details.
A teenage girl was left petrified after a man screamed 'I'm going to stab you' in a Staffordshire Sainsbury's female toilet. Police are investigating. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Tributes paid to Dennis Whiston, 73, who died after a Halloween assault in Tamworth. Police continue investigation and appeal for witnesses.
Dramatic scenes unfolded in Birmingham's Aston area as a significant police presence, including armed units, responded to a serious ongoing incident on Wednesday afternoon.
A Tamworth predator has been jailed for 12 years after a brutal attack, with police commending the bravery of his victim who confronted him during the trial.
A murder investigation is underway in Tamworth after a 46-year-old man died following a serious assault in the town centre. Police have arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
Heartfelt fundraiser launched for funeral of PC Daniel Gower, described as a 'true gentleman' who dedicated his life to serving his Birmingham community.
Emergency services responded to a serious two-vehicle collision on the A449 in Wombourne, leaving both drivers with serious injuries. Police are appealing for witnesses following the afternoon crash that closed the major route.
Discover how one remarkable Staffordshire family dominated the 2025 Sykes GEMS Awards with three generations celebrating business success together.
West Midlands Police took extreme measures with chainsaws to breach a Birmingham property during a drugs warrant, uncovering a sophisticated cannabis farm in a shocking daytime operation.
Major speed camera installation planned for key M6 junctions in Staffordshire and Cheshire as National Highways launches new safety initiative to reduce accidents.
Exciting plans revealed to transform former care home into 28 new homes, breathing fresh life into Cannock Chase community with modern housing and enhanced green spaces.