Birmingham drive-by killer convicted of teen murder
Seeraj Ayub fled the country after fatally shooting 19-year-old Ali Riyan in a drive-by attack in Birmingham. Read the full story of the conviction.
Seeraj Ayub fled the country after fatally shooting 19-year-old Ali Riyan in a drive-by attack in Birmingham. Read the full story of the conviction.
New government data reveals 23 Midlands secondary schools rank in England's top 10%, with King Edward VI Camp Hill Girls leading. Discover which schools made the cut.
Leon Haughton, from Wolverhampton, has been sentenced to 32 years for attempted murder after tracking his victim with a GPS device and shooting him at point-blank range. Discover the full investigation details.
West Midlands Police boost city centre patrols after the unprovoked fatal stabbing of Katie Fox, 34, at a Birmingham bus stop. A 21-year-old man has been charged with murder.
Stephen Bates convicted of murdering Martin O'Donovan, 47, by running him down with a Ford Fiesta hours after a family party. Read the full tragic story from Liverpool Crown Court.
Discover 8 stunning winter walks in the West Midlands to boost your wellbeing this November and December. Explore canals, hills, and parks for crisp morning adventures.
Seraaj Ayub found guilty of murdering Ali Riyan, 19, in a drive-by shooting in Alum Rock. Read the full story of the chase, the cover-up, and the chilling text.
A 20-year-old man has died after a stabbing on Abbotsford Drive in St Ann's. Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witnesses.
A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after father Jermaine Smith, 30, was shot dead in Wolverhampton. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after a 19-year-old woman was discovered dead at a property in Kingstanding. A man has been arrested and remains in custody as detectives continue their enquiries.
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.
Dirk Howell, convicted of murdering nine-year-old Alfie Steele in a brutal bath punishment, has been refused permission to appeal his life sentence in a landmark court decision.
Glossop's inaugural charity murder mystery evening proved a spectacular success, selling out within hours and generating significant funds for Safe and Sounds DSB's vital community work.
West Midlands Police are urgently searching for a driver who fled the scene after hitting a pedestrian on Rose Hill in Willenhall, leaving the victim with serious injuries.
The renowned homeware and tiles specialist Fired Earth enters administration, triggering immediate closure of all UK showrooms and putting jobs at risk across the country.
A Birmingham father was brutally murdered following a dispute over an oversized firework, with two men now convicted for the shocking attack that has left a community in mourning.
The daughter of a Jaguar Land Rover worker murdered in a brutal 1994 attack continues her three-decade fight for answers as West Midlands Police renew their appeal for information.
Crystal Smith, mother of teenage killer Aiden Fucci, receives jail time for tampering with evidence in the brutal stabbing case that shocked America.
The disturbing story of how a Florida teenager's murder went viral on TikTok is now being explored in a new ITV documentary, examining the dark intersection of social media and true crime.
West Midlands Police launch murder investigation after 38-year-old Adam James dies following brutal attack in Birmingham city centre. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Frustration mounts as the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro extension encounters significant setbacks, pushing completion to late 2025 and raising concerns about escalating costs and traffic disruption.
A grateful Stockport family returns to Stepping Hill Hospital's intensive care unit with a special anniversary gift to thank the team that provided life-saving treatment during their darkest hours.
Emotional scenes in Whitmore Reans as community mourns Ben Cook, whose life was tragically cut short in a suspected murder that has left residents in shock.
A 44-year-old mother was brutally stabbed to death in front of her five-year-old son in Kingstanding, Birmingham, as her teenage daughter desperately tried to save her. The community is in shock following the horrific daytime attack.
A Birmingham husband has been convicted of murder after waiting hours before calling emergency services while his wife lay fatally injured in their home.
The tension reached boiling point in Celebrity Traitors Episode 8 as two more famous faces were brutally murdered and banished in a night of shocking betrayals and strategic masterstrokes.
A Birmingham man's haunting emergency call reveals his confession to murdering his wife in a brutal knife attack, with court proceedings uncovering a troubled marriage.
Shocking CCTV footage reveals murderer Anthony Boughton's casual bank visit moments before his arrest for the brutal killing of David Harlow in West Bromwich.
A Solihull husband's horrific attack on his wife driven by jealousy and paranoia has been revealed in court as he receives a life sentence for murder.
West Midlands Police have made an arrest following the tragic death of a father in Willenhall, with murder enquiries now underway in the quiet residential area.