Migrant freed after working at Stoke cannabis farm
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.
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.
National Grid invites Ogmore Valley communities to share views on connecting a new 25MW wind farm to South Wales' electricity network. Have your say until January 5, 2026.
West Midlands Police discovered a cannabis farm with over 50 plants in Solihull. The operation involved bypassed electricity. Call 101 with information.
Jeremy Clarkson thought his career was over after Top Gear, but his farm show became an unexpected Prime Video hit. Discover how the series turned everything around.
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.
M&S Merry Hill unveils its transformed fashion and beauty departments ahead of the flagship store's grand launch. Discover the latest collections and new brands.
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after a 53-year-old man was fatally stabbed on Aldrich Avenue, Tile Hill. A 28-year-old man is in custody. Call 101 with information.
Police discovered a cannabis farm with 30 plants worth £30,000 during a raid in Wolverhampton. A man was arrested and released under investigation. Read the latest update.
A fire ripped through the Kulture Bar & Grill on Hockley Hill, Birmingham, damaging 30% of the ground floor. Crews from Ladywood, Aston and Handsworth attended the scene.
Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher reveals the 'challenging' times his family faced after a devastating farmhouse fire and their temporary relocation. Discover their inspiring story of resilience.
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.
Residents in Powick celebrate a David vs Goliath victory as council rejects 271-acre solar farm that threatened Malvern Hills views. Read their inspiring story.
Merry Hill unveils its festive spectacular with a 21-day Artisan Market and Santa's first visit in a decade aboard the North Pole Express. Discover the magic!
BBC Radio 2's Sara Cox shares her rural upbringing and recent farm attacks affecting her father. Discover her countryside journey and current challenges.
Get a first look inside the new Apple Select store at Merry Hill in Brierley Hill. Discover the latest Apple products, including the iPhone 17, now available.
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.
Merry Hill launches a spectacular 21-day Christmas market with artisan chalets, festive food, and Santa's return. Discover the full list of traders and plan your visit.
Edge Hill Professor Geoffrey Beattie's boxing books inspired the new biopic 'Giant'. Premiering at the BFI London Film Festival, it stars Pierce Brosnan and Sylvester Stallone. Discover the story behind the film.
Edge Hill University hosted its third Dose of Nature Walk, featuring Mike Palmer from Three Dads Walking, to promote mental wellbeing through nature-based approaches.
Construction begins on a substation for a new South Yorkshire solar park set to power 18,800 homes. The project promises local jobs and a £50k annual community fund. #GreenEnergy #Yorkshire
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.
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.
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.
A remarkable family-run farm in Staffordshire has achieved an extraordinary triple victory at the county's business awards, celebrating excellence in sustainability, diversification and community engagement.
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.
West Midlands Police have made two arrests after discovering a sophisticated suspected cannabis farm in a residential property on New Birmingham Road, Oldbury.
Police uncover sophisticated cannabis farm with 1,500 plants in Birmingham industrial unit, as organised crime group's high-rolling operation goes up in smoke.
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.
Police discover sophisticated cannabis cultivation operation with over 1,000 plants in Wolverhampton industrial unit, marking significant blow to organised crime.