A major shake-up for the West Midlands Ring and Ride service is underway, with new fares, a smaller fleet, and a shorter booking window to improve efficiency and fairness for vulnerable residents.
Noor Khan is behind bars for running the 'Noor Line' county drugs operation in Erdington after police found a suitcase full of heroin and cocaine bearing his name and address.
An inquest hears the mystery surrounding the death of Derrion Adams, 29, at HMP Birmingham. A suspected spice vape was found after he was seen 'staggering' on the wing. Discover the full story.
West Midlands Police have shut down a sophisticated cannabis cultivation operation in a Solihull flat, discovering hundreds of plants and bypassed electricity.
A couple in their 40s discovered deceased in Nottingham home with cocaine and fentanyl in their systems, prompting police investigation into the circumstances surrounding their tragic deaths.
Birmingham's iconic Bull Ring Markets could be demolished as part of the massive £2 billion Paradise Circus regeneration scheme, raising concerns about the future of the city's historic trading heart.
Plans to demolish Birmingham's iconic Bull Ring Indoor Market threaten to erase nine centuries of trading history, sparking outrage among traders and heritage campaigners.
A Birmingham drug dealer who used a golf buggy to transport cocaine around the city's streets has been sentenced to prison in a case that highlights innovative criminal methods being employed by drug networks.
After generations of serving fresh produce to Birmingham residents, the iconic fruit and vegetable stall at Bull Ring Open Market has permanently shut its doors, marking the end of an era for the city's market culture.
Exclusive investigation reveals how thousands of women across the Midlands were administered incorrect drugs during hospital procedures, with some suffering severe allergic reactions and long-term health complications.
A Wolverhampton drug dealer who funded a luxury lifestyle through cocaine dealing has been jailed after police uncovered his illicit operation during a routine traffic stop.
Historic Bull Ring Market in Birmingham could be demolished to make way for modern housing, sparking debate about preserving heritage versus addressing housing needs.
A mother faces serious charges after being caught dealing drugs with her young children present during a dramatic M6 motorway arrest in Cheshire.
Exclusive court footage reveals the emotional moment a heavily pregnant woman admits smuggling £140,000 of cocaine into the UK, claiming she was coerced by gang threats.
Criminals across the Midlands are living the high life with luxury holidays, designer clothes and private jet flights - all paid for by their illegal drug empires. Police reveal how organised crime groups are flaunting their wealth while communities suffe
West Midlands Police have made two arrests after discovering a sophisticated suspected cannabis farm in a residential property on New Birmingham Road, Oldbury.
Bella, a pregnant British woman, faces execution in Cambodia after being caught with 2kg of cocaine. The 22-year-old claims she was coerced into becoming a drug mule by a Nigerian gang.
Two men have been sentenced after police uncovered a massive cannabis cultivation operation in Birmingham worth over £1.2 million, marking one of the region's largest drug busts this year.
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.
Health authorities issue critical warning about dangerous medication interactions affecting vulnerable patients across the UK. Essential reading for anyone taking prescription drugs.
Police discover sophisticated cannabis cultivation operation with over 1,000 plants in Wolverhampton industrial unit, marking significant blow to organised crime.
National Crime Agency exposes sophisticated drug trafficking operation using high-speed vessel to transport massive cocaine shipment into the UK. Three men convicted in landmark case.
A persistent Birmingham drug dealer is back behind bars after continuing his criminal operations just months after being released from prison, with police uncovering his new enterprise following a dramatic car chase through the city.
Discover the professional furniture restorer's secret to removing white heat rings from wooden surfaces using common household items. This proven method could save your precious tables and restore their natural beauty.
Rediscover Birmingham's swinging sixties through stunning archival images showing Bull Ring's early days, bustling markets and a city on the cusp of change.
Two sisters from Merseyside are behind bars after their flashy BMW and suspicious behaviour on the M6 motorway led police to uncover a sophisticated county lines drug operation supplying cocaine across the UK.
Former PC Oliver Banfield, 26, sentenced to prison after body-worn video exposed his involvement in a cannabis supply conspiracy while serving with West Midlands Police.
A Wolverhampton drug dealer has been sentenced to prison after a major police investigation uncovered his sophisticated drug supply network operating across the West Midlands.
British pharmaceutical leader GSK has significantly upgraded its HIV treatment sales projections following stellar performance of its new long-acting injectable therapies, signalling strong growth ahead.
Birmingham City Council's ambitious regeneration strategy could see the iconic Bull Ring Market demolished and relocated, sparking debate about preserving heritage versus urban development.