Midlands drug gang leaders jailed after police ram taxi
Dramatic footage shows police ramming a taxi to catch two drug gang leaders. The 15-strong gang, jailed for over 70 years, flooded Nottinghamshire with Class A drugs. Read the full story.
Dramatic footage shows police ramming a taxi to catch two drug gang leaders. The 15-strong gang, jailed for over 70 years, flooded Nottinghamshire with Class A drugs. Read the full story.
A Staffordshire dad claims he saw a tall, fur-covered creature moving rapidly through Cannock Chase woodland, adding to decades of local 'Bigfoot' rumours. Read his full account.
Twenty-nine English councils, including three in the Midlands, have formally asked to delay their local elections due to a major government reorganisation. Discover the full list and the reasons behind the requests.
Troydne Grizzle, 26, was sentenced to 2 years 9 months for intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine after a chase in Bridgtown. Police seized drugs and cash.
A 34-year-old man from Walsall was arrested in Cannock on suspicion of drug driving and weapon offences after police discovered an ornamental shotgun and two axes. Read the full details.
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Michael Cash, 34, led officers on a dangerous 15-minute pursuit before crashing through gates. He was jailed for 21 months and banned from driving. Read the full story.
Esther Baker pleads not guilty to perverting justice over false sex attack claims involving ex-MP John Hemming and late peer Roy Jenkins. Full court details.
Ryan Simon, 33, has been imprisoned for 18 months after a dangerous police pursuit in a stolen car through Port Talbot. Read the full details of the shocking case.
Suzanne Cherry, 62, was fatally struck by a rogue roofer fleeing police on a golf course. Her husband pays tribute as the driver is jailed for 13 years. Read the full story.
Next has submitted plans to transform the vacant Marks & Spencer unit at Cannock's Orbital Shopping Park, proposing a mezzanine floor and new glazing. Read the full planning details.
Three men aged 19-23 were arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and drug supply after an armed police pursuit from Soho Road to City Road ended in a crash. Class A drugs were recovered.
John McDonald has been sentenced to 13-and-a-half years for killing Suzanne Cherry during a police pursuit. Read the full details of the 'wicked' crime and court verdict.
A van driver killed Suzanne Cherry, 62, during a police chase at a Staffordshire golf club. He and two others fled fraud charges, preying on elderly victims. Read the full court report.
John McDonald, 52, led police on a reckless 12-minute pursuit before hitting Suzanne Cherry, 62, at Aston Wood Golf Club. He has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.
A 51-year-old roofer has pleaded guilty to causing the death of Suzanne Cherry, 62, during a police chase on a golf course. Read the full story and the family's heartbreaking tribute.
Cameron Worrallo, 21, has been sentenced for a violent robbery at Mill Green Nature Reserve where a woman was pinned down and her car stolen. Read the full details of the shocking case.
A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft, dangerous driving and failing to stop after a police pursuit in the early hours. The stolen vehicle was tracked from Great Barr to Handsworth.
Two men, aged 20 and 25, arrested in Tipton after a dangerous police chase involving red lights. Class A and B drugs seized, vehicle linked to earlier theft. Read the full update.
Kind-hearted Tesco customers in Staffordshire donated 797 brand-new toys for local children. The gifts, distributed via food banks and charities, ensured festive joy for families. Read about this community success.
A 26-year-old Birmingham man faces court over the alleged theft of £700 worth of goods from a Boots store in Lichfield. He was arrested nearby and also charged with a drug offence.
Manchester United have parted ways with head coach Ruben Amorim in a shock move. The decision comes with the club sixth in the Premier League, 17 points off the top. Read the full story.
A motorist was arrested after performing dangerous stunts at Cannock Chase Leisure Centre. A roadside drug test proved positive for cannabis. Read the full story.
A 46-year-old man, wanted for assault, led police on a dramatic foot chase through gardens in Sheldon after jumping from a window. Read the full story of the New Year's Day arrest.
A man has died after being hit by a lorry on the A5 Watling Street near Cannock. Staffordshire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage. Read more.
A 26-year-old man is in custody after a dangerous police pursuit in the Black Country. The police helicopter was deployed to track the vehicle, which was being driven without headlights.
Four men arrested and weapons recovered after a police chase in Birmingham. Masked robbers targeted a shop near Five Ways. Call 101 with info ref 20/485966/25.
Saiful Islam led police on a dangerous 100mph pursuit in Birmingham, driving on the wrong carriageway. He has been jailed for 16 months. Read the full story.
A disqualified driver who led police on a terrifying 70mph chase through residential streets and rammed a police car has been jailed. Read the full story and sentencing details.
Peter O'Neil, 41, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for a dangerous chase in Walsall where he rammed a police car four times. Read the full details of the shocking incident and police response.