Breakthrough in Hanley woman's unexplained death probe
Staffordshire Police have identified a man after a CCTV appeal following the death of a woman in a Stoke-on-Trent doorway. Read the latest on this investigation.
Staffordshire Police have identified a man after a CCTV appeal following the death of a woman in a Stoke-on-Trent doorway. Read the latest on this investigation.
Tributes are paid to Doug Baldwin, a Normandy veteran and former POW who has died aged 100. We remember his courage and remarkable life story. Read more.
Five female prison officers have been jailed in 2025 for inappropriate relationships with inmates. Read the shocking details of the cases and the ongoing crackdown.
Police are searching for Mahad Elmi, 27, who left HMP Springhill between Christmas and Boxing Day. The public are warned not to approach him and to call 999 immediately if seen.
Prisoners at HMP Birmingham will be served a traditional festive meal on Christmas Day 2025, including turkey and nut roast. See the full menu and how it's funded within the existing budget.
The full Christmas Eve and Christmas Day menus for HMP Birmingham's 1,450 inmates have been disclosed. See the meal choices, from halal options to festive treats.
The festive menu for over 1,400 inmates at HMP Birmingham has been disclosed, featuring turkey, vegan options, and Christmas pudding. Discover the full festive spread served on December 25.
A mother has received a suspended sentence after her five-month-old daughter died while she slept beside her, following a night of drinking vodka. Read the full court details.
BBC actor Danny John-Jules condemns a twisted online hoax that falsely announced his death from cancer. The Death in Paradise star issued a furious response on social media.
Police are hunting Ethan Black, 36, who escaped an open prison in Derbyshire. The public is warned not to approach him. Contact Derbyshire Constabulary with information.
Staffordshire Police are investigating after a woman in her 40s was found dead at a property on Ridgway Road, Stoke-on-Trent. The death is being treated as unexplained.
Makyle Taggart was doing over 80mph in a 30mph zone while drunk and on his way to sell cocaine when he killed 71-year-old Wynford Griffiths. Read the full court report.
A disabled father died of sepsis after waiting 34 hours for antibiotics at Bassetlaw Hospital. An ombudsman found his death was preventable. Read the full investigation.
A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a collision on Soho Road, Birmingham, which killed a 54-year-old man. Police are appealing for witnesses.
West Midlands Police confirm a man's death at a Perry Barr HMO is not suspicious. A report is now with the coroner. Read the latest updates.
Police confirm a man's death at a Perry Barr HMO is not suspicious. The man in his 40s was found in cardiac arrest on December 3. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
A Birmingham father-of-four has been sentenced to nine-and-a-half years in prison for threatening to torch his ex-girlfriend's home after she discovered he was a registered sex offender. Read the full court details.
A coroner warns of more deaths at HMP Birmingham unless action is taken to stop drones smuggling drugs like spice. Read the urgent report and demands for change.
A corrupt prison officer led a gang to smuggle cannabis and tobacco into HMP Birmingham for her inmate partner. All four conspirators have been sentenced to prison.
A corrupt prison officer has been jailed for her role in a plot to smuggle cannabis and tobacco into HMP Birmingham for her inmate boyfriend. Read the full story of the investigation here.
Albatross Death Cult in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter leapfrogs two-Michelin-starred Opheem to rank 12th in the prestigious Harden's guide. Discover the 'amazing' 14-seat canalside spot.
Kelly Osbourne breaks down in tears on BBC Breakfast as she accepts a posthumous honour for her father, rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, on what would have been his 77th birthday.
Charlie Comer, 22, was 20 weeks pregnant when she died unexpectedly. Her family are awaiting answers as the post-mortem found no cause. A fundraiser is now live.
A 19-year-old prison officer and a 30-year-old inmate confessed to misconduct after a secret affair at HMP Five Wells. Both admitted multiple charges and will be sentenced in January 2026.
A man in his 40s was pronounced dead on Longford Road, Cannock, after a major emergency service response. Police are investigating the unexplained death and appealing for witnesses.
Staffordshire Police are investigating after a man was found dead on Longford Road in Cannock. The death is being treated as unexplained. Contact police with information.
Discover how Kirit Thakore's journey from a chaotic rickshaw ride in India to his work with ex-offenders in the East Midlands is changing lives through peer mentoring and his new book.
BAFTA-winner Otto Bathurst directs a high-stakes Sky thriller starring Tahar Rahim and Izuka Hoyle. Premiering 2026. Don't miss the first look!
A police watchdog has ruled an officer will not face misconduct action after Ayuub Abdi fell to his death in Birmingham when Tasered. Read the full investigation details.
Sharuyan Sasikumar, 23, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving after a horrific crash in Knutton. Read the full story.