A lineside fire has caused the cancellation of West Midlands Railway services between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley for the rest of the day. Rail replacement buses are in operation.
Gary Webb, 38, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for a drunken, unprovoked assault that left a man with a fractured jaw. Read the full details of the shocking Staffordshire pub attack.
A new 21km National River Walk, the Mersey Valley Way, will connect Stockport to Ashton-upon-Mersey. The government-funded path aims to improve access to nature and boost local wellbeing.
CCTV captures the moment a snowman was swiped from The Potter pub in Longton. Pub management appeals for its safe return after the festive theft caused a social media stir.
Staffordshire Police and the Coroner's Office are urgently seeking the family of 77-year-old Angela Powell, who was found deceased at her Lichfield home. Her death is not suspicious.
Cardiff-born tech billionaire Sir Michael Moritz plans to leave the US and UK, citing a hostile climate for British Jews. He's applying for German citizenship for family safety.
CCTV captures the moment a snowman named 'Sammy' was swiped from outside The Potter pub in Longton. Staff have issued a humorous plea for his safe return.
CCTV captures the moment a snowman named Sammy is pinched from outside The Potter pub in Stoke-on-Trent, sparking a social media stir. Pub bosses are left baffled by the strange theft.
Swindon councillors will vote on a Labour motion demanding a daily direct train service to Oxford, a move set to boost connectivity and economic growth in the Thames Valley. Read the latest.
Emergency services are at Branston Water Park after a body was found. Police have been searching for missing 18-year-old Dylan from Wolverhampton for several weeks. Stay updated.
A pub in Longton has a message for the 'bold' thief who swiped their snowman, Sammy, caught on CCTV. The Potter pub shared the amusing footage and a witty plea for his return.
A grandfather from Leek has been sentenced after a violent altercation over a cigarette led to assaults on two women and a police officer. Read the full court details.
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.
Nottingham's Mellors Group buys North Yorkshire's Lightwater Valley for £3m, promising new rides and a family-focused revival in 2026. Discover the plans.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council plans a 4.8% rent increase from April 2026, adding £4.29 weekly for tenants. Read the full details and impact on housing services.
Joseph Johnson, a former soldier, has been ordered to repay just £1 despite benefiting by nearly £5 million from dealing cocaine. Discover the full story of the Proceeds of Crime hearing.
The 15-year economic partnership between Swindon and Wiltshire has dissolved as councils pursue separate devolution deals. The Business and Growth Unit closes. Read the full analysis.
A 21-hour Met Office snow and ice warning is in force for the Midlands and Wales from Sunday, threatening up to 8cm of snow and major travel disruption for the first Monday back after Christmas.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across parts of the Midlands and Wales from Sunday. Up to 8cm could fall in some areas. Read the latest forecast and travel advice.
A woman is fighting for her life after a tent was deliberately set on fire in Hanley town centre. Police are appealing for witnesses and footage of the New Year's Day incident.
Lichfield auctioneer Richard Winterton, 60, will tackle the 2026 London Marathon to raise funds for Parkinson's UK and We Love Lichfield. Discover his inspiring story and how to support him.
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.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council spent over £1m housing homeless in B&Bs last year, leaving taxpayers with an £850k bill. Councillor admits the situation is unsustainable. Read the full report.
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.
A Tipton father who attacked his daughter after 15 beers on Christmas Eve receives a suspended sentence. Read the shocking details of the holiday cottage violence.
A Tipton father who attacked his daughter after drinking 15 pints on Christmas Eve has received a suspended sentence. Read the shocking details of the family holiday turned violent.
Dean Valley Primary School pupils ran a festive Jingle Bell Jog to raise money for East Cheshire Hospice. The school community rallies around the vital local charity as it prepares for its annual Christmas tree collection.
A homeless burglar who woke two students by standing over their bed with a knife has been jailed for 45 months. Read the full story of the terrifying Staffordshire incident.
Dougie Mac hospice urges Stoke-on-Trent residents to register Christmas trees for eco-friendly collection on Jan 9 & 12. Your donation funds vital patient care. Sign up now!
Major changes to Chelmsford's Chelmer Valley Park and Ride, including reduced hours and new fares, will start in 2026 to improve value for money. Read the full details.