A West Midlands man alleges historical sexual abuse from the 1980s. His trial, delayed until July 2027, highlights a crown court backlog now nearing 80,000 cases. Read how delays are impacting justice.
William Proctor, 75, from Nuneaton, has been sentenced to 24 years for sexually abusing a boy over eight years in the 1990s. Police praise victim's bravery.
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.
A man and woman from Bushbury have been found guilty of attempted murder and robbery after a brutal attack in Wolverhampton. The victim was run over twice before a gold chain was stolen from him as he lay injured. Read the full court details.
A round-up of Birmingham criminals jailed in December 2025, including a murderer, rapists, and drug dealers. Read the shocking details of their crimes and sentences.
Simon Appleby, 40, stole over £100,000 from a vulnerable Shropshire woman, making the final payment as she lay dying. Read the shocking details of this 'shameful' breach of trust.
A 12-year-old boy feared he would be killed when Michael Jarvie pointed a paintball gun at his head in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Read the full court details and sentence.
Royal Mail warns of potential Christmas delivery delays across 92 UK postcodes, sparking customer frustration. See the full list of affected areas and the company's response.
Thomas Green, 28, given extended sentence for raping a child and threatening to kill her if she reported the abuse. Read the full court report from Stoke-on-Trent.
Thomas Green, 28, has been sentenced to 14 years for child rape. The judge deemed him 'especially dangerous'. Police urge victims to come forward.
A Staffordshire terrier puppy had to be put down after suffering horrific injuries inflicted by its owner in West Bromwich. Read the full court report.
Mohammed Nadim, 45, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a vulnerable 16-year-old girl in a friend's BMW. He denied wrongdoing, claiming 'the girl was picked up by bredrin'.
Four men have been found guilty of rape, sexual assault, and exploitation of a 16-year-old girl in Birmingham and Walsall. The victim's bravery praised by police.
Royal Mail issues a festive delivery delay warning for 47 UK postcodes. Last posting date for first class signed items is December 20. Check the full list now.
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.
Jamie Henderson-Jones, 26, sentenced for fracturing PC's eye socket in a violent assault in Shropshire. Read the full court details and police statement.
Shahban Arif, 42, arranged travel for a vulnerable 16-year-old girl with a view to exploitation. His friends were convicted of rape and sexual assault. Read the full court details.
The trial of Daryl Berman, accused of murdering her 84-year-old husband David at their Prestwich home, has collapsed after the jury could not agree on a verdict. Read the full court details.
Royal Mail warns of significant delivery delays in 60 UK postcodes due to staff sickness and festive mail volumes. Check if your area is affected and see advice for last-minute parcels.
New CAA data reveals TUI as the worst major airline for punctuality in 2025, with only 57.5% of flights on time. Discover the full rankings and your passenger rights.
Royal Mail has issued a service update warning of significant parcel and letter delays in 117 UK postcodes this Christmas. Find out if your area is affected and what the company is doing to fix it.
Royal Mail issues apology as staffing issues threaten festive deliveries in 119 areas. See the full list of affected postcodes and what the postal service says.
Five men plead not guilty to conspiracy in a spate of 32 vehicle thefts across six police force areas. Trial set for April 2026. Police warn against leaving cars unattended.
Andrew Davies, 58, of Penkhull, is sentenced for a string of historic child sex offences. Staffordshire Police praise survivors' bravery and urge others to come forward.
Gregory Pichery, a former dance teacher, has been sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting male students. The offences occurred between 2004 and 2019. Police urge other potential victims to come forward.
Mohammed Fathi Eltbie, 24, denies raping a woman in a wooded area of the Dorset seaside resort. The Egyptian national, whose asylum claim was refused, will stand trial in May 2026.
Jason Young, 45, from Kent, has been sentenced to five years in prison after converting a staple gun into a deadly weapon. The discovery was made by an off-duty officer on a train.
David Hill, 57, has been sentenced to life with a minimum of 17 years for the murder of pensioner Kurt Giwisser in Huddersfield. Read the full story of the violent attack and its tragic aftermath.
Adam Rowson pleads not guilty to murder and fraud charges after the body of Alexis De Naray was found in an abandoned building. Trial set for March 2026.
Severe 40-minute delays on M6 southbound near Birmingham after police-led incident. Six-mile queues and lane closure cause major disruption. Latest traffic updates.