Teacher banned for life after child sex abuse convictions
Peter Jenkins, a former teacher from Solihull jailed for sickening sex attacks on young girls, has been banned from the profession for life. Read the full report.
Peter Jenkins, a former teacher from Solihull jailed for sickening sex attacks on young girls, has been banned from the profession for life. Read the full report.
Former Premier League referee David Coote receives a suspended prison sentence after a category A indecent video of a schoolboy was found on his laptop. Read the full court details.
Former Premier League referee David Coote faces sentencing today after pleading guilty to making an indecent image of a child. Follow the latest from Nottingham Crown Court.
The FCA has fined two former Carillion finance directors over £370,000 for 'reckless' actions that misled the market before the firm's 2018 collapse. Read the full details of the enforcement action.
Exclusive: Over 150 teachers barred for sexual misconduct since 2015, yet none have lost their taxpayer-funded pensions. Calls grow for urgent government action.
Rafattullah Rustayee, 25, has been imprisoned for 28 months for making and distributing sickening indecent images of children as young as three. Read the full court report.
UK house prices fell 0.4% month-on-month in December 2025, with annual growth slowing to 0.6%. Discover how the West Midlands and other regions performed and the 2026 outlook.
Dr Saad Khan, a Pakistani-born GP, has relocated to Canada after facing racial slurs from patients in Kettering. He cites a broken system and a desire for a better life. Read his full story.
A Birmingham domestic abuse survivor says she fears becoming a 'statistic' after her violent ex was released from prison. She is urgently calling on the council to rehouse her.
UK housing market forecast: First-time buyers lead 2026 sales surge as rates fall. Prices set to rise 2-4%, while rental growth slows. Get the full analysis.
UK house price growth slowed to 0.6% annually in December 2025, but Nationwide forecasts a rebound to 2-4% in 2026. Northern Ireland led with 9.7% growth. Get the full market analysis.
A Bloxwich man admitted to police he had accessed indecent images of children only after his wife left the room. Miroslaw Dobersztajn, 48, received a suspended sentence at Wolverhampton Crown Court.
Clent Nurseries in Stourbridge issues a heartfelt message against customer abuse, reminding patrons that staff are 'people with feelings'. Read their call for a respectful New Year.
Queen Camilla speaks for the first time about a sexual assault she faced as a teenager on a train to Paddington, revealing how she fought back. Her powerful story emerged during a BBC Radio 4 discussion on domestic abuse.
Jamie-Lee Arrow, daughter of Sweden's 'Skara cannibal', details years of psychological torment. She found closure after a final, chilling meeting with her father. Read her harrowing story of survival.
Rawtenstall and Bacup markets are set for major revamps in 2026, part of a wider town centre transformation across Rossendale. Discover the plans and timelines for your area.
Lloyds Bank reveals the UK's top property hotspots and coldspots for 2025. Discover where prices rose fastest, like Plymouth, and fell most, including Solihull. Get expert insights for your next move.
Rubie Marie was forced to marry a man in his 30s at age 15, suffering daily rape. Now 42, she shares her story to raise awareness and help other survivors of honour-based abuse.
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.
Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market ends today, but the big wheel and ice rink remain until January 4. Find out how to enjoy festive fun in the city centre.
Maternity staff at Swansea's Singleton Hospital rallied to provide Christmas gifts for women in a local refuge, with all 20 tags claimed in under 45 minutes. Discover their heart-warming act of kindness.
Maternity staff at Singleton Hospital, Swansea, showed incredible compassion, buying Christmas gifts for every woman in a local domestic abuse refuge in just 45 minutes. Read about this heart-warming community initiative.
North West construction companies joined forces to assemble festive gift packs for families supported by Cheshire charity MyCWA, bringing hope during the holidays.
Two men lured a 16-year-old runaway in Birmingham before a horrific series of rapes across multiple cities. All four perpetrators have been convicted and await sentencing in 2026.
Ormskirk's ancient market celebrates 740 years in 2026, while its iconic Clock Tower turns 150. Discover the rich history and upcoming events marking these major milestones for the Lancashire town.
Strictly Come Dancing finalist Amber Davies shares an emotional Instagram post after missing out on the glitterball trophy and addresses the online abuse she faced throughout the 2025 series. Read her full statement.
Bilston market traders will pay no rent for two months as a multi-million-pound regeneration scheme faces major delays and cost increases. Read the full story.
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.
Drivers visiting Birmingham's German Christmas Market face a 12% parking hike at Town Hall Car Park. The AA warns festive visitors to check tariffs and consider public transport.