Paramedic struck off over Facebook sick day lie
A London paramedic has been removed from the register after falsely claiming her sister was ill. Her deception was uncovered via festive Facebook photos. Read the full story.
A London paramedic has been removed from the register after falsely claiming her sister was ill. Her deception was uncovered via festive Facebook photos. Read the full story.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
West Midlands Police could lose £41.1m in funding, risking further cuts to officers. Crime Commissioner Simon Foster warns of a 'postcode lottery' and fewer police on streets.
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.
The BBC confirms no future projects with David Walliams after HarperCollins drops the author over misconduct allegations. Read the full story and latest developments.
Andrew Davies, a dangerous child sex offender from the Midlands, has been given a lengthy prison sentence for historical abuse spanning 30 years. The judge praised the survivors' bravery.
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.
Matej Ciroka has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and banned from keeping animals for life after fatally stabbing his seven-month-old sharpei, Aki, with a kitchen knife in Stoke-on-Trent.
A Nottinghamshire Police officer was dismissed after using discriminatory language while reporting a concern for a woman's safety. Read the full details of the misconduct hearing.
A West Midlands Police officer has pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape and one of coercive control. The trial is set for April 2027. Read the latest 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.
Rebecca Joynes, jailed for six-and-a-half years for sexual activity with pupils, could be banned from teaching for life after a conduct panel ruled her actions caused 'enormous damage'.
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.
A Warwickshire Police officer faces three theft charges, accused of stealing cash and jewellery during a drugs operation. Read the full court details.
Andrew McNab, 40, has been given a suspended sentence and a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order after a 'nasty and unprovoked' assault on a police officer in Telford. Read the full details of the ban.
A Warwickshire Police officer faces three theft charges for alleged offences while on duty. Pc Robert Davies will appear in court this week. Read the full details.
A coroner hears PC Rehaan Akhtar, 28, is believed to have drowned after a night out in Bristol. The 'greatly respected' South Wales Police officer's body was recovered from the harbour.
Birmingham City have been handed a hefty £115,000 fine by the Football Association for their role in a mass brawl against Hull City. The FA cited a 'consistent failing' by the club.
A former detective who stole cocaine from police stores has been ordered to repay £75,420. Andrew Talbot was jailed for 19 years in 2024. Read the full story of his downfall.
A damning IOPC report found 12 officers would have faced gross misconduct for Hillsborough failures, but none will be disciplined. Read the full findings.
A major new police watchdog report heavily criticises West Midlands Police's Hillsborough disaster probe as 'inexplicably narrow'. Read the damning findings.
A former West Midlands Police detective accessed confidential data without a legitimate purpose. An accelerated misconduct hearing found she would have been dismissed.
A former North Yorkshire police officer has been barred for life after an unwanted sexual advance on a male colleague during a night out. Read the full misconduct hearing details.
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.
Magistrate Dr Amy Delicate has been formally advised for misconduct after an investigation found she swore, sighed audibly, and banged her desk in court. Discover the full story.