Two schoolboys aged 14 and 15 were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a targeted machete attack outside a shop on Stratford Road in Shirley. Police have arrested a 14-year-old suspect.
An 80-year-old woman in Derby bravely confronted and forced a burglar out of her home after finding him attempting to steal rare commemorative coins. Police have released an image of the suspect.
A violent disorder on Stratford Road in Shirley, Birmingham, has resulted in two teenagers sustaining machete wounds. Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy in connection with the incident.
The Department for Work and Pensions will increase Universal Credit standard allowances to £424.90 monthly for single claimants aged 25+, with larger rises for couples and families.
Five family members have been convicted on 39 charges including rape and cruelty after a prolonged campaign of abuse against two sisters in West Sussex.
Police appeal for information after a security guard was threatened and items stolen from a Dudley supermarket. CCTV images of three individuals released.
Homeowners across the UK are being warned to check roof tiles after Storm Goretti and Storm Chandra, with potential repair costs reaching £4,000 if damage is left untreated.
Staffordshire Police officers were left astonished when they stopped a van that had bounced off a kerb, only to find both occupants sitting in the passenger seats with no driver in sight.
John Marshall remains sleeping on a neighbour's fold-up bed as Birmingham City Council delays promised renovations to his mould-ridden bungalow.
Residents in Upper Gornal face £6,000 each to repair a failing retaining wall, as Dudley Council says legal time limits prevent enforcement action.
A teenage girl was left shaken after being chased by two men in Ipswich who attempted to lure her into a car in broad daylight. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Planners will decide on major redevelopment plans for King George V Playing Fields in Bloxwich, including a new pavilion, sports facilities, and parking, despite some local objections.
Sam Egerton, a 34-year-old former professional rugby player who represented England, has been found guilty of stalking Birmingham comedian Joe Lycett over a four-month campaign of harassment.
A BirminghamLive investigation reveals how Winson Green faces profound community breakdown due to an explosion of HMOs and exempt properties, with residents reporting rising crime, violence and fear.
Hundreds gathered in Moseley to witness the removal of British flags installed by Raise The Colours, with residents calling the campaign divisive rather than patriotic.
A new community market is launching in Erdington, Birmingham, with support from Britain's Favourite Market organiser Kate Gittens, offering free stalls and workshops for traders.
The DWP has set a final deadline of March 31, 2026, for moving all remaining legacy benefit claimants to Universal Credit, with significant rule changes and new support measures.
The notorious 'Ace Line' drug operation in Birmingham faces scrutiny after two suppliers murdered a customer. The case highlights the brutal reality of county lines networks plaguing the city.
Analysis of West Midlands Police data identifies Birmingham neighbourhoods with minimal antisocial behaviour, including Sutton Coldfield, Hall Green, Oscott and Nechells.
Scott Reynolds, a cherished pub chef from Wolverhampton, has died after a leg injury developed into a rare gangrene and sepsis. Friends remember him as a 'gentle giant'.
Jacob Williams, a 23-year-old YouTuber from Kingstanding, documented his first trip abroad to Egypt, sharing both the wonder of the Pyramids and frustrating encounters with scammers.
A 66-year-old grandmother with over 150 offences has been warned to stop after being caught at Primark while banned from Birmingham city centre, with the court deferring sentence.
Two intoxicated women admitted assault after shoving a man onto live railway tracks and breaking his girlfriend's teeth during an unprovoked attack at Birmingham New Street Station.
A former West Midlands Police sergeant made sexually explicit and discriminatory remarks to junior female colleagues, creating a hostile work environment. An accelerated misconduct hearing determined his actions amounted to gross misconduct.
A Birmingham couple's city centre flat has been devastated by a burst water pipe, destroying flooring, furniture and belongings. Without contents insurance, they have launched a fundraiser.
West Midlands Police have issued an appeal and released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to regarding a serious sexual assault on a teenage girl in Darlaston on New Year's Eve.
Zak Forsyth from Huyton is fighting for life in Thailand after a scooter accident, with family urgently fundraising for medical costs and repatriation.
West Midlands Police have issued a detailed statement clarifying their supportive role in the removal of unauthorised flags from lampposts in Moseley, Birmingham.
New research reveals thousands of UK households are turning to illegal loan sharks to cover funeral expenses, with experts warning of exploitation during vulnerable times.
From April, Attendance Allowance rates will increase, with the higher weekly payment rising to £114 for eligible state pensioners with long-term illnesses or disabilities.