Two teenagers aged 14 and 17 have appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court charged with the murder of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal, who was fatally stabbed on Oldbury Road in Smethwick on February 20.
A violent incident at a Hanley pub left a victim with severe neck injuries after being stabbed during a fight. The attacker, Daniel O'Hagen, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for unlawful wounding and possessing a blade in public.
John Maden made a chilling confession to police minutes after subjecting his niece Tia Rigg to a horrific ordeal of rape and murder in Cheetham Hill, Manchester.
A woman with Motor Neurone Disease was defrauded of over £40,000 by her daughter, who served as her carer. The daughter avoided jail despite leaving her mother penniless and facing eviction, causing a family rift.
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West Midlands Police and Walsall Council Trading Standards have uncovered a major haul of illicit goods, including hand-rolling tobacco and illegal cigarettes, during raids targeting rogue traders in the area.
Jonathan Cooper, 43, has been sentenced to 52 months in prison for grooming a young girl and sending explicit images. The offences occurred in 2017 when Cooper lied about his age.
A 65-year-old former community worker in Birmingham has been jailed for historic sexual offences against two children, with one survivor speaking out for the first time about her lifelong trauma.
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State pensioners aged 80 or older with limited income may qualify for an additional £105.70 per week through the 'Over 80 Pension' scheme, supplementing basic payments.
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State pensioners who retired before April 2016 will receive an additional £34 per month thanks to the Triple Lock mechanism. The basic state pension rises by £440 annually, while newer pensions increase by 4.8%.
Go.Compare research reveals motorists without driveways pay nearly £2,000 more on average over ten years due to higher insurance and parking permit charges, with London planning policies exacerbating the issue.
The DWP is reducing Universal Credit health-related payments by around £200 monthly for new claimants starting this week, affecting thousands with significant financial implications.
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Plans for a 506-bed student accommodation tower at Suffolk Street near the Mailbox have been recommended for approval, set to transform Birmingham's skyline by 2029.
Chief Inspector Amanda Thompson confronted an intoxicated man swearing at women on a Birmingham bus during her commute, highlighting safety issues on public transport.
A Mercedes AMG CLA45 driver was prosecuted after being clocked at 155mph in Sutton Coldfield, the fastest speed recorded by West Midlands Police since last year.
A roundup of Birmingham criminals sentenced to immediate imprisonment in March 2026, including a child snatcher, rapists, and dangerous drivers who caused devastating harm.
West Midlands offenders who fled to countries like Dubai and Turkey, thinking distance would protect them, have been tracked down, extradited, and given lengthy prison sentences.
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From poltergeist attacks to raining frogs, the Midlands has witnessed truly inexplicable events that continue to baffle experts decades later. These documented cases represent our region's real unexplained mysteries.
Sean Preston Federline, Britney Spears' 20-year-old son, has changed his Instagram handle to Sean P Spears, removing his father's surname in a gesture of solidarity following his mother's recent DUI arrest in California.
One Direction star Niall Horan opens up about the devastating loss of bandmate Liam Payne, questioning whether more could have been done before his tragic death in 2024.
A military charity in Chelmsford has partnered with a local digital archives specialist to preserve 70 years of its quarterly magazine, chronicling veterans' stories and prosthetic advances.
Harold Fenwick, a Second World War veteran who landed on Normandy beaches during D-Day, celebrates his 103rd birthday in Cyprus, supported by SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, highlighting his service and lasting impact.
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More than 50 participants of all ages and abilities have raised over £13,000 for Treetops Hospice at the Derby 10K event, with teams sharing personal stories and corporate support boosting the total.
Michael Dugdale is running the London Marathon to support his daughter Megan, who has Malan Syndrome, and Wooden Spoon charity that funded a pirate ship play area at her school.
The Rotary Club of Rugby and Ashlawn School have partnered on the 4 For Four initiative, providing food parcels and cooking guidance to local families facing cost-of-living pressures, with students actively involved in the project.
Flowers and heartfelt messages have been left at the scene in Hockley where a nine-year-old girl tragically lost her life in a two-car collision. Two men have been arrested as police appeal for witnesses.
The Prince and Princess of Wales attended the Easter service with their children for the first time since Kate's cancer diagnosis, with Prince Louis sharing a touching moment with his grandfather.
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Actress Michelle Collins, known for playing Cindy Beale, shares heartfelt tribute after scattering ashes of her 16-year-old Shih Tzu at favourite Norfolk beach spot.
