A young mother in Coatbridge is living in fear after a targeted arson attack destroyed her car and spread to her home while she and her six-year-old son slept inside. Police are investigating.
Police release CCTV images after a large amount of cash was stolen from a shopper's handbag in West Bromwich town centre. Can you help identify these two?
A motorist was arrested after performing dangerous stunts at Cannock Chase Leisure Centre. A roadside drug test proved positive for cannabis. Read the full story.
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.
Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage shows police's relentless fight against gun crime in Birmingham as shootings drop by half. See the dramatic raids and arrests.
A coroner's inquest into the death of Stephen Lovatt, found unresponsive in a Stoke-on-Trent flat, will open on January 6. A man has been charged with murder.
West Mercia Police are investigating after a walking stick, trolley and clothing were found 'covered in frost' near Pershore Leisure Centre. Officers urge anyone with information to come forward.
Police arrest 117 drivers in two-week crackdown on drink and drug driving. A tragic case highlights the devastating consequences of driving under the influence. Read the full story.
A 25-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a serious assault in Mansfield town centre on New Year's Eve. The victim remains in hospital in a serious condition.
A 21-year-old Sutton Coldfield man faces charges after a police stop uncovered a knife and an illegally modified e-bike. He is due in court later this month. Read the full details.
Birmingham Crown Court issued six life sentences in 2025 for crimes including a lone wolf terror plot and brutal murders. Discover the shocking details of the city's most severe criminal cases.
Police are urgently searching for Barry Forrester, 45, missing from Evesham. He has a hand injury requiring medical attention. Call 999 with information.
A man in his 50s has died after his blue Volvo hit a tree on Goosehill Lane. Police are appealing for witnesses to the tragic Friday morning collision.
The family of Joshua Johnson-Hector, 31, who died after an attack outside Savanna bar, urge witnesses to come forward. A 37-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter.
Staffordshire Police issue urgent warning after a series of burglaries targeting homes and high-end cars in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire Moorlands. Residents urged to secure properties.
Matthew Armstrong, 35, and Daniel Washbourne, 40, absconded from HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire. Police urge public not to approach and call 999 immediately if seen.
Drivers taking nine specific types of medication have been warned they may be breaking the law and risking lives. GEM's James Luckhurst explains the major safety risk and legal consequences.
New data reveals alarming drink-driving rates on UK roads over Christmas, with police ramping up enforcement. Discover the shocking regional figures and expert analysis.
William Doyle, 51, attacked his sister after she forgot his birthday present. He avoided jail but received a suspended sentence and a five-year restraining order.
Daniel Miller, 19, was executed in a drive-by shooting in West Bromwich in 2004. Detectives believe it was a case of mistaken identity. His killers remain at large.
Families in Birmingham's Edgbaston, the UK's burglary hotspot, reveal their trauma after break-ins. Crooks stole children's pocket money, shoes, and even ice cream. Read their stories.
A Birmingham mother and daughter are left scared to stay after burglars raided their home in Edgbaston, stealing everything from jewellery to ice cream. Police appeal for information.
West Midlands Police issue CCTV appeal after a woman was punched in the face and robbed on King Street, Darlaston. Call 101 with information.
A childminder's car was shredded by thieves near St Andrew's stadium. It's the third such incident, sparking anger over police patrols. Read the full story and safety advice.
UK fire chiefs urge households to unplug common devices like hair tools and air fryers before leaving home. This simple safety routine can prevent devastating fires, as one family's story shows.
A 25-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge following a serious assault in Mansfield town centre on New Year's Eve. The victim remains in hospital in a serious condition.
Leicestershire Police launch urgent appeal to find Ivan Finney, 53, missing since New Year's Eve. Last seen heading to Morrisons in Leicester. Public urged to call 101 with information.
Police have arrested six people aged 17 to 25 after a 16-year-old girl was found with serious wounds in a Midlands town. She is in a stable but serious condition in hospital.
A round-up of the most disturbing and unusual criminal cases to hit Birmingham's courts in 2025, including a US 'assassin', a child snatcher, and a schoolgirl stabbing. Read the full details here.
A Birmingham private investigator reveals the shocking scale of romance fraud and catfishing, urging victims to trust their instincts. Learn how to spot the signs and protect yourself.