Birmingham's Worst Antisocial Behaviour Areas Named
Police data analysis uncovers Birmingham's worst antisocial behaviour hotspots for 2025, with Small Heath and Aston topping the list. See the full report and impact on residents.
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Violent Birmingham robber jailed for life after street attack
Craig Holden, 43, has been sentenced to life for a violent robbery and burglary in Birmingham. He told police he intended to 'rape and murder' his 72-year-old victim. Read the full court details.
Wigan Kidnapping Attempt: Woman Grabbed in City Centre
Police are investigating an attempted kidnapping in Wigan after a woman was grabbed and threatened. The suspect is described as a white male, 6ft 1in. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
Bleach attack at Kidderminster's Nu Bar
A man was assaulted with bleach at Nu Bar in Kidderminster after an eviction. Police appeal for witnesses following the shocking incident. Contact DC Rees with information.
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Driver 'stepped over woman's body' after fatal golf course crash
A van driver killed Suzanne Cherry, 62, during a police chase at a Staffordshire golf club. He and two others fled fraud charges, preying on elderly victims. Read the full court report.
Builder's fatal police chase kills mum on golf course
John McDonald, 52, led police on a reckless 12-minute pursuit before hitting Suzanne Cherry, 62, at Aston Wood Golf Club. He has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.
Met Office ice warning: Leave 5 minutes early
The Met Office issues urgent safety advice as a yellow weather warning for ice covers the UK. Plan your journeys to avoid slips and falls.
Man admits causing death by dangerous driving on golf course
A 51-year-old roofer has pleaded guilty to causing the death of Suzanne Cherry, 62, during a police chase on a golf course. Read the full story and the family's heartbreaking tribute.
Police appeal after occupants flee Birmingham crash scene
Police are investigating a three-car collision in Edgbaston, Birmingham, after the occupants of one vehicle reportedly fled. No injuries were reported. Witnesses urged to come forward.
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£1.7m cannabis farm found in Walsall factory
West Midlands Police seized 1,737 plants in a major Walsall drugs bust. A man has been charged. Report any information on drug activity via 101 or anonymously to Crimestoppers.
Man arrested in Dudley over Wolverhampton threats to kill
A 51-year-old man has been arrested in Dudley on suspicion of making threats to kill following an incident in Garner Close, Bilston. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Dad admits manslaughter after baby son's death
Gareth Stark admitted killing his three-month-old son, Leon, who died in hospital in October 2023. The 38-year-old will be sentenced at Stafford Crown Court.
Blackburn dad-of-four killed in Bolton head-on collision
A devoted father-of-four from Blackburn has been named as the victim of a fatal head-on crash in Bolton. Tributes pour in for Masrob Ali, 54, after his taxi was hit by a car on the wrong side of the road. Read the full story.
Man arrested after suspicious shop incident in Sutton Coldfield
A 45-year-old man was detained by police on Penns Lane this morning on suspicion of shop theft and possessing a bladed article. Read the full details.
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Man jailed for infecting victim with HIV in reckless act
Luke Davis, 31, from Kidderminster, has been sentenced to four years and six months for inflicting grievous bodily harm after failing to disclose his HIV status. Read the full story.
Missing Droitwich Man Andrew Phillips Found Dead
The body of Andrew Phillips, 66, missing since September, has been found in Stoke Prior. Police confirm his death is not suspicious. Read the latest update.
Drugs haul found in Wolverhampton garden shed, two arrested
Police in Wolverhampton have arrested two people after a raid uncovered a stash of class A and B drugs hidden in a garden shed on Latch Place. Read the latest on this drugs bust.
Man jailed for over 4 years for infecting victim with HIV
Luke Davis, 31, has been sentenced to four years and six months for inflicting grievous bodily harm after failing to disclose his HIV status and stopping medication. Read the full court report.
Seven-year sentence for Snapchat rapist in Tamworth
Mehmet Ogur, 27, convicted of raping an 18-year-old in a park. The Kurdish-born asylum seeker was living in a Tamworth hotel. Read the full court details.
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Five men jailed over 65 years for Darlaston shooting plot
A Birmingham gang has been sentenced to over 65 years for a plot that saw a father shot on his doorstep in Darlaston. Read the full court details and sentences here.
Birmingham tower block fire leads to evacuation and cannabis farm discovery
A Birmingham mother and her daughter were evacuated from Hamstead House after a fire. Police discovered a cannabis farm in a separate flat. Read the full story.
Daily 60-second check keeps rats and mice out for good
Experts reveal a simple daily routine to prevent winter rodent infestations. Learn the key spots to check and the permanent sealant method recommended by the British Pest Control Association.
Toddler dies in Christmas Day garden pond tragedy
Isobel Abigail Maxwell, aged two, died after falling into a pond at her Doncaster home. Her family performed CPR for 25 minutes. An inquest has been opened.
Toddler drowned in garden pond on Christmas Day, inquest hears
An inquest opens into the death of two-year-old Isobel Abigail Maxwell, who fell into a pond at her Doncaster home on Christmas Day. Her family performed CPR for 25 minutes before paramedics arrived.
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Cannabis farm found after Birmingham tower block fire
West Midlands Police discovered 16 cannabis plants while assisting at a fire in a Hamstead tower block. Residents were evacuated but no injuries reported. Call 101 with info.
CCTV Released After Halesowen Phone Robbery
West Midlands Police have issued a CCTV image of two people they wish to identify after a teenage girl had her phone stolen on Newfield Lane, Halesowen. Anyone with information is urged to contact officers.
Judge: 'Great shame' to jail knifeman who slashed neck
A judge said it was a 'great shame' to jail Jake Bishop, 20, who slashed a man's neck on Broad Street and stamped on another's head. Read the full court report.
Police investigate death of 63-year-old in Coventry
West Midlands Police are investigating after a 63-year-old man died on Clayton Road. A 37-year-old man has been arrested. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Schoolboy killers of Telford man Peter Cairns named
The identities of three teenagers who murdered Peter Cairns in a random Telford stabbing are revealed. Read the full story of the tragic case and the life sentences.
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Couple Deny New Charges in Baby Murder Case
A man and woman from Rugby have pleaded not guilty to five new charges relating to the death of 13-month-old Isabella Stasiak. Their trial is set for October 2026.
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