Two former police call handlers from the Midlands, Ellie-Mae Doherty and Jessica Fitzhugh, have been sentenced to prison for misusing their official positions to obtain and share sensitive information with criminal …
A Midland woman diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer after suffering constipation for two weeks has been refused surgery due to the risks involved. Vicky McLoughlin, aged 66, received her diagnosis in November 2024. Her …
A recent study has identified a city in the Midlands as the second least friendly place in England. Stoke-on-Trent residents were found to be less welcoming, with a tendency to keep to themselves rather than engage with their …
A woman from the Midlands, Lisa-Marie Clark, faced court proceedings after repeatedly contacting her former partner despite being explicitly asked to stop. The court heard that Ms Clark was “persistent” in her efforts to …
A mother from Bromsgrove is urgently fundraising for a private cancer treatment that could save her mother’s life, following devastating family losses to the disease. Laura Potter, 35, has experienced profound tragedy, having …
A developer has submitted a fresh application to demolish the Crown Inn pub in Old Hill, West Midlands, to make way for a new convenience store, despite previous rejection by Sandwell Council. The Crown Inn, located on …
A recent study has revealed that Stoke-on-Trent, a city in the Midlands, has the highest rate of fuel poverty across England. This troubling statistic highlights the significant number of residents in the Staffordshire city …
Hope Regan, a talented young jockey from the Midlands, has achieved a significant milestone in her racing career by securing her first professional apprentice victory. At just 20 years old, Regan rode Arnaz to triumph at …
A rising number of drivers in the Midlands are receiving fines and penalty points for exceeding speed limits while travelling at less than 30mph. This trend is linked to the growing presence of 20mph zones in towns and cities …
Hope Regan, a 20-year-old jockey from Warwickshire, expressed immense joy after claiming the most significant victory of her nascent professional career. Riding Arnaz, a 9/1 outsider, at Chepstow on 9 August, Regan secured …
As summer draws to a close at the end of August, now is the perfect time to explore locations offering picturesque walks, cosy pubs, and charming pick-your-own-flower fields before the season ends. One such destination highly …
For more than 25 years, a family from the Midlands have maintained a special holiday tradition by returning each summer to the same holiday park, creating lasting memories across three generations. Jane Bedenham, a …
Thousands of pounds have been raised to support the children of Jim Dinan, a Midland police officer remembered as a devoted father and colleague. Mr Dinan tragically died on 8 August at the age of 50, having served more than …
Transport authorities have confirmed that 23 separate overnight closures will affect major motorways across the Midlands this week. These disruptions are set to impact the M1, M5, M6, and M42 motorways, key arteries in the …
Recent crime statistics have revealed that Nottingham has overtaken Birmingham as the most dangerous city in the Midlands when considering rates of violence and sexual offences relative to population size. Although …