James Fletcher, a 77-year-old man from Rowley Regis, has been sentenced to five years in prison, plus an additional three years on licence, for a series of heinous sexual offenses spanning several years. Fletcher admitted to …
A surprising contender has emerged as the most affordable town in the West Midlands for 2025, outshining housing markets in Birmingham and the Black Country. Newcastle-under-Lyme stands out, with average property prices …
A West Midlands police officer has shared the devastating experience of Tasing a suspected knifeman who tragically fell from a third-floor window and later died in hospital. Pc Ryan Trowsdale testified at the inquest into the …
Ayuub Abdi, described by his family as a “kind-hearted family man” renowned for his “natural warmth,” tragically died after falling from the attic window of a Handsworth house on September 6, 2023. The 34-year-old suffered …
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has made significant progress in addressing a major budget shortfall in its transport network funding. Originally projected to be nearly £120 million for the 2026/27 fiscal year, …
A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a man in Coventry. West Midlands Police were called to Aldrich Avenue in Tile Hill at approximately 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18. Upon arrival, …
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board has approved a fare increase for the Midland Metro tram service, citing the need to maintain the network’s financial sustainability. Tram fares have remained comparatively low …
The United Kingdom is bracing for a burst of cold, wet, and icy weather this week as frigid air originating from Siberia crosses the Arctic Ocean and settles over the region. The Met Office has issued several yellow warnings …
House prices in several parts of the West Midlands have plunged by as much as £109,000 over a 12-month period, according to recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The analysis compared median house prices …
Drivers in the West Midlands have unexpectedly received speeding fines despite traveling under 30mph this year, a BirminghamLive investigation reveals. While many drivers assume the speed limit in residential areas is 30mph, …
The West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) is currently experiencing the most severe hospital handover delays in the UK, surpassing all other regions “by some margin,” senior officials have revealed. In October alone, …
Dramatic bodycam footage reveals the tense moment West Midlands Police arrested Leon Haughton, 34, the gunman responsible for a chilling shotgun attack in Dudley. The footage, evoking scenes from an action thriller, shows …
West Midlands Police continue their search for a knifeman involved in a stabbing incident that left a man with serious injuries near Birmingham city centre. The attack occurred around 3:15am on Sunday, November 2, on Clement …
Children as young as four are becoming victims of disturbing online grooming crimes, with offences more than doubling in the West Midlands region, according to new data from the NSPCC. The charity has called for immediate …
Khizra Bano, a former inspector with West Midlands Police, has secured a six-figure settlement following a legal dispute over discrimination claims against the force. The amount, described as “considerable” by the Police …