Popular Black Country music venue Red By Night will shut its doors for good on New Year's Eve. Rising costs and falling footfall blamed for the closure of the industrial-themed club. Join the final celebration.
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Matthew Upham, 63, is missing after a stormy Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services launched a major rescue operation. Read the latest.
Your essential guide to the 2026 TV Choice Awards, featuring The Night Manager's return, Bridgerton S4, and how to vote for your favourites. Discover the must-watch TV for the new year.
Explore the incredible journey of Sir Michael Caine, from his humble London beginnings to becoming a two-time Oscar-winning Hollywood legend. Discover his iconic films, family life, and enduring legacy.
US President Donald Trump announces deadly military strikes against ISIS in Northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day, citing attacks on Christians. Read the full details.
Staffordshire Police seize 25kg of synthetic drug monkey dust worth £1.5m from a van in Longton. Major organised crime unit makes significant bust as part of Operation Rivent.
Chill Wine Bar in Tettenhall, owned by ex-Wolves defender Mo Camara, faces a licence review after further late-night breaches. The council cites a 'blatant disregard' for rules. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster urges the Government to adopt radical new driving licence rules for young motorists, including night-time curfews and passenger restrictions, to cut fatal collisions.
A 52-year-old driver from Rugby was fined and given nine penalty points after a dangerous overtake was captured on dash-cam. Warwickshire Police urge the public to submit footage via Operation Snap.
West Midlands PCC calls for new laws to restrict young drivers at night and with passengers. Could this cut fatal crashes? Read the full proposal.
West Midlands Police's Operation Skybridge team has made a major impact in Erdington, making 10 arrests and seizing over 20 vehicles. Discover how proactive policing is tackling burglary and drug crime.
West Midlands Police made ten arrests and seized over 20 vehicles in Erdington as part of Operation Skybridge. 19 charges were brought following the proactive operation.
A landmark UK study reveals over 50% of motorists have cut back on night driving due to intense LED headlight glare, causing eye strain and safety concerns. Experts call for urgent action.
A One Stop shop in Wolverhampton has been hit with a £52,000 penalty after illicit cigarettes and vapes were sold and found hidden under a bed. Read the full investigation details.
Struggling night time businesses in the West Midlands met with Business Secretary Peter Kyle, calling for urgent support to tackle soaring costs and falling footfall. Read the latest.
West Midlands Police's proactive team makes multiple arrests in Sutton Coldfield for burglary, robbery, and drug offences ahead of Christmas. Read the latest on the operation.
West Midlands Police stopped 22 vehicles in a Birmingham city centre road safety operation. Ten had illegally tinted windows, two were stolen, and four had no insurance. Read the full details.
Trading standards and police seized over 54,000 cigarettes and fake perfumes in Wolverhampton raids. Action is now being taken against the businesses involved. Read the full update.
A 22-year-old man appears in court charged over a shooting in Smethwick that left a man seriously injured. Read the latest on the police investigation and charges.
West Midlands Police deploy new high-visibility patrols in Streetly, Sutton Coldfield, following a sharp rise in vehicle thefts from driveways. Officers urge residents to stay vigilant.
Dennis Lycett, 39, is behind bars for supplying heroin and crack cocaine in Tamworth. Police seized drugs and cash after a chase in Amington.
Over 150 officers deployed in Birmingham city centre for Operation Advance, making 22 arrests and issuing 68 fines. Police reassure public ahead of festive period.
A gang of seven men have been sentenced to a combined 48 years for supplying vast quantities of cocaine and heroin across Staffordshire. Read the full details of the police operation.
A 23-year-old man faces driving charges after a police pursuit near St. Andrew's. The incident occurred during a match as part of a targeted vehicle crime operation.
West Midlands Police launch Winter in Action initiative with specialist officers to tackle knife crime and reassure visitors to Birmingham's Christmas Markets. Senior officers urge public not to fear the city centre.
West Midlands Police install knife arches at Birmingham New Street as part of Operation Active. The crackdown follows 12 stabbings in the city centre this year. Read the latest on the safety measures.
West Midlands Police flood Birmingham with 150+ officers in Operation Advance to tackle violence, anti-social behaviour, and illegal e-bikes. Read the full details.
West Midlands Police and Trading Standards seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide canisters in Small Heath. The raid is part of Operation Target. Report crime anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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