A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft, dangerous driving and failing to stop after a police pursuit in the early hours. The stolen vehicle was tracked from Great Barr to Handsworth.
Two men, aged 20 and 25, arrested in Tipton after a dangerous police chase involving red lights. Class A and B drugs seized, vehicle linked to earlier theft. Read the full update.
A 40-year-old Birmingham man has been sentenced to 16 weeks in prison for assaulting Asda staff during a shoplifting incident at the Great Bridge Supercentre in Tipton. Read the full court details.
Richard Perry from Tipton lost a staggering 11st 7.5lbs after a family wedding left him feeling dreadful. His health transformation saw daily medication drop from 15 tablets to just three. Read his inspiring journey.
A man faces multiple charges after a burglary in Tipton where shutter doors were rammed and cable stolen. He was arrested following a dangerous police pursuit. Read the full details.
Manchester United have parted ways with head coach Ruben Amorim in a shock move. The decision comes with the club sixth in the Premier League, 17 points off the top. Read the full story.
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.
A 46-year-old man, wanted for assault, led police on a dramatic foot chase through gardens in Sheldon after jumping from a window. Read the full story of the New Year's Day arrest.
Explore the West Midlands Police Museum in Coventry. Discover cell sleepovers for youth groups, the Fashion Police exhibition, and how it honours fallen officers. Plan your visit now.
A 26-year-old man is in custody after a dangerous police pursuit in the Black Country. The police helicopter was deployed to track the vehicle, which was being driven without headlights.
Sandwell Council reveals plans for 12 affordable flats opposite the new Horseley Road metro stop, aiming to ease a severe shortage of family homes where waits can stretch to nine years.
A woman in her 60s was seriously injured after being hit by a car on Alexandra Road, Tipton, on Christmas morning. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Four men arrested and weapons recovered after a police chase in Birmingham. Masked robbers targeted a shop near Five Ways. Call 101 with info ref 20/485966/25.
Saiful Islam led police on a dangerous 100mph pursuit in Birmingham, driving on the wrong carriageway. He has been jailed for 16 months. Read the full story.
A Tipton father who attacked his daughter after 15 beers on Christmas Eve receives a suspended sentence. Read the shocking details of the holiday cottage violence.
A Tipton father who attacked his daughter after drinking 15 pints on Christmas Eve has received a suspended sentence. Read the shocking details of the family holiday turned violent.
A disqualified driver who led police on a terrifying 70mph chase through residential streets and rammed a police car has been jailed. Read the full story and sentencing details.
West Midlands Police could lose £41.1m in funding, risking further cuts to officers. Crime Commissioner Simon Foster warns of a 'postcode lottery' and fewer police on streets.
Peter O'Neil, 41, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for a dangerous chase in Walsall where he rammed a police car four times. Read the full details of the shocking incident and police response.
West Midlands Police has issued 11 crucial rules for public safety around their new mounted unit. Learn how to interact safely with police horses in Birmingham.
Chilling new drone footage and eyewitness reports fuel the mystery of the black-eyed ghost child haunting Staffordshire's Cannock Chase. Discover the terrifying encounters.
Heartfelt tributes are paid to PD Stark, the heroic police dog who survived a brutal 20-blade machete attack in 2020. Read his incredible story of bravery and service.
Two men sentenced after a dangerous police pursuit in West Bromwich ends with the recovery of a revolver, ammunition, and Class A drugs. Read the full details of the reckless chase.
Dennis Lycett, 39, is behind bars for supplying heroin and crack cocaine in Tamworth. Police seized drugs and cash after a chase in Amington.
Two men are behind bars after a police pursuit in Sandwell ended with the recovery of a firearm and Class A drugs. Read the full details of the court sentencing.
A Nottinghamshire Police officer was dismissed after using discriminatory language while reporting a concern for a woman's safety. Read the full details of the misconduct hearing.
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.
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West Midlands Police will deploy a 12-horse mounted unit from spring 2025 to tackle riots and football violence, costing nearly £6,000 per horse annually. Read the full story.