New Flats Plan After Surgery Demolished Without Permission
A Sandwell Council committee is set to decide on a new plan for eight flats in Great Barr after the developer demolished the former GP surgery without permission. Read the latest.
A Sandwell Council committee is set to decide on a new plan for eight flats in Great Barr after the developer demolished the former GP surgery without permission. Read the latest.
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.
The UK Government invites English mayoral authorities to bid for rail control while rejecting calls for Welsh devolution, sparking a funding row. Discover the details and political fallout.
Your complete guide to the must-watch TV specials this Christmas and Boxing Day 2025, from Strictly Come Dancing and The Great British Bake Off to explosive soap storylines. Plan your festive viewing now.
A heritage railway near Birmingham is running special Christmas Day steam trains on a 'pay what you can afford' basis. Enjoy mince pies and mulled wine on a festive journey from Loughborough and Leicester. Book your magical alternative now!
The Great Notts Christmas Toy Appeal, supported by Barratt and David Wilson Homes, will deliver gifts to over 2,000 disadvantaged children this Christmas. Discover how the community came together.
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.
West Midlands Police have arrested three people after a targeted shooting on Great Hampton Row in Birmingham. A man in his 20s is in hospital with serious injuries. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A 1,000-page last-minute report has delayed a decision on a 750-flat Manchester skyscraper for a second time. Meanwhile, a controversial Chorlton redevelopment gets the green light.
Over 30 firefighters battled a significant blaze in a derelict Birmingham factory. Six crews attended the scene on Barr Street. Read the latest updates on the incident.
A major fire broke out at a derelict three-storey building on Barr Street, Birmingham. Road closures are in place as multiple fire crews tackle the blaze. Avoid the area.
The Great North Swim returns to Lake Windermere in June 2026. Join 7,500+ swimmers in the UK's premier open water event. Distances from 250m to 10k. Secure your place now.
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.
Two East Cheshire Hospice employees, Laura Lamptey and Charlotte Bains, are training to trek the Great Wall of China in November 2026 to raise vital funds. Discover their inspiring reasons and how to support them.
Dennis Lycett, 39, is behind bars for supplying heroin and crack cocaine in Tamworth. Police seized drugs and cash after a chase in Amington.
Discover the remarkable life of Dame Mary Berry, from her iconic TV career and £18.6m net worth to her family's joys and tragedies. Get all the facts about the UK's favourite baker.
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.
Pupils at Dorrington Academy in Perry Barr have raised over £6,000 for Birmingham Hospice by taking part in a festive Reindeer Run. The heartwarming community effort will support vital end-of-life care across the city.
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.
Daniel Barr, an ex-Army labourer, is commended for his 'outstandingly brave' act of stopping a car that drove into a Liverpool victory parade crowd, injuring over 100. Read his incredible story.
Paul Doyle sentenced to 21 years for driving into Liverpool FC title parade crowd, injuring over 100. Hero bystander Daniel Barr stopped the vehicle. Full details of the shocking incident.
Birmingham's historic Great Western Arcade transforms into a festive wonderland this Saturday with free gingerbread, Victorian singers, and Christmas joy. Find the details here.
West Midlands Police confirm a man's death at a Perry Barr HMO is not suspicious. A report is now with the coroner. Read the latest updates.