West Midlands Railway New Year's Eve 2025 travel changes
Plan your New Year's Eve with our guide to West Midlands Railway's early shutdowns, engineering works, and replacement bus services from Dec 27. Check last train times now.
Plan your New Year's Eve with our guide to West Midlands Railway's early shutdowns, engineering works, and replacement bus services from Dec 27. Check last train times now.
Solihull Council renews Honey Club's licence for another year despite local objections over its place in a modern town centre. Read the full story on the controversial decision.
Birmingham New Street station hosted a free Christmas dinner for over 100 vulnerable and homeless people on Christmas Eve, offering festive cheer and community support. Read the heartwarming story.
Exclusive analysis of West Midlands Police figures ranks every Birmingham area for violence and sexual offences. See where your neighbourhood stands in the latest crime data.
Comedian Russell Brand, 50, faces two new charges of rape and sexual assault relating to alleged 2009 offences. He will appear in court on January 20. Read the latest updates.
A sixth suspect is arrested over a serious assault in Leicester city centre that left a man in his 20s with critical head injuries. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Two men lured a 16-year-old runaway in Birmingham before a horrific series of rapes across multiple cities. All four perpetrators have been convicted and await sentencing in 2026.
Mohammed Nadim, 45, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a vulnerable 16-year-old girl in a friend's BMW. He denied wrongdoing, claiming 'the girl was picked up by bredrin'.
Four men have been found guilty of rape, sexual assault, and exploitation of a 16-year-old girl in Birmingham and Walsall. The victim's bravery praised by police.
Four men have been found guilty of raping and sexually exploiting a vulnerable 16-year-old girl in Birmingham, Walsall, and Manchester. The victim's bravery led to a complex police investigation.
Major disruption on Birmingham rail lines after a train struck an obstruction between New Street and International stations. Delays and alterations expected. Get the latest travel updates here.
Ordnance Survey reveals the UK's most Christmassy street names, with Noel topping the list. Discover which festive roads and counties are celebrating all year round.
Four men have been convicted for the horrific sexual exploitation and rape of a vulnerable 16-year-old girl from Birmingham. Read the full details of the shocking case.
Luxury jeweller Mappin & Webb opens a new showroom in Birmingham after over two decades, featuring Rolex, fine jewellery, and a historic Burlington Hotel location.
Gregory Pichery, a former dance teacher, has been sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting male students. The offences occurred between 2004 and 2019. Police urge other potential victims to come forward.
Kieran Hayler, ex-husband of Katie Price, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape and one of sexual assault. The alleged offences date back to 2016. Get the latest court updates.
Daniel Black, 37, has been sentenced to seven years for rape in Nuneaton. Warwickshire Police praised the victim's bravery. Read the full court details.
Gibb Street and Floodgate Street in Birmingham's historic Digbeth district have been ranked among the UK's best high streets for independent shops favoured by Gen Z. Discover the creative hub's unique festive shopping experience.
Dyfed-Powys Police arrest an 18-year-old man after a woman was allegedly raped in a nightclub toilet in Saundersfoot. Witnesses urged to come forward.
A man in his 20s is in a critical but stable condition after an attack on Horsefair Street. Police have made three arrests and are appealing for witnesses and further suspects to come forward.
A man in his 20s is in a critical condition after a serious assault in Leicester. Police have made three arrests and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Nearly 20,000 motorists were caught speeding on two major Birmingham roads in 2025. Discover the hotspots and new 30mph limits coming to the city.
Nathaniel Spencer, 38, faces charges including assault of children under 13. The alleged offences occurred at two Midlands NHS hospitals. Read the full details.
A new survey reveals the Birmingham streets women actively avoid after reporting catcalling, assault, and being followed. Calls grow for urgent safety improvements.
Summer Lane in Birmingham city centre is closed between New John Street West and New Summer Street following a police incident. Drivers are warned to expect delays and plan alternative routes.
A man and his carer were assaulted in Birmingham city centre. The victim, a regular at the German Market, now says he is too afraid to visit this Christmas. Read his story.
A Birmingham doctor is set to appear in court charged with dozens of alleged sexual assaults against patients. West Midlands Police confirm dedicated helplines are open.
A former Birmingham doctor faces 45 charges, including sexual assault of a child, linked to his work at two NHS hospitals. Dedicated helplines are now open for concerned patients.
Mirza Begg, 34, has been sentenced to 12 years for raping and assaulting an 18-year-old woman he met on a flatmate-finder app in Birmingham. Read the full court details.
Nathaniel Spencer, 38, faces 45 charges including sexual assault of a child under 13. The ex-doctor is accused of offences against 38 patients between 2017 and 2021.