30-Year Hunt for Killers of Mum Burned Alive
Tracey Mertens was doused in petrol and set alight on church steps in 1994. With her dying breaths, she gave police a description of her attackers, who remain at large. A £30,000 reward is still active.
Tracey Mertens was doused in petrol and set alight on church steps in 1994. With her dying breaths, she gave police a description of her attackers, who remain at large. A £30,000 reward is still active.
Fan favourite Camille Razat has quit Netflix's Emily In Paris. Discover the actress's reasons for leaving and what she's working on next. Read the full story here.
Nick Reiner, son of legendary director Rob Reiner, faces two counts of first-degree murder. The 32-year-old will be arraigned in January 2026. Read the latest on this tragic Hollywood case.
The jury has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict in the case of a 14-year-old girl accused of murdering a mother-of-three. A retrial is set for May 2026.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have appointed Darren Fishwick as First Team Sport Rehabilitator, reuniting him with head coach Rob Edwards. The move aims to bolster the club's survival bid as they sit bottom of the Premier League.
Police launch murder investigation after a man dies at a property in Mansfield. Three men are in custody as detectives appeal for information from the public.
A murder investigation is underway after a nine-year-old girl was found dead at a property in Weston-super-Mare. A man is in custody as police appeal for privacy.
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after nine-year-old Aria was found stabbed at a house in Weston-super-Mare. The community is in shock.
Aston Villa have taken their full 9,000 away ticket allocation for the FA Cup clash at Tottenham, forcing Spurs to relocate some season ticket holders. Get the full details on the fixture.
Darren Mackenzie transforms his Yardley home into a free Winter Wonderland and Santa's grotto, offering festive joy to Birmingham families facing cost-of-living pressures.
Police release images of men wanted in connection with the murder of Navpreet Singh, 26, in Wolverhampton. A 20-year-old has been charged. Call 101 with information.
Five men arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal attack on Barbourne Road, Worcester, have been released on bail. Police continue to appeal for witnesses.
Albanian Liridon Kastrati, 32, has been found guilty of the attempted murder of a police officer in Paisley after a terrifying chainsaw chase. Read the full court details and sentencing information.
Kieron Thomas, 27, is sentenced to 24 years for attempted murder after shooting a man near a Wolverhampton park. Discover how police tracked him down.
Former British soldier Robert James Purkiss faces extradition hearing over the 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya. He denies all allegations. Follow this developing story.
A 40-year-old man faces charges for murdering two women and raping a third in separate London attacks. Follow the latest court developments.
A 55-year-old mother, Sarah Forrester, was found dead in her Swindon home. A 13-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of murder and released on bail. Read the latest updates.
A man is in a critical condition after a serious assault on Barbourne Road, Worcester. Five men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Police are appealing for witnesses.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of 19-year-old Yassin Alama, who was fatally stabbed in Handsworth. The accused will appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court.
Maneer Khan, 38, appears at Wolverhampton Crown Court charged with the murders of Duaine Mills and Syed Zain Ali following a September shooting. A second man is charged with assisting an offender.
Two teenagers arrested, one for murder, after 19-year-old Yassin Alama was fatally stabbed in Handsworth Wood. Police are appealing for information.
A 13-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman in her 50s in Swindon has been bailed while police continue their investigation. No wider risk to public.
Discover the Royal Family's strict Sunday roast traditions, from giant Yorkshire puddings to forbidden food pairings, as revealed by their former chef. Learn more about their dining preferences.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing on Somerleyton Street, Norwich. Police are appealing for information and have moved residents.
A 50-year-old man is in custody after three houses were deliberately set on fire in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, leaving two teenagers and a woman in hospital. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Police issue a new appeal for witnesses one year after Raad Asmael, 27, was fatally shot in his car in Edgbaston. Eight arrests were made but no one has been charged.
A 13-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 50s was found dead at a Swindon address. Police are investigating.
Former British soldier Robert James Purkiss fights extradition, insisting he is innocent of the 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru, whose body was found in a septic tank.
Plans to convert the landmark Round House in Wednesbury into a children's home go before Sandwell Council's planning committee on November 26. The unique property features a windmill, tennis court and pool.
Kenneth Newton and Melanie James appear at Birmingham Crown Court charged with the murder of Newton's stepbrother, Rubin Blount, in Tamworth. Read the latest developments.