Nottingham shoplifter jailed for breaching court order
Persistent thief Aaron Kelly jailed for 52 weeks after tormenting shop staff with relentless offending and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order. Read the full story.
Persistent thief Aaron Kelly jailed for 52 weeks after tormenting shop staff with relentless offending and breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order. Read the full story.
Tracy Hercules, 27, strangled and imprisoned his ex-girlfriend in a coercive campaign. He was jailed for four and a half years at Nottingham Crown Court. If you're in danger, call 999.
Walsall Council will decide this week whether to approve plans transforming the former Marks & Spencer into a new Adult Learning Centre for 750 students.
British Transport Police release CCTV image after a woman was sexually assaulted on a train from Duffield. Witnesses urged to contact police with information.
CCTV captures a thief performing a bizarre dance to steal a phone in Nottingham. Police believe it was a distraction tactic and urge the public to be vigilant.
A Nottingham teenager who was stabbed with his own machete during a gang confrontation has been told by a judge that the public will say he 'got what he deserved'. Discover the full story.
Ice legends Torvill & Dean switched on the final Christmas lights display at Tony and Wendy Swift's Nuthall home, ending a 22-year tradition that raised £250,000 for charity. Discover this heartwarming community story.
A former Environment Agency director from the Midlands has received a suspended sentence for selling 'lethal' chemsex drugs to men on Grindr. Discover the full court details.
Klayton Smith, once named on a most wanted list for violent offences including a robbery on a 78-year-old, has died in HMP Lowdham. The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman will investigate.
A Midlands healthcare worker pleads guilty to neglect after failing to observe a 19-year-old patient who later died. The court warns her to prepare for jail. Read the full story.
Volunteers from Nottingham Rotary Club have transformed the women's garden at Framework's detox service, creating a calming space for recovery journeys. Discover how community action makes a difference.
Ashley Lawrence, 37, was sentenced to 12 months in prison after being found hiding in a commercial bin following an £8,000 burglary at Gray & Bull Opticians in Nottingham.
West Midlands Police have increased high-visibility patrols in Birmingham city centre following two stabbing incidents. The enhanced security will continue around the clock.
Aston Villa are competing with Tottenham and Nottingham Forest to sign Anderlecht's teenage midfielder Nathan De Cat. The £18m-rated prodigy could rejuvenate Villa's ageing squad. Read the latest transfer news.
MyBag Charity from Nottingham receives the King's Award for Voluntary Service 2025 for supporting children entering foster care. Discover how you can help their vital work.
Vejay Samuels ran a Midlands cocaine and heroin network from Thailand, living a luxury life before being sentenced to 14 years. Discover how police brought down the organised crime group.
Aston Villa defender Matty Cash discloses he had two transfer offers last summer but chose to stay, signing a new deal until 2029. He also opens up on quitting social media.
Discover three festive garden centres in the West Midlands transforming into winter wonderlands for Christmas 2025. Plan your magical visit today!
A 20-year-old man has died after a stabbing on Abbotsford Drive in St Ann's. Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witnesses.
Nottingham Castle hosts community poppy exhibition for Remembrance Day 2025. Over 1,000 handmade poppies from local schools create stunning display. Visit this heartfelt tribute.
Discover how Nottingham's New Art Exchange is transforming traditional governance with an innovative citizen-led leadership approach that's putting community voices at the heart of decision-making.
A vital campaign launches in Southport encouraging residents to seek medical help at the first sign of lung cancer symptoms, as early detection dramatically improves survival rates.
West Midlands Police release CCTV image of man wanted for questioning after threatening behaviour towards bus driver in Birmingham city centre
Shocking scenes unfolded in Birmingham city centre as violent yobs launched fireworks at police officers during a night of chaos that left emergency services under attack.
Thousands of frustrated shoppers at John Lewis Birmingham encounter major accessibility challenges as multiple escalators remain out of order, sparking concerns about mobility access and customer experience.
The popular Coffee#1 café in Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Shopping Centre has closed unexpectedly, with staff reportedly learning about the closure just hours before shutting down permanently.
HSBC announces the permanent closure of its landmark New Street branch in Birmingham city centre, affecting thousands of customers and marking the end of an era for high street banking.
A murder investigation is underway in Tamworth after a 46-year-old man died following a serious assault in the town centre. Police have arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
A couple in their 40s discovered deceased in Nottingham home with cocaine and fentanyl in their systems, prompting police investigation into the circumstances surrounding their tragic deaths.
A groundbreaking £15 million high-value engineering centre is coming to Coventry, creating 150 jobs and positioning the city as a global leader in advanced manufacturing and sustainable technology.