Police horses back in Birmingham after 26 years
West Midlands Police reintroduces a mounted unit of 12 horses to tackle riots and football violence. First five horses arrive at Edgbaston stables. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police reintroduces a mounted unit of 12 horses to tackle riots and football violence. First five horses arrive at Edgbaston stables. Read the full story.
A new global coalition, ALL IN, launches in London to accelerate action against gender-based violence, calling for leadership, funding, and prevention. #EndGBV
A person has died after being found on the tracks at Sileby Railway Station in Leicestershire. Major disruption affected East Midlands Railway services. Police are not treating the death as suspicious.
Solihull railway station was unexpectedly locked on December 1, forcing trains to skip the stop. Passengers faced disruption during the morning commute. Read for details and alternative travel advice.
Solihull railway station was forced to close early on 1st December 2025 due to a lack of available staff. Get the latest updates on the disruption and reopening here.
West Midlands Police arrest a 16-year-old boy after a teenager was chased and attacked with a machete at Merry Hill shopping centre. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Swiss national Noe Burri sentenced to eight weeks for assaulting a police officer during Aston Villa's Europa League clash with BSC Young Boys. Read the full story.
Two men, Faisal Hussain and Jassdeep Singh, have been sentenced for a brutal machete attack in Wolverhampton. Discover the full details of the police investigation.
West Midlands Police are seeking two individuals following new evidence in a Birmingham city centre disorder case that left a man hospitalised with injuries.
Young Boys captain Loris Benito criticises police handling of crowd trouble at Villa Park. An investigation is underway after objects were thrown at players and officers.
Faisal Hussain and Jassdeep Singh sentenced for a horrific machete attack on a man in Wolverhampton. Read the full details of the sentencing and police response.
BSC Young Boys manager Gerardo Seoane apologised after his club's fans threw objects and caused violent scenes during Aston Villa's 2-1 Europa League win. Read the full story.
Aston Villa's Europa League tie was suspended after BSC Young Boys supporters threw seats and drinks at police. Read the full report on the violent scenes at Villa Park.
Aston Villa's Donyell Malen and teammates were struck by objects thrown by Young Boys supporters after scoring in the Europa League. Read the full match report.
A violent gang has been sentenced after two teenagers suffered life-changing injuries in a West Bromwich stabbing and car machete attack. Read the full court details.
Andrew Behan sentenced to six years for manslaughter after brutal attack on Francis Leitner in Aston. Read the full court details and judge's remarks.
Staffordshire Police make 200 arrests in two-month crackdown on violence against women and girls, vowing daily action to secure justice for victims.
West Midlands Police's expanded Project Guardian Taskforce has made over 70 arrests and seized nearly 70 weapons in a major crackdown on knife crime and serious youth violence.
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.
Watchdog report reveals HMP Leicester has highest assault rate among comparable prisons with 29% positive drug tests. Urgent action needed on violence and substance abuse.
Seven teenagers were shot and police officers attacked during violent riots at Chicago's Christmas lights ceremony. Get the latest updates on this shocking incident.
Dylon Kirkham, 26, receives three-year football ban after provoking violence following Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion match. Read the full court details.
A man in his 30s was slashed by a group armed with weapons on Longmore Road, Shirley. Police are appealing for witnesses after the attack which occurred around 6pm on Thursday.
A man was arrested after hurling hot liquid at staff and breaking a window on an East Midlands Railway service. Read the full report on this disturbing incident.
Home Office minister Jess Phillips urges teachers to demand more recognition for their work, citing the example of Birmingham bin workers. Discover the government's plan for schools.
Police remain at a Handsworth scene 48 hours after a 19-year-old was fatally stabbed. A manhunt is underway for 17-year-old Oumar Traore. Call 999 with information.
A detailed account of the 1910 Ormskirk railway disaster. Discover the heroic rescue efforts and the official inquest findings from this tragic historical event.
A surge in racially motivated violence in the West Midlands has left minority women living in fear, altering daily routines and reviving historic anxieties. Charities report unprecedented demand for safety guides.
Two men and a 15-year-old boy are charged after a 17-year-old was stabbed near The Bull statue in Birmingham city centre. Police increase patrols following the incident.
Exclusive police data reveals 202 crimes reported on Smallbrook Queensway where Katie Fox was fatally stabbed. Shoplifting tops the list as community seeks answers.