Birmingham gang jailed for 82 years in knifepoint robbery
Three Birmingham men are among a gang sentenced to 82 years for a pre-planned, violent knifepoint robbery at a Hereford music studio. Read the full details of the attack and sentencing.
Three Birmingham men are among a gang sentenced to 82 years for a pre-planned, violent knifepoint robbery at a Hereford music studio. Read the full details of the attack and sentencing.
A 21-year-old man has sustained potentially life-changing injuries after a collision with a car on Charter Avenue in Coventry. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Two men were seriously injured in a stabbing near Birmingham city centre. Ten people have been arrested. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Birmingham City Council enforces new 30mph limits on over 25 key routes, including Bristol Road and Hagley Road West, as part of a major road safety drive. Learn the full list and locations of new speed cameras.
A major police operation across the West Midlands has led to 80 arrests and the recovery of 23 blades. Officers conducted hundreds of stop searches and weapon sweeps to tackle serious youth violence.
Coventry Airport will shut permanently in June 2026 after 90 years. The site will be transformed into a major gigafactory, creating 4,000 new jobs. Read the full story.
Birmingham installs its first new average speed cameras on the A45 Coventry Road to enforce a 30mph limit, funded by Clean Air Zone surplus. The council's goal is safety, not fines.
Birmingham City Council installs new average speed cameras on Coventry Road, extending enforcement to improve safety. The move follows a speed limit reduction on 27 roads.
Nicholas Orlando Green has been sentenced to 11 years for an unprovoked double stabbing at Kennington Underground station. The attack left two strangers with life-altering injuries.
UK households moved £4.2 billion into Cash ISAs in October, saving over £330m in income tax ahead of Rachel Reeves' allowance cut. Learn what the changes mean for you.
Conservative councillors demand a public safety emergency in Birmingham after stabbings, but Labour says crime is falling and action is already a top priority. Read the full debate.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old was stabbed with a machete at Merry Hill shopping centre on Black Friday. A 16-year-old suspect has been bailed.
Shocking CCTV shows Mohammed Amin trying to force his way into a vehicle on Waterloo Road. The 38-year-old has pleaded guilty to multiple charges. Read the full story.
Neena Chauhan ignored early chest pains until the agony became crushing. Her story is a vital warning about heart attack symptoms and mental health recovery.
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's most dangerous postcodes for violent and sexual offences. See the full list and police response to the city's crime wave.
A family's pet poodle was killed by an unleashed XL Bully in Aylestone. The dog attack has left the community living in fear. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a robbery at a shop on Hales Lane, Smethwick. Two men, one armed with a knife, stole items before fleeing. Call 101 with info.
Neena Chauhan, 40, shares her story of surviving a heart attack at 27 after ignoring chest pains. She now supports the BHF's Christmas campaign for lifesaving research.
A woman was pronounced dead on the M6 southbound near Coventry, leading to a major motorway closure for several hours. Emergency services attended the tragic scene.
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's most dangerous areas after a wave of stabbings, including the killings of Katie Fox and Yassin Alma. See the full list of high-crime postcodes.
Discover Coventry's authentic side with our guide to 7 hidden gems, from a 14th-century monastery to medieval streets. Explore the city like a local.
Conservatives demand Birmingham Council declare a public safety emergency after violent attacks, but Labour accuses them of 'playing politics'. Read the full story.
A nine-year-old girl was severely injured in a dog attack in Erdington. Her mother has launched a fundraiser for therapy and legal costs as the search for the dog's owner continues.
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.
Discover five magical Christmas markets across the West Midlands this December 2025. From Birmingham's Cathedral Square to a Victorian market in Sutton Coldfield, find unique gifts and festive fun.
A man in his 40s was stabbed in the neck and arm after a disorder near a Greggs in Coventry city centre. West Midlands Police have arrested a 34-year-old man. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
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.
A murder investigation is underway after a man in his 30s died from injuries sustained in a street attack on Barbourne Road, Worcester. Five people have been arrested.
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 17-year-old boy has been charged after police were called to reports of children with knives in the Shannon Road area of Kings Norton, Birmingham.