Birmingham man charged after guns found at city address
Carlo Reid, 23, of Handsworth, appears at Birmingham Magistrates' Court charged with firearm possession and related offences after police discovery. Follow for breaking updates.
Carlo Reid, 23, of Handsworth, appears at Birmingham Magistrates' Court charged with firearm possession and related offences after police discovery. Follow for breaking updates.
Eight people arrested over a violent disorder in Birmingham that left two men stabbed and a £200,000 Lamborghini destroyed have been released on bail. Police continue CCTV trawl.
Discover Rochdale's January events: a relaxing sound bath at the Town Hall, festive mini-discos for kids, and a tribute concert. Find dates, booking details, and essential information here.
Solihull Council has refused plans for 80 new homes on green belt land in Hockley Heath, citing unresolved flood risks. Read the full story on the local planning clash.
West Midlands Police and Trading Standards seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide canisters in Small Heath. The raid is part of Operation Target. Report crime anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Police are reviewing CCTV and speaking to witnesses after two men were stabbed in a violent disorder on Summer Lane. Eight people have been bailed. Contact police with information.
Two men were seriously injured in a stabbing near Birmingham city centre. Ten people have been arrested. Police are appealing for witnesses.
West Midlands Police refers an incident to its standards department after video shows a handcuffed man being propelled into a police car in Small Heath.
Ten people arrested after a violent disorder in Birmingham left two men with serious stab wounds and a £200,000 Lamborghini destroyed. Police appeal for witnesses.
A violent brawl in Birmingham left two men with stab wounds and a £200,000 Lamborghini destroyed. Ten people have been arrested. Police are appealing for information.
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.
An 81-year-old woman has died after a hit-and-run on Longmoor Lane, Fazakerley. Police are hunting the driver of a dark-coloured vehicle and appealing for dashcam footage.
A week of drama at Birmingham City Council includes a legal threat over regeneration, ongoing bins strike chaos, and a shark-suited spectator. Get the full update.
West Midlands Police discovered a large quantity of Class A and B drugs during a raid on a property in Small Heath. Enquiries are ongoing.
New enforcement cameras in Exeter and Barnstaple caught thousands breaching bus lanes and gates. Drivers get warnings first, then fines. Read the latest traffic updates.
A serious crash involving an overturned car has closed three lanes on the M6 northbound near Birmingham, causing severe delays of nearly an hour for morning commuters. Get the latest traffic updates.
The biannual Heath Bookshop Literature and Music Festival returns to Kings Heath, Birmingham, 15-19 April 2026. Featuring Max Porter, Mike Joyce, and new commissions. Book tickets now!
Demolition of long-empty tower blocks on Birmingham's Druid's Heath estate is scheduled to begin early in the New Year, following delays and resident concerns over neglect and anti-social behaviour.
Birmingham City Council confirms demolition of vandalism-hit Druids Heath tower blocks will start in early 2025, as residents complain of neglect during regeneration delays.
West Midlands Police have seized over 9,000 cannabis plants worth £9.5 million in Birmingham. Five men arrested in major drugs bust. Read the full story.
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt land has started. Developers accuse the council of a 'catastrophic failure' in housing supply. Read the latest.
Police release image after a 16-year-old girl was harassed and intimidated by a man outside a Card Factory in Kimberley. Officers urge anyone with information to come forward.
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.
A government planning inspector has upheld Solihull Council's refusal of a house extension on Widney Road, ruling it would harm the street's character. Read the full details.
Residents in Birmingham's Druids Heath estate are threatening a judicial review over a council-approved regeneration scheme for 3,500 new homes, fearing community destruction.
Leicestershire Police are investigating after a woman's body was discovered in Maris Play Park, Leicester. The death is not being treated as suspicious. Read the latest updates.
Amie Pearson, 26, and Chelsea Carlisle, 29, died in a collision in Pleasley. A nine-year-old boy suffered serious injuries. Police appeal for witnesses.
A wildlife trust warns a 115-home development on Walsall's green belt would harm nature. The planning inquiry starts next week. Read the latest on this crucial local decision.
Tributes pour in for former Birmingham Lord Mayor and Conservative councillor Randal Brew OBE, hailed as a 'true gentleman' who served Northfield. Share your memories.
Five cats were hurled from a white van in Crewe in a horrific act of animal cruelty. The RSPCA is investigating and appealing for witnesses to come forward.