Nottingham burglar jailed after bin hideout discovery
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.
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.
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.
A 44-year-old man has been arrested following an early morning break-in at the Starbucks on New Street, Birmingham. Police seized a glass break hammer and Class-B drugs.
A mother and daughter were held hostage after burglars raided their Shropshire home, mistaking it for a drug den. Read how a dropped 999 call led to their rescue.
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.
Richard Gull, 32, jailed for four years after robbing a Sutton Coldfield supermarket and burgling an Erdington home while on bail. The stolen car contained vital medical equipment.
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 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.
Discover how Nottingham Poetry Festival marks its milestone decade with a spectacular celebration weekend featuring renowned poets, workshops, and unforgettable performances across the city.
Shocking eyewitness accounts reveal the terrifying moments when a series of violent attacks turned Nottingham's streets into scenes of panic and tragedy during the early hours of Tuesday morning.
A Birmingham mother recounts the terrifying moment masked burglars stormed her home, demanding car keys while threatening her family in a violent late-night ordeal.
A bungling female burglar's attempt to steal from a Birmingham home turned into a 20-minute comedy of errors as she struggled with a window, leaving behind crucial evidence.
West Midlands Police launch urgent appeal following violent burglary in Kingstanding where suspects threatened residents with weapons before fleeing with jewellery and cash.
Popular Birmingham bar The Stable in Grand Central targeted by brazen thieves who smashed through glass frontage in early morning raid, leaving staff devastated and community in shock.
A dedicated therapy dog named Her and her hospital chaplain owner receive national recognition for their outstanding work comforting patients and staff across NHS hospitals in the Midlands.
A Birmingham family's dream holiday turned into a devastating nightmare when burglars stripped their home bare just one day after they left for Spain. Discover their shocking story and the police warning to all UK travellers.