Body found in Leicester's Maris Play Park
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.
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.
Birmingham City Council confirms major road safety overhaul for 2026, including 30mph limits on 27 roads and new speed cameras. Drivers urged to prepare for changes.
Exclusive data reveals nearly 30,000 speeding offences on the M6 in the West Midlands. Discover the motorway's busiest camera hotspots and how to avoid fines.
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.
Sainsbury's is testing dual-facing cameras in grocery delivery vehicles, raising staff surveillance concerns. The trial focuses on safety, but drivers feel spied on. Read the full story.
New cameras are being installed at the M5 Junction 1 in West Bromwich to enforce yellow box junction rules, a move aimed at reducing congestion. Learn how to avoid fines.
West Midlands Police reveals 48 mobile speed camera sites across Birmingham for Christmas 2025. Check the full list to avoid fines and stay safe.
Tesco trials AI shelf-edge cameras in Manchester to monitor stock and deter theft. Shoppers are divided over the new technology. Discover the full story and share your views.
West Midlands Police are seeking witnesses after a man and woman were assaulted during group trouble on Wheelers Lane, Billesley. Call 101 with information.
Fleet fines have surged across the UK, driven by new Clean Air Zones and AI enforcement. Private parking remains the top offence. Discover how businesses are coping.
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses after a man indecently exposed himself on a number 74 bus near Hockley Circus. Call 101 with information.
Birmingham City Council slashes speed limits on 27 major roads from 40mph to 30mph in a major road safety initiative. Find out which roads are affected and how to avoid fines.
Innocent motorists are fighting speeding fines as number plate cloning soars 41%. Discover how to protect your vehicle from this growing crime wave.
Nearly 100,000 motorists in the West Midlands have been fined for speeding in 30mph zones this year. Discover the roads affected and the new speed limit changes coming to Birmingham.
First Bus announces complete withdrawal from Cornwall in February 2026, putting 275 jobs at risk due to financial challenges and falling passenger numbers. Read the full story.
A driver miraculously walked away unscathed after his car collided with a tree and flipped onto its roof on Whitehall Lane during Friday morning rush hour. Read the full story.
Councillor urges investigation into why people avoid buses despite regular services. Research aims to ensure new housing development funds boost public transport effectively.
West Midlands Police are appealing for two key witnesses, a BMW driver and a pedestrian, after a woman in her 70s suffered serious injuries in a Solihull crash. Contact police with information.
Two men were injured, one seriously, after a car left the road and collided with a tree on Bromford Lane in Erdington. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Contact police with information.
The government confirms councils have funding to let free bus pass holders travel before 9:30am. Find out how this could help pensioners and disabled people with early appointments and work.
Discover Cantare Ladies Choir's Sounds of Christmas, a stunning piano recital by Madeleine Brown, and Middleton's Aladdin pantomime. Book your tickets now for unforgettable festive entertainment in Rochdale.
Solihull planners approve a children's care home on Hurst Lane North for up to three children, overcoming resident concerns about noise and traffic. The decision highlights the borough's need for such facilities.
West Midlands Police arrest man in his 20s after assault at Small Heath convenience store. Victim hospitalised with non-life-threatening head injury. Read the latest.
Police have sealed off Bob Shop 4 on Green Lane in Small Heath following an incident. The cordon remains as investigations continue. Follow for live updates.
A £50 million subsidy protecting West Midlands bus routes from cuts has been extended for 15 months. Discover how this decision secures vital transport links for communities.
UK drivers face fines and penalty points for middle-lane hogging, slow driving, and ignoring variable limits. Learn how to stay safe and legal on motorways.
Two men were hospitalised after a serious head-on collision on Hall Lane in Pelsall as Storm Claudia brought dangerous driving conditions to the West Midlands.
Three people sustained serious injuries after a car overturned on Stafford Lane in Codsall. A 24-year-old man from Wigan has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. Police are appealing for witnesses.