HMP Leicester violence and drug use 'too high'
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.
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Drug dealer jailed after pleading for lottery cash back
Sam Cox, 27, sentenced to 31 months for drug dealing. Police seized cocaine, cannabis and £4,599 cash during raid on his grandmother's Ashby home. Read the full story.
Cannock gang member jailed for cocaine supply
Thomas White, 30, sentenced to four-and-a-half years for his role in a cocaine supply network in Cannock. Discover how police dismantled the organised crime group.
Man, 27, dies with triple fatal cocaine level
Kyle Oldfield died from acute cocaine toxicity hours after discussing moving plans with friends. Coroner rules out suicide in this tragic drug-related death.
£1.1m cocaine found in M6 van stop, man charged
Staffordshire Police discover cocaine worth over £1 million after stopping a van at Keele Services. A 35-year-old man has been charged and remanded in custody.
Migrant freed after working at Stoke cannabis farm
Hysen Xhakolli, 23, will be immediately released from prison after being caught tending cannabis plants in Stoke-on-Trent. The Albanian national came to UK illegally in lorry.
Large cannabis factory shut down in Oldbury
West Midlands Police raided a property on Moat Road, uncovering a large cannabis farm spread across multiple rooms. Two men were arrested. Report suspicious activity via 101.
Midlands Dad Avoids Prison for Chemsex Drug Offences
A former Environment Agency director from the Midlands has received a suspended sentence for selling 'lethal' chemsex drugs to men on Grindr. Discover the full court details.
Drug dealer jailed after police stop in Staffordshire
Festim Qengaj, 20, has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison after police found cocaine and cash in his car during a stop in Milford. Read the full story.
Birmingham drug raid uncovers thousands in cannabis
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Erdington after police discovered 2kg of cannabis hidden in bags during a warrant. The suspect has been bailed as enquiries continue.
Birmingham drug dealer jailed for attack and cannabis
Xiao Long Lin from Birmingham sentenced to over two years for vicious metal pole assault and dealing cannabis worth £12,000. Read the full court details.
HMP Birmingham prisoner died from synthetic cannabis
Derrion Adams, 29, died from synthetic cannabinoid complications at HMP Birmingham. The inquest revealed ongoing contraband issues via drones. Read the full investigation.
11-year-old girl dies in suspected drug death
An 11-year-old girl from Helensburgh has died in a suspected drug-related incident. Police Scotland has launched an investigation into the tragic death.
Most Wanted Criminal Klayton Smith Dies in Prison
Klayton Smith, once named on a most wanted list for violent offences including a robbery on a 78-year-old, has died in HMP Lowdham. The Prisons and Probation Ombudsman will investigate.
Gran's joy as new cancer drug approved for NHS
A Birmingham grandmother's campaign helps secure NHS approval for a next-generation myeloma treatment, allowing her to see her grandchildren grow up. Discover this life-extending story.
Sex offender dies in prison serving 21-year sentence
Colin Harding, 74, died at HMP Stafford from natural causes. He had served under two years of a 21-year sentence for sexual offences. Read the full investigation details.
Prison officer's affair with rapist inmate exposed
Former prison officer Cherrie-Ann Austin-Saddington reveals how relationship with convicted rapist Bradley Trengrove destroyed her career and highlights security concerns in UK prisons.
Man arrested in Wolverhampton cannabis farm raid
West Midlands Police discovered a £30,000 cannabis farm during a raid on Goldthorn Road, Wolverhampton. One man was arrested on multiple charges. Join our community for breaking news.
Drug dealer caught in Bloxwich road safety operation
West Midlands Police arrested four people, including a suspected drug dealer, during a road safety operation in Bloxwich. Eleven vehicles were seized. Read the full story.
Midlands drug dealers jailed after police bust
Two members of a Midlands drug line have been sentenced after police seized £11,000. Joshua Johnson and Owen Hargreaves, both 22, were caught after a sock was thrown from a window. Read the full story.
OVO's 'Midday' Rule for Cheaper Energy Bills
A new OVO trial shows shifting home heating to midday slashes peak electricity use by a third, cutting bills and carbon. Learn how smart heat pumps work.
Birmingham's Foxy Line drug dealers jailed for 40 years
Five drug dealers from Birmingham and Solihull who ran the Foxy Line county drugs operation have been sentenced to nearly 40 years combined. West Midlands Police uncovered the network after finding a WhatsApp group with 2,000 members.
Birmingham gang killer dies in prison
Lisa Clarke, convicted for the sadistic torture murder of ex-soldier Brian Farmer in Birmingham, has died in custody. An independent inquiry into her death is underway.
Nottingham drug lord jailed for 14-year Thailand operation
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.
20-year minimum sentence proposed for dangerous driving
A new petition demands mandatory 20-year sentences for fatal drug-driving offences and permanent licence bans. The government must respond if it reaches 10,000 signatures.
Drug dealer cars seized in Birmingham crime hotspots
West Midlands Police seize untaxed vehicles in Sparkhill following drug dealing intelligence. The cars were abandoned in crime hotspot areas. Read the latest.
EDF's New Tariff Could Save Customers £187 a Year
EDF Energy launches FreePhase, a time-of-use energy tariff with potential annual savings of £187. Choose between dynamic or static pricing to cut your electricity bills.
Birmingham drug dealer jailed after suitcase bust
Noor Khan is behind bars for running the 'Noor Line' county drugs operation in Erdington after police found a suitcase full of heroin and cocaine bearing his name and address.
Prison bans fan mail for killer nurse Lucy Letby
HMP Bronzefield has reportedly stopped Lucy Letby receiving fan mail after being inundated with cards, gifts and letters from supporters who believe she is innocent.
Spice vape found in cell after prisoner's death
An inquest hears the mystery surrounding the death of Derrion Adams, 29, at HMP Birmingham. A suspected spice vape was found after he was seen 'staggering' on the wing. Discover the full story.
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