Child rapist Jason Lane jailed for 21 years
Jason Lane, a dangerous paedophile from Droitwich, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for 16 sexual offences against a boy. Police commend the victim's bravery.
Jason Lane, a dangerous paedophile from Droitwich, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for 16 sexual offences against a boy. Police commend the victim's bravery.
Japanese firm NSK plans to close two UK car parts factories, putting 350 jobs at risk. Unions vow to fight the closures in County Durham. Read the full story.
Warwickshire councillors are urged to approve £322,710 for a 400-metre active travel upgrade on the Lias Line, costing over £800 per metre. Discover the project's benefits.
Selling the OC is back on Netflix with three new agents. Discover the fresh faces and returning cast for the 'best season yet' of real estate drama.
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.
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.
New research shows drivers are most likely to break traffic laws at 8:27am and 7:15pm. Discover the top reasons and how it affects insurance costs.
Drivers beware: New 'yellow box' cameras are catching thousands of motorists in Birmingham and across the UK. Discover how these enforcement systems work and how to avoid hefty fines.
A depraved offender from the West Midlands has been sentenced to prison after his victim covertly recorded his disturbing behaviour, leading to his capture and conviction.
Community groups across Essex can now access vital funding for repair and restoration projects through Essex County Council's new grant scheme. Discover how to apply and transform your local area.
A Birmingham drug dealer who used a golf buggy to transport cocaine around the city's streets has been sentenced to prison in a case that highlights innovative criminal methods being employed by drug networks.
Major motoring rule change comes into force this week as drivers face £300 penalties for common window offence. Essential reading for all UK motorists.
Exclusive court footage reveals the emotional moment a heavily pregnant woman admits smuggling £140,000 of cocaine into the UK, claiming she was coerced by gang threats.
UK police forces are targeting high-performance vehicles like Ford Mustangs in a new speed enforcement initiative. Discover why these powerful cars are drawing extra attention on British roads.
Major local government reorganisation in Devon halted as ministers reject plans to create single unitary authorities for Plymouth and Torbay, maintaining current two-tier system.
Bella, a pregnant British woman, faces execution in Cambodia after being caught with 2kg of cocaine. The 22-year-old claims she was coerced into becoming a drug mule by a Nigerian gang.
Millions of UK drivers are risking penalty points and fines by making a common error with child car seats. New research reveals the widespread misunderstanding of seatbelt laws that could prove costly.
Motorists across Britain are being caught out by a little-known October rule change that's leading to thousands of pounds in fines. Discover what's changing and how to protect your licence.
Central Motorway Police Group reassures motorists after social media panic about increased patrols on M5, M6, M42 and M1 - here's what's really happening
Shocking new data reveals hundreds of Midlands drivers have been penalised for using mobile phones while stationary at traffic lights, as police enforce tough new regulations.
Motorists across the UK are being warned about a little-known driving rule that could see them hit with hefty penalties. Find out which common in-car feature is putting drivers at risk of fines.
Disturbing new data exposes the areas with highest reported sexual offences across West Midlands, with Birmingham city centre topping the list. Police release crucial safety advice.
Portsmouth manager John Mousinho delivers explosive verdict on officiating after controversial 3-1 loss to rivals, questioning League One standards in blistering post-match analysis.
Two men have been sentenced after police uncovered a massive cannabis cultivation operation in Birmingham worth over £1.2 million, marking one of the region's largest drug busts this year.
A persistent Birmingham drug dealer is back behind bars after continuing his criminal operations just months after being released from prison, with police uncovering his new enterprise following a dramatic car chase through the city.
Two sisters from Merseyside are behind bars after their flashy BMW and suspicious behaviour on the M6 motorway led police to uncover a sophisticated county lines drug operation supplying cocaine across the UK.
Millions of British motorists risk staggering £2,500 penalties and penalty points for neglecting a crucial windscreen check. Discover how to stay legal and safe on UK roads.
A Wolverhampton drug dealer has been sentenced to prison after a major police investigation uncovered his sophisticated drug supply network operating across the West Midlands.
Motorists across the UK are being warned about unexpected driving offences during fireworks season that could result in massive fines and penalty points.
Lancaster's popular History & Tourism Hub receives vital funding boost from Lancashire County Council's Community Champion scheme, securing its future as a cultural destination.