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.
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.
Kieran Hayler, ex-husband of Katie Price, will stand trial at Lewes Crown Court in December charged with rape and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. Read the latest court developments.
A Surrey couple say a soaring service charge has left them trapped, unable to sell their flat and expand their family. Discover their story and the management's response.
Joshua Johnson from Wolverhampton is banned from keeping animals after RSPCA found starving dogs and five dead pets in horrific conditions. See the shocking details.
Miles Cross admitted encouraging suicide by selling a lethal chemical for £100. Two people died. He will be sentenced in January. Read the full story.
Sarah Wilkinson, 62, from Bishop's Castle faces terrorism charges for alleged social media support of Hamas. Her trial is set for January 2027 at Birmingham Crown Court.
Reaz Dixon, 20, has been sentenced to 15 years for a Telford rape. Police commend the victim's bravery and urge others to report sexual offences.
Ibrahim Ali, 36, received a suspended sentence for sexually assaulting five women during treatments at a luxury Berkshire spa. Discover the full story and legal outcome.
Joshua Johnson, 28, starved five dogs to death at his Wolverhampton home. The RSPCA prosecution revealed horrific neglect. Read the full court report.
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.
76 UK households are awaiting court hearings for TV Licence evasion. The prosecutions proceed as the BBC faces a major crisis following high-level resignations over a Panorama documentary.
A 17-year-old has been sentenced to two years and ten months after a stabbing at University College Birmingham. The victim survived the attack on Summer Row.
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.
Former Hollyoaks actor Rizwan Khan sentenced to 11 years and 9 months for raping two women and sexual assault. Read the full victim impact statements and court details.
Kai Sainz-Stafford sentenced to five years for manslaughter after stabbing Sam Siviter during altercation in Shrewsbury. Read the full court details and family tributes.
Kyle Purcell, 21, has been sentenced to nine years for attacking two women with bottles and setting fire to his flat in Burton-on-Trent. Read the full court details.
Kai Sainz-Stafford sentenced to over five years for manslaughter after stabbing Sam Siviter. Family tribute to much-loved West Bromwich Albion fan. Read the full story.
Stephen Bates convicted of murdering Martin O'Donovan, 47, by running him down with a Ford Fiesta hours after a family party. Read the full tragic story from Liverpool Crown Court.
A judge has condemned the 'alarming prevalence' of firearms in Birmingham after a 20-year-old man was shot following a disturbance involving machetes. Read the full story.
The Old Crown in Digbeth takes a firm stance against disruptive large groups, implementing a ban on stag and hen parties that's winning praise from locals and setting a new standard for pub culture.
The Old Crown in Digbeth takes firm stance against unsupervised children after incidents of disruption, receiving overwhelming support from patrons.
A retired teacher from Solihull has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of sexually abusing young boys during the 1970s and 1980s, following a courageous investigation into historical offences.
Exclusive insights into serial killer Lucy Letby's prison life show her fixation on children's television programmes and canteen privileges while serving a whole-life order.
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.
The 150-year enigma behind Birmingham's iconic Crown & Cushion pub sign has been uncovered, revealing the fascinating history of the city's Victorian brewing heritage and the true meaning behind the mysterious brass bat.
The historic Old Crown pub in Digbeth has triumphantly reopened following an extensive six-figure renovation, blending its rich 16th-century heritage with modern comforts while preserving its iconic status.
Former PC Oliver Banfield, 26, sentenced to prison after body-worn video exposed his involvement in a cannabis supply conspiracy while serving with West Midlands Police.
A Solihull husband's horrific attack on his wife driven by jealousy and paranoia has been revealed in court as he receives a life sentence for murder.
A Midlands husband has been convicted of manslaughter after stabbing his wife six times in a violent attack at their family home, leaving their children orphaned.
A mysterious hole drilled directly through a historic portrait of the Crown Jewels has been discovered in Birmingham, with a toy bat left at the scene in what police are treating as a bizarre incident.