GPS tracker gunman jailed for 32-year sentence
Leon Haughton tracked his victim using GPS devices before a point-blank car park shooting in Dudley. Discover how police uncovered this pre-planned attack.
Leon Haughton tracked his victim using GPS devices before a point-blank car park shooting in Dudley. Discover how police uncovered this pre-planned attack.
Leon Haughton sentenced to 32 years for attempted murder after a pre-planned shotgun attack in Dudley. Read the full story of the police investigation and dramatic arrest.
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As Dudley Council plans to cut costs by bringing SEND pupils back from independent schools, a headteacher cautions that educational quality must come before budgets. Discover the full story.
City of Wolverhampton Council approves a major redevelopment for The Royal School, including a new 630-pupil primary school and sports facilities. Completion is set for 2028.
Dudley Council faces union pressure over CCTV recordings capturing staff conversations. UNISON demands answers as investigation continues into data breach allegations.
Two Dudley Conservative councillors defect to Reform UK, sparking a political row over by-elections. Discover how this shifts the council's balance of power.
A new report reveals staffing crises and poor collaboration are hampering child protection in Dudley. Council committee demands urgent improvements.
Dudley Council to decide on plans transforming Stourbridge's historic Titan Works into a major retirement complex with 150 care home beds and 39 apartments.
Two Dudley Conservative councillors defect to Reform UK, sparking a political storm. Council leader demands by-elections as 'turquoise wave' claims momentum. Read the full story.
A 17-year-old girl was violently punched 126 times in a horrific bus attack in Dudley, leaving her with serious facial injuries as passengers watched helplessly.
A persistent thief from Rowley Regis has been sentenced to prison after repeatedly stealing alcohol from a local Tesco supermarket, with his final crime captured on dramatic CCTV footage.
Dudley Council refuses controversial HMO conversion on Hagley Road, citing overcrowding concerns and inadequate living conditions for students in latest planning decision.
West Midlands Police are hunting a callous thief who stole charity boxes from a Birmingham shop supporting vulnerable adults with learning disabilities.
A 28-year-old Walsall man faces multiple charges after residents were reportedly threatened with a knife during a disturbance on a residential street. Police confirm court proceedings are underway.
Planning inspectors uphold decision to refuse major student accommodation development on protected green belt land in Dudley, dealing blow to council's housing plans.
Essential safety investigations into unstable mine shafts must be completed before the transformative £50 million Dudley Metro extension can proceed, with work potentially starting within months.
Police are battling an alarming rise in criminal attacks on electric vehicle charging stations, with incidents including cable theft, vandalism and equipment damage costing thousands.
Motorists across the UK are being warned about a sophisticated theft method targeting popular car models. Criminals are using relay attacks to steal vehicles without keys, with certain brands particularly vulnerable.
West Midlands Police have arrested multiple teenagers, including a 16-year-old girl, following a dramatic police pursuit through Birmingham's streets. The operation targeted dangerous driving and vehicle thefts across the city.
A devastated Birmingham family makes emotional plea after precious garden robin ornaments are stolen from their Kingstanding home, with police investigating the heartbreaking theft.
A derelict and contaminated former industrial site in Dudley is set for a dramatic transformation into 160 new homes, breathing new life into what was once considered an eyesore in the Black Country.
Dudley North MP Marco Longhi demands urgent action after constituent suffers through winter without heating or hot water while council failures continue.
A vigilant member of the public helped police recover a stolen Mercedes after spotting the vehicle in Wolverhampton, leading to a suspect appearing in court.
West Midlands Police release CCTV images and appeal for information following a theft at a Wolverhampton supermarket. Can you help identify this suspect?
West Midlands Police reveal shocking details of highly organised criminal networks targeting luxury vehicles across the region, with keyless car theft becoming the weapon of choice for sophisticated gangs.
Shocking details emerge as criminals target drivers in identical robberies across the Midlands, stealing vehicles and personal belongings in coordinated attacks.
West Midlands Police release CCTV images of suspect wanted for stealing bank card and making fraudulent purchases across Birmingham city centre.
Wolverhampton's planning committee has approved significant developments including 120 new homes and commercial spaces, shaping the city's future growth and addressing local housing needs.
Drivers are being warned about the hidden dangers of parking at motorway service areas after new research reveals they're becoming hotspots for criminal activity.