Pregnant Drug Mule's Desperate Plea in Court
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.
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Midlands drug dealers' lavish jet-set lifestyles exposed
Criminals across the Midlands are living the high life with luxury holidays, designer clothes and private jet flights - all paid for by their illegal drug empires. Police reveal how organised crime groups are flaunting their wealth while communities suffe
Charity Thief Hunted After Stealing from Vulnerable in Birmingham
West Midlands Police are hunting a callous thief who stole charity boxes from a Birmingham shop supporting vulnerable adults with learning disabilities.
Baby among four dead in devastating house fire
A catastrophic house fire in Staffordshire has claimed the lives of four family members, including a nine-month-old baby girl, in what police are describing as an unimaginable tragedy that has devastated the local community.
Pensioner beaten by thugs in vicious street robbery
A 70-year-old man was brutally attacked by a gang of thugs who stole his wallet and phone in a shocking daylight robbery that has left the community reeling.
Hero staff stop train knife attack in West Midlands
Courageous railway employees disarmed a knifeman during a horrific attack on a West Midlands train, with new details emerging about their heroic actions that prevented greater tragedy.
Birmingham city centre stabbing: Man found with knife wounds
A major police investigation is underway after a man was discovered with serious stab wounds near Birmingham's Arcadian Centre, prompting widespread cordons and witness appeals.
Disabled man's 7-month gang terror ordeal in Birmingham
A vulnerable Birmingham man with cerebral palsy suffered seven months of brutal attacks by a teenage gang who subjected him to horrific violence and humiliation in his own home.
Bleed Kit Vandalism Sparks Police Hunt in Wednesbury
West Midlands Police launch investigation after vandalism destroys essential public access bleed kit in Wednesbury, raising community safety concerns.
West Midlands Sexual Assault Hotspots Mapped
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.
Birmingham family flees home after knife gang attack
A Birmingham family recounts their terrifying ordeal after being forced to abandon their home when a violent gang armed with knives and weapons stormed their property in a shocking daylight attack.
EV charger crime surges as criminals target power points
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.
Police bust multi-million pound cannabis farm in Birmingham
Police uncover sophisticated cannabis farm with 1,500 plants in Birmingham industrial unit, as organised crime group's high-rolling operation goes up in smoke.
Advertising boards approved on Green Belt land
Controversial planning decision allows digital advertising screens on protected Green Belt land near M6 Toll, sparking debate about countryside preservation versus economic needs.
Midlands Dog Goes Viral After Disrupting Live BBC Broadcast
A cheeky canine from the Midlands became an overnight internet sensation after photobombing a live BBC news segment about local heritage, creating a hilarious viral moment that captivated viewers nationwide.
Birmingham's Most Dangerous Streets Revealed
Exclusive data analysis uncovers Birmingham's crime hotspots as violent offences surge in the city centre, with Corporation Street and surrounding areas recording alarming crime statistics.
M6 Speed Cameras: New Midlands Safety Crackdown
Major speed camera installation planned for key M6 junctions in Staffordshire and Cheshire as National Highways launches new safety initiative to reduce accidents.
Huge cannabis farm uncovered in Wolverhampton police raid
Police discover sophisticated cannabis cultivation operation with over 1,000 plants in Wolverhampton industrial unit, marking significant blow to organised crime.
£100m Cocaine Smuggling Plot Using Speedboat Exposed
National Crime Agency exposes sophisticated drug trafficking operation using high-speed vessel to transport massive cocaine shipment into the UK. Three men convicted in landmark case.
Mother stabbed to death in front of son in Birmingham
A 44-year-old mother was brutally stabbed to death in front of her five-year-old son in Kingstanding, Birmingham, as her teenage daughter desperately tried to save her. The community is in shock following the horrific daytime attack.
Police hunt Birmingham jewellery store raiders
West Midlands Police release CCTV images and appeal for public help to identify suspects following daring daylight robbery at Birmingham jewellery store.
Organised crime gangs target Midlands in vehicle theft epidemic
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.
Notorious crime family head freed from prison
Dominic Noonan, the infamous leader of Birmingham's most feared crime family, has been released from prison after serving less than half of his 11-year sentence, sparking concerns among law enforcement and community leaders.
Teen arrested after Birmingham stabbing in Ladywood
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested following a serious stabbing incident in Birmingham's Ladywood area, as police continue their investigation into the violent attack that has rattled local residents.
West Midlands man arrested in EncroChat crime probe
A 42-year-old man from the West Midlands has been arrested as part of a major National Crime Agency operation targeting organised crime through the compromised EncroChat encrypted phone network.
Sisters' drug empire crumbles after M6 police stop
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.
Killer's Chilling Lloyds Bank Visit Caught on CCTV
Shocking CCTV footage reveals murderer Anthony Boughton's casual bank visit moments before his arrest for the brutal killing of David Harlow in West Bromwich.
28 new homes planned for former care home site
Exciting plans revealed to transform former care home into 28 new homes, breathing fresh life into Cannock Chase community with modern housing and enhanced green spaces.
Birmingham Crime Hotspots: City Centre Tops Dangerous Areas List
Exclusive police data uncovers Birmingham's crime epidemic with city centre, Ladywood and Aston emerging as the worst affected areas. Discover the full breakdown of crime statistics across the Second City.
Four arrested in Birmingham police raid, guns and drugs seized
West Midlands Police have made four arrests and recovered multiple firearms along with a significant quantity of drugs during a targeted raid on a property in Birmingham, marking a substantial blow to organised crime in the region.
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