A van driver killed Suzanne Cherry, 62, during a police chase at a Staffordshire golf club. He and two others fled fraud charges, preying on elderly victims. Read the full court report.
John McDonald, 52, led police on a reckless 12-minute pursuit before hitting Suzanne Cherry, 62, at Aston Wood Golf Club. He has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.
A 51-year-old roofer has pleaded guilty to causing the death of Suzanne Cherry, 62, during a police chase on a golf course. Read the full story and the family's heartbreaking tribute.
Aston Villa confirm Youri Tielemans' contract situation, Emi Buendia pushes Morgan Rogers for England, and Ollie Watkins eyes Premier League century. Latest from Villa Park.
Gail Wood, 54, was told she'd won £144,000 in the People's Postcode Lottery while recovering from a hysterectomy. The life-changing prize will be paid in monthly instalments of £12,000. Read her incredible story.
A new UK law now safeguards Christmas savings in supermarket loyalty schemes. Find out how this protects your money at Iceland, Tesco, Asda, and Sainsbury's.
The findings of a crucial Ofsted inspection into Solihull's children's services are expected imminently. Council leaders await the report following a 'thorough' October assessment.
Coventry City Council approves a landmark scheme to transform a former golf course into the West Midlands' largest nature reserve, funded for 30 years via Biodiversity Net Gain. Discover the ambitious '30 by 30' climate goal driving this change.
Explore Uffmoor Wood, an 85-hectare West Midlands woodland with Ice Age origins and links to King Offa. Discover its trails, wildlife, and seasonal magic just 26 minutes from Birmingham.
Josh Baxter denies manslaughter after Michael Barron died at his flat. The court heard he ordered food and messaged others on Grindr after the incident. Trial continues.
Llandudno Rotary Club celebrates a year of community action, awarding £2,000 in grants and expanding its network. Discover how to join their mission for 2026.
A Birmingham McDonald's branch introduces a one-hour parking restriction to free up spaces. Delivery drivers had been causing congestion. Find out how customers can request an extension.
A major new report links domestic wood burning to serious health issues. Banning non-essential use could save lives and millions for the NHS. Discover the findings and calls for action.
Tributes paid to 'gentle giant' Valin Blake, found dead in Birmingham home with no heating or toilet. Family demands investigation into why he wasn't sectioned.
Parents claim a seven-year-old was pushed by a staff member at Stokes Wood Primary in Leicester, leaving the child with a head injury. The school's investigation concluded safeguards were followed.
Households across the UK face fines up to £300 for using wood burners incorrectly in smoke control zones. Learn the rules on authorised fuels and Defra-exempt appliances to avoid penalties.
Victoria Jones, daughter of Hollywood star Tommy Lee Jones, was found deceased in a San Francisco hotel on New Year's Day. The 34-year-old actress had roles in her father's films.
The 390-year-old Barley Mow pub in Wolverhampton has been forced to close temporarily due to a water leak from the neighbouring Penn Golf Course. The team is working to resolve the issue. Read for updates.
Staffordshire Police have identified a man after a CCTV appeal following the death of a woman in a Stoke-on-Trent doorway. Read the latest on this investigation.
EastEnders will air a special flash-forward episode on New Year's Day, revealing Max Branning's fifth wedding. Actor Jake Wood calls the move 'brave, big and bold'. Read the full story.
Solihull Council renews Honey Club's licence for another year despite local objections over its place in a modern town centre. Read the full story on the controversial decision.
A Chelmsley Wood family spend Christmas at Birmingham Children's Hospital as five-year-old Marley battles leukaemia. Discover their story and how to support the hospital's festive appeal.
Alan Davies, 33, of Pensnett, appears at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court charged with burglary and theft from a vulnerable victim in Gornal Wood. Police issue urgent distraction burglary warning.
The trial of three men charged over the death of Suzanne Cherry, who was hit by a van on a Sutton Coldfield golf course, will begin in January. Get the latest updates.
Three men from Birmingham have been sentenced for a deliberate hit-and-run that injured two teenagers and a woman. The motive for the attack remains unclear. Read the full court report.
A mother has received a suspended sentence after her five-month-old daughter died while she slept beside her, following a night of drinking vodka. Read the full court details.
BBC actor Danny John-Jules condemns a twisted online hoax that falsely announced his death from cancer. The Death in Paradise star issued a furious response on social media.
West Midlands Police issue a safety warning after three people were assaulted and robbed by the same man while walking alone in the dark in Chelmsley Wood. Be vigilant.
Staffordshire Police are investigating after a woman in her 40s was found dead at a property on Ridgway Road, Stoke-on-Trent. The death is being treated as unexplained.
A disabled father died of sepsis after waiting 34 hours for antibiotics at Bassetlaw Hospital. An ombudsman found his death was preventable. Read the full investigation.