A man in his 50s died at the scene after a hit-and-run on Soho Road, Handsworth. A woman was injured. Police are searching for the driver of a Vauxhall Corsa. Call 101 with information.
A murder investigation is underway after a nine-year-old girl was found dead at a property in Weston-super-Mare. A man is in custody as police appeal for privacy.
A man in his 50s has died after a hit-and-run on Birmingham's Soho Road. A woman was also injured. Police hunt for the Vauxhall Corsa driver. Call 101 with info.
A nine-year-old girl has been found dead at a property in Lime Close, Weston-super-Mare. A teenage boy is in custody on suspicion of murder. Police urge the public not to speculate.
A man has died and a woman is in hospital after a hit-and-run on Soho Road, Handsworth. Police are hunting the driver of a Vauxhall Corsa. Call 101 with information.
Two pedestrians were injured, one seriously, in a hit-and-run on Soho Road, Birmingham. The road is closed as police search for the grey Corsa driver. Follow live updates.
A Somerset charity supporting families with rare genetic condition PCD receives a vital £1,500 boost from David Wilson Redrow South West. Discover how the donation will help.
West Midlands Police flood Birmingham with 150+ officers in Operation Advance to tackle violence, anti-social behaviour, and illegal e-bikes. Read the full details.
Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene after a collision left two pedestrians injured on Soho Road in Handsworth. One person has serious injuries. The road is closed.
West Midlands Police will deploy a 12-horse mounted unit from spring 2025 to tackle riots and football violence, costing nearly £6,000 per horse annually. Read the full story.
An 81-year-old woman has died after a hit-and-run on Longmoor Lane, Fazakerley. Police are hunting the driver of a dark-coloured vehicle and appealing for dashcam footage.
An 18-year-old was fatally struck on the M5 moments after a police officer discharged a Taser. The IOPC is investigating the tragic incident near Weston-super-Mare.
A tasting room in Stratford-upon-Avon is serving a £75 pint of rare American stout. Discover the story behind this ultra-premium, 21% ABV beer with a 33-month ageing process.
A Warwickshire Police officer faces three theft charges, accused of stealing cash and jewellery during a drugs operation. Read the full court details.
PCs Bethany Cottrell and Natalie Millward showed 'unwavering courage' disarming individuals with weapons during a volatile city centre protest. Discover their heroic story.
A Warwickshire Police officer faces three theft charges for alleged offences while on duty. Pc Robert Davies will appear in court this week. Read the full details.
Essex Police announce a zero-tolerance Christmas campaign against drink and drug driving, with targeted patrols and stern warnings about losing your licence, job, and life.
A man who impersonated a nurse for over four years, earning nearly £173k, has been jailed. He worked in six care homes, putting vulnerable patients at risk. Read the full investigation details.
Three 19-year-olds arrested in Bearwood after a police pursuit involving a helicopter. A large quantity of Class A drugs was seized. Read the full details.
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's most dangerous postcodes for violent and sexual offences. See the full list and police response to the city's crime wave.
A former detective who stole cocaine from police stores has been ordered to repay £75,420. Andrew Talbot was jailed for 19 years in 2024. Read the full story of his downfall.
A major new police watchdog report heavily criticises West Midlands Police's Hillsborough disaster probe as 'inexplicably narrow'. Read the damning findings.
Armed officers arrested a man in Alum Rock after a Mercedes, stolen in a burglary, crashed into parked cars. Read the latest on this police operation.
An 18-year-old man has died after being struck by a car on the M5. The incident occurred after he exited an ambulance on the northbound carriageway. Read the full report.
Explore the historic childhood home of Anne Hathaway in Stratford-upon-Avon this festive season. Discover winter opening times and plan your visit to this enchanting 15th-century cottage.
Worcester councillors have condemned West Mercia's PCC office as a 'gravy train for failed Tory politicians' amid police cuts controversy. Discover the full story behind the abolition of the role in 2028.
A police watchdog has ruled an officer will not face misconduct action after Ayuub Abdi fell to his death in Birmingham when Tasered. Read the full investigation details.
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust welcomes Chloé Zhao's Hamnet film, starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. Special screening event planned for Stratford-upon-Avon in January 2026.
Staffordshire Police make 200 arrests in two-month crackdown on violence against women and girls, vowing daily action to secure justice for victims.
A woman in her 70s has died after a hit-and-run on Wentworth Road in Harborne. A 39-year-old man has been arrested. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.