Birmingham robbery: Police appeal after woman followed off bus
A woman was followed off a bus in Kingstanding and robbed of her jewellery. West Midlands Police have released CCTV images and are appealing for information.
A woman was followed off a bus in Kingstanding and robbed of her jewellery. West Midlands Police have released CCTV images and are appealing for information.
An 18-year-old student has died at Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College in Darlington. Police confirm the death is not being treated as suspicious. Read the latest updates.
Greggs has permanently closed its busy Strand branch near King's College London, part of 56 store closures since 2025. Students lament the loss of a cheap, convenient bite.
West Nottinghamshire College's Animal Care students gained hands-on experience with exotic animals and met industry professionals, from hedgehog rescuers to police dog handlers, during a special industry week. Discover the diverse careers in animal welfar
A major police cordon remains on Olton Boulevard East in Acocks Green following a serious incident. Get the latest updates and witness reports from the scene.
A six-year-old girl was taken to hospital after being struck by a quad bike ridden by two men in Stirchley, Telford. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which occurred on Friday afternoon.
An angry resident in Southall, London, has targeted parked cars with eggs, flour, and abusive fake parking fines. Locals are divided over the messy protest. Read the full story.
Police are investigating a three-car collision in Edgbaston, Birmingham, after the occupants of one vehicle reportedly fled. No injuries were reported. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Work begins to end the 'constant source of misery' as Wharf Road in Kings Norton closes for three days to tackle severe, long-term flooding issues. Find out the repair schedule.
West Midlands Police are investigating after a 63-year-old man died on Clayton Road. A 37-year-old man has been arrested. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Rochdale celebrates its New Year Honours recipients, including Lioness Keira Walsh MBE, and looks ahead to long-term investment in the town's future. Discover the stories behind the awards.
Aerospace giant Airbus partners with Weston College to launch a flagship skills academy in Filton, creating a talent pipeline for the UK's £2.7bn aerospace cluster. Opening September 2026.
A red vehicle hit a National Express West Midlands bus shelter on Walmley Road. No injuries were reported but the shelter was damaged. Read the latest traffic updates.
The A45 Coventry Road in Sheldon will be closed towards Birmingham city centre from Friday night. Find out the diversion routes and which bus services are affected.
Nearly 180 people have signed a petition urging Birmingham City Council to install traffic lights outside City Road Primary School in Edgbaston to improve child safety on the busy Cavendish Road.
A section of the M6 southbound was closed after a teenage girl fell from an ambulance on a slip road. She was taken to hospital with no serious injuries. Read the latest traffic updates.
Walsall Council submits plans to convert the Leather Museum into a SEND college facility, despite a 3,300-signature petition. Decision expected next month.
Leading figures from Welsh business, education, and innovation sectors have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours List. Discover the inspiring stories behind the awards.
A 59-year-old man has died after collapsing while being detained by Merseyside Police on Southport Road, Bootle. The incident has been referred to the IOPC.
A toddler has died following a medical incident at a property on Gladstone Road in Barry. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, attended but the child was pronounced dead at the scene.
Multiple primary schools and a college in the Black Country are closed or delayed on Monday, January 5, 2026, due to hazardous snow and ice. Check the latest updates for parents.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving after crashing into electrical equipment in Birmingham. Buses diverted and drivers told to avoid the area.
Charlotte Niddam, 15, a former pupil of a Hertfordshire school, is missing after a catastrophic fire at a New Year's party in Crans-Montana. The blaze, which may have been sparked by champagne bottle sparklers, has claimed at least 40 lives. Read the late
West Midlands Police arrested six people in Coventry after a teenage girl was threatened with a firearm and a large knife on New Year's Day. Five teenagers and a woman are in custody.
Deb Millar, Hull College's digital transformation director, receives an OBE for her exceptional services to education and pioneering work in AI and digital inclusion. Discover her inspiring journey.
Rachael Hennigan, Principal of Hugh Baird College in Bootle, receives an OBE for her exceptional contribution to further education and transforming lives across the Liverpool City Region.
Hull College Principal and CEO Debra Gray has been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours. The honour recognises her leadership in turning around the college's fortunes and her services to education. Read her inspiring story.
A young boy has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a bus at a Warwickshire junction. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Read the latest updates.
A man is in hospital with serious injuries after an incident on Tansley Road in Kingstanding, Birmingham. A 22-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Police are appealing for information.
A 22-year-old man is in custody after a victim was found with serious injuries on Tansley Road, Kingstanding. Police are investigating and the road remains closed.