Jury discharged in teen's 143-stab murder trial
The jury has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict in the case of a 14-year-old girl accused of murdering a mother-of-three. A retrial is set for May 2026.
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Kieran Hayler pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault
Kieran Hayler, ex-husband of Katie Price, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape and one of sexual assault. The alleged offences date back to 2016. Get the latest court updates.
Ex-soldier jailed for Nuneaton rape and assault
Daniel Black, 37, has been sentenced to seven years for rape in Nuneaton. Warwickshire Police praised the victim's bravery. Read the full court details.
Police Officer Denies Rape Charges at Warwick Crown Court
A West Midlands Police officer has pleaded not guilty to two counts of rape and one of coercive control. The trial is set for April 2027. Read the latest court details.
Son jailed for life after stabbing mother 30 times
Daniel Cook, 39, has been given a life sentence for the manslaughter of his mother, Ellen Cook, 72, in Littlethorpe. Read the full tragic story and court details.
Seven men jailed for 48 years in Staffordshire drugs bust
A gang of seven men have been sentenced to a combined 48 years for supplying vast quantities of cocaine and heroin across Staffordshire. Read the full details of the police operation.
Son jailed for manslaughter after brick attack kills father
A 20-year-old Midlands man has been sentenced for manslaughter after throwing a brick that caused his father's fatal cardiac arrest. Read the full court details.
Remains found in Midlands are woman missing since 2006
Police confirm human remains discovered in Leicester scrubland are those of Malgorzata Wnuczek, missing for 19 years. Investigation remains open as family is informed.
Remains found in Leicester identified as woman missing 20 years
Human remains discovered in Leicester scrubland have been formally identified as Malgorzata Wnuczek, who vanished in 2006. Police confirm the investigation remains open.
Oldbury murder suspect appears in court
Mohammed Azim, 41, is charged with murdering 19-year-old Lily Whitehouse in Oldbury. The case has been adjourned for a plea hearing in January 2026. Read the latest court updates.
Murder trial date set for alleged Leo Ross attacker
A 15-year-old boy accused of murdering 12-year-old Leo Ross in a Birmingham knife attack has been remanded in custody. The trial is scheduled for February. Read the latest court updates.
Leicester woman's mission to feed 250 on Christmas Day
Former bar manager Lauren McCormick, who was once homeless, is expanding her community Christmas dinner in Leicester to feed 250 vulnerable people this year. Donations are needed for food, gifts, and venue costs.
James Goulding jailed for 13 years for rape and coercive control
James Goulding has been sentenced to 13 years for rape and coercive control in Staffordshire. Police commend the survivor's bravery in coming forward.
Erdington killer jailed for neighbour's sleeping bag murder
Diogo Bettencourt has been sentenced to life for the brutal murder of Anthony Sharma in an Erdington HMO. The killer, who has schizophrenia, concealed the body in a sleeping bag. Read the full court report.
Burglar jailed 23 years for Biddulph attempted murder
Jordan Williamson admitted attempted murder after a horrific break-in left a man with life-changing injuries. Read the full story of the attack and sentencing.
Midlands dad jailed for threats after sex offender secret exposed
A Birmingham father-of-four has been sentenced to nine-and-a-half years in prison for threatening to torch his ex-girlfriend's home after she discovered he was a registered sex offender. Read the full court details.
Drug dealer jailed for four years after police seizure
Xhevahir Ademaj will spend Christmas behind bars after a police operation uncovered a drug supply network in Birmingham. Read the full story of the investigation and sentencing.
Aidan's Rowing Challenge for Epilepsy Charity
Aidan Leverage, 20, from Leicester, is taking on two 2,000m races at the British Indoor Rowing Championships to fundraise for Epilepsy Action, aiming to shatter stigma around the condition.
Three arrests in Leicester city centre serious assault
A man in his 20s is in a critical but stable condition after an attack on Horsefair Street. Police have made three arrests and are appealing for witnesses and further suspects to come forward.
Five men guilty of Darlaston shotgun attack on father
Five men from Birmingham face long jail terms after plotting a horrific shooting that left a father seriously injured. Read the full details of the planned attack.
Three arrests after Leicester city centre attack
A man in his 20s is in a critical condition after a serious assault in Leicester. Police have made three arrests and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Darlaston shooting: Dad shot on doorstep after school run
A father was shot four times on his doorstep in Darlaston. Five men have admitted conspiracy charges. Read the full story of the horrific attack.
Man jailed for 5 years after gun confession in Wednesbury
Uzair Mohammed, 25, stunned officers by admitting he had a firearm after being stopped for nitrous oxide. He has now been sentenced to five years in prison. Read the full story.
12-year sentence for Birmingham rapist who used flat-finder app
Mirza Begg, 34, has been sentenced to 12 years for raping and assaulting an 18-year-old woman he met on a flatmate-finder app in Birmingham. Read the full court details.
Irresponsible driver jailed over 100mph crash
Leigh Shelton, 64, has been jailed for causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a 100mph crash. The court heard his passengers were 'lucky to come out alive'. Read the full details.
Leicester Christmas Market in UK Top 20
The Independent ranks Leicester's festive market 12th in the UK. Discover its dates, stalls, and the West Midlands favourites also on the list.
Scaffolder jailed 14 months for dangerous e-bike police chase
Thomas Williams, 35, was sentenced for a Sur-Ron e-bike crash during a police pursuit. The father-of-one, with 19 prior convictions, launched an angry tirade in Liverpool Crown Court. Read the full story.
Carer scams friend with MS out of £5,000 in cruel fraud
A carer from Retford who fraudulently used a friend's mobility car for 41,800 miles and stole over £5,000 has received a suspended sentence. Read the full court details.
Hero student stops horrific rape attempt in Sunderland
Hamzah Albar intervened as Ian Hudson attacked a woman. The hero passerby has been formally commended by a judge. Read the full story of courage in Sunderland.
Teenager died from multiple stab wounds, inquest told
An inquest opens into the violent death of 17-year-old Lainie Williams in Cefn Fforest, Gwent. Her mother was also injured. A man awaits trial for murder.
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