Merry Hill Manager Threatened in £700 Theft
Police release CCTV images after a store manager was threatened and pushed during a £700 theft at Merry Hill Shopping Centre. Can you help identify these two people?
Police release CCTV images after a store manager was threatened and pushed during a £700 theft at Merry Hill Shopping Centre. Can you help identify these two people?
West Midlands Police are investigating after a Range Rover was stolen in broad daylight from a Morrisons car park in Bilston. Witnesses captured the incident on video. Call 101 with info.
A heartless Dudley couple stole a laptop, watch and cards from a man as he received CPR. Jason Pettit and Jodie Westwood are now behind bars. Read the full court report.
A probate notice for Janet Harris of Biggin Hill, Kent, invites claims by March 2, 2026. Creditors or beneficiaries must contact EMD Law LLP to secure their interest in the estate.
Stockport's specialist CURE team has saved an estimated 300 lives since 2020 by helping hospital patients quit smoking. Discover how their groundbreaking work is preventing disease and readmissions.
Snow Hill Queensway in Birmingham city centre closes from 10-11 Jan 2026 for a crane lift. Key National Express bus routes diverted. Full diversion details here.
Snow Hill Queensway in Birmingham city centre closes from 10-11 January for a crane lift. National Express West Midlands services 7, 9, 12, 13, 16, 52, 74, 101, 126, X8 & X10 diverted. Full diversion details here.
West Midlands Police have issued CCTV images of six people after a large quantity of alcohol was stolen from a Tesco in Yardley, Birmingham. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
West Midlands Police want to identify seven men after a fight spilled from a Bennetts Hill bar, leaving two injured. Call 101 with info.
Plymouth City Council issues a temporary traffic order for Normandy Hill closure from Jan 13-20, 2026, for National Grid utility works. Drivers urged to plan ahead.
Driver training has commenced at Birmingham's three new Camp Hill line stations, marking a major step towards restoring passenger services for the first time since WWII. Read the latest updates.
Police release CCTV images after a large amount of cash was stolen from a shopper's handbag in West Bromwich town centre. Can you help identify these two?
Explore Saltwells National Nature Reserve, home to the Midlands' largest free sculpture trail, ancient woodland, and a family-friendly pub, just opposite the Merry Hill shopping centre.
Hill Residential's plan for 200 homes on green-belt land near Failand sparks debate. Will the village's unique triangular shape be lost? Read the local reaction.
West Midlands Police are seeking two individuals following an assault inside a McDonald's on Station Drive, Brierley Hill, in the early hours of December 3. Call 101 with information.
New data reveals the UK's most targeted car models, with the Ford Fiesta topping the list. Discover the theft hotspots and why certain vehicles are prime targets for criminals.
A shocking new report reveals over 342,000 vehicles were stolen in the UK between 2022-2025, with a recovery rate of just 13%. Discover the high-risk areas and the 10 models thieves target most.
Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport partners with local organisations to provide essential support and supplies for homeless patients this winter, tackling the critical link between health and housing.
Discover why Cannon Hill Park in Moseley is hailed as Birmingham's most compelling green space for a refreshing New Year's Day walk. Explore 80 acres of gardens and 120 acres of woodland.
Edge Hill University reflects on a landmark 2025, celebrating student achievements, award-winning research, and campus milestones that strengthened its community. Discover the year's highlights.
Lambeth Council is installing new speed cameras and a traffic filter to tackle dangerous speeding and cut-through traffic, following resident concerns. Find out the key locations affected.
The New Wellington in Brierley Hill cancels its New Year's Eve event due to unforeseen circumstances. The pub will close at 8pm and has issued refunds. Read the full story.
Emma Durrell, 40, faces charges after a parcel was taken from a West Park home and alleged shop thefts in Tettenhall and Oxley. She was due in court on December 29.
A mother and her two young children, aged 4 and 7, have died in a horrific house fire on Brimscombe Hill, Stroud, in the early hours of Boxing Day. The father, a police officer, escaped. Read the full story.
Plan your post-Christmas shopping with our guide to opening hours for Bullring, Merry Hill, and other major centres from December 29 to January 2. Find key times for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Popular Black Country music venue Red By Night will shut its doors for good on New Year's Eve. Rising costs and falling footfall blamed for the closure of the industrial-themed club. Join the final celebration.
From Worcester's Scala arts hub to the Sixways stadium revamp, discover the major construction projects set to transform Worcestershire in 2026. Explore the key dates and details.
Three people remain unaccounted for after a devastating house fire on Brimscombe Hill, Stroud, in the early hours of Boxing Day. One person was hospitalised. Emergency services are on the scene.
A complete guide to all the major new openings at Merry Hill shopping centre in 2025, from Flying Tiger to Slim Chickens, plus what's coming in 2026. Discover the latest retail and dining options.
The story of Birmingham's Golden Eagle pub, a legendary rock and disco venue stripped by patrons in 1984, now a car park. A new student block plan was recently refused. Discover the history.