Midlands drug gang leaders jailed after police ram taxi
Dramatic footage shows police ramming a taxi to catch two drug gang leaders. The 15-strong gang, jailed for over 70 years, flooded Nottinghamshire with Class A drugs. Read the full story.
Dramatic footage shows police ramming a taxi to catch two drug gang leaders. The 15-strong gang, jailed for over 70 years, flooded Nottinghamshire with Class A drugs. Read the full story.
Stapleford Cricket Club secures a permanent new home as part of a £21.1m Towns Fund investment. Construction starts this Spring, with play set to begin in Summer 2027.
Michael Cash, 34, led officers on a dangerous 15-minute pursuit before crashing through gates. He was jailed for 21 months and banned from driving. Read the full story.
Over 340 Stagecoach East Midlands bus drivers have been awarded Fleet Elite status for outstanding road safety in 2025, a major increase on last year. Discover how this improves your journey.
A 69-year-old woman and an 80-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm in Radcliffe-on-Trent. Police continue to investigate at the scene.
UK police are increasing roadside drug-driving checks using new saliva tests. Experts warn drivers of major law changes, including a lower drink-drive limit. Stay informed to avoid fines.
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 Birmingham gang has been sentenced to over 65 years for a plot that saw a father shot on his doorstep in Darlaston. Read the full court details and sentences here.
Stef Scurr credits the Margaret Oates Mother and Baby Unit with saving her life from severe postnatal depression. Her story led to a new campaign for better perinatal care. Discover her journey.
The identities of three teenagers who murdered Peter Cairns in a random Telford stabbing are revealed. Read the full story of the tragic case and the life sentences.
Ringleaders of a county lines gang that exploited children to deal heroin and crack cocaine across the Midlands have been sentenced. The 'Trooper Line' was run from prison. Report drug dealing in your area.
Prince Ncube, 31, was already banned for drink-driving when he smashed into a stationary car. He was handed a suspended sentence and a three-year ban.
Cameron Worrallo, 21, has been sentenced for a violent robbery at Mill Green Nature Reserve where a woman was pinned down and her car stolen. Read the full details of the shocking case.
An organised crime gang responsible for over 44 burglaries across the UK, stealing £1m in valuables, has been convicted. See how police tracked them down.
A prolific burglary gang that plotted in a Birmingham coffee shop has been convicted after footprints from Primark trainers linked them to 44 raids across the UK. Read how police cracked the case.
My Sight Notts announces two 2026 fundraising events: a charity firewalk in February and an inclusive 5K in March. Join the challenge to support 38,000 locals living with sight loss. Sign up now!
A 25-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a serious assault in Mansfield town centre on New Year's Eve. The victim remains in hospital in a serious condition.
A 25-year-old man faces an attempted murder charge following a serious assault in Mansfield town centre on New Year's Eve. The victim remains in hospital in a serious condition.
A fire at Queen's Medical Centre's Emergency Department forced an evacuation on Friday night. The department was fully operational by Saturday afternoon with no casualties.
A Bulgarian gang behind the UK's biggest benefits fraud will repay just £2m after moving millions abroad. Five were jailed for 25 years combined. Read the full story.
Gunmen open fire at seaside restaurant in Puerto Lopez, killing six before fleeing by boat. Authorities launch massive manhunt amid gang violence fears.
The ghosts of the Burger Bar Boys and Johnson Crew still influence Birmingham's gang violence. Explore how new groups fight over old territories, with deadly consequences in 2025.
Jason Revill, 28, was caught with drugs worth £50,000 in Norwich. He asked officers for 'one last line' before being detained. Read the full court report.
John Chattin, a persistent offender with a history of robbery and assault, is back in prison after stealing candles and repeatedly breaching a court order banning him from Nottingham city centre.
Three individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a Redditch drug gang shooting where a bullet struck a child's car seat. Discover the full court outcome and police response.
Staff and patients at Cygnet Maple House in East Bridgford present a cheque for £2,068.24 to baby loss charity 4Louis after a year of dedicated fundraising and volunteering.
Five men arrested after a violent street fight in Nottingham city centre shocked Christmas shoppers. Police seek witnesses to the Wollaton Street affray.
Mansfield Wildlife Rescue receives a £1,000 donation from The Wilkins Group to cover winter costs. The gift concludes the firm's year-long '12 Months of Giving' charity initiative.
Lawyer Raza Anjum attempts a first British winter ascent of 6,000m Khosar Gang for East Anglia's Children's Hospices. Expedition faces -25°C and fierce winds. Support his mission.
Scottish officials are weighing a historic change to the 2005 smoking ban to allow supervised crack cocaine smoking in Glasgow and Edinburgh facilities. Read the full story.