Couple jailed for stealing from dying man in Dudley
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 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 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of theft, dangerous driving and failing to stop after a police pursuit in the early hours. The stolen vehicle was tracked from Great Barr to Handsworth.
Two men, aged 20 and 25, arrested in Tipton after a dangerous police chase involving red lights. Class A and B drugs seized, vehicle linked to earlier theft. Read the full update.
Two men were arrested in Small Heath, Birmingham, after police found a knife, knuckle duster, drugs and cash. The discovery followed a public tip-off about suspicious behaviour on Grove Cottage Road.
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.
Naomi Rees-Issitt receives a British Empire Medal after her charity OurJay, founded following her son Jamie's death, has installed over 500 defibrillators and saved 24 lives. Discover her mission.
Two dangerous offenders who absconded from HMP Leyhill on New Year's Day have been captured. Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne were arrested following public sightings. Read the full police update.
A thriving monthly meet-up for Middlesbrough’s military community is preparing to welcome back members as it enters its first full year. The club offers support and connection for veterans and serving personnel.
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.
Two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after vandalising a Staffordshire pub toilet, causing a significant flood. Police continue their investigation.
West Midlands Police have arrested a 27-year-old man following a serious assault on Broad Street in Birmingham that left a 28-year-old mechanic needing jaw surgery.
Birmingham City Council halts unauthorised car park at The Crown pub, birthplace of Black Sabbath. Campaigners call it a 'small victory' and demand owners refurbish or sell the historic site.
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.
A motorist was arrested after performing dangerous stunts at Cannock Chase Leisure Centre. A roadside drug test proved positive for cannabis. Read the full story.
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro captured in daring raid, paraded through DEA HQ. Facing narco-terrorism charges in New York. Read the full story.
Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was captured on camera grinning and greeting officers during his arrest procession in Manhattan. Read the full details of the dramatic US special forces operation.
Police have arrested six people aged 17 to 25 after a 16-year-old girl was found with serious wounds in a Midlands town. She is in a stable but serious condition in hospital.
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.
A 46-year-old man, wanted for assault, led police on a dramatic foot chase through gardens in Sheldon after jumping from a window. Read the full story of the New Year's Day arrest.
A man and woman were arrested in Staffordshire after a female officer was assaulted responding to a crash in Lower Gornal. Read the latest on this shocking incident.
Warwickshire Police arrested 12 people for drink and drug driving in a six-day Christmas crackdown, including a man who stole a turkey. Inspector warns of zero tolerance.
Shocking police bodycam videos from Birmingham in 2025 show arrests of a gun smuggler, firework yobs, and dangerous drivers. Watch the dramatic footage and read the full stories.
West Mercia Police arrested a man after discovering Class A drugs and £1,000 cash on the M54 near Telford. Read the full details of the early-hours bust.
A man in his 20s is in a critical condition after a shooting on Wordsworth Road, Willenhall. West Midlands Police have arrested three people, including a man on suspicion of attempted murder.
A 26-year-old man is in custody after a dangerous police pursuit in the Black Country. The police helicopter was deployed to track the vehicle, which was being driven without headlights.
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.
West Midlands Police arrested three men and recovered two lock knives after stopping a suspicious vehicle in Wolverhampton city centre. Read the full details.
New polling shows majority support for equipping all new cars with defibrillators, a move campaigners say could turn vehicles into 'mini ambulances' and save thousands of lives.
A woman was arrested after police found a stolen puppy whimpering under a pile of clothes in Washwood Heath. 'Stechie' was reunited with his owner just in time for Christmas.
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.