Jailed teacher faces permanent ban from classrooms
Rebecca Joynes, jailed for six-and-a-half years for sexual activity with pupils, could be banned from teaching for life after a conduct panel ruled her actions caused 'enormous damage'.
Rebecca Joynes, jailed for six-and-a-half years for sexual activity with pupils, could be banned from teaching for life after a conduct panel ruled her actions caused 'enormous damage'.
New data reveals Birmingham's worst roads for speeding fines, with average speed cameras catching thousands. Discover the city's top traffic offence hotspots and new safety plans.
New enforcement cameras in Exeter and Barnstaple caught thousands breaching bus lanes and gates. Drivers get warnings first, then fines. Read the latest traffic updates.
A major incident declared in Derby after police raid leads to two arrests for explosives offences. 200 properties evacuated as Army bomb disposal teams work at the scene.
A controlled explosion was carried out in Derby after 200 homes were evacuated. Two men are in custody as police confirm it is not a terrorism incident. Read the latest.
West Midlands Police arrested a disqualified driver and another man for immigration offences after seizing 16 uninsured vehicles in a major operation. Read the full details.
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's most dangerous postcodes for violent and sexual offences. See the full list and police response to the city's crime wave.
Sean Philip Vincent, 38, bombarded a woman with hundreds of calls despite a court order. He has been sentenced to two years in prison. Police urge victims to come forward.
A self-proclaimed satanist actor who claimed he made a pact with a devil has been jailed for 23 months for possessing extreme right-wing terrorist material. Read the full details of the shocking case.
William Preece has been sentenced to 17 years for raping a child he befriended online. Staffordshire Police urge survivors to come forward.
New DVLA data reveals a 12% surge in driving offences, with motorists aged 35-44 most at risk of losing their licences. Learn how to avoid fines and disqualification.
West Midlands Police seized 66 uninsured vehicles, including a Bentley, and made nine arrests during a major 24-hour road safety operation. Discover the full results of the crackdown.
Six individuals aged 18-23 appear in court charged with County Lines drug offences following a police operation. Cash and suspected Class A drugs were seized.
West Midlands Police warn drivers as roadside checks target uninsured vehicles and 'Fatal Four' offences. Get insured or face prosecution and vehicle seizure.
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested in Aston, Birmingham, on suspicion of terrorism offences including encouragement of terrorism. She remains in police custody.
Fleet fines have surged across the UK, driven by new Clean Air Zones and AI enforcement. Private parking remains the top offence. Discover how businesses are coping.
A spate of stabbings has shaken Birmingham, with two fatalities. Exclusive data reveals weapon possession offences in the city are over three times the national average. Read the full report.
Former Met Police officer David Carrick receives his 37th life sentence for historic sex offences, including rapes and child abuse spanning over 30 years. Victims show courage.
Tracy Hovell, who claimed to be the UK's best Labradoodle breeder, has been banned from owning animals for five years after being convicted of animal welfare offences. Read the full story.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Bartley Green on suspicion of terrorism offences, including disseminating materials and possession for terrorist purposes. Report suspicious activity to police.
Reaz Dixon, 20, has been sentenced to 15 years for a Telford rape. Police commend the victim's bravery and urge others to report sexual offences.
One in four UK drivers misuse hazard lights, often to say thanks, risking fines up to £5,000. Expert advice on correct light usage and winter car checks to stay safe and legal.
Exclusive police data reveals 202 crimes reported on Smallbrook Queensway where Katie Fox was fatally stabbed. Shoplifting tops the list as community seeks answers.
New data reveals most motorway speeding offences occur between 70-79mph, debunking the '10% plus 2' leeway myth. Discover the risks and why a speed limit review is demanded.
Shocking crime figures reveal a sex offence is reported every day in Birmingham city centre, the West Midlands' worst location for such crimes. Discover the full list of hotspots.
Shock data shows 84% of vehicles exceed 20mph limits in Britain, with many drivers fined while doing under 30mph. Discover the full story and why safety bosses defend these zones.
Jason Lane, a dangerous paedophile from Droitwich, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for 16 sexual offences against a boy. Police commend the victim's bravery.
Richard Gull, 32, jailed for four years after robbing a Sutton Coldfield supermarket and burgling an Erdington home while on bail. The stolen car contained vital medical equipment.
New research shows drivers are most likely to break traffic laws at 8:27am and 7:15pm. Discover the top reasons and how it affects insurance costs.
Drivers beware: New 'yellow box' cameras are catching thousands of motorists in Birmingham and across the UK. Discover how these enforcement systems work and how to avoid hefty fines.