Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, were arrested in Stratford-upon-Avon on suspicion of carrying offensive weapons and drug supply. Police seized over 200 wraps of suspected Class A drugs. Report information anonymously via Crimestoppers.
Steven Vonk, serving time for manslaughter, has had his sentence extended after being found guilty of possessing cocaine with intent to supply. Read the full court details.
Former ITV actor John Alford sentenced to over eight years for sexually assaulting two schoolgirls in 2022. Read the full court details and victim impact statements.
Premier Forest Products acquires National Timber Systems, saving 160 jobs and planning major workforce expansion. Read the full story of this crucial deal for the UK housebuilding sector.
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.
A former West Midlands Police constable, Kayleigh Moye, 28, faces court over alleged intimate links with criminals and drug supply. Read the full details.
Aston Villa are set to sign 17-year-old striker Brian Madjo from FC Metz for £10m. The England U17 star, compared to Drogba and Lukaku, is set for a medical. Read the full story.
A 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl died after a car left Old Ferry Road in Iwade, Kent. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage.
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.
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.
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.
William Free, ringleader of a major South West drugs network, has had his sentence increased to 17 years. His gang was uncovered due to his link to a Birmingham courier, Anthony Cunningham. Read the full investigation details.
A 23-year-old man arrested after police find a machete, BB gun and over £7,000 in a Tamworth home. Investigation into cocaine supply continues.
A manufacturing boss warns small firms in Jaguar Land Rover's supply chain could close due to ongoing cashflow issues from a 2025 cyber attack. Read the full analysis and advice for affected businesses.
A 14-year-old fights for life and a 13-year-old is seriously hurt after a tractor overturned on a County Durham farm. Police appeal for witnesses.
Three members of the same Birmingham family are behind bars after police seized a loaded shotgun and drugs worth over £12,000. Read the full story of the investigation and sentencing.
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.
Major UK supermarkets Asda, Lidl and Morrisons are stocking imported turkeys from Europe due to avian flu hitting British supply. Discover the impact on festive meals and British farming.
Daisy House, a 16-year-old Sixth Form student, has died after being found injured on tracks at Loughton Underground station. Her family pays tribute.
Major UK DIY distributor Toolstream has collapsed into administration, blaming post-COVID supply issues. 111 jobs have been cut as administrators seek buyers. Read the full story.
HMRC warns thousands turning 18 they may have lost Child Trust Funds worth £2k on average. Find out how to claim your forgotten government savings now.
Staffordshire Police uncover £20,000 of cocaine and nitrous oxide after stopping a car in Tamworth. Two men arrested for drug and driving offences. Read the full story.
A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after police found cocaine and heroin worth £20,000 during a raid on Prospect Road North. Report crime anonymously.
A man and woman have been sentenced after police found heroin, cocaine, and cash in a Ludlow property. The raid followed community tip-offs about drug supply.
Asda has scrapped north of 4,000 product lines as part of a drive to simplify its shelves and supply chain. The supermarket aims to cut 5,000-6,000 SKUs in total. Read the full story.
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.
A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after nine-year-old Aria was found stabbed at a house in Weston-super-Mare. The community is in shock.
A nine-year-old girl has been found dead at a property in Lime Close, Weston-super-Mare. A teenage boy is in custody on suspicion of murder. Police urge the public not to speculate.
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.