Penkridge Paedophile Jailed for Six Years
Adam McLaughlan, 34, has been sentenced to six years for 14 counts of child sexual assault in Staffordshire. Police praise the bravery of survivors who came forward.
Adam McLaughlan, 34, has been sentenced to six years for 14 counts of child sexual assault in Staffordshire. Police praise the bravery of survivors who came forward.
Plymouth City Council issues 18-month traffic order for Normandy Hill closure to facilitate National Grid connection works from January 2026. Plan your journey.
A red vehicle hit a National Express West Midlands bus shelter on Walmley Road. No injuries were reported but the shelter was damaged. Read the latest traffic updates.
West Midlands Police deploy extra officers and a Section 35 dispersal order after gangs of youths set fires and cause trouble in Bentley. Find out what it means for residents.
West Midlands Police have implemented a Section 35 dispersal order in Bentley after youths set wheelie bins on fire, causing chaos. Extra officers are on patrol. Report incidents to 101.
A grandfather from Leek has been sentenced after a violent altercation over a cigarette led to assaults on two women and a police officer. Read the full court details.
A major Plymouth planning notice lists 15 proposals, from cladding replacement to care home extensions. The public has 21 days from Dec 23, 2025 to submit comments. View details on the council portal.
Plymouth City Council issues a traffic order for gas mains works in Ford & Keyham. Major road closures and parking bans will be in force from 5 Jan 2026. Plan your journeys.
A section of the M6 southbound was closed after a teenage girl fell from an ambulance on a slip road. She was taken to hospital with no serious injuries. Read the latest traffic updates.
Shaun Skyvington, 58, convicted of harassment and assault. He brandished a 'ball in sock' in Wetherspoons and threatened with a screwdriver. Read the full court outcome.
Joseph Johnson, a former soldier, has been ordered to repay just £1 despite benefiting by nearly £5 million from dealing cocaine. Discover the full story of the Proceeds of Crime hearing.
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.
Cornwall Council announces temporary road closures for utility works and an event in St Ives, Ludgvan, Leedstown and Pendeen from January 12-30, 2026. Full details on diversions and contacts here.
Enviroline Drainage Services Ltd has applied for a national goods vehicle operator's licence for a site on Foulston Avenue. Residents have until 24 January 2026 to submit representations to the Traffic Commissioner.
A lorry crash and oil spill on the M6 southbound between Stoke and Stafford has closed lanes, creating six-mile queues and 30-minute delays. Avoid the area.
A criminal gang behind Britain's largest benefit fraud, stealing £54m, has been ordered to repay just £2m. Read the shocking details of their lavish spending and the ongoing recovery efforts.
William Doyle, 51, attacked his sister after she forgot his birthday present. He avoided jail but received a suspended sentence and a five-year restraining order.
House of Fraser will shut its Plymouth department store in March 2026, leaving just 11 UK locations. The retailer has closed nearly 50 stores since 2018. Read the latest details.
A 'closing down' notice has appeared at Plymouth's House of Fraser, suggesting a March 2026 closure. Shoppers are concerned as the building is for sale for £3m. Read the latest.
Lloyds Bank reveals the UK's top property hotspots and coldspots for 2025. Discover where prices rose fastest, like Plymouth, and fell most, including Solihull. Get expert insights for your next move.
A car overturned on Kings Heath High Street, Birmingham. Two people were assessed for minor injuries. Bus routes were temporarily disrupted. Read the latest traffic updates.
Former England and West Brom striker Andy Carroll, 36, is due in court accused of breaching a non-molestation order. Get the latest details on the case.
A two-car collision on the M6 northbound between J15 and J16 has closed two lanes, causing severe delays of up to an hour and six miles of tailbacks for post-Christmas travellers.
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.
New enforcement cameras at a busy M5 junction will issue fines to drivers who stop in a yellow box. Many motorists are unaware of the rule, risking penalties.
A look at the UK's most dangerous criminals serving whole life orders, from Lucy Letby to Rose West, who will never be released. Discover the crimes that earned them Britain's most severe sentence.
Timonthy Lydon, 29, has been jailed for eight months and given an 18-month community behaviour order banning him from specific shops and Bilston High Street after 13 thefts. Police warn of impact on businesses.
A teenager was stabbed multiple times in Plymouth city centre on December 22. Police are treating it as an isolated incident and urge witnesses to come forward.
West Midlands Police increase patrols in Birmingham city centre after reports of anti-social behaviour and a firework incident. A dispersal order is now in place.
A boy and three adults were injured in a two-car collision at a Handsworth junction. Emergency services rushed to the scene. Get the latest Birmingham traffic news.