Dudley drug dealers in court after car stop
Two suspected dealers face charges after police find a large quantity of class A drugs during a vehicle stop in Dudley. Read the latest court details.
Two suspected dealers face charges after police find a large quantity of class A drugs during a vehicle stop in Dudley. Read the latest court details.
Reece Winter, 27, ran a 'ghost' drug line in Tamworth, sending thousands of messages. He was jailed for over five years. Read the full story of the police investigation.
A two-week strike at a key frozen food storage facility in Lincolnshire threatens to disrupt turkey supplies for Christmas. Find out how the pay dispute could impact your festive dinner.
A public inquiry into 115 homes on Walsall green belt land has started. Developers accuse the council of a 'catastrophic failure' in housing supply. Read the latest.
Reece Winter, 27, imprisoned for running a 'ghost' line that sent 2,800 drug sale messages. Staffordshire Police warn of networks exploiting vulnerability. Report drug dealing.
Five drug dealers who ran the 'Croc line' in Leicester, selling crack cocaine and heroin via bulk text messages, have been sentenced to a total of over 17 years in prison. Police urge the public to report drug dealing.
Tenants face higher rents in 2026 as new property income taxes threaten rental supply, Nationwide warns. Experts say landlords will pass on costs. Read the full analysis.
UK households could see festive feta supplies dwindle after a deadly sheep and goat virus outbreak in Greece decimates herds. Discover the impact on your Christmas table.
McDonald's UK customers report a shortage of bottled water for Happy Meals, sparking anger. The chain confirms a temporary supply issue, offering tap water as an alternative. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police raid one of Birmingham's biggest cannabis farms, seizing 9,488 plants and arresting five men. A major supply network has been disrupted.
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.
Inquest into Hayley Dowell's death after cosmetic surgery in Istanbul is postponed. The coroner raises concerns over Brits seeking elective procedures abroad.
Lidl is the UK's cheapest supermarket for Christmas dinner 2025, offering a full festive feast for eight people for just £11.85. Discover how they've slashed prices.
A new independent Policy Centre aims to give 325,000 manufacturing and engineering SMEs a unified voice in government policy, driving growth and future-proofing British industry.
Andy Burnham's £1bn Good Growth Fund is set to unlock prime office space in Manchester, addressing a critical shortage and boosting the local economy from 2028. Discover the impact.
A highly infectious bird flu strain is causing UK turkey shortages, threatening Christmas dinners and pushing prices significantly higher. Learn how to prepare.
We tried three new items from Starbucks' Christmas 2025 range. Discover how the Chocolatey Mousse Latte, Festive Turkey Sandwich and Chocolate Babka delivered nostalgic festive flavours.
Thomas White, 30, sentenced to four-and-a-half years for his role in a cocaine supply network in Cannock. Discover how police dismantled the organised crime group.
A new study reveals 99% of UK farmers face unfair supermarket practices, leading to stress and financial pressure. Join the call for a stronger food regulator.
Staffordshire Police discover cocaine worth over £1 million after stopping a van at Keele Services. A 35-year-old man has been charged and remanded in custody.
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Erdington after police discovered 2kg of cannabis hidden in bags during a warrant. The suspect has been bailed as enquiries continue.
Xiao Long Lin from Birmingham sentenced to over two years for vicious metal pole assault and dealing cannabis worth £12,000. Read the full court details.
Iceland launches a frozen Christmas dinner for four at just £25, receiving rave five-star reviews. This festive feast includes turkey, roast potatoes, and all the trimmings.
West Midlands Police arrested four people, including a suspected drug dealer, during a road safety operation in Bloxwich. Eleven vehicles were seized. Read the full story.
Iceland has launched Crunchy Coated Turkey Fillet Tenders for Christmas after years of customer requests. The supermarket wrote a cheeky open letter to KFC announcing the new £4 product.
A persistent Birmingham drug dealer is back behind bars after continuing his criminal operations just months after being released from prison, with police uncovering his new enterprise following a dramatic car chase through the city.
Former PC Oliver Banfield, 26, sentenced to prison after body-worn video exposed his involvement in a cannabis supply conspiracy while serving with West Midlands Police.
A Wolverhampton drug dealer has been sentenced to prison after a major police investigation uncovered his sophisticated drug supply network operating across the West Midlands.