Leicestershire Police are using jackhammers to excavate a backyard in Leicester as part of a murder investigation into the disappearance of Gary Piatek. Eight individuals, including two from Birmingham, have been charged in connection with the case.
Four teenagers, aged 14 to 17, have been arrested following a police pursuit of a suspected stolen Honda that crashed in Stoke-on-Trent. Staffordshire Police are investigating the incident and appealing for witnesses.
A violent incident on Bishops Close in Stratford has left one man with serious head injuries. Police are urgently appealing for witnesses and have increased patrols.
A manhunt is underway for Daniel Boakye, who escaped from Lewisham Hospital while in police custody, marking his second breakout in a week as he awaits deportation to Ghana.
A driver crashed into multiple parked vehicles in Lincoln Road North, Birmingham, early Sunday morning. Residents rushed out in pyjamas as police conducted a positive drugs swipe on the motorist.
Andrew Shephard, 59, received a suspended sentence after admitting to animal cruelty for throwing three kittens into the River Thames while intoxicated, shouting 'let them die'.
Three defendants were cleared of murder but convicted of manslaughter for the deaths of Eric Greener, 77, and Sheila Jackson, 83, in a St Helens house fire. The intended target was Sheila's son in a drug dispute.
Green Lane Masjid in Small Heath has declared the start of Ramadan 2026 based on Saudi Arabia's moonsighting, with the first taraweeh prayers scheduled for tonight, potentially leading to a split start for the holy month in the UK.
Staffordshire Police are seeking Georgia Pauline Oakley, 31, wanted for alleged shoplifting, failure to appear, and perverting justice. She has connections to Birmingham and Tamworth.
Ana Lucia Martins, a Brazilian national, has been sentenced to three years for using her cleaning business to traffic immigrants into the UK, forcing them into exploitative labor conditions.
Lewis Jones from Newtown is tackling the London Marathon to raise funds for Hope House Children's Hospices, honoring his late son Ronnie, who passed away at 15 months. He joins a team of 20 runners, including hospice carer Ian Greaves, aiming to boost the
Andrew Gray, 43, has been sentenced to prison after assaulting a woman multiple times, including slamming her head against a wall and using Sellotape on wounds.
Saudi Arabia has declared the start of Ramadan 2026 based on moon sightings, contradicting UK astronomers' forecasts that the crescent would not be visible globally.
The Library of Birmingham is illuminated in green to mark the beginning of Ramadan 2026, with fasting starting on February 18. The city, where 29.9% identify as Muslim, hosts events like Ramadan Streets.
Barratt and David Wilson Homes has donated £1,500 to Sheffield Hospitals Charity's bereavement services, funding memory boxes and facilities for families experiencing baby loss, including the Jessop Wing Bereavement Suite.
Former Love Island star Molly Marsh posts a cryptic TikTok video amid news that her ex-boyfriend Zachariah Noble is expecting a child with his new girlfriend Ava Hirons.
Adam Gosling, 39, stole from a Greggs branch 38 times over six weeks, totaling £1,817.50. He received a suspended sentence in Uxbridge Magistrates' Court.
Four teenagers have been arrested after a 16-year-old boy was assaulted on Pound Road in Oldbury. Police are urging people not to share a distressing video of the incident circulating on social media.
Birmingham faith groups pledge to demonstrate unity and positive engagement during a planned UKIP Christian procession in Ward End, with police assuring community safety.
Explore the rich history of Ormskirk's King's Arms Hotel, from its bustling 1820s market days to its 1880s renovation, uncovering stories of ordinary people and architectural transformation.
A woman in her 20s was punched in the face by a stranger in a random attack on Milton Street, Nottingham. Tristan Fretwell, 29, has been jailed for 14 weeks and ordered to pay compensation.
Footage released by Thames Valley Police shows heavily intoxicated Lawson Wright, 56, stumbling and falling in a pub garden before crashing his van and injuring two people on the A44 in Yarnton.
Midland Heart announces a £295 million development of 1,200 affordable homes across 15 brownfield sites in Birmingham, with completion set for 2028 to address the city's housing crisis.
West Midlands Police are seeking public assistance to identify a man in connection with an attempted break-in at a Richmond Road property near Sutton Park in December.
West Midlands Police and partners conducted a major enforcement operation on the No.74 bus route, which recorded 62 offences including violence and thefts over six months. Officers boarded buses and removed fare dodgers in a targeted crackdown.
Scott Topley and Gordon Phillips have been sentenced to over 12 years in prison for creating and distributing indecent images of children and abusing their pet dog.
Donald McAvoy, half-brother of actor James McAvoy, has pleaded guilty to slashing an inmate with a concealed blade during visiting time at HMP Saughton. The violent incident, captured on CCTV, occurred as visiting hours concluded.
New research from Autotrader ranks Birmingham among the UK's best dog-friendly city breaks, highlighting its green spaces like Cannon Hill Park and Lickey Hills. Discover nine scenic walks perfect for spring outings with your furry friend.
A Birmingham man, aged 31, has been arrested as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into an organised crime group smuggling Vietnamese migrants into the UK via small boats and lorries.
West Midlands Police have arrested three men in Aston after stopping a van containing 70 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of £70,000. The operation is part of efforts to combat serious crime in the city.