CCTV appeal after crowbar robbery at Oldbury shop
West Midlands Police release CCTV images of two men after a shop worker was threatened with a crowbar during a robbery in Oldbury, Sandwell, on Saturday morning.
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Dawn French banned from driving after speeding offence
Dawn French has been banned from driving for six months after a speeding offence in Plymouth took her over 12 penalty points. The Vicar of Dibley star was fined £600 plus costs.
Walsall markets overhaul: council targets £60k savings
Walsall Council is overhauling its three markets to save £60k, but Willenhall's Labour councillor says changes 'paper over the cracks' as traders face new costs.
Four theme parks for £49 with Merlin Adventure Pass
Visit Alton Towers, Warwick Castle, SEA LIFE Birmingham and Cadbury World for £49 per person with Merlin's Midlands Adventure Pass, saving up to 63% until October 22.
Noel Clarke charged with sex offences over nine years
Actor Noel Clarke, 50, from Kensington, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault, three of voyeurism and one of exposure between 2007 and 2016. He will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on October 21.
Third arrest after fatal stabbing of Jamie Evans, 20
A third person has been arrested after Jamie Evans, 20, was fatally stabbed in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Two men have been charged with murder.
Birmingham bar bans man over Reform UK conference attack
Leviathan Brewing Company in Sutton Coldfield banned a man after video of a woman being assaulted at Reform UK's NEC conference went viral. The owner insists the ban is not political.
West Midlands 'developing talent to benefit other regions'
Only 37% of West Midlands residents believe jobs are available for them, as report warns region is developing talent that benefits other parts of the country.
Halesowen pub attack trial: blind victim died after seizure
Daniel Sedgley, 35, is on trial for manslaughter after Neil Greenaway, blind and epileptic from a pub attack, died 13 months later. Prosecutors argue the assault caused his death.
Police deny 'false' migrant claim in baby death arrests
Staffordshire Police have dismissed claims that four people arrested after a baby's death in Great Wyrley are migrants, calling the disinformation 'completely false'.
Police probe five NEC assaults at Reform UK conference
West Midlands Police investigates assaults on five people at Reform UK's NEC conference on September 4; suspects identified, victims urged to come forward.
Birmingham flagging case adjourned over evidence concerns
Birmingham City Council's bid to stop flaggers has been delayed after a High Court judge found its evidence 'troubling' and unfair to defendants.
Murder charge after man found dead at Sparkbrook property
Atiqullah Niazai, 26, was found with stab injuries at a Long Street, Sparkbrook address on August 28. Me'Schach Crichton, 28, charged with murder and due in court today.
Man admits killing pensioner near Perry Barr station
Omajuwa Scarlett, 31, admitted manslaughter by diminished responsibility at Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday, September 8, over the death of 76-year-old Alvin Callum near Perry Barr train station last October.
£100 Winter Fuel top-up for pre-1946 pensioners
State pensioners born before 1946 will get an automatic £100 added to their Winter Fuel Payment under Andy Burnham's government, restoring the allowance for winter 2026.
Two charged with murder after Jamie Evans death
Two men charged with murder after Jamie Evans, 20, died in Newcastle-under-Lyme. They will appear in court on Tuesday, September 8.
DfT crackdown: £1,000 fines for illegal number plates
The Department for Transport has confirmed a nationwide crackdown on illegal number plates, with fines up to £1,000, targeting drivers and organised crime gangs under Andy Burnham's government.
Motorist caught drink-driving on M6 after drinks at home
A motorist who had drinks at home was caught drink-driving on the M6 near junction 10, blowing 46mcg against the legal limit of 35mcg. He was fined £700 and banned for 12 months.
DWP urged to raise £10 Christmas Bonus with inflation
A petition calling on the DWP to increase the £10 Christmas Bonus in line with inflation has reached 24,000 signatures ahead of the 2026 payment.
Dad faces prison after 5mph over limit while banned
Ravi Chettri, 39, caught speeding at 35mph in a 30mph zone while disqualified, was handed a 26-week suspended prison sentence at Birmingham Magistrates' Court.
Birmingham student shocked by 'how normal harassment is'
Lily Revéreault, 19, from Brighton, says she faced 'countless' harassment incidents in 10 months at University of Birmingham, including on buses and streets.
Sex offender avoids jail after breaching notification rules
Steve Gubbins, 50, of Codsall, avoided jail despite breaching sex offender notification requirements, receiving an 18-month community order at Wolverhampton Crown Court.
Walsall paedophile convicted of child assault, no extra jail time
Brian Guest, 67, convicted of indecent assault on a schoolgirl, but judge orders concurrent sentence, meaning no extra time behind bars.
Drivers Unaware of Bus Lane Rules Allowing Fines-Free Driving
Many drivers avoid bus lanes at all times due to confusion and fear of fines, but some are legally usable after 7pm or on Sundays, easing congestion.
Elderly woman speaks out after teen sex assault
A woman in her 70s told Wolverhampton Crown Court she was 'physically unable to defend herself' when teenager Lorenzo Bennin sexually assaulted her outside her Black Country home eight years ago.
Machete attacker jailed for Aston drug turf stabbing
Alizaib Azhar, 20, of Aston, was jailed for six years and nine months for stabbing a man with a machete in a drug-dealing turf dispute near a Tesco. He was also declared 'dangerous' and given a three-year extended licence.
Raise the Colours founder charged with 14 offences
Ryan Bridge, founder of Raise the Colours, faces 14 charges including common assault and racially aggravated harassment over incidents in Oxfordshire between January and March 2026.
Gang Turf War Motive Behind Brutal Luton Attack
The chilling motive behind a brutal attack on a 17-year-old in Luton is revealed in 24 Hours in Police Custody. The victim was left with life-altering injuries, including memory loss, and his attackers remain largely unidentified four years on.
Fire walk fundraiser for Pennine Care Charity in Rochdale
Rochdale residents can join a fire walk on Nov 2 in Ashton-under-Lyne to raise funds for Pennine Care Charity, supporting mental health, learning disability, and autism services.
Martin Lewis urges energy fix before October price cap rise
Martin Lewis urges households to fix energy tariffs before October 1 price cap rise of 3.6%, warning of 17% higher rates than April and advising fixes could be 10% cheaper.
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