Birmingham's 200-year-old Botanical Gardens are introducing an artisan market with street food and music, plus outdoor yoga sessions including a special Dawn Chorus event celebrating a local tradition.
Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh, the UK boss of the Kinahan crime group, was sentenced to 21 years for drug smuggling and money laundering from his fortified Midlands mansion.
Frank Chester, Britain's oldest Second World War veteran, has passed away at 109 in a Worcestershire care home, just days after celebrating his birthday. The decorated hero served on Arctic convoys and volunteered locally into his centenarian years.
Frank Chester, Britain's oldest Second World War veteran, has died at 109 in Malvern, Worcestershire, just days after celebrating his birthday. He served on Arctic convoys and received the Distinguished Service Cross.
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A 39-year-old man from Tamworth has been arrested on suspicion of multiple firearm and drug dealing offences after police executed searches in the Glascote area and near Silver Link Road.
John Ashby, 32, pleaded guilty to raping a Sikh woman after following her from a bus in Walsall. The court heard he targeted her because he thought she was Muslim, using racial abuse during the attack.
A 27-year-old man was found dead on Mott Street in Hockley after being hit by a vehicle. Police have arrested a 38-year-old on murder suspicion and three others for assisting an offender.
John Ashby, 32, armed himself with a stick before violently raping a Sikh woman in her Walsall home while subjecting her to anti-Muslim abuse. He changed his plea to guilty after a courtroom outburst.
West Midlands Police arrested three men after discovering a zombie-style knife and Class C drugs during a vehicle search in the Pheasey area early Tuesday morning.
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Robert Jenrick condemns Morrisons for dismissing Sean Egan after 29 years for confronting a shoplifter who spat at him, calling it 'everything wrong in society'.
A 27-year-old man was found dead on Mott Street in Hockley, with police arresting a 38-year-old on suspicion of murder and three others for assisting an offender.
John Ashby changed his plea to guilty during trial for a horrific racist and religiously motivated rape in Walsall. The judge is considering a life sentence for the dangerous offender.
Viral TikTok videos show chaotic teenage gatherings in Birmingham city centre. Experts explain this social media-driven trend stems from lack of youth spaces, not just anti-social behavior.
The popular Spring Plant Hunters' Fair returns to Cholmondeley Castle Gardens on April 26, featuring over 35 exhibitors, rare plants, and garden accessories. Entry is just £5, including access to the gardens and grounds.
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John Ashby, 32, pleaded guilty to rape, strangulation, robbery, and religiously aggravated assault after a courtroom confrontation. He will be sentenced this Friday.
Residents and business owners in Wolverhampton's historic Blakenhall area express frustration over HMOs, crime, and waste issues, while highlighting community resilience and local gems like the acclaimed Desi Yew Tree pub.
The National Trust's Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens in Lincolnshire is hosting a volunteer recruitment day on April 24. Join to help preserve this historic site, meet new people, and enjoy exclusive tours.
Two women and a man were detained in a vehicle near Birmingham as part of a major counter-terrorism investigation into a series of arson attacks targeting Jewish community venues in London.
A campaign to provide 60 inclusive music sessions for 200 people with dementia in Kent is in its final days. Musical Walkabout CIC has raised nearly £9,000, with Kent County Council pledging £5,247 if the £15,000 target is met.
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A 24-year-old man was fatally shot in Wolverhampton last year, with five men now convicted for their roles in the reckless attack and associated drug crimes.
A 12-year-old boy accused of sexually assaulting and wounding a woman in her 60s will face trial in October. The child is also charged with intentional strangulation and theft in a case heard at Birmingham Crown Court.
Lee Owens, 47, pleads not guilty to stalking and harassment charges involving Labour MP Jess Phillips, with a trial set for Gloucester Crown Court in May.
John Ashby, 32, faces trial for rape, strangulation, and religiously aggravated assault. A public gallery member confronted him during proceedings at Birmingham Crown Court.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage visited Sedgley, branding the Black Country the 'HMO capital of Britain' while campaigning for Dudley Council elections and criticizing local immigration policies.
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Llanelli Fire Station hosted a successful charity car wash, raising £816 for the Fire Fighters Charity and Ty Bryngwyn Llanelli Hospice. The event brought together firefighters and residents for a day of community engagement and fundraising.
Former top keynote speaker Jez Rose reveals how losing his seven-figure business led to a simpler, more meaningful life as a ceramics artist, sharing lessons on joy and purpose.
A shooting incident in Birmingham saw gunshots fired at a home in the early hours, with police launching an investigation and appealing for witnesses.
West Midlands Police have cordoned off Priorygate Way in Bordesley Green after shots were fired at a property. No injuries reported as forensic and CCTV enquiries continue.
A 12-year-old boy accused of sexually assaulting and wounding a woman in her 60s will stand trial in October. The youth appeared via video link at Birmingham Crown Court, where the case was adjourned for a plea hearing in August.
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The mysterious disappearance of Paul Carter from Erdington, who vanished on a cross-channel ferry to France in 2007, continues to baffle authorities as West Midlands Police renew their appeal for information.
