The death of David Brennan in a high-speed crash reveals an uncomfortable truth about his own past dangerous driving conviction, as West Midlands faces a growing epidemic of reckless driving that destroys lives.
A survey of 1,000 children aged 6-12 uncovers their ideal holiday, featuring three ice creams daily, water fights, and family board games, with a competition for young Directors of Fun.
Two young males were arrested in Birmingham and Wolverhampton city centres this weekend after police found them in possession of an 18-inch machete and a large combat knife during Operation Guardian patrols.
A Birmingham couple has been found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter and child cruelty after their seriously ill 12-year-old son died from diabetic ketoacidosis in 2022. The court heard medical attention could have saved his life.
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A youth was detained by West Midlands Police in Birmingham city centre following the recovery of an 18-inch machete during patrols under Project Guardian, aimed at combating knife crime.
BBC Morning Live presenter Holly Hamilton cautions that paying in cash for home services can make refunds extremely difficult if work goes wrong, highlighting legal protections for digital payments.
Police have released mugshots of a Birmingham couple after their 12-year-old son died in what was ruled an unlawful killing. Joshua Thomas would have survived with earlier medical intervention.
A West Midlands Police dog proudly posed with a large seizure of illegal vapes, cigarettes, and cosmetics from two Wolverhampton shops, following a joint operation with Trading Standards.
A 36-year-old man is being questioned by police after seven pedestrians were injured, some seriously, when struck by a car in Derby city centre on Saturday night. The suspect was arrested minutes after the incident in Friar Gate.
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Pope Leo XIV used his Palm Sunday Mass to firmly reject assertions that God justifies warfare, emphasizing peace amid ongoing global conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.
A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after seven pedestrians were seriously injured when hit by a car in Derby's Friar Gate area on Saturday night.
A man in his 30s has been arrested after a black Suzuki Swift hit pedestrians in Friar Gate, Derby, leaving seven with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The parents of Marcus Meade, a Birmingham father shot dead by police on Christmas Eve 2024, say they 'need to know why' as a misconduct probe identifies three officers. The family criticizes delays in the investigation.
Two cousins from Birmingham have been sentenced to a combined 26 years in prison for their roles in the violent kidnap and torture of a man, who suffered life-changing injuries during the horrific ordeal in Edgbaston.
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Pensioners are being warned about a rise in 'insidious' friendship scams where criminals befriend them on social media before defrauding them of thousands of pounds over time.
West Midlands Police and Staffordshire Police conducted a joint operation targeting commercial vehicles, resulting in seizures and safety violations.
West Midlands Police have safely removed a suspected Second World War device discovered near Swan Lane in Wordsley, Dudley, after specialists confirmed it was not live.
A 90-year-old woman was left without her original phone number for three months by BT, isolating her from family and medical services, despite needing broadband for a personal alarm.
Pensioners with partners will receive an extra £865 annually from April as Pension Credit rates increase by 4.8%. The DWP confirms new payment rates effective April 6, 2026.
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On this day in 1974, farmers drilling a well near Xi'an, China, stumbled upon a subterranean chamber, leading to the discovery of the iconic terra-cotta army in Emperor Qin Shi Huang's tomb.
West Midlands Police are seeking a man in connection with a distraction burglary in Shirley where an elderly woman was pressured to pay for gardening work she did not recall being done.
West Midlands Fire Service has issued a statement after urgent calls for action regarding fire safety at the 116-year-old Electric Cinema, which remains closed and unoccupied.
West Midlands Police have released an image of a man wanted in connection with a distraction burglary targeting an elderly woman in Shirley, near Birmingham.
A man in his 30s has been arrested after a black Suzuki Swift struck multiple pedestrians in Derby city centre, causing serious injuries and hospitalisations. Police are investigating the alarming incident and urging witnesses to come forward.
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Sandwell Council has approved plans for ten new council homes on a former site office opposite Greets Green Park in West Bromwich, completing housing development in the area.
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Daniel Bartram, who moved from West Heath to Helsinki, says while he can import tea and cook roasts, nothing replaces the atmosphere of West Bromwich Albion matches.
A family-of-four in Erdington is being evicted via a no-fault notice, potentially forcing them to move to Wales for temporary council housing, highlighting the severe housing shortage in Birmingham.
Pension Credit rates are set to rise by 4.8% in April, providing an extra £566.80 annually for single pensioners and £865.80 for couples on top of state pension payments.
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A Stourbridge family endures daily horror in a privately rented house plagued by severe damp and mould, with health conditions worsening and council action pending.
