Tyrese Wright, 24, admitted possessing a folding pocket knife found during a police search in Birmingham city centre on 8 May. He received a 12-month community order with 120 hours of unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation days.
Thaer Shook, 31, who fled war-torn Syria, punched a woman 'for no reason' on Broad Street, leaving her terrified and scared to leave home. He received an 18-month community order.
Tyrese Wright, 24, admitted possessing a folding pocket knife in Birmingham city centre on May 8. He received a 12-month community order with 120 hours unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation days.
Fakhreddine Abderaouf, 41, of Birmingham, fined £80 after pleading guilty to stealing £278.65 of goods from Sainsbury's in Oldbury. He is his disabled wife's official carer.
1.4 million UK adults still mainly use cash for day-to-day spending, despite 91% using remote banking in 2025. Cash payments expected to fall to 4% by 2035.
A fox crept into a Watford home and bit three-month-old Josephine's head while she slept. The baby suffered four puncture wounds but no fractures, and the incident was reported to the council.
New-build homeowners face estate management fees of £200-£500, sometimes over £1,000 annually. Government promises action to end 'fleecehold' and give residents more control.
A travellers camp at a Birmingham City car park prevented fans from parking for the FA Cup game, causing disruption and traffic congestion.
Pc Tom Clough, 38, killed in A66 crash with five others, is remembered as a 'hero' by his family and partner.
Walsall ranked 291st of 296 English areas for friendliness, lowest in West Midlands, with only 25% trusting neighbours.
Police aborted a pursuit of a cloned-plate Passat seconds before it crashed into a police car on the A66, killing seven, including two officers. The IOPC is investigating.
Michael 'Little Mick' Hewitt, 65, was found safe in a Barcelona bar by off-duty Birmingham police after he missed his Boston World Cup flight.
378 drivers convicted in England and Wales for ignoring red X signs on smart motorways, leading to fines totalling £48,409 plus costs and surcharges, according to court records.
Three in five people aged 60-65 now think their own State Pension age is unfair, with seven in ten opposing further rises linked to life expectancy, new Standard Life research shows.
Solihull housing schemes Middlewood House and Rowood Drive face years of delays and cost overruns, with £450,000 extra needed for one project.
PC Matthew Blades, 37, killed in A66 wrong-way crash, was a football coach at Seaton Carew FC, preparing to coach his son in the under-sevens Seahawks squad.
A planning inspector upheld Solihull Council's refusal of a retrospective application for an outbuilding extension and gravel track in Meriden's green belt, leaving the homeowner facing potential enforcement action.
Garden expert Andres Gomez urges households to avoid mowing lawns after rain returns, as grass recovers quickly and mowing adds stress.
West Midlands Police seek a woman after items were stolen from a shop on High Street, Brierley Hill, at 6.40pm on 24 July. Contact via 101 quoting 20/337613/26.
HMRC has warned employees not to get 'caught out' by online ads and tax refund firms that charge commission to claim work expenses. It urges workers to check, recognise and claim directly through HMRC.
JD Wetherspoon bans loud phone calls and music in all 792 UK pubs after customer complaints. Drinkers and staff support the new rule.
Mayor of Dudley praises 'truly astounding' volunteer response after Stourbridge fires, with dozens displaced and hundreds of hours logged by helpers.
Birmingham Northfield has the highest rate of PIP disability benefit claimants in the West Midlands, with 13.5% of working-age residents claiming, latest data shows.
Warwick district saw over 13,000 new arrivals in a year, the highest incoming migration in the Midlands, with a net gain of 2,000 residents.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will intervene to stop water companies introducing surge pricing, Downing Street confirmed. Ofwat had planned to allow the pricing from April.
Columnist Susan Lee questions Earl Spencer's new book 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister', saying it's time to leave Diana's memory alone, 29 years after her death.
Over £155,000 raised after wildfires destroyed homes in Birmingham and Stourbridge. Meet the heroes and families affected by the devastating fires.
A 39-year-old Birmingham man received an 18-month community order for assaulting his partner's father with a glass and headlock during a domestic dispute on August 11, 2025.
West Midlands Police urgently appeal for help locating a six-year-old boy reported missing. The child was last seen in the West Midlands area, and officers are asking the public for information to ensure his safe return.
A man was taken to hospital after a car collided with a parked vehicle on Barcheston Road in Weoley Castle, Birmingham, on August 22. He is in a stable condition.