Police sergeant sacked for off-duty laptop searches
Temporary Sergeant Mitchell Grainger was dismissed without notice for gross misconduct after using his work laptop at home to search for sensitive information, breaching policing standards.
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Drink-driver jailed for Streetly crash had failed eatery
Arjun Nijjar, 23, jailed for eight and a half years for killing pedestrian Douglas Draper, 79, in Streetly, was three times over the drink-drive limit and had a failed Sutton Coldfield food business.
Birmingham sex offender breached register after HMO move
Bilal Muhammed-Rahmatullah, 61, admitted failing to notify police of his new address within three days of moving to Grasmere Road, Birmingham.
19,000 drivers caught by AI cameras in West Midlands trial
Almost 19,000 drivers were caught by new AI cameras in two weeks for phone use or seatbelt offences, with over 11,000 in Ladywood alone.
Next recalls two Mint Velvet wedge sandals over fall risk
Next has urgently recalled two pairs of Mint Velvet Raya Espadrille Wedge Sandals because the footbed can detach, posing a fall and injury risk. Affected model numbers: Y79431 and Y79434.
Teen dies in Acocks Green crash, man arrested
A 16-year-old boy died and another teen was injured in a Shaftmoor Lane crash on October 17. A 19-year-old man was arrested and remains in custody.
Boy, 15, banned from Chelmsley Wood after student home attack
A 15-year-old boy arrested over a window-smashing at a Chelmsley Wood student home has been banned from the area under strict bail conditions, police confirmed.
Teen dies in Acocks Green crash, police appeal for dashcam
A 16-year-old boy died after a white Seat Ibiza hit railings on Shaftmoor Lane, Acocks Green. Police arrested a 19-year-old man and appeal for dashcam footage.
Shaftmoor Lane closed after serious collision in Acocks Green
Shaftmoor Lane in Acocks Green was closed by police last night following a serious collision. Emergency services attended the scene, and motorists were advised to find alternative routes.
Ian Huntley was one of wealthiest inmates thanks to prison barber job
Child killer Ian Huntley, 52, earned £20 a week as a prison barber and had £1,300 in savings, making him one of the wealthiest inmates, a source revealed.
Burnham confirms DWP pension triple lock change from 2030
Andy Burnham confirms the DWP triple lock will be adjusted from 2030, with pensions still rising annually. Savings will fund a National Care Service.
Solihull man with knives near park faces prison
Mohammed Zeeshan Sadiq, 20, pleaded guilty to possessing two knives near Babbs Mill Park. His mother told court he was groomed. Sentence adjourned to January 22.
Ex-PC sacked for 2,000 data breaches
Former West Midlands Police PC Shannon Parsons was dismissed without notice after accessing confidential crime logs more than 2,000 times over five years, a misconduct panel ruled.
Stourbridge man grows giant 650lb squash
Lee Herrington from Wollescote, Stourbridge, has grown a giant squash weighing over 650 pounds, now on display in Southampton. He previously held a Guinness World Record.
BBC Doc Revisits Stourbridge Wildfire and UK Risks
A new BBC documentary, Wildfire: A Warning from the Midlands, revisits the August Stourbridge blaze, exploring the growing threat of wildfires across the UK and whether emergency plans are adequate.
Thieves who stole £12k Ann Summers haul jailed
Jason Kamal, 48, and Ashley Hillsley, 21, were sentenced after stealing £12,059 of lingerie and sex toys from Ann Summers in Nottingham. Police called them 'not mastermind criminals'.
WhatsApp scam call complaints triple, ICO warns
Complaints about automated nuisance calls to the ICO tripled in three months, hitting 3,684 in September amid a rise in 'Add me to WhatsApp' scam calls targeting UK users.
Dudley trio tackle West Highland Way and Ben Nevis for charity
Jaden Downer, Will Edwards and Ryan Foster will hike 96 miles in three days and climb Ben Nevis to raise funds for Help for Heroes, inspired by friends and family who served.
A38 history explored in new book The Great Thirty-Eight
New book The Great Thirty-Eight by Rick Thompson explores the A38's 300-mile history from Bronze Age salt routes to industrial revolution, published October 22 at £12.
Rose West 'on her last legs' as health declines in prison
Serial killer Rose West, 72, is reportedly 'on her last legs' with deteriorating health at HMP New Hall, where she is on a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan.
Lorry driver jailed over M6 crash death of Dudley teen
Daniel Barlow, 30, was jailed for eight years and four months after using a gambling website while driving and killing Chloe Williams, 19, from Dudley, on the M6.
Fantasist jailed for 28 years for Airbnb murder
Deepak Sandhu, 24, received a life sentence with a minimum of 28 years for murdering Xiaoqing Ke, 39, at her London Airbnb after she rejected him and demanded repayment of stolen money.
Police appeal after Birmingham crash injures two men
Two men, aged 19 and 21, suffered potentially serious injuries after a car hit a tree in Old Oscott Lane, Birmingham. Police are appealing for dashcam or doorbell footage.
Tribute to 'heart of gold' dad stabbed in Sutton Coldfield
Ayden Cooper, 25, was stabbed to death outside the Beggars Bush pub in Sutton Coldfield. His family paid tribute to a 'heart of gold' father-of-two, while detectives continue their manhunt for the killers.
Truck driver jailed over gambling crash death of Dudley teen
Daniel Barlow, 30, was jailed for eight years and four months for causing the death of Chloe Williams, 19, from Dudley, in a motorway crash while logged onto a gambling site.
£211 DWP Winter Heating Payments Confirmed for Scots
Thousands in Scotland on five DWP benefits qualify for £211.15 Pension Age Winter Heating Payment. Eligibility depends on age, benefits, and living situation.
Solihull councillors face growing resignation calls after racism sting
MPs and councillors unite in calls for Solihull councillors Alan Feeney and Jamie Campbell to resign after an undercover ITV documentary exposed racist comments.
Woman dragged into Redditch home in knifepoint robbery
A woman was dragged into her Redditch home and robbed at knifepoint on Monday evening. Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage.
Teen and man charged after Birmingham bus stabbing
Dello Alphaoumar, 21, and a 17-year-old boy charged after a man was stabbed on a bus in Birmingham city centre on October 13. The victim remains in hospital with serious injuries.
Nationwide expands free digital lessons for communities
Nationwide expands free Digital Lessons to community groups as 4 in 10 adults worry about being left behind. Over 2,000 sessions held since 2025.
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