Stalker Threatened to 'Make Raoul Moat Look Minor'
Peter Ellery, 38, from Smethwick, sentenced for controlling behaviour and stalking after terrorising ex-partner with Raoul Moat threats and coercive control.
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English Heritage 'Bonding Benches' Fight Parent Isolation
English Heritage introduces innovative 'bonding benches' with mood sliders at Midlands sites to help lonely parents connect, alongside NCT walks and family activities.
Birmingham Teen to be Sentenced for Murder of Leo Ross, 12
A Birmingham teenager who pleaded guilty to murdering 12-year-old Leo Ross in a random stabbing attack is due to be sentenced at court. The 15-year-old, who cannot be named, will appear before Mr Justice Choudhury KC.
Birmingham Dad Finds £1.75m Tudor Pendant
A Birmingham cafe owner has become an instant millionaire after discovering a rare Henry VIII pendant while metal detecting in Warwickshire. The British Museum has raised £3.5m to acquire the artefact.
Drug Gang Jailed for 63 Years Over Cocaine Operation
A Liverpool drug gang has been sentenced to over 63 years in prison after operating a sophisticated cocaine delivery service with thousands of customers.
County Lines Gang Jailed After Police Raid
Three men from a County Lines drug-dealing gang have been sentenced to over nine years in total after a British Transport Police investigation uncovered their operation.
CCTV Appeal After Sexual Assault at Birmingham Shopping Centre
West Midlands Police have issued a public appeal to identify a man following a sexual assault at the One Stop Shopping Centre in Perry Barr, Birmingham.
Woman in Amy Winehouse love triangle found dead
Sarah Aspin, who was in a relationship with Amy Winehouse's ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil, has been found dead at a Leeds address. Police are treating her death as unexplained.
Football Fan Attacked at Wolverhampton Station
A singing football fan suffered a suspected brain bleed and potentially life-changing injuries after being punched at Wolverhampton Railway Station following the Wolves v Chelsea Premier League match.
Teen Parents' Suicide Pact Inquest Details Revealed
A coroner's inquest details the tragic deaths of two teenage parents, Jack Williams and Katherine Powell, found after a suspected suicide pact following their arrest on indecent image charges.
Dudley Precious Metal Robbery: Police Hunt Mitsubishi Outlander
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after three men were injured during a high-value precious metal robbery in Dudley. Officers are hunting a grey/silver Mitsubishi Outlander and its occupants.
CCTV Appeal After Birmingham Christmas Market Phone Theft
West Midlands Police release CCTV images of a man wanted in connection with a phone snatch from a woman photographing Birmingham's Christmas market on Colmore Row.
Belper's Triple Heritage Celebration in 2026
The town of Belper and Strutt's North Mill are marking three major anniversaries in 2026 with over 100 events, including heritage talks, walks, and special ales.
Man Jailed for Sexual Assault After Swansea Night Out
Nathan Bantick, 34, has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment after pleading guilty to sexual assault and two counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm following an incident on The Kingsway in Swansea city centre.
Essex Youth Programme Gets £22,000 Grant for Wilderness Therapy
A Chelmsford charity receives £22,000 to fund its TurnAround wilderness therapy programme for young people aged 16-24 facing mental health and social challenges, part of a wider £463,524 grant scheme across Essex.
Sister's Tribute to Brother Killed in Birmingham Car Park Attack
Natasha Lewis pays emotional tribute to her brother Danny, who died after a suspected attack in a Handsworth supermarket car park. Police investigation continues.
Gordon Ramsay Speaks Out on Adam Peaty Family Feud
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and wife Tana address the ongoing family rift with Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty's relatives following their daughter Holly's wedding.
Police Seek CCTV After Wollaston Car Theft
West Midlands Police are urging residents to review CCTV and doorbell footage following a burglary on Devon Road where a vehicle was stolen and later abandoned.
CCTV Appeal After Digbeth Bar Assault on Boxing Day
West Midlands Police release CCTV image after a man was punched, fell, and suffered a broken ankle and bruising at Nortons bar in Digbeth on Boxing Day evening.
Dunelm's £149 Rattan Set Praised as 'Gorgeous' Garden Buy
Dunelm's Rattan Rope Bistro Set, priced at £149, is receiving glowing reviews from shoppers who call it 'absolutely gorgeous' and 'worth every penny' for summer gardens.
Dad's Web Searches Before Baby Manslaughter Plea
Peter Sayle admitted killing his six-week-old son after police found concerning internet searches about anger and crying babies. The case concluded at Preston Crown Court.
Urgent Appeal for Missing Woman with Tamworth Links
Nottinghamshire Police have launched an urgent appeal to find 21-year-old Abbi, who has links to Tamworth and was last seen in Gedling. Officers express serious concerns for her safety.
Welcoming Your Child's New Partner: Expert Tips
Psychotherapist Armele Philpotts shares essential strategies for parents meeting their child's new partner, emphasising acceptance, patience and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Shoplifter Behind Third of Tesco Thefts Jailed
Scott Warner has been jailed for 40 weeks and given a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order after being responsible for over a third of thefts at a Tesco Extra in Bedworth.
Teen Injured, Man Arrested in Birmingham Disorder
A teenage boy was taken to hospital and an 18-year-old man arrested after police and paramedics responded to reports of a fight on Kempson Road in Hodge Hill, Birmingham.
NKRadio.co.uk Launches in North Kesteven
A new digital community radio station, NKRadio.co.uk, is set to launch in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, offering local news, music, and discussion. The station seeks volunteers and business partners to support its 24/7 broadcast.
Nursery Worker Guilty of Child Sexual Abuse in Bristol
A nursery worker in Bristol has been found guilty of multiple sexual offences against five children aged two or three. The case has raised serious questions about safeguarding failures.
Man Charged After Heron Foods Worker Stabbed in Birmingham
Reece Allen, 31, from Birmingham, faces multiple charges including robbery and wounding after a shop worker was stabbed during a robbery at a Heron Foods store in Shard End.
Rotary President Inspires Church Wilne on Membership Growth
President Jane Hopkins of the Rotary Club of Sawley delivered an inspiring talk to the Rotary Club of Church Wilne, focusing on strengthening membership and community engagement through upcoming public events.
Blue Plaque for Women's Suffrage at Hatfeild Hall
Hatfeild Hall in Wakefield will unveil a blue plaque celebrating Dame Millicent Fawcett and the Beaumont family's suffrage work, marking International Women's Day 2026.
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