Hate crimes rise 10% in West Midlands region

Worcester City Council considers supporting Hope Not Hate campaign after reported hate crimes increase for first time in three years. Join the stand against discrimination.

350 new homes planned for Pelsall green belt

Miller Homes proposes up to 350 houses on Pelsall green belt land, featuring 40% affordable homes and canalside walkways. Have your say on the 'Canalside Living' project.

Birmingham police raid seizes gun and drugs

West Midlands Police uncovered a shotgun, imitation firearms, Class A drugs and illegal alcohol during coordinated raids in Digbeth. Four arrests made in city-wide crackdown.

Birmingham pair in court for Tamworth murder

Kenneth Newton and Melanie James appear at Birmingham Crown Court charged with the murder of Newton's stepbrother, Rubin Blount, in Tamworth. Read the latest developments.

York Charity Auction for Neonatal Unit

Support York Hospital's Tiny Lives Appeal. Bid in the online auction for a luxury Mallorca stay and other prizes to help premature babies and their families.

Shotgun and ammo seized in Solihull police raid

A shotgun and 13 rounds of ammunition were discovered by police during a raid on a property in Pendrell Close, Chelmsley Wood. A man and woman have been arrested. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.

Birmingham's £1m lottery prize goes unclaimed

A Birmingham lottery player has missed out on a £1 million fortune after failing to claim their winning ticket within the 180-day deadline. The money will now support local good causes.

Attempted murder arrest after three house fires

A 50-year-old man is in custody after three linked house fires in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Three people, including two teenagers, were hospitalised. Police urge witnesses to come forward.

Man slashed by group in Shirley, police appeal

A man in his 30s was slashed by a group armed with weapons on Longmore Road, Shirley. Police are appealing for witnesses after the attack which occurred around 6pm on Thursday.

Man charged with double Wolverhampton murder

Mohammed Maneer Khan, 38, faces murder charges for the deaths of Duaine Mills and Syed Zain Ali in a Wolverhampton shooting. Police continue to appeal for information.

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